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6.5 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Mexican Coast

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A 6.5 magnitude earthquake has been recorded in the state of Herrero in southwestern Mexico. According to Elchi.az, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Center reported this. According to reports, the epicenter of the earthquake was located 42 kilometers southeast of Chilpancingo, a city with a population of 187,000, and the focus was at a depth of 42 […]
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Guterres expresses concern

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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres spoke about the incident in the city of Khorly, Kherson region of Ukraine. According to Elchi.az, this was stated by UN Secretary-General’s spokesman Stefan Dujarric. According to him, the Secretary-General expressed his deep concern about the increasing number of civilian casualties in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, as well as the destruction of […]
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Iranian Defense Minister: We will resolutely respond to foreign threats

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Iranian Defense Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh stated on January 2 that the Islamic Republic will resolutely respond to foreign threats. Elchi.az reports that this was reported by Tasnim. Visiting the home of General Lieutenant Hussein Salami, the former commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), who died during the 12-day war with Israel, A. Nasirzadeh […]
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US imposes sanctions on 10 individuals and companies in Venezuela and Iran

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The US Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has announced the imposition of sanctions against 10 individuals and legal entities located in Venezuela and Iran. Elchi.az reports that this information is contained in a statement posted on the website of the US Treasury Department. Under Secretary of the Treasury for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence John […]
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Holiday concert held in Khankendi

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A holiday concert was organized in Khankendi on the occasion of the International Solidarity Day of Azerbaijanis and New Year. Elchi.az was informed about this by the public relations department of the Restoration, Construction and Management Service in Khankendi city, Agdere and Khojaly districts. It was reported that the holiday concert held on December 29 […]
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Natural disaster in Iran claims the lives of eight people

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Eight people have died as a result of simultaneous floods, snowfall, and blizzards in the southern and central regions of Iran. Elchi.az reports that the Iranian media released this information. It was reported that 42,112 people are currently in need of humanitarian assistance. The natural disaster is attributed to the Islamic Republic’s initiation of cloud […]
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Optional subjects on gender equality may be included in some specialty programs in higher education

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Optional subjects or topics related to the teaching of gender equality may be included in the educational programs of relevant specialties at the bachelor’s and master’s levels of higher education. Elchi.az reports that this is included in the “National Action Plan for Gender (Men and Women) Equality in the Republic of Azerbaijan for 2026–2028”. According […]
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World Bank assesses Azerbaijan for the first time in the “B-Ready” report

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The World Bank has assessed Azerbaijan for the first time within the framework of the new “Business Ready-2025” (B-Ready) report. Elchi.az reports with reference to the World Bank that the study, covering 101 economies, evaluated the business and investment environment based on three main indicators: regulatory framework, public services, and operational efficiency. In addition, average […]