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First Trans-Caspian freight train from China’s Tianjin departs for Azerbaijan

— ECONOMY, NEWS FEED
The first Trans-Caspian freight train from the northern Chinese city of Tianjin has departed for Baku today. Elchi.az reports that “Xinhua” reported this. The train, owned by China Railway Beijing Group, will pass through Kazakhstan and then be shipped across the Caspian Sea to Azerbaijan. It is loaded with stainless steel pipes, household appliances and […]
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US suspends visa issuance to citizens of 75 countries, including Russia

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The US State Department is temporarily suspending the review of all visas for citizens of 75 countries in order to strengthen the verification of applicants’ data. Elchi.az reports that Fox News reported this with reference to the State Department. Consular staff have been instructed not to issue visas until the review of applicants’ verification and […]
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Qatar confirms partial withdrawal of military personnel from Al-Udeid base

— News, NEWS FEED, WORLD
Qatar has confirmed media reports about the withdrawal of part of the staff from the US Al-Udeid airbase against the background of tensions in the region. Elchi.az reports that the Qatar International Media Office released information about this. “Qatar continues to take measures to protect its citizens and foreign residents living in the country, ensuring […]
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“Genius” chimpanzee Ai dies at 49

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Ai, a chimpanzee who could recognize Chinese hieroglyphs and the English alphabet and was called a “genius” in the scientific world, has died at the age of 49. Kyoto University of Japan announced that Ai died on Friday due to multiple organ failure related to old age. Elchi.az reports that Ai, which means “love” in […]
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Trump calls on Americans and allies to leave Iran

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U.S. citizens and the country’s allies must leave Iran immediately. Elchi.az reports with reference to CNN that this was stated by US President Donald Trump during a visit to the Ford Motor plant in Detroit. “I would say leaving Iran is not a bad idea,” he said, answering a question about the need for US […]
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Ceyhun Bayramov: We hope that peace and stability will be established in Venezuela

— NEWS FEED, POLITICS, POLITICS HEADLINE
Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov had a telephone conversation with the People’s Power Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Ivan Gil Pinto. Elchi.az reports that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan released information about this. During the telephone conversation, the recent events in Venezuela, as well as issues of bilateral […]
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Hamas plans to elect a new leader this month

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The Hamas movement plans to elect a new leader this month. According to Elchi.az, two sources in the organization told Reuters. The movement’s leadership post is vacant after Israel destroyed Yahya Sinwar in 2024. The main candidates for the leadership post are Khalil al-Hayya and Khaled Meshal. Both candidates are members of the five-member leadership […]
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Syrian President to pay official visit to Germany on January 19

— NEWS FEED, POLITICS HEADLINE, WORLD
Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa will pay an official visit to Germany on January 19. According to Elchi.az, BILD newspaper wrote about this with reference to sources. This will be the Syrian leader’s first official visit to Germany since taking office at the end of 2024. The meeting will focus on financial assistance for the country’s […]
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Kallas: EU will not give up on the US

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Relations between Europe and the US have weakened, but the EU is not ready to “retreat 80 years in transatlantic relations.” Elchi.az reports that this was stated by the head of European diplomacy, Kaja Kallas, at a press conference during her visit to Berlin. “The United States of America is an indispensable ally of Europe. […]
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Japanese astronaut captures images of the Northern Lights from space

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Japanese astronaut Kimiya Yui, who is on duty at the International Space Station, has captured images of the Northern Lights, one of the unique natural phenomena of the Earth, from space. Elchi.az reports that Yui, who recorded this fascinating natural phenomenon observed in the polar regions, shared the images he took on his social media […]