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Finnish politician Mema said that von der Leyen wants to build the Fourth Reich. Elchi.az reports that the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, is trying to turn the European Union into the Fourth Reich. Armando Mema, a member of the Finnish national-conservative Freedom Alliance, expressed this opinion in an interview with […]

Italian government: Meloni discussed the transfer of power in Venezuela with Machado. Elchi.az reports that, according to the website of the Italian government, on January 4, 2026, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni called Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Machado to discuss the prospects for a “peaceful and democratic transfer of power in Venezuela.” The statement said: […]

Tokayev: Putin demonstrated a judo move in Bishkek and defended the honor of the older generation. Elchi.az reports that Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, in an interview with the Turkistan newspaper, described Russian President Vladimir Putin’s move against a young judoka during his visit to Bishkek as “defending the honor of the older generation.” The Kazakh […]

I spoke with Secretary of State Marco Rubio and our ambassador in Caracas. The European Union is closely monitoring the situation in Venezuela. Elchi.az reports that this was stated by Kaya Kallas, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy. “The EU has repeatedly stated that Maduro does not have legitimacy. […]

China’s military exercises around Taiwan, over which it claims sovereignty, continue for the second day. Elchi.az reports that Captain Li Xi, a spokesman for the Eastern Theater Command of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), which is responsible for the region where Taiwan is located, said that ground units subordinate to the command conducted long-range fire […]

The US will provide $8.6 billion in arms aid to Israel. As part of the aid, Boeing will provide the Israeli army with 25 F-15 fighter jets, with another 25 to be produced later. Elchi.az reports that after a meeting between US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Florida, the Pentagon […]

US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are meeting in Florida today. The next stage of the ceasefire in Gaza will be discussed. Elchi.az reports that US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet in Florida today to discuss the second phase of the ceasefire in Gaza. According […]

China has begun the “Joint Sword-2025” military exercise around Taiwan. The exercise, which includes a port blockade and the use of live ammunition, is in response to a $11.1 billion US arms sale. Elchi.az reports that the People’s Republic of China has launched a large-scale military exercise called “Joint Sword-2025” in the waters surrounding Taiwan, […]

Azerbaijan, known worldwide as a reliable and loyal partner, and an exemplary organizing state, is completing the year 2025 with successful results. Thanks to the continuous support of the state for sports and athletes, our place and position in the world sports family are further strengthened. Thanks to the high care of the Head of […]

The Iranian government has increased rocket production to a record level in anticipation of a new war with Israel. Learning from the Twelve-Day War, production capacity is being increased in Tehran, and Iran’s goal is to gain numerical superiority in a potential conflict and disrupt Israel’s air defense systems. Elchi.az, referring to Haberglobal, reports that […]