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Ferry carrying 359 people sinks off the coast of the Philippines

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According to initial reports, 8 people died as a result of the sinking of a ferry carrying 359 people off the coast of Mindanao, Philippines. Elchi.az reports that, according to national media, the “M/V Trisha Kerstin 3” ferry, which was traveling from the port of Zamboanga in Mindanao to Sulu Island, sank off the coast […]
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Lithuania may become a hub for arms exports to Ukraine

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed the issue of support for the Ukrainian energy system with his Lithuanian counterpart Gitanas Nauseda. According to Elchi.az, Zelensky wrote about this on his Telegram channel. “Russia attacks our energy sector every day. I informed Gitanas about this, and also noted Ukraine’s needs to strengthen energy stability and air defense. […]
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The final round of general elections is held in Myanmar

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The third and final round of general elections, which lasted for a month in Myanmar, has begun. Elchi.az reports with reference to the Associated Press that polling stations have been opened in approximately 60 cities and towns. Preliminary results show that the country’s ruling military junta and its allies have already gained a parliamentary majority […]
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Unstable weather conditions cause five deaths in northern Pakistan

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Five people have died as a result of snow and torrential rains in two northern provinces of Pakistan. Elchi.az reports that the local “Dawn” publication reported this with reference to the police. “In Gilgit-Baltistan, after heavy snowfall, a tower collapsed on a house in Diamer, killing four people. In Balochistan, a roof collapse in Job […]
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More than 1,600 homes in Kyiv left without heating after Russian attack

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Residents of 1,676 multi-story buildings in Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, were left without heating after the Russian attack on January 24. Elchi.az reports that Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko shared this information on his Telegram channel. He noted that communal service and energy workers have restored heating to more than 1,600 homes since last night. […]
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Trump announces US taking oil from Venezuelan tankers

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US President Donald Trump has announced that they are taking oil from Venezuelan tankers. Elchi.az reports that he stated this in an interview with the “New York Post” newspaper. “Let’s put it this way, they don’t have any oil. We are taking the oil,” the US President said in a statement.
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Two killed in hotel fire in Pakistan

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A fire broke out in a hotel located in the Gulberg area of Lahore, Pakistan. Elchi.az reports, citing Pakistani media, that at least two people were killed in the fire. The fire broke out in the hotel’s basement. It was reported that a total of 280 people were rescued, including 180 guests and 100 employees.
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Second round of Ukraine talks ends in Abu Dhabi – UPDATED

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The Russian delegation participating in the negotiations on the settlement of the war in Ukraine in Abu Dhabi has returned to the hotel. Elchi.az reports that TASS reported this. Thus, the second round of negotiations is over. There has been no comment yet on whether the negotiations will continue. The meeting was held in a […]
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Ranking of the world’s most expensive brands announced

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The consulting company “Brand Finance” has announced the ranking of the world’s most expensive brands. Elchi.az reports that the “Apple” company leads the ranking. According to calculations, the brand value of the technology giant amounted to 607.6 billion dollars. The company said in a statement that “Apple”’s value increased by 6%. “Microsoft” company took the […]
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Erdogan: Complete elimination of terror in northern Syria is targeted

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The global system established after the Second World War is collapsing, and these criticisms are increasingly accepted in the Western world. According to Elchi.az, this was stated by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. He noted that despite the criticisms, Syria has gained its freedom as a result of Turkey’s policy. “Despite the harsh criticisms directed at […]