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Grant laws tightened and prison sentences toughened in Georgia

— SOCIETY, WORLD
The Georgian Parliament has adopted amendments to the Law on Grants in the first reading (82 in favor, 10 against – Note). Elchi.az reports that Archil Gorduladze, Chairman of the Legal Affairs Committee of the Parliament, stated that the main purpose of the project is to ensure the protection of the country’s sovereignty. According to […]
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Axios: Iran wants to change the venue for negotiations with the US

— POLITICS, WORLD
Iran intends to change the format of negotiations with the United States to a bilateral format and change the venue from Turkey to Oman. Elchi.az reports that the Axios portal reported this, citing its sources. “Two sources familiar with the situation told Axios that Iran demanded on Friday that the location and format of its […]
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Reuters: US fighter shoots down Iranian UAV over Arabian Sea

— Cebhe-banner, WORLD
The US military shot down an Iranian drone in the Arabian Sea that was moving towards the American nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln. Elchi.az reports that this was reported by Reuters, citing an unnamed US official. It was noted that the Shahed-139 drone was destroyed by an F-35 fighter.
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Events dedicated to WUF13 held at UN Headquarters in New York

— ECONOMY, WORLD
The Thirteenth Session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13), which will be held on May 17-22, 2026, on the theme “Housing for All: Safe and Sustainable Cities and Settlements,” has been presented at a number of high-level international events. Elchi.az reports that on January 29, the meeting of the Group of Friends on sustainable urbanization […]
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Mirzoyan discusses the peace agenda between Baku and Yerevan with the Council of Europe official

— POLITICS, WORLD
Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights Michael O’Flaherty discussed the peace agenda between Yerevan and Baku during their meeting. Elchi.az reports that the Armenian media released this information. The parties touched upon the priority areas of cooperation within the Council of Europe, efforts aimed at sustainable strengthening of […]
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Erdogan: Turkey is ready to mediate between the US and Iran

— POLITICS, WORLD
Turkey is ready to assume the role of mediator in resolving disagreements between Iran and the United States. Elchi.az reports that this was stated by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in an interview with the Asharq Al-Awsat newspaper. “We have expressed the unacceptability of any military steps against Iran on all platforms,” he noted. The […]
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Online event dedicated to WUF13 held with the participation of 32 parliamentarians from 30 countries

— ECONOMY, WORLD
An international online event dedicated to WUF13 on the topic “The Role of Parliaments in the Development of Sustainable Cities and the Promotion of Sustainable Urban Development” was held with the participation of 32 parliamentarians from 30 countries around the world. Elchi.az reports that the main goal of the event, held on January 30, was […]
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At Least 15 Killed in Bus Crash in Brazil

— INCIDENT, WORLD
A bus carrying pilgrims crashed in northeastern Brazil, killing at least 15 people and injuring dozens. Elchi.az reports that the Brazilian media reported this. It was noted that there were approximately 60 passengers on the bus. According to preliminary information, it overturned on the road, and the exact causes of the incident are being determined. […]
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The situation remains unstable in Iran: 139 foreigners arrested in protests

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139 foreigners have been arrested for participating in anti-regime protests in Iran. Elchi.az reports that investigations are continuing into those who participated in demonstrations that began on December 28 last year in response to high living costs and turned into anti-government protests. Iranian police said that 139 foreign citizens have been arrested for participating in […]
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Searches conducted in Paris offices of company X

— WORLD
French authorities are reported to have conducted searches in the Paris offices of US-based company X. Elon Musk has also been summoned to testify in Paris on April 20. Elchi.az reports that, according to a statement by the Paris Public Prosecutor’s Office regarding the X company’s social media platform, police cooperating with Europol, which is […]