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Uzbek President Orders Stricter Fight Against Drugs and Crime

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“The volume of synthetic drugs seized in Uzbekistan has increased 11 times in the last five years.” Elchi.az reports that this was stated by the President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev at a government meeting. He stated that 95 percent of such drugs are sold online, payments are made with cryptocurrency, and drug laboratories are being […]
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Statement Regarding Regime Change in Iran

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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has called the prospect of regime change in his country an “illusion.” Elchi.az reports that he stated this in an interview with CNN Türk. “The idea that the regime will change is a vain illusion. Some people believe in this illusion. Our system is deeply rooted, has a strong foundation, […]
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Nearly a Thousand ISIS Members Sent from Syria to Iraq

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More than 950 former ISIS terrorist group fighters have been transferred from prisons in Syria to Iraqi territory. Elchi.az reports that this was reported by Al Hadath. According to the TV channel, the US has so far transferred 953 ISIS members from Syria to Iraq. Most of the former militants brought to Iraq are not […]
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Abbas Araqchi: Several options are on the table regarding the Strait of Hormuz

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“The US is trying to establish contact with Iran through third countries, but negotiations must be based on mutual respect and equal terms.” Elchi.az reports that this was stated by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi to “CNN Türk”. He also noted that in response to the European Union’s recognition of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps […]
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10 police officers killed in attacks in Pakistan

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10 police officers were killed as a result of a separatist attack in Pakistan’s Balochistan province. Elchi.az reports with reference to Pakistani media that 37 terrorists were neutralized as a result of counter-measures taken by security forces. The attacks were carried out in a coordinated manner in 12 regions of Balochistan province. Pakistani security forces […]
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US government partially declares “shutdown”

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The US federal government has partially temporarily suspended operations (shutdown). Elchi.az reports with reference to US media that the reason for this is the dissatisfaction in Congress with the financing of the Department of Homeland Security. It should be noted that the US government previously declared a shutdown between October 1 and November 14 last […]
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US Department of Justice Releases 3 Million More Files in Epstein Case

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The US Department of Justice has announced the release of more than 3 million documents in the case of American financier Jeffrey Epstein, who was convicted of sexually exploiting minors. Elchi.az reports that this was stated on the ministry’s website. This time, 2,000 videos and 180,000 photos were published. According to the Department of Justice, […]
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Putin meets with Larijani in the Kremlin

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has received Ali Larijani, Secretary of the Iranian Security Council, who is on a visit to this country. Elchi.az reports with reference to TASS that this was announced by Russian President’s Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov. No information was provided about the topics of discussion at the meeting held in the Kremlin. […]
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High-level diplomatic briefing on WUF13 held at the UN

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A high-level diplomatic briefing on the 13th session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) was held at the United Nations (UN) Headquarters in New York. Elchi.az reports that the briefing, held in partnership between UN-Habitat and the Government of Azerbaijan, was attended by representatives of member states, high-level UN officials and representatives of partner organizations. […]