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The US has imposed sanctions against Iran’s Minister of Internal Affairs

— POLITICS, WORLD
The US Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has announced the imposition of new sanctions against Iran’s Minister of Internal Affairs, Eskandar Momeni, and a number of other officials of the country. Elchi.az reports that the US Treasury Department has released information about this. The sanctions list also includes Iranian investor Babak Zanjani. […]
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Turkish warships start operating in the Baltic Sea

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“Anadolu”, the Turkish Naval Forces’ operational group, has started operating in the Baltic Sea within the framework of the “Steadfast Dart2026” exercise. Elchi.az reports that the Ministry of National Defense of Turkey announced this on its “X” account. “The activity of the ships is a confirmation of Turkey’s commitment to collective defense and deterrence,” the […]
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Serbian Ambassador Summoned to Montenegrin MFA

— POLITICS HEADLINE, WORLD
Serbian Ambassador Nebojša Rodić has been summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) of Montenegro. Elchi.az reports that this was shared on the Montenegrin MFA’s “X” social network account. The diplomat was expressed dissatisfaction with a post on social networks regarding the legal status of the Serbian language in Montenegro. The discussion concerns a […]
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Brother of Garegin II’s detention extended in Armenia

— INCIDENT, WORLD
In Armenia, the court has extended the detention of Gevork Nersisyan, the brother of Garegin II, the Catholicos of All Armenians, for two months. Elchi.az reports that the Armenian media has released information about this. It should be reminded that Gevork Nersisyan and his son, Ambartsum Nersisyan, are accused of obstructing the election campaign in […]
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Guterres says the UN faces an imminent financial collapse

— POLITICS, WORLD
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has stated that the UN faces an imminent financial collapse due to non-payment of membership fees and a budget rule requiring the return of unspent funds. Elchi.az reports that Reuters reported this with reference to sources. According to Guterres’ letter obtained by the agency, the deepening crisis in the organization threatens […]
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The world’s first gold street to open in Dubai

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A street paved with gold is planned to be built in Dubai as part of a new jewelry district. Elchi.az reports that this was reported by “The Independent”. The gold zone will be a specially created area for Dubai’s jewelry industry and aims to attract tourists as well as buyers, Ithra Dubai development company said. […]
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Two NATO reconnaissance aircraft spotted over the Black Sea

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A Boeing RC-135W Rivet Joint strategic reconnaissance aircraft of the British Royal Air Force and a Boeing P-8A Poseidon anti-submarine reconnaissance aircraft of the US Navy are operating in the Black Sea airspace. Elchi.az reports that this was reported by the Flightradar24 flight tracking service. The British reconnaissance aircraft took off from Waddington Air Force […]
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OpenAI may receive another $100 billion investment

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OpenAI is in talks with major technology companies and sovereign wealth funds in the Middle East about a new investment round of $100 billion. According to sources close to the discussions, if an agreement is reached, the company’s valuation could rise from its current level of approximately $500 billion to $750 billion or higher. Elchi.az […]
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Fireworks factory exploded in Thailand: four injured

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An explosion occurred at a fireworks factory located in Don Chedi district, Suphanburi province, Thailand. Elchi.az reports with reference to “Bangkok Post” that the explosion occurred on the morning of January 30. Law enforcement agencies, ambulances, explosive ordnance disposal specialists and forensic experts were involved in the scene, and the area was cordoned off. As […]
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Zelensky: Seizure of Greenland may strengthen Russia’s territorial claims

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The transfer of Greenland under US control could be used to legitimize Russia’s seizure of Ukrainian territories. reports that this idea was voiced by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. He said: “In my opinion, the issue with Greenland is such a specific story that tomorrow they can use it to take our territories from us and […]