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Iranian and Egyptian Foreign Ministers Discuss Regional Security

— POLITICS, WORLD
A telephone conversation took place between Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi and Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel Ati. Elchi.az reports that this was reported on the telegram channel of the Iranian Foreign Ministry. It was reported that the parties exchanged views on regional and international events, as well as bilateral relations. The Iranian minister explained […]
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US suspends visa issuance to citizens of 75 countries, including Russia

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The US State Department is temporarily suspending the review of all visas for citizens of 75 countries in order to strengthen the verification of applicants’ data. Elchi.az reports that Fox News reported this with reference to the State Department. Consular staff have been instructed not to issue visas until the review of applicants’ verification and […]
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Qatar confirms partial withdrawal of military personnel from Al-Udeid base

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Qatar has confirmed media reports about the withdrawal of part of the staff from the US Al-Udeid airbase against the background of tensions in the region. Elchi.az reports that the Qatar International Media Office released information about this. “Qatar continues to take measures to protect its citizens and foreign residents living in the country, ensuring […]
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US suspends visa issuance for citizens of 75 countries

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The US is suspending the issuance of visas for citizens of 75 countries. Elchi.az reports that the State Department has made the decision. The list of countries for which visa issuance has been suspended includes Somalia, Afghanistan, Brazil, Russia, Iran, Iraq, Egypt, Thailand, Yemen, and other countries. It was noted that the decision was made […]
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Acquiring Greenland could cost the US $700 billion

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The US would have to pay approximately $700 billion to acquire Greenland. Elchi.az reports that NBC News reported this, citing its sources. According to reports, this figure, calculated for an island of approximately 800,000 square miles, was noted in a report prepared by financiers and former US officials.
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The first international conference on India’s repressive policies against ethnic minorities to be held in Baku

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On January 16, the international conference “Racism and Violence against Sikhs and other National Minorities in India: Current Realities” dedicated to the repressive policy of the Indian government against ethnic minorities will be held for the first time in Azerbaijan, organized by the Baku Initiative Group. Elchi.az reports that the event will be attended by […]
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Doctors in Spain start strike

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Doctors in Spain have started a two-day national strike in protest against the new labor regulations prepared by the Ministry of Health. Elchi.az reports that, according to national media, the Ministry of Health has approved the regulation, which envisages changes in the working conditions that have been in force in the sector for about 20 […]
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Death toll updated in Iranian protests

— CURRENT EVENTS, WORLD
The identities of 2,403 people killed in the general protests that have been going on in Iran for 17 days have been determined. It has not been possible to clarify the identity of 779 people who were reported killed. Elchi.az reports that this was stated by the Iranian Human Rights Organization. 147 of those killed […]
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Spain summons Iranian ambassador to Foreign Ministry

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Spain summoned Iranian Ambassador to Madrid, Reza Zabibi, to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, condemning the killing of protesters in Iran. Elchi.az reports that the head of the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Jose Manuel Albares, said this in an interview with the country’s radio. “The rights of Iranian women and men to peaceful protest […]
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Fidan spoke with Aragchi again today

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Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and his Iranian counterpart Abbas Aragchi had another telephone conversation. Elchi.az reports that Turkish media reported this. It was reported that Fidan and Aragchi discussed the latest events in Iran. It should be noted that the ministers also had a telephone conversation yesterday.