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45 ships that ensure the theft of Ukrainian grain and its export to global markets have been identified by the Ukrainian special services, and 43 of them have been sanctioned. Elchi.az reports that this was announced by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Andrey Sibiqa, on his “X” account. “In 2025, Russia stole more […]

The Trump administration has initiated a sudden and sweeping budget cut for substance abuse and mental health programs nationwide. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) announced Tuesday that it was eliminating approximately 2,000 grant programs worth nearly $2 billion. Elchi.az reports that this move represents approximately one-quarter of SAMHSA’s total budget and […]

Researchers at KAIST University have developed a fast-acting and stable powder hemostatic agent that stops bleeding in one second, potentially significantly increasing survival rates in combat and emergency medical care. Elchi.az reports that severe blood loss remains a major cause of death in combat injuries. To overcome this challenge, a KAIST research team, including an […]

NASA has initiated a “medical evacuation” operation, a first in the 65-year history of human spaceflight, after an astronaut on the International Space Station (ISS) required medical attention. The SpaceX capsule carrying Crew-11 departed from the station on Wednesday. Elchi.az reports that the Dragon Endeavour capsule, carrying a total of four astronauts from the US, […]

Ukraine has declared a state of emergency in the energy sector, particularly in the capital Kyiv, after ongoing Russian attacks left thousands without electricity. Elchi.az reports that President Volodymyr Zelensky, speaking after a special cabinet meeting held in harsh winter conditions with night temperatures dropping to -20 degrees, announced the creation of a 24-hour task […]

California Attorney General Rob Bonta has launched a formal investigation into the role of the Grok model, developed by Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company xAI, in the proliferation of sexually explicit deepfake images targeting women and children. Elchi.az reports that Attorney General Bonta stated in a statement that the information about the unauthorized, indecent materials […]

The US and UK have decided to reduce the number of personnel stationed at the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar after Donald Trump considered military options against Tehran following the harsh suppression of protests in Iran. Elchi.az reports that officials have described the withdrawal of some American personnel as a precautionary measure, while the […]

The British Embassy in Tehran has been temporarily closed due to protests in Iran, and all staff have been temporarily evacuated from the country. Elchi.az reports that a written statement from the British government spokesman’s office said: “The British Embassy in Tehran has been temporarily closed. Travel advice for this country has also been updated, […]

Scientists at Tufts University have developed a new method for producing a rare sugar that tastes almost identical to table sugar but has fewer negative health effects. Elchi.az reports that this sweetener, called “Tagatose”, may be a turning point in the search for sugar due to its low-calorie content, minimal effect on blood sugar, and […]