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White House: US-Iran talks remain in effect despite UAV incident

— Cebhe-banner, WORLD
Negotiations between the US and Iran scheduled for this week are still in effect despite the incident involving the downed Iranian unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). Elchi.az reports that White House Press Secretary Caroline Levitt stated this in an interview with Fox News. “Special Envoy Steve Witkoff is preparing to hold talks with the Iranians this […]
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Meeting of US and Colombian Presidents takes place in Washington

— POLITICS, WORLD
Negotiations in a closed format for the press are being held between US and Colombian Presidents Donald Trump and Gustavo Petro at the White House. Elchi.az reports with reference to AFP that the meeting started at 11:00 local time (20:00 Baku time). It was reported that the Colombian President’s car did not enter the White […]
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Working group created for long-term stay in the EU for some citizens of Western Balkan countries

— WORLD
European Commission officials and ministers from Western Balkan countries have agreed to form a working group to address visa issues requiring non-EU citizens to stay longer in member states. Elchi.az reports that the working group will be tasked with developing concrete proposals to address the problem. The meeting discussed proposals by the European Commission for […]
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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 […]