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6.2 Magnitude Earthquake in Japan

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A 6.2 magnitude earthquake occurred in Japan, with its epicenter in Shimane Prefecture. It was announced that there is no tsunami threat. Elchi.az reports that Japan was shaken by a 6.2 magnitude earthquake. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), the earthquake, with its epicenter in the east of Shimane Prefecture, was recorded at a […]
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Greenland intends to continue dialogue with the USA

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Greenland’s Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said that they want to continue the dialogue with the USA through “proper channels”. Elchi.az reports that Nielsen held a press conference in Nuuk, the capital of Greenland, after US President Donald Trump’s statement that “We need Greenland for our national security”. Stating that they are facing a special situation, […]
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900 km Traffic Jam on Paris Highways

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Heavy snow caused serious disruptions in transportation in Paris and surrounding areas on January 5. Elchi.az reports with reference to La Liberte that due to snowfall in the evening and citizens going out on weekends, a record 900-kilometer traffic jam occurred on the highways of the French capital. It was noted that bus traffic in […]
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State Department: Western Hemisphere is a U.S. Zone of Exclusive Interest

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The U.S. State Department has officially declared the Western Hemisphere as the country’s zone of exclusive interest. Elchi.az reports that this was stated on the State Department’s “X” social network page. “This is our hemisphere, and U.S. President Donald Trump will not allow a threat to arise to us,” the State Department noted.
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Mobilization and martial law declared in Venezuela

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The Venezuelan authorities have announced mobilization in the army, as well as the introduction of martial law for oil industry workers and other enterprises. Elchi.az reports that this was stated in the decree published on the legal acts portal. “Mobilization of the armed forces throughout the country and the use of the existing national power […]
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Phone conversation between Erdoğan and Trump

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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan had a phone conversation with his American counterpart Donald Trump. Elchi.az reports that the Turkish leader announced this after the Cabinet meeting. Erdoğan emphasized to Trump that instability in Venezuela is unacceptable: “In a phone conversation with Trump, we conveyed our country’s position on sensitive issues. We emphasized that Venezuela […]
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Israeli Prime Minister Agrees with Trump on Iran Issue

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shares a common and unwavering position with US President Donald Trump on preventing the restoration of Iran’s nuclear program. According to Elchi.az, referring to Ynet, he stated this during his speech in the Knesset. “We will not allow Iran to restore its ballistic missile industry, and even more so, we […]
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Israel strikes Hamas and Hezbollah targets in Lebanon

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The Israel Defense Forces have begun striking Hamas and Hezbollah targets in Lebanon. Elchi.az reports with reference to foreign media that the army’s press service reported this. Earlier, a representative of the Israel Defense Forces, Colonel Avihai Adri, said that Israeli soldiers are planning to attack Hamas’ military infrastructure in the Annan and Al-Manara settlements. […]
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Merz to visit India

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will visit India from January 11-13. Elchi.az reports that this was announced by German government spokesman Sebastian Hille. “Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will receive the Chancellor in Ahmedabad, his home state of Gujarat. Bilateral and international issues will be discussed during the meeting,” he said. After that, Merz will go […]
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Scientists Catch Rare Albino Golden Nurse Shark with White Eyes

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Scientists have described a rare case of pigmentation anomalies in a nurse shark caught off the coast of Costa Rica. Elchi.az reports that, as reported in the journal “Marine Biodiversity,” the animal exhibited both albinism and xanthorism, which had not been previously recorded in this species. The unusual shark was caught near Tortuguero National Park […]