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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

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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.
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Trump calls himself a highly moral person in international politics

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US President Donald Trump has reiterated that he believes his main limitation in the international arena is his morality. Elchi.az reports that he said this in an interview with CBS. When asked what limits him in making decisions in the international arena, he said, “I’m talking about morality; I am a highly moral person. I […]
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Snow depth in Moscow reached 59 centimeters

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On Wednesday, the snow depth in the Moscow region reached 59 centimeters, and in Moscow, it reached 48 centimeters. Elchi.az reports that this was announced by Yevgeny Tishkovets, a leading specialist at the Fobos weather center. “The largest snow cover in the Moscow region is in Cherusti at 59 centimeters, in Kolomna at 51 centimeters, […]
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Turkey in talks with both Iranian and US officials

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Turkey is holding talks with US officials as well as Iranian officials. Elchi.az reports that Turkish media reported this, citing diplomatic sources. It should be noted that Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan had 2 telephone conversations with his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, in the last 24 hours. At the same time, the minister met yesterday […]