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Death toll rises in Philippines landslide

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The death toll in the landslide at a waste management and sorting facility in Cebu City, Philippines, has risen to 13. Elchi.az reports, citing the Philippine News Agency (PNA), that officials have released a statement regarding the landslide that occurred on January 8 at a waste storage facility in the Binaliw area of Cebu City. […]
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NASA’s Mars Sample Return mission canceled

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The Mars Sample Return (MSR) mission, considered the pinnacle of Mars exploration and expected to definitively prove whether there are traces of ancient life on the planet, has been canceled due to bureaucratic obstacles. Budget cuts by the US Congress have put an end to one of NASA’s most ambitious projects. Elchi.az reports that the […]
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Mount Marapi erupts, spewing ash to a height of 4.5 km

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The eruption of Mount Marapi occurred on the island of Sumatra, Indonesia (West Sumatra province). Elchi.az reports that the Antara news agency reported this with reference to the observation post. According to volcano workers, the ash rose 1,600 meters from the volcano’s crater, or 4,491 meters above sea level. It is reported that the ash […]
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Crane accident in Thailand: 22 dead, at least 30 injured

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A construction crane in Thailand fell on a train, causing it to derail, killing 22 people and injuring more than 30. Elchi.az reports, citing Thai media, that a train traveling from the capital Bangkok to the northeast of the country derailed and overturned early in the morning after a construction crane fell on it. Thai […]
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Saar: Israel cuts ties with a number of UN agencies

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Israel will cut ties with several UN agencies and international organizations. Elci.az reports with reference to “The Times of Israel” that this was stated by Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar. According to him, this decision was made due to the biased attitude of the institutions towards Israel. “Israel is the only democratic country on this […]
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Trump calls on Americans and allies to leave Iran

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U.S. citizens and the country’s allies must leave Iran immediately. Elchi.az reports with reference to CNN that this was stated by US President Donald Trump during a visit to the Ford Motor plant in Detroit. “I would say leaving Iran is not a bad idea,” he said, answering a question about the need for US […]
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Hamas plans to elect a new leader this month

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The Hamas movement plans to elect a new leader this month. According to Elchi.az, two sources in the organization told Reuters. The movement’s leadership post is vacant after Israel destroyed Yahya Sinwar in 2024. The main candidates for the leadership post are Khalil al-Hayya and Khaled Meshal. Both candidates are members of the five-member leadership […]
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Syrian President to pay official visit to Germany on January 19

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Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa will pay an official visit to Germany on January 19. According to Elchi.az, BILD newspaper wrote about this with reference to sources. This will be the Syrian leader’s first official visit to Germany since taking office at the end of 2024. The meeting will focus on financial assistance for the country’s […]
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Popular Microsoft application ceases operation

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Microsoft Corporation has ceased the operation of the Lens application and the support provided to it. Elchi.az reports that this was announced on the company’s official website. It is noted that after March 9, the application will no longer work at all. “After this date, you will not be able to create new scans, but […]
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France and Great Britain set conditions for sending troops to Ukraine

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Great Britain and France do not want to send troops to Ukraine without the support of the United States. Elchi.az reports that this was reported by the Financial Times newspaper, citing sources. An unnamed EU official said that “None of this will happen without the US… Trump’s position is still unclear.” The publication does not […]