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Death toll in Iran protests rises to 572

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The death toll during the protests that have been going on for the third week in Iran has reached 572. Elchi.az reports with reference to Sky News that this was reported by the HRANA human rights organization operating in Iran. The organization also noted that the exact number of deaths may be higher. 503 of […]
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Ukraine Completes Work on Document on Security Guarantees

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced that the document on US security guarantees for the country is in the final stages of completion. Elchi.az reports that he wrote about this on his Telegram channel regarding the results of the Ukrainian negotiating group’s discussions with the American side. “We discussed the schedule for meetings, document preparation, […]
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Spanish police seize largest cocaine shipment in history

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The Spanish National Police have seized the largest cocaine shipment in the department’s history in the open sea. Elchi.az reports that the Spanish police released this information. Approximately 10 tons of cocaine were discovered on a ship intercepted in the Atlantic Ocean, hidden among a cargo of salt. Police have arrested 13 people and seized […]
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Merz: The US, together with NATO, should strengthen Greenland’s security

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has said he hopes the US will participate in a possible joint operation by NATO countries to strengthen Greenland’s security. Elchi.az reports that this was reported by the DPA agency. “We share the US concern that there is a need to strengthen the defense of this part of Denmark. We want […]
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France begins recruiting people for voluntary military service

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French Minister of Defence Catherine Vautrin announced at a press conference that the country has begun recruiting people for voluntary military service. Elchi.az reports that the official’s speech was broadcast live on the French Ministry of Defence’s X social media page. Vautrin stated, “Today, January 12, 2026, we are starting to recruit young volunteers for […]
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Iranian Foreign Ministry summons European ambassadors due to riots in the country

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The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has summoned the ambassadors of Great Britain, France, and Germany. Elchi.az reports that this was reported by the Tasnim news agency. “The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has summoned the ambassadors of countries that openly support the protests and riots in the country, as well as those who participate […]
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“Flydubai” Resumes Some Flights to Iran

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Low-cost airline Flydubai has resumed some flights to Iran. Elchi.az reports that this was reported to TASS by the airline’s press service. The company clarified that FZ 1929 and FZ 1930 flights on the Dubai-Tehran route were canceled from January 12 to 15. “All other flights to Iran have been restored and are operating on […]
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This country urged its citizens not to travel to Iran

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Japan has advised its citizens to refrain from traveling to Iran amid ongoing protests. Elchi.az reports that the Japanese Foreign Ministry has released this information. The ministry also urged citizens currently in Iran to avoid crowded places and leave the country on commercial flights.
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China calls on US to stop sanctions against Cuba

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Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning said on Monday that Beijing supports the Cuban authorities in defending their sovereignty and calls on the United States to stop pressuring Havana. Elchi.az reports that Mao Ning also said that the US should do more to maintain peace and stability in Central America. “China firmly supports Cuba in […]
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Trump ADMITS: He will visit Venezuela sometime

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US President Donald Trump has not ruled out visiting Venezuela. Elchi.az reports that the American leader said on the evening of January 11, answering journalists’ questions about whether he would visit Venezuela: “I think sometime.” On January 3, Venezuelan Foreign Minister Ivan Gil Pinto announced that the US had attacked civilian and military facilities in […]