Baku Hosts 2nd Meeting of TURKPA Health Committees on Climate Change

Baku: The second meeting of the Chairmen of the Health Committees of the TURKPA Member Parliaments on “Climate Change and Health: Legislative Responses to the Impact of Climate Change on Health” convened in Baku. Representatives from legislative bodies of the TURKPA member states attended the meeting. According to Azeri-Press News Agency, Ahliman Amiraslanov, Chairman of … Read more

Investigators Fail Third Attempt to Question President Yoon Over Martial Law Bid

Seoul: Investigators faced another setback on Wednesday as they failed for the third time to forcibly bring in President Yoon Suk Yeol for questioning related to his controversial martial law declaration, APA reports citing YONHAP. The Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials (CIO) made efforts to question Yoon at the Seoul Detention Center in Uiwang, … Read more

China to Boost Practical Cooperation with BRICS Partners, Says MFA

Beijing: China plans to enhance practical cooperation with its BRICS partners across various sectors, as stated by Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning, APA reports citing TASS. The move aims to contribute more substantially to the sustainable growth of the global economy. According to Azeri-Press News Agency, Mao Ning commented on US President Donald Trump’s … Read more

Tanks at Iranian Oil Storage Facility Holding 18,000 Tons of Oil Ignite

Ray: A blaze broke out at an oil terminal in the Iranian city of Ray, where about 18,000 metric tons of oil are stored, the Mehr news agency wrote, citing the National Petroleum Distribution Company’s director, APA reports. A firefighter involved in efforts to extinguish the blaze told the agency that the situation was under … Read more

Australia Eyes Possible Foreign Role in Antisemitic Attacks

Baku: Australian police are looking into whether foreign actors have paid local criminals to commit antisemitic offenses after a series of attacks on sites associated with the country’s Jewish community, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Wednesday: The crimes have included torching a child care center, burning cars in largely Jewish neighborhoods, and smearing red … Read more

Azerbaijani Police Arrest 14 Over Hooliganism Following Imishli Traffic Accident

Imishli: Azerbaijani police have arrested 14 individuals on charges of hooliganism following a traffic accident in the Imishli district. A decision concerning the group was made after an incident on January 18, when a severe road accident involving a State Traffic Police vehicle resulted in fatalities and injuries. According to Azeri-Press News Agency, the investigation … Read more

Military Aircraft Crashed in Iran’s Hamedan Province

Hamedan: A military aircraft has crashed in Hamedan Province, Iran, APA reports citing IRNA. The aircraft, which was part of the Iranian Air Force, went down during a training mission in the area. According to Azeri-Press News Agency, the crash resulted in minor injuries to the two pilots on board. They have been transported to … Read more

Azerbaijan Moves to Establish Legal Framework for Aviation Accident Investigation Body

Baku: The legal status of the Permanent Commission for the investigation of aviation accidents and incidents is being determined, as reported by APA. This development follows discussions in the Milli Majlis (Azerbaijani Parliament) Committee on Economic Policy, Industries and Enterprising regarding an amendment to the law “On Aviation.” According to Azeri-Press News Agency, this amendment … Read more

Iran’s Judiciary: No Evidence Found of Sabotage in Raisi’s Helicopter Crash

Tehran: There is no evidence of sabotage or a terrorist attack in the crash of former President Ebrahim Raisi’s helicopter, the spokesperson of Iran’s Judiciary and Legal System, Asghar Jahangir, said at today’s press conference, APA reports. According to Azeri-Press News Agency, the spokesperson noted that, “At the moment, no evidence indicating sabotage or a … Read more