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Strategic Deadlock in the Zangezur Corridor Debates: Regional Integration or Geopolitical Rivalry?
On August 8, 2025, the President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, and the Prime Minister of Armenia, Nikol Pashinyan, met under the auspices of U.S. President Donald Trump and signed a joint declaration.
Putin Admits AZAL Plane Crash in December 2024 Was Caused by Russian Anti-Aircraft Missiles
Russian President Vladimir Putin, during a meeting with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev in Dushanbe on 9 October, acknowledged that the damage sustained by the Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) passenger aircraft that crashed in December 2024 was …
Dubai Police Bust Drug Trafficking Ring Operating from Residential Villa
Dubai Police have dismantled a criminal group involved in drug trafficking operating out of a residential villa as part of Operation “Villa.” Two Asian nationals were arrested during the raid, and a large quantity of …
Over 100 Million People Worldwide Use E-Cigarettes, Including at Least 15 Million Teenagers
More than 100 million people around the world use electronic cigarettes or vapes, including at least 15 million teenagers aged 13 to 15.
Gold Price Surpasses US$4,000 per Ounce for the First Time in History
For the first time in history, the price of gold has exceeded US$4,000 per ounce, setting a new record high. December gold futures on the New York COMEX exchange rose 0.6% on Tuesday, October 7, …
Global Aviation Market Continues to Grow: Passenger Demand Up 4.6% and Cargo Up 4.1% in August 2025
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released data on the global aviation market for August 2025, reporting steady growth in both passenger and cargo segments amid ongoing economic and geopolitical challenges.
Thirty Years On, Education Still Holds the Key to Equality
An old Chinese saying goes, "women hold up half of the sky." But holding the sky isn't just about recognition, it's about opportunity. And the foundation of that opportunity is education.
President of Türkiye Condemns Attack on Aid Ship to Gaza
President of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdoğan strongly condemned Israel’s actions against the international flotilla Global Sumud, which was carrying humanitarian aid for the people of Gaza.
12,000-Year-Old Animal Rock Art Discovered in Saudi Arabia
Archaeologists have uncovered rock engravings in Saudi Arabia’s Nafud Desert dating back approximately 12,000 years, depicting life-sized animals.
Türkiye refutes social media claims on maritime trade with Israel amid Global Sumud Flotilla incident
Allegations circulating on some social media accounts suggesting that Turkish commercial vessels continued maritime trade with Israel during the Israeli attack on the Global Sumud Flotilla are misleading and part of a deliberate perception management …