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Lukashenko beats his own record for longest conversation with audience

[ad_1] Big Conversation with Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko took place in the Palace of Independence on 9 August. Report informs, citing BelTA, that the meeting of Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko with representatives of the general public, experts, and mass media lasted for about eight hours and 15 minutes, BelTA has learned. About 300 people turned… Continue reading Lukashenko beats his own record for longest conversation with audience

Azerbaijani Foreign Minister receives Belgium’s incoming ambassador

[ad_1] Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov has received copies of the credentials of the newly appointed ambassador of Belgium, Michel Pietermans. Report informs, citing the Foreign Ministry, that the minister congratulated the ambassador on his appointment and wished him success in his future diplomatic activity. The minister hailed the successful development of bilateral relations between… Continue reading Azerbaijani Foreign Minister receives Belgium’s incoming ambassador

Azerbaijan sprays 1,000 tons of water to Turkey’s fire-affected areas

[ad_1] Azerbaijan has supplied 1,000 tonnes of water to the fire-affected areas in Turkey, Deputy Minister of Emergency Situations, colonel-general Etibar Mirzayev told Report‘s Turkish bureau. He noted that one helicopter and one amphibia airplane of Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Emergency Situations are currently working in Turkey’s areas affected by the blaze. “134 flight operations have… Continue reading Azerbaijan sprays 1,000 tons of water to Turkey’s fire-affected areas

BioNTech eyes raising around 16B euros from COVID vaccine sales this year

[ad_1] The German company BioNTech, which, together with its American partner Pfizer, has developed a vaccine against the coronavirus Comirnaty, expects to accrue 15.9 billion euros ($18.7 billion) in revenue from the vaccine this year, Report informs referring to Reuters. BioNTech and Pfizer have supplied more than one billion doses of their COVID-19 vaccine as… Continue reading BioNTech eyes raising around 16B euros from COVID vaccine sales this year

Azerbaijan confirms 1,101 new COVID-19 cases, 9 deaths

[ad_1] Azerbaijan has confirmed 1,101 new coronavirus cases over the past day, the Task Force under the Cabinet of Ministers told Report. Meanwhile, 311 people recovered from the infection, and nine patients succumbed to the deadly pathogen. Overall, the country has reported 352,926 cases of infection, 335,336 recoveries, and 5,072 deaths since the onset of… Continue reading Azerbaijan confirms 1,101 new COVID-19 cases, 9 deaths

Nearly 20 suffer as typhoon hits Japan

[ad_1] At least 20 people suffered in Japan, as typhoon Lupit has turned low pressure after sweeping through the country’s western regions, NHK reported Monday. Report informs, citing TASS, that eight houses were flooded due to torrential rains in Kyoto, Hiroshima, and Ehime. Nearly 6,000 households were left without electricity after the typhoon cut power… Continue reading Nearly 20 suffer as typhoon hits Japan

Taliban kill Afghan radio station manager, kidnap journalist

[ad_1] On Monday, suspected Taliban fighters killed an Afghan radio station manager in Kabul and kidnapped a journalist in southern Helmand province, local government officials said on Monday, Report informs, citing Khamaa Press. Gunmen shot Toofan Omar, the station manager of Paktia Ghag radio, and an officer for NAI, a rights group supporting independent media… Continue reading Taliban kill Afghan radio station manager, kidnap journalist

S&P affirms Russia’s long-term rating 

[ad_1] Standard & Poor’s (S&P) global rating agency confirmed Russia’s long-term credit rating at BBB-, Report informs, citing Russian media. According to the agency, Moscow plays a crucial role in the country’s socio-economic life and constitutes 20% of the GDP. “The economy of Moscow is characterized by high diversification. The population of the capital is… Continue reading S&P affirms Russia’s long-term rating 

Iran says ‘no plans’ to quit talks in Vienna over change of power

[ad_1] Tehran won’t quit talks on the nuclear deal in Vienna after the inauguration of new President Ibrahim Raisi, spokesman for Iranian Foreign Ministry Saeed Khatibzadeh said, Report informs, citing TASS. “We will never quit the talks in Vienna. The democratic change of power is underway in Iran, and these changes bring changes to the… Continue reading Iran says ‘no plans’ to quit talks in Vienna over change of power