Israeli parliament to vote for new president

Elections for the country’s 11th president will take place in the Israeli Knesset (parliament) today. “QİA.az” informs citing TASS that two candidates are running for the presidency in the upcoming elections. These are the head of the Jewish Agency for Israel “Sokhnut” Isaac Herzog and Miriam Peretz, the second female presidential candidate in the country’s… Continue reading Israeli parliament to vote for new president

India to start trials on mixing various COVID vaccines

India will soon start trials to test the safety, immunogenicity, and efficacy after mixing doses of different brands of COVID-19 vaccines. For the beginning, the trials will include Covaxin, Covishield, and Sputnik-V, which currently have emergency use authorization in the country, going forward the trials may also include jabs that are in the pipeline, senior… Continue reading India to start trials on mixing various COVID vaccines

Armenia: Coronavirus tally nears 222,778

Armenia confirmed 108 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the nationwide tally to 222,778, “QİA.az” informs, citing the National Center for Disease Control and Prevention of the Ministry of Health. The death toll has reached 4,445 as 7 more succumbed to the deadly pathogen. As many as 213,429 people have recovered from the infection so far. 3,822 people are… Continue reading Armenia: Coronavirus tally nears 222,778

AZAL to Increases the Frequency of Flights to Moscow

The National Air Carrier of Azerbaijan (AZAL) is increasing the frequency of special flights operated from Baku to Moscow (Domodedovo Airport) and back. Starting from June 14, one more flight (operated on Mondays) will be added to the existing schedule of two weekly flights (operated on Wednesdays and Sundays). Tickets can be purchased on the… Continue reading AZAL to Increases the Frequency of Flights to Moscow

Georgia reports first case of South African coronavirus strain

Georgia has confirmed the first case of infection with the South African coronavirus strain, “QİA.az” informs. Amiran Gamkrelidze, the head of the National Center for Disease Control and Public Health, said the infected is a Georgian citizen: “He has traveled to Dubai. The indicated person has fully recovered, and his state is currently satisfactory.”

Azerbaijani, Turkish militaries watch F-16 demonstration flights

The Deputy Minister of Defense of the Republic of Azerbaijan – Commander of the Air Force, Lieutenant General Ramiz Tahirov, who is on a visit to Turkey, participated in the Distinguished Visitors Day held as part of the “Anatolian Phoenix-2021” Exercises. “QİA.az” informs, citing Azerbaijan’s Defense Minister, that first, the guests observed the demonstration flights of… Continue reading Azerbaijani, Turkish militaries watch F-16 demonstration flights

Estonia takes up presidency of UN Security Council for 1 month

Estonia will hold the rotating presidency of the UN Security Council (UNSC) for one month starting from June 1, “QİA.az” informs referring to Err.ee. Estonia is planning to raise the issue of new security threats at a high level, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. “We will highlight the inextricable link between ensuring human rights and… Continue reading Estonia takes up presidency of UN Security Council for 1 month

Armenia registers 26 parties and blocs for participation in elections

At an extraordinary meeting, the Central Election Commission (CEC) of Armenia decided to register 26 parties and blocs for participation in the early parliamentary elections, scheduled for June 20. “QİA.az” informs citing TASS that local TV channels aired the CEC meeting in real-time mode. “So, 26 parties and blocs will take part in the early parliamentary elections,”… Continue reading Armenia registers 26 parties and blocs for participation in elections

Azerbaijan’s Air Force Commander visiting Turkey

Deputy Minister of Defense of the Republic of Azerbaijan – Commander of the Air Force, Lieutenant General Ramiz Tahirov arrived in Konya, Turkey to participate in a Distinguished Visitors Day of the “Anatolian Phoenix-2021” Exercises. “QİA.az” informs, citing the Ministry of Defense, that within the scope of the visit, exchange of views was held on… Continue reading Azerbaijan’s Air Force Commander visiting Turkey