China: Explosion at repair plant kills 1, injures 3

An explosion occurred in the repair plant in Napo County, Tianyang District, Baise, Guangxi. “QİA.az” informs, citing Sina, that the explosion left one person dead and three more minor injuries. The incident was reportedly caused by a thermal expansion reagent used for road construction.

Weather forecast for tomorrow

The weather will be changeable cloudy, occasionally gloomy, and mainly rainless in Baku and Absheron peninsula on May 4, “QİA.az” informs, citing the National Hydrometeorology Department of the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources. Rain is expected in some places in the second half of the day. Mild south wind will blow. The temperature will be +11… Continue reading Weather forecast for tomorrow

Japanese company to create ‘green energy’ zone in liberated areas

An agreement was signed between the Ministry of Energy and the Japanese company TEPSCO to fulfill the tasks set by the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev at the meeting on the socio-economic results of 2020 to establish a ‘green energy’ zone in the liberated territories, “QİA.az” informs, referring to the Ministry. The… Continue reading Japanese company to create ‘green energy’ zone in liberated areas

Turkey conducts anti-terrorist operation on border with Armenia

The Turkish Interior Ministry has launched an anti-terrorist operation Eren-15 Ağrı Dağı-Çemçe Madur, “QİA.az” mentions, referring to TRT Haber. According to the Turkish Interior Ministry, 2,065 personnel are involved in the anti-terrorist operation. The process aims to remove the terrorist PKK group from Turkey’s agenda completely, as well as to neutralize terrorists and shelters in the region.… Continue reading Turkey conducts anti-terrorist operation on border with Armenia

Azerbaijani oil price rises to $70

The price of Azerbaijan’s Azeri LT CIF oil in the world market has increased by $1.03 or 1.5% to $69.59 a barrel. “QİA.az” informs that the lowest price for Azeri Light was recorded on April 21, 2020 ($15.81), and the all-time high of $149.66 was fixed in July 2008.

India sees another record hike in COVID incidence, deaths

Over the past day, India recorded 412,262 new cases of coronavirus infection, which brought the country’s total case count to 21,077,410, “QİA.az” informs, citing the Indian Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Meanwhile, 3,980 Indians died due to COVID-related health issues. Today’s incidence is the highest to date; the previous record hike was seen on May 1 and amounted to 401,993. Thus, India… Continue reading India sees another record hike in COVID incidence, deaths

Over 76,000 people left Armenia since early 2021

In the first four months of 2021, the passenger traffic at two airports of Armenia (“Zvartnots” and “Shirak”) amounted to 405,105 people, press secretary of Zvartnots International Airport Satenik Hovhannisyan told news.am, “QİA.az” informs. Passenger traffic in January amounted to 64,296 people (31,052 arrived, 33,244 departed). In February this year, this figure was 90,198 people (31,901 people… Continue reading Over 76,000 people left Armenia since early 2021

Ilham Aliyev: Azerbaijan-Georgia relations based on long history

“Mr. Prime Minister, welcome to Azerbaijan. I am delighted to see you. I am sure the visit will be very successful, and we will strengthen our brotherly relations. Relations between our peoples are based on the long history, centuries of history of good neighborhood and friendship,” President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev said during a meeting with Georgian… Continue reading Ilham Aliyev: Azerbaijan-Georgia relations based on long history

India renews record in coronavirus mortality

India has set another record in daily coronavirus mortality, “QİA.az” informs, citing the Indian Health and Family Welfare Ministry. Over the past day, medical specialists identified 338,439 coronavirus cases in the country. Meanwhile, 3,780 Indians died from coronavirus-related health complications. The previous record hike was seen on May 2, when 3,689 patients with coronavirus died. India has… Continue reading India renews record in coronavirus mortality