CSTO secretary-general to visit Armenia

[ad_1] A Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) delegation headed by the organization’s Secretary-General Stanislav Zas will visit Armenia on August 9-10, Report informs with reference to the Armenian Foreign Ministry. “CSTO Secretary-General Stanislav Zas and his delegation will visit Armenia on August 9-10. During the visit, they will meet the Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol… Continue reading CSTO secretary-general to visit Armenia

Azerbaijan weather forecast for August 9

[ad_1] The weather is expected to be sunny in Baku and the Absheron Peninsula on August 9, Report informs, citing the National Hydrometeorological Service of Azerbaijan. Moderate north wind will blow. The temperature on the Absheron peninsula will be +26 – +28 C at night, +35 – +39 in the daytime. In Baku, the temperature… Continue reading Azerbaijan weather forecast for August 9

Tokyo 2020: US leads at Olympics medal table

[ad_1] The US team secured first place at the Tokyo Olympics medal table with the highest number of medals after the US women’s volleyball team won gold, Report informs. The US team won 112 medals at the Tokyo Olympics (39 gold, 40 silver, and 33 bronze medals). China follows the US with 88 medals (38… Continue reading Tokyo 2020: US leads at Olympics medal table

Armenia’s COVID death toll reaches 4,650

[ad_1] The number of confirmed coronavirus cases has reached 232,157 in Armenia, Report informs, citing the Armenian National Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Over the past day, Armenia recorded 234 new COVID cases. Nine people died from COVID-related health complications, bringing the country’s total death toll to 4,650. To date, 221,216 people have recovered… Continue reading Armenia’s COVID death toll reaches 4,650

Azerbaijani Defense Minister visits military units in liberated Kalbajar, Lachin districts

[ad_1] Under the instructions of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Mr. Ilham Aliyev, activities are being continued to improve the service and living and social conditions of servicemen, Report informs, citing Defense Ministry. The leadership of the Ministry of Defense inspected the overhauled military units stationed in… Continue reading Azerbaijani Defense Minister visits military units in liberated Kalbajar, Lachin districts

Cuba legalizes small and medium-sized private businesses

[ad_1] Cuba’s communist government has legalized small and medium-sized private businesses in the wake of mass anti-government protests last month, Report informs, citing BBC. Under the new rules, enterprises with up to 100 employees will be allowed. President Miguel Díaz-Canel said Cuba was taking firm steps to update its economic model. Critics say the government’s… Continue reading Cuba legalizes small and medium-sized private businesses

Death toll rises as wildfires rage across Greece

[ad_1] Two people have been killed, and six areas put on high alert as uncontrolled wildfires spread across Greece, Report informs, citing BBC. Thousands of people have been ordered to leave their homes outside Athens as the blaze tore through houses, cars, and businesses. The firefighter was among the first two people killed by the… Continue reading Death toll rises as wildfires rage across Greece

Tokyo 2020: US beats France to win men’s basketball gold

[ad_1] Less than two weeks after a stunning opening game loss to France, the U.S. men’s basketball team got payback — but it was not easy. The U.S. has won its fourth straight Olympic men’s basketball gold medal, holding off France 87-82. Kevin Durant scored 29 points for the Americans and joined Carmelo Anthony as… Continue reading Tokyo 2020: US beats France to win men’s basketball gold

US Air Force to test hypersonic aircraft

[ad_1] The U.S. Air Force and several venture capital firms are making a $60 million investment in Hermeus Corporation. This Georgia-based startup wants to develop the world’s first reusable hypersonic aircraft, Report informs, citing Lenta.ru. “Ultimately, we want to have options within the commercial aircraft marketplace for platforms that can be modified for enduring Air… Continue reading US Air Force to test hypersonic aircraft