A military helicopter has crashed in Afghanistan, killing nine special forces soldier “QİA.az” informs, citing RIA Novosti. According to the country’s Defense Ministry, the Russian-made Mi-17 helicopter crashed in the Behsud district of Afghanistan’s Wardak province. As a result of the accident, nine special forces soldiers on board the helicopter died. The cause of the accident is… Continue reading Afghanistan: 9 special forces soldiers killed in helicopter crash
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Biden threatens Putin
US President Joe Biden has said that Russian President Vladimir Putin will face the consequences of directing efforts to influence the US presidential election in favor of Donald Trump, “QİA.az” informs, citing RIA Novosti. “He will pay the price,” Biden said in an interview broadcast on ABC News on Wednesday. In response to a question about the… Continue reading Biden threatens Putin
Shoigu speaks about Turkish-Russian joint monitoring center
“If we talk about relations with Turkey, we have a complicated, but very effective, cooperation. It is difficult because of restrictions. Turkey’s membership in NATO also restricts it. But I would say that it is an unprecedented experience, one country is a member of NATO, and the other is not,” Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said in… Continue reading Shoigu speaks about Turkish-Russian joint monitoring center
Georgia reports almost 400 new COVID cases
Over the past day, 395 more people have tested positive for coronavirus in Georgia. Meanwhile, the country has reported 310 COVID recoveries and 9 deaths, “QİA.az” Georgian Service informs with reference to the Georgian Government. Georgia has recorded a total of 274,045 cases of coronavirus infection since the pandemic onset. To date, 267,421 of them have recovered, while 3,622 have died. QİA.az
Armenian opposition closes access to parliament
Our struggle will continue with renewed vigor on March 10 at 8:30. There will be a big rally at 16:00. “ The statement came from the opposition Salvation of the Motherland Movement, Report informs, citing Armenian press. Opposition representatives said that the protest against the Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and his government would expand. Ishkhan Sagatelyan said protesters… Continue reading Armenian opposition closes access to parliament
Erdogan to hold direct talks with Macron
The presidents of Turkey and France, Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Emmanuel Macron, will hold talks on the evening of March 2 via videoconference, “QİA.AZ” informs referring to the Agence France-Presse (AFP). It will be the first talks in six months between the two leaders. The start of the video conference is scheduled for 18:00 local time (21:00 Baku time), and… Continue reading Erdogan to hold direct talks with Macron
Armenian officials forced to take part in rally of Pashinyan’s supporters
Employees of the State Revenue Committee of Armenia were forced to take part in a rally of supporters of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, “QİA.AZ” informs referring to Pastinfo. ‘The photo shows high-ranking officials of the State Revenue Committee of Armenia: Head of the State Revenue Committee Eduard Hovhannisyan, Head of the Internal Security Department of the State… Continue reading Armenian officials forced to take part in rally of Pashinyan’s supporters
Biden allows foreigners to enter US
President Joe Biden has lifted the Trump administration’s orders preventing foreigners from moving to the US on new green cards, “QİA.AZ” informs referring to Law360. Biden proclaimed to revoke Former President Donald Trump’s Proclamation 10014 and its two extensions ahead of their expected March 31 expiration date. Trump first enacted the ban in April, saying he wanted to protect… Continue reading Biden allows foreigners to enter US
Merkel announces third wave of pandemic in Germany
German Chancellor Angela Merkel believes that her country is already facing the third wave of the pandemic. “QİA.AZ” informs with reference to TASS that the Chancellor expressed her opinion during a meeting of the CDU / CSU faction in the Bundestag. “We cannot hide the fact that we are now dealing with the third wave,” she said. Nevertheless,… Continue reading Merkel announces third wave of pandemic in Germany
Armenia’s COVID-19 cases reach 170,672
Armenia confirmed 166 new coronavirus cases, bringing the nationwide tally to 170,672, “QİA.AZ” informs, citing the National Center for Disease Control and Prevention of the Ministry of Health. The death toll has reached 3,171 as four moresuccumbed to the deadly pathogen. As many as 162,329 people have recovered from the disease. There are currently 4,366 active COVID-19 patients in the country. The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) emerged in late… Continue reading Armenia’s COVID-19 cases reach 170,672