Armenia again understands the principles of international law in its own way, Spokesperson for Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry Leyla Abdullayeva said, QİA.AZ reports on May 22. Abdullayeva made the remark commenting on the statement of an official representative of the Armenian MFA, who accused the Azerbaijani side of creating tension on the border, claiming that Azerbaijan allegedly… Continue reading Armenia again understands principles of int’l law in its own way – MFA
Azerbaijan shows footage from Jabrayil’s Mashanli village
The Azerbaijani Defense Ministry has disseminated the footage from Mashanli village of Jabrayil district liberated from Armenian occupation, QİA.AZ reports referring to a source in the ministry.
Azerbaijan confirms 352 more COVID-19 cases, 720 recoveries
Azerbaijan has detected 352 new COVID-19 cases, 720 patients have recovered and 12 patients have died, QİA.AZ reports on May 22 citing the Operational Headquarters under Azerbaijani Cabinet of Ministers. Up until now, 332,235 people have been infected with coronavirus in the country, 319,991 of them have recovered, and 4,851 people have died. Currently, 7,393 people… Continue reading Azerbaijan confirms 352 more COVID-19 cases, 720 recoveries
Blinken to visit Israel, West Bank on May 26-27
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit Israel and the Palestinian Authority in the occupied West Bank on Wednesday and Thursday as part of Washington’s efforts to build on the Gaza truce, a source briefed on the planning said on Saturday, QİA.AZ reports with reference to Reuters. U.S., Israeli and Palestinian officials have not published Blinken’s… Continue reading Blinken to visit Israel, West Bank on May 26-27
Second day of Aerobic Gymnastics World Age Group Competitions kicks off in Baku
The second day of the Aerobic Gymnastics World Age Group Competitions has kicked off at the National Gymnastics Arena in Baku, QİA.AZ reports on May 22. Today, athletes in the 12-14 age group will have qualifying competitions in the individual program for women and in groups. Gymnasts in the 15-17 age group will perform in… Continue reading Second day of Aerobic Gymnastics World Age Group Competitions kicks off in Baku
Two more missing Azerbaijani servicemen found O
As a result of the operational and investigative measures carried out, the bodies of two more Azerbaijani servicemen, who were considered missing, were found, the Azerbaijani Military Prosecutor’s Office told QİA.AZ. A counter-offensive operation was launched on September 27, 2020 under the leadership of the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, President of Azerbaijan Ilham… Continue reading Two more missing Azerbaijani servicemen found O
Azerbaijan working to identify damage caused by Armenia to flora, fauna of liberated lands
The process of identifying the amount of damage caused by Armenia to the flora and fauna on the Azerbaijani territories during the Armenian occupation, Deputy Head of the Biodiversity Protection Service of the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources Arzu Samadova told QİA.AZ. According to Samadova, the 30-year Armenian occupation caused serious damage to the… Continue reading Azerbaijan working to identify damage caused by Armenia to flora, fauna of liberated lands
Trump sued for calling COVID-19 “China virus”
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has been sued by a civil rights group for calling COVID-19 the “China virus,” QİA.AZ reports citing Xinhua. The complaint, filed in a federal court in New York by the Chinese Americans Civil Rights Coalition (CACRC), alleged that Trump’s use of that phrase and other similar racist slurs is baseless, since the… Continue reading Trump sued for calling COVID-19 “China virus”
UN chief urges G20 to lead pandemic ending effort partnering with UN
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday urged the Group of 20 (G20) countries to take the leading role in ending the COVID-19 pandemic by partnering with the United Nations, QİA.AZ reports citing Xinhua. “I urge G20 countries, in collaboration with the United Nations, to assume a strong leadership role in ending this devastating global pandemic,”… Continue reading UN chief urges G20 to lead pandemic ending effort partnering with UN
7.4-magnitude earthquake hits China’s Qinghai
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake hit Maduo County of Golog Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China’s Qinghai Province at 2:04 a.m. Saturday Beijing Time, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center, QİA.AZ reports citing Xinhua. The epicenter was monitored at 34.59 degrees north latitude and 98.34 degrees east longitude. The quake struck at a depth of 17 km.