India’s total COVID-19 cases passed 18 million on Thursday after another world record number of daily infections, as gravediggers worked around the clock to bury victims and hundreds more were cremated in makeshift pyres in parks and parking lots, QİA.AZ reports citing Reuters. India reported 379,257 new infections and 3,645 new deaths on Thursday, health ministry data showed,… Continue reading India COVID cases cross 18 million
Samsung’s net profit in 1Q21 grew 1.5 times
Samsung Electronics’ net profit in the first quarter of 2021 increased almost 1.5 times compared to the first quarter of the previous year to 7.14 trillion won ($6.4 billion), “QİA.az” informs referring to the message of the company. Revenue for the period increased 18.2 percent to 65.39 trillion won ($58.7 billion), while operating income was 9.38 trillion… Continue reading Samsung’s net profit in 1Q21 grew 1.5 times
Pashinyan calls pace of vaccination against COVID in Armenia ‘shameful’
Acting Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan has called the low rate of those vaccinated against coronavirus in the country shameful and ordered government members to get vaccinated against COVID within a week, “QİA.az” informs referring to Armenian media. “Let’s start with us. Let’s agree that everyone in the hall will be vaccinated against coronavirus within a… Continue reading Pashinyan calls pace of vaccination against COVID in Armenia ‘shameful’
Georgia to further strengthen army
“Our efforts to strengthen the Georgian Defense Forces will continue,” Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili said at a ceremony marking the 30th anniversary of the establishment of the Defense Forces. According to him, today, the Georgian army is the largest state institution in the country, which has won the public trust. The Prime Minister promised to intensify efforts… Continue reading Georgia to further strengthen army
Turkey launches full-scale counter-terrorism ops
Turkey has launched new phases of its domestic counter-terrorism operations in its southeast, the Interior Ministry announced on Thursday. “QİA.az” informs, citing Anadolu Agency, that newly started operations Eren Cudi-Besta and Eren Kazan-Ogul began with the participation of 5,280 security personnel in Sirnak and Hakkari provinces, said the ministry statement. The new phase operations began simultaneously with… Continue reading Turkey launches full-scale counter-terrorism ops
Trump eyes resuming his traditional rallies
Former US President Donald Trump is reportedly considering heading back on the road to once again hold his Make America Great Again (MAGA) rallies, “QİA.az” informs referring to CNN. Trump has been tossing the idea around, and could return to holding live MAGA events as soon as May – just after Joe Biden’s first 100 days in… Continue reading Trump eyes resuming his traditional rallies
Georgia reports over 1,400 coronavirus cases in one day
The price of Azerbaijan’s Azeri LT CIF oil in the world market has increased by $1.75 or 2.68% to $67.07 a barrel. 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. QİA.az
Georgia reports over 1,400 coronavirus cases in one day
Over the past day, 1,433 more people have tested positive for coronavirus in Georgia. Meanwhile, the country has reported 1,160 COVID recoveries and 18 deaths, “QİA.az” informs with reference to the Georgian Government. Georgia has recorded a total of 308,834 cases of coronavirus infection since the pandemic began. To date, 289,976 of them have recovered, while 4,095 have died. Meanwhile, over the past day, Georgian medical specialists conducted… Continue reading Georgia reports over 1,400 coronavirus cases in one day
Azerbaijani bakery among top 22 US restaurants that opened during pandemic
Sharbat, an Azerbaijani bakery in Washington, is one of 22 restaurants that opened at a time as difficult as the US pandemic, “QİA.az” informs referring to the article, prepared by the famous restaurant critic Tom Sietsema and published by The Washington Post. “The young bakery has friends in high places. No less than Elin Suleymanov, the Azerbaijani… Continue reading Azerbaijani bakery among top 22 US restaurants that opened during pandemic
“Buta Airways” launching special flights to Ankara
“Buta Airways” – the low-cost airline of Azerbaijan expands the geography of international flights. The Airline will relaunch flights from Baku to the capital of Turkey – Ankara, QİA.AZ informs referring to the Press Service of Buta Airways. Starting from May 17 the special flights on route Baku-Ankara-Baku are planned to be operated. According to the schedule,… Continue reading “Buta Airways” launching special flights to Ankara