The new Washington administration is open for negotiations with Tehran, but isn’t ready to take additional steps in anticipation of such possible contacts or fulfill any Iranian demands, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki told reporters at a briefing, “QİA.AZ” informs. “I would say that what Secretary Blinken’s announcement and what our announcement that came out last week is a… Continue reading White House: US open to talks with Iran
Opposition leader arrested in Georgia
Georgian opposition United National Movement Party (UMP) leader Nika Melia has been detained. According to “QİA.AZ”, the police entered the UMP head office to arrest him. The party’s supporters tried to resist law enforcement officers. Melia was removed from the area by a police car.
All Boeing 777 jetliners to be checked in US after Denver incident
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has demanded to check all Boeing 777 jetliners powered by a particular Pratt & Whitney engine model, “QİA.AZ” informs, referring to the FAA Twitter page. “This will likely mean that some airplanes will be removed from service,” the FAA tweeted. Soon after United Flight 328 departed Denver for Hawaii on… Continue reading All Boeing 777 jetliners to be checked in US after Denver incident
Biden commemorates US coronavirus victims
Hours after the US crossed the threshold of 500,000 deaths from COVID-19, President Biden commemorated the lives lost over the past year on Monday night. No other country has lost more dynamism to the yearlong pandemic than the US. “Today, we mark a bleak, heartbreaking milestone,” he said in a brief speech at the White… Continue reading Biden commemorates US coronavirus victims
Brent oil prices exceed $66
The price of the April futures for Brent crude oil on the London ICE stock exchange has increased by 1.20 percent and reached $66.02 per barrel, “QİA.AZ” informs, referring to the data of the trading floor as of 05:38 a.m. (GMT +4). Last time the price of Brent oil exceeded $66 per barrel in January 2020. At the… Continue reading Brent oil prices exceed $66
Jeyhun Bayramov to meet with Erdoğan
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan will receive Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov. According to “QİA.AZ”, the reception will take place today at the Turkish Presidential Administration. The 5th trilateral meeting of the Foreign Ministers of Azerbaijan, Turkey, and Turkmenistan will be held in Ankara on February 23.
Azerbaijan confirms 72 more COVID-19 recoveries
Azerbaijan has detected 75 new COVID-19 cases, 72 patients have recovered and four patients have died, QİA.AZ reports on Feb. 22 citing the Operational Headquarters under Azerbaijani Cabinet of Ministers. Up until now, 233,201 people have been infected with coronavirus in the country, 227,836 of them have recovered, and 3,202 people have died. Currently, 2,163 people… Continue reading Azerbaijan confirms 72 more COVID-19 recoveries
People can travel from Turkey to Azerbaijan by using biometric identity cards – ministry
People can travel from Turkey to Azerbaijan by using biometric identity cards, the Azerbaijani Interior Ministry told QİA.AZ on Feb. 22. The visa-free travel between Azerbaijan and Turkey is available via machine-readable identity cards, which contain biometric data in accordance with the standards of document #9303 of the International Civil Aviation Organization and its current applications.
Civilian severely wounded as result of mine explosion in Azerbaijan’s Tartar district
Azerbaijan’s Tartar District Prosecutor’s Office received the information on February 22 at about 17:00 (GMT+4) that 45-year-old Niyameddin Verdiyev was severely wounded as a result of explosion of a mine in the liberated territory of the Tartar district, the Tartar prosecutor’s office told QİA.AZ on Feb. 22. During the investigation it was revealed that Verdiyev grazed cattle… Continue reading Civilian severely wounded as result of mine explosion in Azerbaijan’s Tartar district
Azerbaijani FM receives delegation of members of French National Assembly
Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov received a delegation of members of the French National Assembly, QİA.AZ reports referring to the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry. During the meeting, Minister Jeyhun Bayramov greeted the members of the National Assembly and spoke about the development of bilateral cooperation. He noted that Azerbaijan has always attached great importance to the development of… Continue reading Azerbaijani FM receives delegation of members of French National Assembly