A powerful explosion rocked a supermarket in Russia’s Vladikavkaz, the capital of the Republic of North Ossetia-Alania, leaving some people injured, according to a spokesman for emergency services, QIA.AZ informs, citing RIA Novosti, “An explosion occurred inside a supermarket on Gagkayeva street,” the spokesman said.He added that the one-story building was wrecked.”It was presumably a… Continue reading Powerful blast hits Vladikavkaz, Russia
9 dead in 133-car pileup in Fort Worth after freezing rain coats roads
The death toll in a devastating 130-plus car pileup on Interstate 35 West in Fort Worth has risen to 9, with 65 more people taken to hospitals,QIA.AZ states, citing CNN. Freezing rain and drizzle are probably to blame, with slick roadways posing a severe danger to travel.The Fort Worth Fire Department described the accident as… Continue reading 9 dead in 133-car pileup in Fort Worth after freezing rain coats roads
NASA warning: Huge ‘potentially hazardous’ asteroid will hurtle past Earth next month
A mile-wide asteroid twice the size of the world’s tallest building will pass Earth in March and has been dubbed ‘potentially hazardous’ by NASA, QIA.AZ informs, citing Daily Mail. The asteroid, named 231937 (2001 FO32), is unlikely to hit the Earth as it will be 1.2 million miles from the planet – five times further… Continue reading NASA warning: Huge ‘potentially hazardous’ asteroid will hurtle past Earth next month
Zakharova: Refugees from Azerbaijan have right to return to their lands
In accordance with the seventh clause of the November statement by the leaders of Azerbaijan, Russia, and Armenia, the refugees must return to the territory of Nagorno-Karabakh and adjacent areas under the control of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said at a weekly briefing, QIA.AZ informs. She noted… Continue reading Zakharova: Refugees from Azerbaijan have right to return to their lands
Moscow holds Working Group meeting on Caspian Sea
The third meeting of the High-Level Working Group on the Caspian Sea took place in Moscow, Russia.QIA.AZ informs, citing the Russian Foreign Ministry, that delegations from Azerbaijan, Iran, Kazakhstan, Russia, and Turkmenistan participated in the talks.”Discussions on the draft agreement on the methodology for establishing direct lines in the Caspian Sea continued, and several provisions… Continue reading Moscow holds Working Group meeting on Caspian Sea
BBC disappointed by China’s decision to ban BBC World News
The BBC is disappointed with the decision of the Chinese regulator to ban the broadcasting of the BBC World News channel in the PRC, QIA.AZ informs, referring to CNN. “We are disappointed that the Chinese authorities have decided to take this course of action. The BBC is the world’s most trusted international news broadcaster and… Continue reading BBC disappointed by China’s decision to ban BBC World News
Germany to grant asylum to Belarusian opposition
The Federal Republic of Germany (FRG) plans to receive Belarusian oppositionists,QIA.AZ informs, citing Süddeutschen Zeitung.According to a German Interior Ministry document, the number of shelter seekers is up to 50.”They must be accepted soon,” the statement said.The ministry stressed that this is not the maximum number of citizens the country is ready to accept. The… Continue reading Germany to grant asylum to Belarusian opposition
China bans BBC World News
BBC World News has been banned from airing in China, according to a statement from China’s National Radio and Television Administration (NRTA), QIA.AZ informs, referring to CNN.The announcement comes one week after Ofcom, the British media regulator, said it had withdrawn a license for China Global Television Network, or CGTN, to broadcast in the UK.… Continue reading China bans BBC World News
Azerbaijani defense minister talks about Turkey’s support during Karabakh war
Azerbaijan closely cooperates with fraternal Turkey, Azerbaijani Defense Minister Zakir Hasanov said. Hasanov made the remark during the Turkish-Azerbaijani Winter Exercise 2021 in Kars, QİA.AZ reports on Feb. 11. “The Turkish Armed Forces are among the strongest ones in the world,” the minister added. “It is very important to take advantage of the experience of the… Continue reading Azerbaijani defense minister talks about Turkey’s support during Karabakh war
Azerbaijan changes rules for organizing activity of Caspian Shipping Company upon presidential order
President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev signed an order to change the presidential order “On organizing the activity of the Azerbaijan Caspian Shipping Company”. The order was signed to ensure the implementation of the decree of the president of Azerbaijan #1174 dated November 5, 2020.