Day: August 3, 2024
Paris Olympics: Argentina players jeered by crowd during heated football quarterfinal against France
France knocked out world and pan-American football champions Argentina after winning 1-0 in Bordeaux on Friday, in a heated game that ended with a massive brawl that followed more than ten minutes of stoppage time, according to Euronews.
Argentina p…
S&P downgrades Ukraine credit rating to ‘selective default’
The US ratings agency S and P cut Ukraine’s credit rating to “selective default” on Friday, citing the war-torn country’s failure to make a coupon payment on an existing bond, APA reports.
“The rating actions reflect the missed payment on the coupon…
Azerbaijan’s Central Election Commission releases ‘Election Day’ handbook
Azerbaijan’s Central Election Commission (CEC) has prepared a practical guide, the ‘Election Day’ handbook, to raise awareness among various election stakeholders regarding the snap parliamentary elections scheduled for September 1, 2024, the CEC tol…
Researchers say discovery points to possible autism cause in children
Scientists in Japan said they’ve discovered ‘a significant link’ between certain fatty acids in umbilical cord blood and the symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
According to Fox 59, the research team at the University of Fukui believe their …
Central Election Commission holds another meeting
Under the chairmanship of Mazahir Panahov, the Central Election Commission convened for another meeting.
During the session, the Commission reviewed queries received by the CEC regarding the snap parliamentary elections scheduled for September 1.
T…
Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan due in Egypt Sunday for 2-day visit
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan is set to start a two-day visit to Egypt on Sunday at the invitation of his Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty, Anadolu Agency reports citing the diplomatic sources.
Relations between Ankara and Cairo have recen…
Landmine blast injures one in Lachin
A mine incident occurred in the village of Kalafalig in the Lachin district on Saturday, according to a joint statement from the General Prosecutor’s Office, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and the National Agency for Mine Action (ANAMA).
The stat…
Azerbaijani oil price drops to $80.7
The price of a barrel of Azeri Light crude oil decreased by $3.58, or 4.25%, settling at $80.7.
“Azeri Light” crude oil reached its lowest level on April 21, 2020, at $15.81 per barrel, and its highest price was recorded in July 2008, at $149.66 per…
Defense Minister: Azerbaijan Army must constantly maintain high level of combat training and professionalism so that no one can speak to us in language of dictate and ultimatum
Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Defense held an extended board meeting on Saturday on the results of the first half of 2024, the ministry told AZERTAC.
The meeting, held under the leadership of Minister of Defense, Colonel General Zakir Hasanov via video t…
CEC Chairman: 99 international observers accredited to monitor parliamentary elections in Azerbaijan
‘A total of 99 international observers from 26 countries and 8 international organizations have been accredited to monitor the snap parliamentary elections in Azerbaijan scheduled for September 1,’ Mazahir Panahov, Chairman of Azerbaijan’s Central El…