Russia & CIS

Despite a plethora of problems, the "civilized international community" seems to be preoccupied with only one question: "How can we punish Russia even more?" "We've had the Crimea, the Donbas, the Minsk Accords, now it is Syria's turn." How should Russia deal with all of those "punishments" that do not seem to end?

Russian President Vladimir Putin, speaking at the World Energy Council in Istanbul, made a number of important statements about the development of the global energy industry and the situation on the oil market. Putin said that in the near future, world energy would still be based on the production of hydrocarbons

Armenia army units violated ceasefire with Azerbaijan 24 times.

The Interior Ministry said that 4 people, who committed various crimes, and 29 wanted people were detained as a result.

Interior Ministry conducted special search operations in Nardaran township, Baku.

Georgian nationals are voting in the parliamentary elections at a polling station opened in Azerbaijan’s capital.

“Azerbaijan invested $283 million in Georgia in the first half of the year, accounting for 34 per cent of the total size of foreign investment made in the country,” according to the Georgian National Statistics Service.

Azerbaijan and France discussed the issue of establishing joint ventures for corn production, viticulture and winemaking, the Azerbaijani Ministry of Agriculture said in a message Oct. 7.

A tabby cat who might be the world’s oldest cat has celebrated his 31st birthday.

Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif will pay an official visit to Azerbaijan on October 13-15.

50-truck convoy has departed from Hatay to reach Aleppo.

Azerbaijan`s Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov will pay an official visit to the Swiss Confederation and the Principality of Liechtenstein on October 9-11.

The United States has announced new measures further easing sanctions on Iran following last year’s landmark nuclear agreement.

Mount Aso in southern Japan has erupted, belching a column of ash several thousand feet into the air, the latest eruption in one of the world’s most volcanically active countries, The Guardian reported.

Turkey will continue its support for the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route in order to keep it preferable for carriers.

Armenian armed forces have violated ceasefire again.

Iran gives priority to Turkish companies when it comes to attracting foreign investment in the health sector, such as in construction of hospitals.

The storm razed homes to their foundations.

Chief of the Yerevan traffic police Armen Hakobyan has been relieved of his duties.