Russia & CIS

The news about the Russian Air Force leaving the Iranian Hamadan air base came as a surprise. The Russian aviation started bombing ISIL in Syria from the Iranian base a few days ago. Many assumed that the deployment of Russian military aircraft in Iran came as a sign of a higher level of military and political partnership between Russia and Iran

Binali Yildirim says normalization of relations with Israel will never prevent Turkey's stand for Palestinians.

On August 23, 1993, some 51 villages and the center of the Fuzuli region were seized by Armenians, as a result of which 55,000 residents left homes

The IDF says it has attacked a Syrian Army launch site near Israel’s border in the Golan Heights, after a Syrian mortar landed in Israeli territory.

Army shells Daesh in Jerablus, PYD in Manbij.

'We continue to strongly support the democratic government of our allies in Turkey,' White House says

The move comes after Austria banned anti-coup march but allowed pro-PKK march.

The new strategy suggests specific priorities to stop the mosquito-borne disease in the region and has been adopted by all 47 African member states.

The European countries need a common army to boost the protection of the EU external borders, Czech Prime Minister Bohuslav Sobotka said Monday.

Iranian defense minister says Russia will use the base for a limited time in line with the need in Syria.

Fight against Fetullah Terrorist Organization, new constitution, developments in Syria come under discussion at meeting.

Russian Ministry of Defense: "Our planes return from Iranian air base after coping with tasks."

Ukrainian prosecutor's office nails on charges against 39 Russia citizens, including Russian defense minister.

"Allied Deployment and Movement System" Course is held in Italy.

More than 10,500 Brits have registered their interest to consider moving to New Zealand, following the UK's unprecedented decision to exit the EU.

Former department head under the liquidated Ministry of National Security of Azerbaijan Akif Chovdarov is accused of abuse of power and bribery.

The newly built wall is three meters high and two meters wide.

Azerbaijani president signed an order on allocation of means for road construction in Azerbaijan's Gakh region.

Central Bank of Azerbaijan commented on the rumours on upcoming devaluation of the national currency.

The Russian national team has come fourth at unofficial medal standings at the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. Russia has finished the Olympics 2016, having won 56 medals - 19 gold, 18 silver and 19 bronze. This is the worst result that team Russia has shown in 20 years of the history of Summer Olympic Games