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Leech Export

Leeches: The ancient remedy Azerbaijan hopes to take global

In the marshlands of Malluba in southern Azerbaijan, Kamil Mammadov follows a routine that has been passed down through generations. His family has worked with medicinal leeches for centuries, harvesting and breeding a species known as Hirudo orientalis, or the Caucasian medicinal leech.

09:57

Xi-Trump Summit

U.S., China ease tariffs and launch AI dialogue after Xi-Trump summit

The United States and China have agreed to lower tariffs on billions of dollars' worth of goods and establish a new channel for cooperation on artificial intelligence (AI), marking one of the most significant outcomes from Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Washington.

09:42

Russia-Germany Talks

Russia and Germany hold first high-level talks since Ukraine war began

Russia and Germany have held their first ministerial-level meeting since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, signalling a rare diplomatic contact between two countries whose relations have deteriorated sharply over the course of the war.

09:37

Middle East conflict

live Iran: Diplomacy remains only way forward after Trump rejects Hormuz proposal

Iran has called for a diplomatic solution after U.S. President Donald Trump rejected its Hormuz proposal, while Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran was awaiting a definitive U.S. response through mediators.

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Uzbekistan economy

From cotton fields to global markets: How Uzbekistan is building a textile industry

For decades, Uzbekistan’s cotton industry was primarily associated with the production and harvesting of raw cotton.