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CIS summit

CIS summit in 2026 to be held in Turkmenistan

Turkmen authorities announced that the next summit of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) will take place in Turkmenbashi’s Avaza National Tourist Zone, according to a statement.

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Iran protests

Iran's government offers dialogue to protesters

Iran will seek dialogue with protest leaders after demonstrations in Tehran and other cities over a plunge in the currency's value that has accelerated inflation, with the central bank chief resigning, the government said on Tuesday.

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Golan Heights

Syria says Israel has occupied Golan Heights for nearly 60 years

Syria’s permanent representative to the United Nations, Ibrahim Olabi, said Israel has occupied the Syrian Golan Heights for almost sixty years, and that the UN General Assembly this month once again reaffirmed Syria’s sovereignty over the region.

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Golan Heights

Syria says Israel has occupied Golan Heights for nearly 60 years

Syria’s permanent representative to the United Nations, Ibrahim Olabi, said Israel has occupied the Syrian Golan Heights for almost sixty years, and that the UN General Assembly this month once again reaffirmed Syria’s sovereignty over the region.

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Golan Heights

Syria says Israel has occupied Golan Heights for nearly 60 years

Syria’s permanent representative to the United Nations, Ibrahim Olabi, said Israel has occupied the Syrian Golan Heights for almost sixty years, and that the UN General Assembly this month once again reaffirmed Syria’s sovereignty over the region.

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BP

BP to begin Caspian seismic survey for ADUA project

BP has announced that a seismic survey programme for the Ashrafi–Dan Ulduzu–Aypara (ADUA) project in the Azerbaijani sector of the Caspian Sea will be carried out between February and April next year, according to Report.

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Space programme plans

Uzbekistan to launch first satellite and train first astronaut

Uzbekistan has begun preparations to launch its first artificial satellite and train its first astronaut, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev announced, describing the move as a major milestone in the country’s scientific and technological development.

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Energy diplomacy drive

Azerbaijan expands global energy role through foreign investment

Azerbaijan is strengthening its role in international energy projects through foreign investment, Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov said on Thursday, describing the energy sector as a central pillar of the country’s economic diplomacy.

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