AnewZ Morning Brief - January 18th, 2025
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Briefing: here are the top news stories for January 18th, covering the latest developments you need to know.
Ministers from the Organization of Turkic States gathered in Bishkek on October 18, 2024, to enhance economic ties, finalize a Digital Economy Partnership, and sign a communiqué aiming to boost regional trade, investment, and climate resilience initiatives across member states.
The 13th Meeting of Ministers of Economy and Trade of the Organization of Turkic States was held on October 18, 2024, in Bishkek, chaired by H.E. Daniiar Amangeldiev, Kyrgyzstan's Minister of Economy and Commerce.
Secretary General Omuraliev outlined the OTS Secretariat’s efforts to drive economic integration and expand intra-regional trade. He highlighted the finalized Digital Economy Partnership Agreement, which will support e-commerce and is scheduled for signing at the upcoming OTS Summit.
Omuraliev also discussed plans to establish a Trade Facilitation Committee and implement free trade agreements in services and investment to further boost economic cooperation within the Turkic region.
Looking ahead to COP29, set to take place in Baku, Azerbaijan, the Secretary General emphasized the OTS’s commitment to climate action and regional resilience to environmental impacts.
The session concluded with the signing of a “Communiqué of the 13th Meeting of Ministers of Economy and Trade of the OTS,” outlining the commitment to enhanced economic cooperation and sustainable development across the region.
Reports of a two-month halt in Azerbaijani gas supplies to Serbia are false. Despite a technical issue at Shah Deniz Alpha, Shah Deniz Bravo ensures steady exports, with supplies set to resume soon. BP confirms no damage or environmental impact.
Coast Guard divers Chuck Fox and Corey Smith from the US Cutter *Polar Star* successfully repaired a leaking shaft in the freezing waters of McMurdo Sound, Antarctica.
Azerbaijan has temporarily halted its contracted natural gas supply to Bulgaria following a technical issue at BP's Alpha platform in the Shah Deniz gas field.
As we welcome the new year, it’s time to focus on species needing urgent conservation in 2025. From delicate lizards to mighty hornbills and massive sharks, all face the threat of extinction.
Over 100 Paris 2024 Olympic medals were returned due to quality issues linked to EU regulations and an untested varnish formula. The IOC has pledged to replace all defective medals.
U.S. Congressional Azerbaijan Caucus co-chairs honour the 35th anniversary of January 20, reflecting on its impact as a pivotal moment in Azerbaijan's fight for independence.
A ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas has been reached, with hostages set to be released after over 15 months of conflict. The deal also includes a prisoner exchange, offering hope for peace despite ongoing violence in Gaza.
Russia and Iran have agreed to intensify cooperation in developing international transport corridors, especially the North-South corridor. The move aims to improve trade flows and create smoother transportation conditions for goods traveling through both countries.
The Houthis, ruling northern Yemen, have claimed responsibility for the seventh drone attack on the US aircraft carrier USS Harry Truman since its arrival in the Red Sea. The group also warned it is monitoring developments in the Gaza Strip.
Kazakh political scientist Dimash Alzhanov claims that the leaked transcripts of alleged conversations between AZAL pilots and Russian ground services are an attempt to exert informational pressure on Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan during the investigation into the December crash
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