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.
The next parliamentary elections in Tajikistan, including deputies for the lower house (Majlisi Namoyandagon Majlisi Oli) and representatives for the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Province, regions, cities, and districts of Dushanbe, will take place on March 2, 2025, according to the president's press
The next parliamentary elections in Tajikistan, including deputies for the lower house (Majlisi Namoyandagon Majlisi Oli) and representatives for the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Province, regions, cities, and districts of Dushanbe, will take place on March 2, 2025, according to the president's press service.
President Emomali Rahmon has signed the decree setting the election date. On the same day, elections will also be held for deputies to local self-governing bodies in villages and towns, the statement added.
Additionally, the presidential decree establishes March 28, 2025, as the date for elections to the upper house of Parliament (Majlisi Milli).
The most recent parliamentary elections in Tajikistan were held on March 1, 2020.
Tajikistan's Parliament is bicameral, consisting of the lower house, the Chamber of Representatives (Majlisi Namoyandagon), with 63 deputies, and the upper house, the National Council (Majlisi Milli), comprising 33 members.
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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