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.
Azerbaijan summoned Poland’s Chargé d'Affaires to protest President Duda’s visit to the Armenia-Azerbaijan border, citing concerns over anti-Azerbaijani propaganda and regional stability.
On 28 November, Michal Greczylo, Poland’s Chargé d'Affaires in Azerbaijan, was summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, according to Azerbaijan State News Agency.
Azerbaijan expressed a formal protest against Polish President Andrzej Duda’s visit to the Armenia-Azerbaijan border near the village of Kerki, which remains under Armenian occupation. Despite prior warnings from Azerbaijan, President Duda participated in anti-Azerbaijani propaganda alongside the European Union Mission to Armenia.
It was noted that the mission, contrary to its stated aim of promoting regional stability and trust-building, is being used as a platform for anti-Azerbaijani propaganda.
Azerbaijan stressed that this provocation undermines Azerbaijani-Polish relations and urged Poland to refrain from actions that compromise Azerbaijan’s legitimate security interests.
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.
The World Bank confirms Kazakhstan's GDP growth forecast at 4.7% for 2025 and 3.5% for 2026, with oil production driving recovery.
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.
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