Iran faces growing unrest as protests spread to universities over economic struggles
Protests in Iran over soaring prices and a plunging rial have spread to universities in Tehran, as students join shopkeepers and bazaar merchants in d...
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has extended his condolences to Russian President Vladimir Putin following the deadly crash of an An-24 passenger plane in Russia’s Amur Region, which claimed dozens of lives.
President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has expressed his condolences to his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin over the crash of the An-24 aircraft.
"Dear Vladimir Vladimirovich,
I am deeply saddened by the news of the numerous human casualties resulting from the crash of the An-24 passenger aircraft in the Amur Region.
In connection with this tragedy, I extend my most sincere condolences to you, as well as to the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives — both personally and on behalf of the people of Azerbaijan."
Protests in Iran over soaring prices and a plunging rial have spread to universities in Tehran, as students join shopkeepers and bazaar merchants in demanding government action. With inflation above 42% and the rial at record lows, unrest continues to grow across the country.
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