Khankendi to host 17th ECO summit
Azerbaijan is an active member of the Economic Cooperation Organisation (ECO), and hosting the 17th ECO Summit in the country highlights its growing r...
Saudi Arabia launched the first phase of the Riyadh Metro project for the public on Sunday (December 1), a major milestone for the city's transit system.
As part of the Saudi vision 2030, the Riyadh Metro aims to enhance daily travel and quality of life by covering 176 kilometers with six lines and 85 stations.
Connecting densely populated areas with the King Khalid International Airport and King Abdullah Financial District, in addition to commercial, educational and medical centers, the Riyadh Metro will be served by 190 fully automated trains that can transport up to 3.6 million passengers each day.
The first phase of the project includes the initial launch of three lines. The second phase of the project launching another 2 lines is expected to take place on December 15, 2024. The last line will be launched on January 5, 2025.
The metro's launch is expected to ease traffic and cut carbon emissions. It also aims to boost economic activities by making travel easier for both residents and visitors.
The U.S. economy faces a 40% risk of recession in the second half of 2025, JP Morgan analysts said on Wednesday, citing rising tariffs and stagflation concerns.
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck off Japan’s Tokara Islands on Wednesday, with no tsunami warning issued but residents advised to remain vigilant.
The United States has rescinded licensing restrictions on ethane exports to China, allowing shipments to resume after a temporary halt and signalling progress in efforts to ease recent trade tensions.
The European Commission is set to propose allowing carbon credits from other countries to count towards the EU’s 2040 climate target, according to a leaked internal document.
China has ramped up efforts to protect communities impacted by flood control measures, introducing stronger compensation policies and direct aid from the central government.
At least seven people remain missing following a massive explosion at a fireworks warehouse in the town of Esparto, Northern California, according to a report by NBC News citing local officials.
A delegation from Azerbaijan, led by MP Qaya Məmmədov, took part in the annual session of the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly (OSCE PA), held from 28 June to 3 July in Porto, Portugal.
Chinese scientists have unveiled PlantGPT, the first large language model-based artificial intelligence designed specifically for plant functional genomics.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Thursday warned that the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip has reached a critical level and called for an immediate and lasting ceasefire. He emphasised that vital infrastructure is on the verge of collapse due to a severe fuel shortage.
The US House of Representatives approved a significant tax-cut and spending bill on Thursday, passing it by a narrow margin of 218 to 214. The legislation has now been sent to President Donald Trump for his signature.
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