Russia & CIS

Russia builds small missile ships of Karakurt project. The new ships are said to surpass their predecessors in their combat power and seaworthiness. They are believed to become the new formidable weapon to strengthen Russia's maritime borders and enhance the presence of the Russian Federation in the Mediterranean Sea

The talks between presidents of Russia and the United States will take place on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Hamburg, Germany. Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump have a lot to discuss indeed, and 30 minutes can hardly be enough for such a landmark meeting. Putin's schedule in Hamburg is going to be intense

The Russian industry is ready to build a 100-ton ballistic missile, Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin said. According to him, the same can be said about the Barguzin railway-based missile system. During the times of the Soviet Union, Strategic Missile Forces had three divisions of "Molodets" rail-based missile systems

In September 2017, 16 Russian regions will hold gubernatorial elections. This year, the elections will have special significance, as Russia tends to update the management system and rejuvenate the political elite. The average age of acting governors, who will take part in this year's elections, is 44 years

Azerbaijan celebrates Day of Police today.

Over the past 24 hours, Armenia’s armed forces have 135 times violated the ceasefire along the line of contact between Azerbaijani and Armenian troops, the Azerbaijani Defense Ministry said July 2.

A spokesman of the local Interior Ministry said that a deadly road traffic incident with a bus and a truck occurred early on Sunday in Russia's Tatarstan, claiming the lives of at least 10 people and injuring 12, TASS reports.

Azerbaijani president's aide for public and political issues Ali Hasanov has announced President Ilham Aliyev’s attitude to demolition of Haji Javad mosque in Sovetsky locality of Baku.

Azerbaijan’s Palace of Shirvanshahs and Maiden Tower have been awarded with the Certificate of Excellence according to a study conducted by the world’s most famous tourist Internet portal “TripAdvisor”.

The "Georgian Dream" party approved the vice-premier and the minister of energy of Georgia Kakha Kaladze’s candidacy to the post of Tbilisi mayor, APA reports.

The opening ceremony of the administrative building of one of the Main Departments of the Ministry of Defense was held after a thorough renovation.

The separatists of the so-called 'Nagorno-Karabakh Republic' will be electing a 'president' and a 'National Assembly' from 19 to 29 July.

"The statement 'My police protect me' is today accepted with its true essence."

India is the largest importer of weapons, consuming 15% of all global imports over the past few years, Trend reports.

About 250 guests were expected at the marriage of Messi and Antonela Roccuzzo at a luxury hotel.

Armenians were using 60- and 82-mm mortars.

The Armed Forces Relief Fund's AZN account amounted to 83.397.952,17 manats.

An Azerbaijani ambassador talks about his country’s unshakable bond with the Jewish people.

The portal is created as a continuation of the activity of 'Irevan-2018' movement.

News.Az reprints from Jewish Journal an article about doctor Gavriil Ilizarov, a Jewish Medical Hero from Azerbaijan.