According to Nikolay Podguzov, Chairman of the Management Board of the EDB, the bank has already begun working on investment projects in the republic, the first of which it intends to finance this year

Ilham Aliyev noted that in 2005, there was an attempt to organize an «orange revolution» in Azerbaijan under the auspices of the US Department of State

These issues were discussed at a meeting between Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak, Advisor to the President of Kazakhstan Magzum Mirzagaliyev, and Kazakh Energy Minister Erlan Akkenzhenov

The sanctions apply to an unregistered vessel called the Sunrise 1, operated by the Hong Kong-based company Xiangrui Shipping, as well as two Chinese citizens who work as managers at the shipping company

Exports to European countries decreased to $9.1 bln, down 9.2%, while imports lost 9.3% to $9.7 bln

Somalia is located in a very strategic location crucial not only for the success of the ongoing operations to contain Houthis and deter their attacks on trade vessels in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, but also to protect Somalia's natural resources and destroy Houthi bases in Somalia and their reported influence in the region. Furthermore, due to proximity, Somalia can play a pivotal role in the operation by providing both human resources and military bases for the coalition. Thus, Somalia benefits from this operation and helps protect global order and security.

On this week's episode of 'Queens, Kings, and Dastardly Things', royal biographer Robert Hardman and historian Kate Williams delve into the interesting history of raising Royals.

The gelding, a 125/1 outsider trained by Philip Hobbs and Johnson White, weakened in the late stages and collapsed after the last fence , requiring veterinary attention.

A woman in her 40s is fighting for her life after the horror smash on Upper Street, a busy road which runs through Islington, north London, just before 8am.

The Home Secretary hit out at 'party political misinformation' as she said a 'framework is being drawn up at the moment' for the investigations.

Balsall Heath resident Chelsea Bernard blasted her neighbours for fly-tipping on their road - and not offering to help when she has tried to clean up the street.

Guðrún Hafsteinsdóttir, chair of the Independence Party, criticized the government's handling of changes to fishing fees during a spirited exchange in Alþingi yesterday, accusing it of poor administration and a lack of transparency.

Delhi experienced a sudden weather shift with dusty storms bringing down temperatures after a warm night. The weather department forecasts rain and thunderstorms. The minimum temperature reached 25.9 degrees Celsius, the highest in three years for April, categorized as a 'warm night' by the IMD. Air quality is currently in the 'poor' category with an AQI of 243.

Friedrich Merz’s incoming government aims to address military personnel shortages through voluntary enlistment Read Full Article at RT.com

Tahawwur Hussain Rana will face trial 17 years after the attacks that killed more than 166 people Read Full Article at RT.com

Bartenders have revealed the drink order that immediately raises alarm bells to staff members. Expert mixologists from the hospitality industry all have the same stance on this one cocktail

Brad-Lee Navruz, who runs The Nippy Chippy in Gloucestershire, 'feels bad' for customers, but explained that the rising cost of ingredients has left him with no alternative.

MailOnline can reveal that William's love for the club goes much further and includes clandestine trips to the training ground for lunch with the players and to talk tactics with the manager Unai Emery.

Allen McKenna, 47, collapsed and died in Casablanca two months ago just hours after arriving there with Majda Mjaoual, 25, who is a partner in his security business.

The chase was sparked when cops spotted the BMW M Sport being driven suspiciously in the Wickham area of Gateshead, Tyne and Wear.

The new Central Manpower Base's (CMPB) facilities are on track to gradually open come June and will reach full operational capabilities in September, the Ministry of Defence (Mindef) said on Thursday (April 10). Located just a stone's throw away from Cashew MRT station, the CMPB has multiple facilities for both national servicemen and members of the public. This includes a one-stop service centre for servicemen, a regional health hub, an all-weather fitness conditioning centre (FCC), a lifestyle mart for servicemen to buy equipment, an outdoor fitness zone and a food court. The new CMPB will replace the current one along Depot Road, which has been there since 1989. It will also consolidate the various facilities across Singapore for easy access — presently, the medical classification centre is in Depot Road with the Military Medicine Institute at Kent Ridge. Speaking with the media on Thursday at the base's outdoor fitness zone, head of project office for the new CMPB development Senior Lieutenant Colonel (SLTC) Lau Hui Boon said that the location will be a one-stop service for pre-enlistees and NS men.

SINGAPORE — «Al dente», «tangy», «succulent» and «flavourful». These are not necessarily words one might expect from someone campaigning for a seat in the gastronomic void that is Singapore's Parliament House.  But once in a while, a plate of char kway teow or a stack of prata wedges its way into the mosaic of resident handshakes and party group shots crowding the feeds of Singapore's politicians. Usually composed around a simple meal at a humble hawker table, these photographs depict everyday life as most Singaporeans might recognise it.  Casual update or calculated strategy? The Straits Times breaks down the ways in which politicians have approached the nation's favourite pastime: eating.  'I'm one of you'  Regardless of race, language or allegiance, everyone needs to eat.  Prime Minister Lawrence Wong grabs a breakfast of bak chor mee when «jet-lagged and craving» local food. Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo seeks solace in a bowl of mee tai mak during a hectic period. Leader of the Opposition Pritam Singh discusses international affairs over a plate of mee siam.

SINGAPORE — Suspended policeman Kevin Chelvam has been convicted of four charges linked to one of Singapore's worst maid abuse cases involving the death of a domestic helper. On April 10, the 46-year-old Traffic Police officer was the last of three people to be found guilty of abusing Myanmar maid, Piang Ngaih Don, who weighed a mere 24kg when she died in 2016. She had not been given sufficient food for at least 35 days. When she started working for the family on May 28, 2015, she weighed 39kg. After a trial, District Judge Teoh Ai Lin convicted Chelvam one count of abetting his then wife Gaiyathiri Murugayan to voluntarily cause grievous hurt by starving Piang Ngaih Don. Chelvam, who was her registered employer, was also convicted of one count of voluntarily causing hurt by grabbing her hair, and lifting her body off the ground. His bail was set at $20,000 on April 10 and he is expected to be sentenced on July 17. More than 10 people, including his mother, were seated in the gallery when the judge gave her verdict. Some of them bowed their heads during the sombre proceedings that lasted around 90 minutes.

Senior advocate Dayan Krishnan, who led India's successful extradition case against 26/11 Mumbai attack plotter Tahawwur Rana in the US, will now spearhead the NIA's prosecution in Delhi. Rana, a key accomplice of David Headley, is en route to India after his final appeal was rejected by the US Supreme Court on April 4.

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha sacked two government employees, Ishtiyaq Ahmad Malik and Basharat Ahmad Mir, over alleged terror links. Malik, a PWD senior assistant, aided Hizbul Mujahideen by providing shelter and logistics. Mir, an assistant wireless operator, shared critical information with a Pakistani intelligence operative.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Union Minister Pralhad Joshi convened in Lucknow to review wheat procurement, PM Kusum, and PM Surya Ghar Yojana. The state government's wheat procurement surpassed 1 lakh tonne in early April, benefiting over 20,000 farmers.

K Unnikrishnan, father of Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan, hails Tahawwur Rana's extradition as a diplomatic triumph for India, emphasizing it as a crucial link in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks investigation.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali government forces killed five Al-Shabaab militants and destroyed several vehicles in a planned military operation in the village of Ceelka Nuur Gadoow in Middle Shabelle, the Ministry of Defense announced Thursday.

Garowe (HOL) — Puntland’s regional government has issued an urgent appeal for humanitarian assistance as a worsening water crisis threatens lives and livelihoods across the northeastern Somali state. Severe water shortages, triggered by prolonged drought and failed seasonal rains, are forcing mass displacement, killing livestock, and endangering public health, particularly among women and children.

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (HOL) — Danish police are searching for a man suspected of fatally stabbing a 21-year-old Somali woman on Gormsvej in Herning Monday night, in an incident investigators believe was not random.

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov has met with the Sudanese ambassador to discuss the Sudan crisis Read Full Article at RT.com

Estonia’s envoy has been summoned to the Russian Foreign Ministry over the removal of memorials at a Soviet WWII cemetery Read Full Article at RT.com