Author: Yervant Hovnanian

DUSHANBE, 12/07/2023 /NIAT “Khovar”/ . On December 5, the Ambassador of the Republic of Tajikistan to the Republic of Uzbekistan Abdujabbor Rakhmonzoda took part in the meeting of the ambassadors of the states of Central Asia, Georgia and Ukraine with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan Bakhtiyor Saidov. This was reported by NIAT “Khovar” with reference to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan. At the meeting, the prospects for multifaceted cooperation between the countries of Central Asia, Georgia and Ukraine with Uzbekistan, both on a bilateral and multilateral basis, were discussed. The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan…

The first hearing in the trial of wartime Serbian fighter Cedomir Aksic, accused of involvement in killings, ethnic cleansing and destroying property during the Kosovo war, was held in his absence at Pristina Basic Court. The trial of Cedomir Aksic opened at Pristina Basic Court on Monday – the first time a war crimes trial has been held in the absence of the defendant in Kosovo. Aksic is accused of murder, causing suffering, injuries and damage to property, as well as ordering the expulsion of civilians. He’s accused of committing the crimes in the municipality of Shtime/Stimlje in 1999. Judge…

Türkiye invites leaders of Egypt, Libya and Lebanon to rally in support of Palestine Turkey has extended invitations to the leaders of Egypt , Saudi Arabia , Lebanon , Libya and Jordan to attend a pro- Palestine rally in Istanbul on 28 October. Sabah newspaper reports this , citing sources. The publication notes that in addition to Turkish President Recep Tayyip, heads of other states may take part in the large rally “to draw attention to the atrocities of Israel and support the Palestinian cause.” “Heads of foreign states and spiritual leaders have been invited to the rally. Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi were invited , as well as Libya, Lebanon and Jordan at…

On Tuesday 19 September, Azerbaijan launched an attack on various areas in Nagorno-Karabakh. This is a region internationally recognised as Azerbaijan, but which has traditionally been home to many ethnic Armenians. After a ceasefire agreement was reached 24 hours later, more than 100,000 residents from the region made their way to neighbouring Armenia through the Lachin corridor – a route between the region and the Armenian border which has been closed for 10 months. The displaced people have an urgent need for mental health support, alongside other social and medical requirements. “Almost everyone we talk to tells us they have lost a loved…

As the war in Israel rages, an ongoing struggle to control the narrative of the conflict is unfolding between Hamas and the Jewish state. This propaganda battle is not novel, as it has long been observed to coexist with the kinetic action between Israel and the Palestinian armed groups, dating back to at least 2014. Drawing from its prior clashes with Israel, Hamas has gained vital insights on how to effectively counter Israel. Despite being at a military disadvantage in nearly every area, Hamas has developed unconventional methods to attack Israel, including a powerful propaganda system to garner global backing…

Coast guard units save 35 irregular migrants from rubber boat off Mugla’s Bodrum district while 22 others rescued off Datca district The Turkish Coast Guard said Sunday that it rescued 57 irregular migrants in the Aegean Sea after Greek authorities pushed them back into Turkish territorial waters. Coast guard units saved 35 irregular migrants from a rubber boat off Mugla province’s Bodrum district while 22 others were rescued off the province’s Datca district, said the Turkish Coast Guard in the statement. The migrants were later transported to the provincial migration department. Türkiye and global rights groups have repeatedly condemned Greece’s…

For 1st time in world, swarm attack carried out with USV-UAV joint operation, says National Defense Ministry ANKARA Türkiye tested its homegrown kamikaze unmanned surface vehicle (USV) Albatros equipped with ammunition in the southern province of Mersin, according to the National Defense Ministry on Monday. “For the first time in the world, a swarm attack was carried out with the USV-UAV joint operation,” the ministry said on X. Carrying a Roketsan-produced warhead on it, Albatros attacked the target ship. As a result of the successfully completed test firing, the 22-meter target ship was sunk within minutes, said the ministry. An…

Speaking at the UN headquarters in New York, Kyrgyzstan’s President Sadyr Zhaparov highlighted instability in Afghanistan following the Taliban takeover in 2021. “The people of Afghanistan are experiencing significant difficulties which are amplified by the lack of coordinated global stance on the situation in this country,” he said. Two years ago, the US withdrew its troops from Afghanistan and the Taliban quickly overthrew the US-backed government. UN experts have warned about food insecurity in the years since, with approximately 875,000 children facing acute malnutrition. They also called for increased aid to the country. “It would not be an exaggeration on…

Armenia is seeking to export its goods through Iran to the Arab countries of the region and India, as the country is trying to also increase trade with the Islamic Republic, Fars News Agency reported citing ARMENPRESS. “Armenia and Iran attach great importance to the prospect of carrying out shipments through the Persian Gulf-Black Sea logistic route, and the Armenian side is maximally seeking to support the implementation of this megaproject, attaching great importance to the use of its own territory. The option of exporting Armenian goods through Iranian territory to Arab countries and India is also under discussion, and…

European Council chief continues talks with Azerbaijan, Armenia to resolve ‘crisis’, says official European Council President Charles Michel’s office said on Friday that the EU had proposed a plan to “gradually reopen” the Lachin road linking the Karabakh region to Armenia, as well as the Aghdam-Khankendi road. Michel’s team and the EU’s special representative for the South Caucasus, Toivo Klaar, “have been in frequent contact with Baku, Yerevan, and representatives of Karabakh Armenians to work out a solution for unblocking access” between Karabakh and Armenia, Michel’s spokesperson, Ecaterina Casinge, said in a statement. “Michel has proposed a step-by-step approach which…