Day: January 9, 2025

US President Joe Biden’s administration will divert $95 million in military aid allocated for Egypt to Lebanon, which faces threats from Hezbollah and other non-state actors and is enforcing a ceasefire with IsraelThe post US shifts some military aid to Lebanon from Egypt first appeared on The South Caucasus News – SouthCaucasusNews.com.

Billionaire Elon Musk confirmed on Saturday that Starlink has applied for permission to launch internet services in Pakistan, but is currently awaiting approval from the government, Azernews reports, citing Tribune.The post Elon Musk confirms Starlink’s launch plans for Pakistan first appeared on The South Caucasus News – SouthCaucasusNews.com.

One of India’s wealthiest temples has apologised after six people were killed and dozens more injured in a crush as they queued for tickets to a festival which attracts millions each year. The incident took place on Wednesday night after thousands gathered at the Tirupati temple in southern Andhra Pradesh state. Visuals showed a swell of people jostling while the tickets were being distributed at counters set up by temple authorities. Officials in the state have said strict action will be taken against temple employees who are found responsible for the tragedy. The post Indian temple apologises after six killed in crush first appeared on The South Caucasus News – SouthCaucasusNews.com.

In the first drone attack on the center of Kyiv, the building where Rashad Taghiyev, from the Lachin district of Azerbaijan, resides, was severely damaged.The post Azerbaijani couple among those affected by drone attack on Kyiv’s center first appeared on The South Caucasus News – SouthCaucasusNews.com.

US Steel and Japan’s Nippon Steel sued the United States government on Monday in a last-ditch attempt to revive their attempted merger after President Biden blocked it last week on the basis that the transaction posed a threat to national security, ReportThe post US Steel and Japan’s Nippon sue Biden over decision to block deal first appeared on The South Caucasus News – SouthCaucasusNews.com.

Saudi Arabia’s water sector witnessed significant shifts in 2023, with a 31 percent increase in desalinated seawater production, now comprising 50 percent of the country’s distributed water supply, up from 44 percent in 2022, official data showed, Azernews reports, citing Arab News.The post Saudi Arabia boosts desalinated water supply to 50% in Vision 2030 push first appeared on The South Caucasus News – SouthCaucasusNews.com.

TEHRAN, Jan. 07 (MNA) – At least 28 Palestinians were killed following Israel’s attacks on the Gaza Strip over the past day.The post At least 28 Palestinians killed in Gaza over past day first appeared on The South Caucasus News – SouthCaucasusNews.com.

Azerbaijan Composers’ Union has conducted a final event dedicated to its 90th anniversary, Azernews reports.The post Azerbaijan Composers’ Union presents jubilee medal first appeared on The South Caucasus News – SouthCaucasusNews.com.

Azerbaijani MFA expresses condolences to Georgia  Trend News AgencyThe post Azerbaijani MFA expresses condolences to Georgia – Trend News Agency first appeared on The South Caucasus News – SouthCaucasusNews.com.

The budget for the reconstruction of a substation in Azerbaijan has been revealed, Azernews reports, citing the State Procurement’s Agency.The post Reconstruction of substation in Barda to begin first appeared on The South Caucasus News – SouthCaucasusNews.com.

Black box data released in investigation of Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash  DARYO.UZ – CENTRAL ASIA & AFGHANISTAN NEWSThe post Black box data released in investigation of Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash – DARYO.UZ – CENTRAL ASIA & AFGHANISTAN NEWS first appeared on The South Caucasus News – SouthCaucasusNews.com.

South Korea’s Hyundai Motor Group said Sunday it has posted record sales in the United States in 2024, driven by the popularity of SUVs, minivans and eco-friendly models, Azernews reports, citing Yonhap.The post Hyundai Motor Group posts record sales in U.S. in 2024 first appeared on The South Caucasus News – SouthCaucasusNews.com.