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Rare turtle smuggling foiled at Moscow airport
Russian customs prevented smuggling of 476 rare Central Asian tortoises at Domodedovo airport; suspect detained.
Azerbaijan Joins Metric Convention
Azerbaijan's Parliament ratifies joining the Metric Convention. A historic step for international standardization.
Abbasov: Safe Return of Western Azerbaijanis Must Be Ensured
Baku Initiative Group Executive Director Abbas Abbasov emphasizes the safe return of Western Azerbaijanis at a conference in the US Congress.
Azerbaijan First Time in UN Child Rights Committee
Azerbaijan will be represented for the first time in the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child. Farid Adilov elected with 130 votes.
Leyla Aliyeva meets UNFCCC chief in Bonn
Leyla Aliyeva met UNFCCC Executive Secretary Simon Stiell in Bonn. Discussions covered climate change, biodiversity, and ecological projects.
Boeing staff aboard crashed B-52 bomber
Latest news on the B-52 bomber crash in California with Boeing employees on board. Details of the accident and aircraft specifications.
India tests Tomahawk analogue missile
India successfully tested the LRLACM cruise missile, an analogue of the US Tomahawk, with a range of 1,500 km.
Iran won't charge for Strait of Hormuz passage
Iran plans to charge for services in Strait of Hormuz, not for transit. US talks ongoing. Maritime law cited.
Azerbaijan joins new ILO convention
Azerbaijan joins ILO Convention No. 187 on Occupational Safety and Health. Minister Anar Aliyev submitted the notification at the Geneva session.
AHIK attends ILO conference in Geneva
AHIK delegation participates in the ILO annual conference in Geneva. Labor rights, safety, and cooperation discussed.
Ahmadbayli-Fuzuli-Shusha road becomes toll
Tariff Council announces toll rates for Ahmadbayli-Fuzuli-Shusha highway. Passenger cars pay 8.6 qepik/km, total 6.99 manat.
RBC Capital: Sprouts faces Kroger risk
RBC Capital keeps Sprouts rating but sees risks from Kroger price cuts. Analysis and outlook on Bond.az.
International Children's Day
June 1 is celebrated as International Children's Day. Established by the UN, this day is dedicated to protecting children's rights.
Rupee under pressure, RBI unlikely to rush into rate hikes
Rupee under pressure but RBI unlikely to rush rate hikes. BofA expects hawkish hold in June with rates unchanged.
US Plans Faster Military Drawdown from Europe
US plans faster military drawdown from Europe, with proposals expected at NATO conference. Geopolitical news on Bond.az.
FDA OKs Inhaled Insulin for Kids
FDA approved MannKind's inhaled insulin Afrezza for children aged 6+ with diabetes. Needle-free option offers new hope for young patients.
China Preps for Nuclear War? - PHOTO
China preps for nuclear war? Huge military facility network built in desert. Satellite images reveal over 80 launch pads, bunkers, and communication centers. Details on Bond.az.
China's low-key presence at defence forum missed opportunity: Australia
Australia says China's low-key presence at Asia defence forum is a lost opportunity, citing need for strategic reassurance.
UN explains record heatwaves in Europe
UN climate chief Simon Stiell links Europe's extreme heatwaves to fossil fuels and deforestation, highlighting record temperatures across the continent.
Azerbaijan joins convention against trafficking in human organs
Azerbaijan has joined the Council of Europe Convention against Trafficking in Human Organs. The ratification process is complete.
Hansa Biopharma trial results at ATC in June
Hansa Biopharma's Phase 3 ConfIdeS trial results for kidney transplantation will be presented at ATC 2026. 12-month data including eGFR and safety.
Yuchai Launches Flywheel Minibuses in Hong Kong
Yuchai launches flywheel range extender minibuses in Hong Kong, offering up to 50% fuel savings in urban traffic.
Azerbaijan to Host World Environment Day on June 5
Minister Rashad Ismayilov announced Azerbaijan will host World Environment Day on June 5. COP29 successes and climate goals discussed.
Tekcapital takes 51% stake in geothermal AI data center firm
Tekcapital takes 51% stake in Vesari Inc., a geothermal AI data center firm. The move aims to leverage renewable energy for AI computing.
FDA panel to review Moderna flu vaccine
FDA panel to review Moderna's mRNA-based flu vaccine in June. Decision expected by August 5.
Decolonization Means Putting People Above Systems
Finies Christian of the Bonaire Human Rights Organization explains decolonization as putting people above systems. The Baku conference discussed youth roles and climate change.
US troop withdrawal won't weaken NATO defense, top commander says
NATO commander says US withdrawal of 5,000 troops from Europe won't undermine alliance defense; European allies take more responsibility.
Kidney Transplant Rejection Test Study Published
Verici Dx's study on kidney transplant rejection test published in Kidney360. PTRA test predicts early acute rejection better than traditional tools.
Crimes of Armenian fascism: a stain on humanity
MP Nasib Mahamaliyev condemns crimes of Armenian fascism, atrocities and genocide acts that are a stain on humanity.
Honda posts first annual loss on EV writedown
Honda Motor posts first annual loss as a listed company due to U.S. tariffs and EV writedown. Expects profit recovery in current year.
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