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US is leaving Iraq as Baghdad faces new fight for sovereignty [COMMENTARY]

US is leaving Iraq as Baghdad faces new fight for sovereignty [COMMENTARY]

America is on the brink of ending one of the longest chapters of its military involvement in the wake of 9/11, with American troops set to leave Iraq by the end of September 30. Both Washington and Baghdad have recently agreed upon this date, marking the official end of the military mission of the US-led coalition in Iraq.

Katz: Israel hit Syrian airbase over Türkiye's plans

Katz: Israel hit Syrian airbase over Türkiye's plans

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said on Saturday that his country struck the Syrian Abu al-Zuhour airbase last week based on intelligence reports that signaled that Türkiye was planning to use the airbase for activities that could threaten Israel's security.

EAS Graduate becomes first Azerbaijani student to receive full scholarship for Stanford University [PHOTO/VIDEO]

EAS Graduate becomes first Azerbaijani student to receive full scholarship for Stanford University [PHOTO/VIDEO]

Nijat Tagizade, a graduate of the European Azerbaijan School (EAS) and a high-achieving student of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme, has been admitted to Stanford University in the United States. With an IB Diploma score of 43/45, Nijat will pursue a degree in Data Science at Stanford.

Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan strengthen cooperation in judicial sphere

Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan strengthen cooperation in judicial sphere

A meeting was held at the Supreme Court of the Republic of Azerbaijan with a delegation from the Supreme Court of the Kyrgyz Republic, led by Deputy Chairman Nurlan Alisherovich Musaev.

Baku welcomes European Volleyball Championship

Baku welcomes European Volleyball Championship

Baku is getting ready for another week of top-level women’s volleyball. The 2026 CEV Women's Volleyball European Championship begins today, August 21, with Baku hosting Pool C of the tournament.

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