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Israeli President Yitzhak Herzog has canceled his visit to the UN climate conference in Baku because Turkey refused to grant him permission to fly over. Officially, the reason for the cancellation was “security concerns.
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At the COP29 summit, Ilham Aliyev criticized France and the Netherlands for their overseas territories. Representatives of these countries refused to participate in the climate summit in Baku.
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2024 could be the first year when global warming reaches 1. 5°C above pre-industrial levels. The El Niño phenomenon and CO₂ emissions will lead to extreme weather conditions around the world.
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The concentration of the three main greenhouse gases reached new highs in 2023. Current measures will only reduce emissions by 2.6% by 2030 instead of the required 43%.
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Armenian PM says Yerevan and Baku discussed all issues for peace - media
The Armenian prime minister announced that all fundamental issues for peace with Azerbaijan had been agreed upon. Yerevan offered Baku to sign a treaty and provide simplified communication with Nakhchivan.
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Seven Israeli citizens who immigrated from Azerbaijan are accused of working for Iranian intelligence. They photographed military bases, including those that were the targets of Iranian missile attacks.
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Azerbaijan extends closure of land borders until 2025
The Prime Minister of Azerbaijan has signed an order to extend the closure of land borders until January 1, 2025. President Aliyev said that this decision saved the country from “very big disasters”.
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Andriy Sybiga met with Jeyhun Bayramov. The parties reaffirmed mutual respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of both countries, discussed humanitarian aid and support in demining.
CSTO poses threats to Armenia's security, existence and sovereignty - Pashinyan
The Armenian prime minister said that the country had frozen its participation in the CSTO because of threats to its security and sovereignty. Pashinyan emphasized that the resumption of participation is possible only after receiving concrete answers to the issues raised.
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