Russian lawmakers propose year-round military conscription
Russian lawmakers have introduced a new bill proposing year-round conscription into the military, moving away from the current biannual draft system. The draft legislation...
The United States withdraws from UNESCO
The United States Department of State reports that the United States on July 22 informed UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay of the United States’ decision...
The 3rd Shusha Global Media Forum and establishment of the national press of Azerbaijan
The Azerbaijani media is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year. The Azerbaijani press, following the principles declared by Akinchi, a newspaper published in the...
A court in Moscow begins preliminary hearings in Crocus City Hall terror attack case
The Second Western District Military Court in Moscow has begun preliminary hearings in the high-profile criminal case concerning the March 2024 terrorist attack at...
Putin orders restrictions on foreign messaging apps
Russian President Vladimir Putin has instructed the government to explore additional restrictions on the use of software, including communication services, from "unfriendly countries," according...
