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Explosion At Armenian Market Leaves 1 Dead & 20 Others Injured
An explosion at Armenian market has killed a person and left 20 others injured. The incident occurred at the retail market in Surmalu, and from the photos and videos that surfaced on the internet, thick black smoke can be seen. Reportedly, 10 fire tenders rushed to the spot to assist with the situation, while 10 more fire tenders were on their way. Further details on the matter are awaited.
Tags: Armenia, Surmalu, Armenian Explosion, World news, bomb blast
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
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Tri-nation Peace Pact Signed Over Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict
To end the military conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh region that has been ongoing for over a month, Russia, Azerbaijan, and Armenia have signed a peace pact. Under the pact, the Azeri and Armenian forces will withdraw from the respective regions they have captured and Russia will deploy peace-keepers to "patrol the frontline". The Nagorno-Karabakh dispute, that was rooted back in 1994, has claimed over 5000 lives since September this year.
Tags: Nagorno-Karabakh, Russia, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Peace-Pact
Courtesy: BBC
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Armenia, Azerbaijan Endorse Peace In Nagorno-Karabakh Region
Armenia and Azerbaijan on October 30 agreed to defuse Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. Both the countries agreed to exchange dead bodies of soldiers and share list of detained war prisoners. The peace-formula was devised by members of OSCE Minsk Group - France, Russia and US - with foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan at a meeting in Geneva. Both the countries have been fighting over the contentious region for over 25 years.
Tags: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Nagorno-Karabakh, Ceasefire Violation, War, Russia, France, USA
Courtesy: Indian Express
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US To Arbitrate In Armenia-Azerbaijan Conflict, Hold Meetings On Oct 23
Just before the US presidential elections, the country's Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will arbitrate a talk between Armenia and Azerbaijan to ease tensions in the Nagorno-Karabakh region. Reportedly, Pompeo will hold meetings with the Foreign Ministers of both the countries concerned on October 23. However, it is unclear whether the talks will happen separately or together. Earlier, Russia failed to bring peace in the region with a… read-more
Tags: Nagorno-Karabakh, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Border Dispute
Courtesy: Reuters
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Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict: Azerbaijan and Armenia Play Blame Game
Tensions in the Nagorno-Karabakh region resumed after the violation of a 'ceasefire agreement', as both Armenia and Azerbaijan play 'blame' game. While Azerbaijan stated they 'retaliated' to Armenia's attack, Armenia claims the Azeri army initiated the attack. Earlier, on October 17, Russian Foreign Minister, Sergei Lavrov, had urged both the sides to adhere to the ceasefire agreement which was signed between the countries a few weeks ago. … read-more
Tags: Nagorno-Karabakh, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Russia
Courtesy: Reuters
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"Every Bit Helps": Kim Kardashian After Donating $1 Million To Armenia Fund
Hollywood celebrity Kim Kardashian has announced to donate $1 million to the Armenia Fund. Reportedly, the fund will help people who are affected in the Nagorno-Karabakh clash between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Her sisters, Kourtney Kardashian and Khloe Kardashian, also rose awareness about the same and asked their fans to donate. Kim urged her fans and said, "Whether you are helping with raising awareness... or donating just $1, every bit helps… read-more
Tags: Donations, Kim Kardashian, Covid-19, Armenia
Courtesy: Press Trust Of India
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Azerbaijan and Armenia Extend Clash to Two Other Cities
Azerbaijan and Armenia, who are fighting for the contentious Nagorno-Karabakh region, have extended their firing to two other cities. Reportedly, Armenia claims that Azerbaijan attacked Stepanakert and Azerbaijan stated that Armenians had attacked the city of Ganja. Amid rising tensions, Armenian PM, Nikol Pashinyan said, “We all must dedicate ourselves to a singular goal: Victory.” Earlier, the countries had turned down peace talks offered… read-more
Tags: Nagorno-Karabakh, Armenia, Azerbaijan, War
Courtesy: Al-Jazeera
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Nagorno-Karabakh Region Still Critical; Azerbaijan and Armenia Reject Peace Talks
Azerbaijan and Armenia, who are fighting for the contentious Nagorno-Karabakh region, turned down offers for peace talks from Russia and France. Reportedly, French President Macron and Russia's Putin offered to host peace talks and urged to de-escalate tensions in the disputed region. However, Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev stated that his troops would continue fighting till Armenia leaves Karabakh. Reportedly, the official death toll… read-more
Tags: Russia, France, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Peace Talks, Nagorno-Karabakh
Courtesy: Al-Jazeera
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Armenia, Azerbaijan Fight Over Border Dispute; Civilians Killed
Armenia and Azerbaijan on September 27 involved in a clash over contentious Nagorno-Karabakh region. Reportedly, both the countries informed deaths of civilians in the clash. After the clash, the Russian Foreign ministry called for peace talks to normalise the situation in the former Soviet countries. However, Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan supported Azerbaijan after naming Armenia as a "threat to peace and tranquility."
Tags: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Border Dispute, Shellings
Courtesy: BBC
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India Qualifies to the Semi-Finals of FIDE Online Chess Olympiad
India has entered the semifinals of the FIDE Online Chess Olympiad by beating Armenia on August 28. India defeated Armenia 3.5-2.5 in the opener. An unexpected event took place when Armenia appealed against the result of Nihal Sarin defeating Haik M Martirosyan as they claimed it was due to a disconnection from "chess.com's" side. However, the appeal was rejected by the committee and India was qualified to the semi-finals.
Tags: Armenia, India, FIDE, Chess
Courtesy: The Times Of India
