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World
Shein targets $27bn valuation in stock market debut
Online fast-fashion retailer Shein is to make its stock market debut targeting a valuation almost a quarter of the $100bn it was worth four
Science
NASA is about to launch a powerful new eye on the universe
NASA’s Roman Space Telescope has been cleared for final launch preparations ahead of a targeted August 30 liftoff aboard SpaceX’s Falcon Hea
Azerbaijan
Bessent said that the US has entered the final stage of the conflict with Iran
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that the American administration has launched a "financial attack" against Iran.
Sport
Big decisions pay off as Coco Gauff gears up for US Open with Cincinnati title
American beats compatriot Jessica Pegula 6-2, 6-4Gauff claims first title of season, second in CincinnatiOne year ago, Coco Gauff departed t
Azerbaijan
From C5 to C6: Azerbaijan’s Central Asian breakthrough
For years, Azerbaijan’s relationship with Central Asia was viewed largely through the lens of shared Turkic identity, Caspian connectivity a
Azerbaijan
Today, there will be no electricity in Tartar, Agdash, Barda, Goranboy and some areas of Yasamal district of Baku
Science
Trump to award Congressional Space Medal of Honor to Artemis II astronauts
The Artemis II crew will receive the Congressional Space Medal of Honor after becoming the first humans in more than 50 years to travel beyo
Azerbaijan
The Ministry of Culture published an obituary on the death of Tofig Bakikhanov - UPDATE
World
Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ ball from Mexico sells for $3.35m
Maradona’s 1986 World Cup ball sold for $3.35m. He used his hand to score against England, dubbing it the ‘Hand of God’.
World
Climbers escape rockfall crossing ‘Death Pass’ on Mont Blanc
Footage filmed by a climber on Mont Blanc shows rocks cascading down the Goûter Couloir, known as ‘Death Pass’. The clim
Politics
AIPAC Wants to Back This Republican, but He Has Some Reservations
The pro-Israel group has been preparing to spend big for Mike Rogers, the Republican nominee for Senate in Michigan. Does he want that?
Azerbaijan
There is congestion on these roads in Baku - LIST
World
Miyu Yamashita ties record en route to nine-shot victory in Canada
Not only did the rising star from Japan collect her fourth LPGA victory in 13 months, her 257 tied the tour's 72-hole record for the lowest
World
Uganda and Burundi military officials visit Israel to discuss Gaza troop deployment
Officials say military officials from Uganda and Burundi have visited Israel to discuss deploying troops to Gaza
Azerbaijan
On the first day of the week, there was a traffic jam on some roads of Baku
Traffic congestion is observed on some roads of Baku.
Azerbaijan
The Ministry of Culture published an obituary on the death of Tofig Bakikhanov
The Ministry of Culture of Azerbaijan published an obituary on the death of People's Artist Tofig Bakikhanov.
Azerbaijan
Oil has fallen more than $1
Politics
What Ukraine needs to survive another winter
We’re back! And so are Ukraine’s key backers. On the 35th anniversary of Ukraine’s independence from the Soviet Union, leaders meet in Kyiv
World
The USS Lincoln has been at sea for 270-plus days. Here’s why conditions on board fell apart
Iranian attacks that devastated a key US base in the Persian Gulf forced the Navy to resupply the aircraft carrier from a faraway island in
Azerbaijan
The development of an ultra-long-range "air-to-air" class missile has begun in the United States
The US Navy (US Navy) is developing an air-to-air ultra-long-range missile "AIM-424 LRAAM-Malice": its operating range exceeds 460 km.
World
Fast-fashion giant Shein aims for $27bn valuation in Hong Kong market debut
Known for selling cheap clothing, the online retailer has seen its value drop sharply from earlier estimates amid scrutiny over its environm
World
‘We know this movie’: Iran mocks latest US sanctions
Abbas Araghchi said new US sanctions, likely to be unveiled Monday, are like watching the 'same movie on repeat'.
World
Photo of Disraeli among missing parliamentary works of art, FoI request finds
Press Association given list of 65 items from publicly owned collection that have gone missing since 2024A photograph of Benjamin Disraeli,
Culture
John Oliver Embarrasses Trump Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy Over ‘Godawful’ YouTube Reality Show and ‘Real World’ Past
John Oliver is an outspoken fan of reality TV — but not this former “Real World” star. On Sunday’s “Last Week Tonight,” the political pundit
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