Month: January 2022

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Zangazur corridor is irreversible reality of South Caucasus region

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Azer News

By Trend One of the important results of Azerbaijan’s historic victory in the 44-day Second Karabakh war is the opening of the Zangazur corridor. It was reflected in the tripartite statement signed in Moscow on November 10, 2020. Today the Zangazur corridor is an irreversible reality of the South Caucasus region. With its launch, the world’s largest trade corridor could be created, which will start in China, pass through the Caspian region to Turkey, and from there to the Eastern Mediterranean and Northern Europe. Indeed, Azerbaijan has formed a new geopolitical reality in the South Caucasus a… Continue reading “Zangazur corridor is irreversible reality of South Caucasus region”

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Karabakh’s grand renaissance: Smart village project nearing completion

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Azer News

By Ayya Lmahamad Smart city (and smart village) is a phrase everyone hears about a lot. Nowadays it is not just a concept or a dream of the future. Today, many smart cities are already active and expanding rapidly. The main goal of a smart city is to optimize city functions and promote economic growth while also improving the quality of life for citizens by using smart technologies and data analysis. With the liberation of Azerbaijani territories from Armenian occupation, President Ilham Aliyev signed a decree on measures to create a “green energy” zone there. The signed decree envisaged the a… Continue reading “Karabakh’s grand renaissance: Smart village project nearing completion”

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Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh interviewing with Minnesota Vikings

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The Detroit News

The wait-and-see regarding Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh and his future — will he return to coach the Wolverines for an eighth season or return to the NFL — has taken an interesting turn. Harbaugh, 58, is interviewing with the Minnesota Vikings for their head-coaching vacancy, a source confirmed to The Detroit News on Saturday. Pro Football Talk was the first to report the interview. Harbaugh has, according to the source, informed Michigan of the Vikings interview. If Harbaugh were to go to the Vikings, it would mark his return to the NFL. He left the San Francisco 49ers after four seasons to ta… Continue reading “Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh interviewing with Minnesota Vikings”

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10-man Burkina Faso beat Tunisia to advance to AFCON semifinals

Burkina Faso shutout Tunisia 1-0 on Saturday to advance to the AFCON semifinals in Cameroon.

Winger Dango Ouattara, 19, scored the winner for his team in the 45th minute at Roumde Adjia stadium.

But Burkina Faso were down to 10 men after Ouattara received a red card in the 82nd minute.

Burkina Faso, who moved to the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations final, will take on the winner of the Senegal – Equatorial Guinea match in the next round.

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Christian Luyindama joins Saudi Arabia’s Al-Taawoun FC on loan

Galatasaray player Christian Luyindama moved to Saudi Arabian club Al-Taawoun FC on loan, the Lions confirmed on Sunday.

Both football sides have reached the deal with an option to buy until end of 2021-22 season, the Turkish club said in a statement.

Luyindama, 28, helped Galatasaray win one Turkish Super Lig title, one Turkish Cup and one Turkish Super Cup.

DR Congolese defender produced five goals and two assists in the 79 matches for the Turkish club.

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Raptors prevail in triple OT against Heat

The Toronto Raptors survived their nail-biting NBA battle against the Eastern Conference leaders Miami Heat with a score of 124-120 on Sunday.

Gary Trent Jr. rallied the Raptors to victory with his 33 points in the game with three overtimes and the lead changing 12 times at the FTX Arena in Miami.

The normal time of the game ended with a 100-100 tie, then tying again at 105 points in the first overtime and 114 in the second before the game went on until the tie broke at the end of the third overtime with 124-120.

Toronto coach Nick Nurse praised his team’s spirit saying: “We hung in there and certainly could’ve went either way several times.”

Jimmy Butler’s triple-double with 37 points, 14 rebounds, and 10 assists were not good enough for Miami to grab the win.

The Miami Heat are atop the Eastern Conference standings with 32 wins and 18 losses, while the Toronto Raptors are placed eighth with 24 wins and 23 losses.

NBA Results:

New Orleans Pelicans-Boston Celtics: 97- 107

Dallas Mavericks-Indiana Pacers: 132-105

Philadelphia 76ers-Sacramento Kings: 103-101

Miami Heat-Toronto Raptors: 120-124

Memphis Grizzlies-Washington Wizards: 115-95

Golden State Warriors-Brooklyn Nets: 110-106

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Nadal wins Australian Open to bag record 21st Grand Slam title

Rafael Nadal on Sunday defeated Daniil Medvedev in the 2022 Australian Open final, becoming the first male tennis player to win 21 Grand Slam titles.

The 35-year-old Spanish legend won his second Australian Open title with 2-6, 6-7 (5-7), 6-4, 6-4, and 7-5 sets against world number 2 Medvedev, in almost five and a half hours of gameplay at Melbourne.

Nadal described the final as “one of the most emotional matches” of his career.

“Today I am here in front of all of you with this trophy. You don’t know how much it means to be back here. You are amazing and thank you so much for all of your love and support,” Nadal added.

Medvedev, 25, congratulated his opponent on the win.

“I want to congratulate Rafa because what he did today, I was amazed. You raised your level after two sets, won a 21st grand slam,” he said.

“I’m going to try and be better next time,” he added.

Before this game, Nadal, Novak Djokovic, and Roger Federer were all level on a men’s record of 20 Grand Slam singles titles each.

Federer missed his chance to win the 21st title in the 2019 Wimbledon, losing to Djokovic.

Djokovic also failed to bag his 21st grand slam title after losing to Medvedev in the 2021 US Open final.

Djokovic was not allowed to participate in the 2022 Australian Open after his visa cancellation was upheld by a three-member bench of the Federal Court.

Medvedev lost his second Australian Open final after his first against Djokovic in 2021.

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Indian envoy to Turkiye visits Gallipoli museum

India’s envoy to Ankara visited the Gallipoli museum in Turkiye’s northwestern Canakkale province on Saturday and unveiled sculptures representing Indian soldiers who took part in the Gallipoli battle during World War I.

?Sanjay Panda, along with the Chairman of Gallipoli Historic Site Ismail Kasdemir, unveiled the life-size sculptures of Indian Sikh and Gorkha soldiers at the Canakalle Epic Promotion Centre, the Indian Embassy said in a statement.

“Over 4 million Indian soldiers participated in the Two World Wars. During WW-1, over 15000 Indian soldiers fought at Gallipoli primarily as part of the 29th Indian Infantry Brigade and the 7th Mountain Artillery Brigade. They suffered over 5000 casualties including approximately 1600 who made the supreme sacrifice,” the statement quoted Panda.

?“It is very apt that the role and sacrifice of Indian soldiers who fought and died at Gallipoli be remembered alongside the Mehmets, Anzacs and the British,” the ambassador said, adding increasing awareness in both countries will contribute to a better understanding of the Indian contribution at Gallipoli.

?Panda also said that while India’s representation in the peninsula is important, “Gallipoli remains a place where we remember not just Indian soldiers, but all those who lost their lives fighting for their countries.”?

Nearly 1.4 million soldiers from the Indian subcontinent were drafted by the British to join the Allied Powers campaign during World War I.

At the Gallipoli Campaign (1915-16), more than 1,000 Indian soldiers lost their lives. A fierce Turkish resistance had forced the Allied Powers to retreat from the Gallipoli peninsula.

Source: Anadolu Agency

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Anadolu Agency’s Morning Briefing – Jan. 30, 2022

Anadolu Agency is here with a rundown of the latest developments on the coronavirus pandemic and other news in Turkiye and around the world.

Coronavirus and other developments in Turkiye

The Turkish Health Ministry reported more than 94,000 COVID-19 cases.

The ministry reported 94,783 new COVID-19 cases, 174 deaths, and 83,261 recoveries in the last day. Also, 440,017 virus tests were done in the past 24 hours.

To stem the virus’ spread, the country has also administered more than 141.7 million COVID-19 vaccine doses since it launched an immunization drive in January 2021, said ministry figures.

More than 57.4 million people have gotten the first jab, while over 52.36 million have been fully vaccinated, the ministry added. Turkiye has also given third booster shots to more than 24.85 million people.

Other developments worldwide

Kuwait Airways suspended flights to Iraq, one day after a rocket attack targeted Baghdad International Airport.

Ashleigh Barty won the 2022 Australian Open women’s singles title.

A beach in eastern Thailand was declared a disaster area as oil leaking from an underwater pipeline in the Gulf of Thailand continued to wash up the coast and blacken sand.

Turkish Airlines canceled Istanbul-New York flights because of heavy snow, an official announced.

Italy’s parliament voted for President Sergio Mattarella to serve a second term, putting an end to a six-day stalemate that threatened the survival of its government.

A daunting Nor’easter winter storm left more than 100,000 people without power as it tore through the US East Coast with powerful winds and heavy snowfall.

Source: Anadolu Agency