South Caucasus – 10:54 AM 1/20/2025

In the fields of computer, electronic, and optical products, as well as electrical equipment production, Azerbaijan produced goods worth ₼329 million (;194 million) in 2024, Azernews reports, citing the State Statistics Committee.

Mass protests have erupted in the Azerbaijani district of Imishli after a police car hit four schoolchildren in the village of Yalavaj, killing two.The accident took place on Saturday afternoon, after which a crowd reportedly gathered around the police car and smashed it, prompting clashes with the police.In response, the Ministry of Internal Affairs published a video of the accident, which was reportedly manipulated in order to hide that the police car had been speeding. The Internal Ministry also opened a criminal case against those accused of causing additional damage to the police car.The Interior Ministry launched a separate case against the protesters, with state media reporting on 18 January that the authorities arrested group of people who had ‘committed hooliganism at the site of a fatal traffic accident in the Imishli district.’According to information from the district, mass detentions took place overnight in Imishli after Azerbaijan reportedly deployed internal troops, a gendarmerie-like force,  in the district and introduced a special control regime.On 19 January, Oxu, a pro-government news outlet, published a photo of those arrested from the district. RFE/RL cited a local source as saying that over 100 people were detained, with some of them being briefly apprehended in their homes at night.Imishli’s Prosecutor’s Office has launched a criminal investigation into the car accident itself as a traffic violation.Over the weekend, social media users reportedly identified the driver of the car as police officer Ulvi Ahmadov, the nephew of former MP Ahad Ahmadov.In response to these accusations, pro-government media reported that a second driver in a Mercedes was the guilty party.According to Qafqazinfo, a Mercedes with the state registration number 30-BH-904, but no license plate, drove in front of the police car, causing it to crash into the schoolchildren. They added that the driver of the car was Baylar Bayramov, born in 2008, and that the car belonged to Bayramov’s uncle.Deadly Azerbaijan Airlines crash sheds light on twin crises of migrant labour, border closureThe majority of victims were Azerbaijani citizens going to Russia for work.OC MediaAytan Farhadova

20 января Дональд Трамп во второй и последний раз принесет присягу и станет 47-м президентом США. О том, что он собирается менять и как это скажется на росси…

Prime Minister Pashinyan chairs consultation on crypto-asset regulation draft law  Armenpress

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Parliament Speaker: Georgia will move forward “as long as it acts in national interests, not foreign orders”  Agenda.ge

Russia is open for dialogue with incoming U.S. president, Kremlin chief says.

С чистого листа: в Грузии готовы к перезагрузке отношений с СШАПремьер-министр Грузии Ираклий Кобахидзе заявил, что готов к перезагрузке отношений с США после инаугурации Трампа. Об этом пишут грузинские СМИ.«Мы еще раз можем зафиксировать нашу готовность и желание существенно перезагрузить отношения, возобновить с чистого листа стратегические отношения с США. Мы надеемся, что у нас в этом направлении будут важные успехи», — сказал Кобахидзе.Наши новости в социальных сетях:https://www.youtube.com/user/wcbcazhttps://www.facebook.com/cbctvazhttps://t.me/cbctvazhttps://www.instagram.com/cbc.az/https://twitter.com/cbctvazhttps://www.tiktok.com/@cbcazerbaijanweb: https://cbctv.azCBC Азербайджан – международный круглосуточный канал на русском языке. Вещает от европейской части России до полуострова Индостан, от Балканского полуострова до восточной границы Китая #новости #грузия

События января 1990 года показали волю азербайджанского народа – экспертВ этой проницательной дискуссии Рамиль Искендерли, председатель Национального форума НПО Азербайджана, размышляет о событиях 20 января 1990 года, трагическом дне в истории Азербайджана, отмеченном насилием против его граждан. Он подчеркивает продолжающееся отрицание международным сообществом признания этого события как преступления против человечности, приписывая это избирательное признание политическим мотивам мировых держав во время распада Советского Союза. Искендерли утверждает, что последствия 20 января означали решимость Азербайджана добиваться независимости, противопоставляя это опыту других бывших советских государств. Он подчеркивает недавнее возрождение Азербайджана в утверждении своего суверенитета и территориальной целостности, особенно после его военных успехов в недавних конфликтах, которые укрепили его позиции на международной арене. В ходе этого диалога Искендерли призывает к переоценке исторических повествований и признанию жертв, принесенных азербайджанским народом в его борьбе за свободу.Наши новости в социальных сетях:https://www.youtube.com/user/wcbcazhttps://www.facebook.com/cbctvazhttps://t.me/cbctvazhttps://www.instagram.com/cbc.az/https://twitter.com/cbctvazhttps://www.tiktok.com/@cbcazerbaijanweb: https://cbctv.azCBC Азербайджан – международный круглосуточный канал на русском языке. Вещает от европейской части России до полуострова Индостан, от Балканского полуострова до восточной границы Китая #суверенитет #азербайджан

TEHRAN, Jan. 20 (MNA) – The Chief of Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces, Major General Mohammad Bagheri says that the Iranian naval forces have been invited to the Pakistani-hosted upcoming AMAN-25 naval exercise.

Inter Miami and Argentina striker Lionel Messi recently responded to a question about his potential participation in the 2026 World Cup, Azernews reports.

Prime Minister Pashinyan chairs consultation on crypto-asset regulation draft law  Armenpress

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan chaired consultations on the draft law aimed at regulating the crypto-assets. In particular, discussions focused on the main provisions of the draft law, the advantages and risks in the sector, principles of regulation, and the types of services to be regulated. It was noted that the main goal of the draft law is to curb potential risks in the sector without inhibiting innovations. It was reported that the draft law was developed taking into account the international experience, namely, the European Union. According to the authors, the scope of regulation of the draft law will include the public offering of crypto-assets, services, and trade. The participants of the consultation emphasized the importance of disclosing the necessary information in the case of the sale of crypto-assets, noting that “access permission” will be considered mandatory for the provision of services. Prime Minister Pashinyan emphasized the importance of regulating the sector and instructed to finalize the draft law as a result of another discussion and submit it for approval by the Government. The Prime Minister noted that the law will be continuously improved in the future, as necessary.

Republicans to have tougher stance toward Georgian Dream Political analyst and former diplomat Valeri Chechelashvili told PalitraNews that the Republican administration is likely to adopt a tougher stance toward Georgian Dream than the Democrats. Chechelashvili emphasized that unless Georgian Dream clearly articulates its own vision for finding compromises in its relations with the U.S., a “reset” of their ties is unlikely. He also pointed out that the absence of any invitations to Georgian Dream representatives for Trump’s inauguration signals that the ruling party is not working effectively with Washington. John Herbst: ‘Georgian Dream is discredited—we see submission to Moscow’s demands’ “U.S.-Georgia relations are moving steadily in the wrong direction,” What did Valeri Chechelashvili say? “I expect the new [Trump] administration to adopt a tougher policy toward Georgian Dream than the Democrats. Of course, we must fully understand the objective fact that Georgia is not among the top priorities on the U.S. agenda. However, if the U.S. seeks a quick geopolitical or foreign policy victory with minimal resources, Georgia could be the place to achieve it. The Georgian public is ready for this, expecting support from the U.S. Such a move would strengthen U.S. influence not only in Georgia but across the entire South Caucasus. Additionally, it would deal a significant blow to those regional or geopolitical competitors whom America considers adversaries. Salome Zourabichvili‘s visit to the U.S. was quite successful. Notably, she met with Marco Rubio, the incoming Secretary of State. According to Rubio, they discussed the possibility of a more substantive and extended meeting once he assumes office. The fact that no Republicans saw fit to invite representatives of Georgian Dream to Trump’s inauguration indicates that the ruling party is not working effectively with Washington. Perhaps they are focusing on lobbying organizations. But lobbying, even though permitted in the U.S., still has its limitations. If ‘Georgian Dream’ bases its policies on values and principles alien to the U.S., no amount of money spent on lobbyists will allow them to effectively represent the party’s interests in Washington. Such actions would only damage ‘Dream’s’ political reputation. The reality is that the Georgian opposition is well-represented in Washington, while Georgian Dream is not.” “Georgia can be a U.S. success or a Caucasus problem,” Salome Zourabichvili on Fox News Zourabichvili: “The current rulers lack legitimacy and should not be recognized. Partners are ready to help with new elections.” On January 18, Georgia’s fifth president, Salome Zourabichvili, attended a U.S. Republican Party meeting ahead of Donald Trump’s inauguration, following an invitation from Trump Jr. During the event, she met with members of the incoming administration, including Secretary of State nominee Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth. Zourabichvili announced that U.S. partners are ready to assist Georgia in holding new parliamentary elections. The October 26 parliamentary elections triggered widespread protests across Georgia. Four opposition groups that secured parliamentary seats—three coalitions and one party—unanimously alleged mass election fraud, refused to recognize the parliament’s legitimacy and declined their mandates. President Zourabichvili also denounced the elections as fraudulent and declared the new parliament illegitimate, along with its decisions. She pledged to remain in office until new elections are held, enabling a lawful transfer of power. On November 28, Georgian Dream Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze announced the suspension of EU accession talks until 2028, further intensifying protests. Tens of thousands of demonstrators have demanded protection of the constitution’s commitment to European integration and the immediate organization of new parliamentary elections. Zourabichvili is set to attend President Donald Trump’s inauguration on January 20. Republicans to have tougher stance toward Georgian Dream

Batumelebi and Netgazeti founder Amaghlobeli begins hunger strike while in pretrial detentionAmaghlobeli said ‘freedom is more valuable than life’. Mikheil Gvadzabia • 20 January 2025 • 5 min read

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Armenia bill on regulation of crypto assets discussed  Armenia News