The Election Observation Mission (EMM) of the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) announced the interim report on the extraordinary presidential elections in Azerbaijan (December 29, 2023 – January 19, 2024).
“Some time ago, a number of technical changes were made to the Election Code. However, the amendments did not cover the previous recommendations of the ODIHR and did not eliminate the previously observed shortcomings.the document states.
“The COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine…”
The report emphasizes that the Central Election Commission (CEC) declared that 6 million 320 thousand 500 voters were registered. This represents an increase of more than one million voters compared to the most recent national elections in 2020: “The CEC attributes this to the influx of citizens following the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine.”
The document mentions that the CEC received 17 applications for the nomination of candidates and approved all of them: “None of the candidates were women. Seven candidates were registered during the appointed period. The remaining 10 did not return the signature sheets with the required 40,000 signatures. Along with the current president, each of the other six candidates participating in these elections has openly supported the president in the recent past..
MLA Presents The Great Steak Escape II KHAO…
- February 9, 2024
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MLA organizes The Great Steak Escape II KHAO YAI EDITION activity, highlighting the excellence of a variety of premium Australian beef. Can cook a variety of menus Created as a special dish by 5 leading restaurants.
Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) in collaboration with Trade Investment Queensland (TIQ) and De Bortoli Wines organized The Great Steak Escape II KHAO YAI EDITION, a special BBQ Night networking event amidst the beautiful scenery of Khao Yai National Park. UNESCO World Heritage Site This is the second time the event has showcased the excellence of Australian premium beef paired with fine wines. It is a combination of culinary art and the beautiful charm of nature. The Great Steak Escape II KHAO YAI EDITION starts on January 24th, where enthusiasts can taste the excellent taste of a special menu made from carefully selected Australian beef. Created by five well-known restaurants: Ribs Mann, Mother Say No!, Club Lago,
Amid Tensions, Zelensky Fired Ukraines Popular Military Chief.…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced the dismissal of the country’s top commander, General Valerii Zaluzhnyi, in the largest military shake-up since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion almost two years ago. This comes after a failed counteroffensive and with Ukraine facing renewed Russian attack, manpower and ammunition shortages, and stalled U.S. aid. Zelensky has stated that it is time for a renewal within the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Zaluzhnyi’s replacement will be Oleksandr Syrskyi, who has served as commander of the Ukrainian Ground Forces since 2019.
Tensions between the two have been mounting for months, but differences intensified after Zaluzhnyi said the war had reached a stalemate. Zelensky’s office criticized these comments, and they later disagreed over the need for mass mobilization, with Zelensky resisting the army chief’s suggestion for up to half a million recruits.
Zaluzhnyi’s dismissal is a gamble for Zelensky, as the general remains one of Ukraine’s most popular leaders. Warnings about reduced military support from key allies and struggles with the defense industry have been made by Zaluzhnyi, who also urged for drone mastery as a way to avoid a “positional war.”
Syrskyi, who will replace Zaluzhnyi, has had a long military career and led the successful counteroffensive in the Kharkiv region last year.
Kristf Rasovszky Became World Champion In 10 Kilometers…
Kristóf Rasovszky won a gold medal and Dávid Betlehem won an Olympic quota in the open water swimmers’ 10-kilometer competition on Sunday at the World Championships in Doha, reports MTI.
With this, Rasovszky won the second world championship title of his career, but he was able to win for the first time in the 10-kilometer Olympic event, in 2019 he won the gold medal in the 5-kilometer race in Gwangju. The 26-year-old swimmer won the silver medal in this event at the Fukuoka World Championships last year, and as in the Tokyo Olympics, he was also overtaken by the German Florian Wellbrock, but this time his rival was well behind, finishing in 29th place.
“I came here after last year’s World Cup thinking that I would like to win a medal again, which would be a good start to the year, so I tried to do as much as possible. Here, the conditions were very favorable for me, as there was a little wind, waves and the water was cooler than usual,” said Rasovszky after the race, adding that in Paris he will continue to focus only on the podium, because as it seemed, apart from that those who already had an Olympic quota did not perform very well,
Rosina Sets Thailand World Cup As Goal
Rosina returns to Madagascar with 3 gold medals.
Rosina Randafiarison, a distinguished Malagasy weightlifting athlete, shone at the 2024 WTA African Weightlifting Championships, winning three gold medals in the under 49 kg category. The competitions took place in Ismailia, Egypt, where Rosina once again demonstrated her mastery and determination. Back in Madagascar, Rosina was warmly welcomed by her family and loved ones at Ivato airport. Grateful for her success, she attributes her victory to rigorous preparation and unwavering determination. Despite the challenges encountered in her new weight category, 49 kg, Rosina was able to demonstrate courage and mental steel to win the podium. “ I thank God for accompanying me until my return to Madagascar, always crowned with victory. The key to my success lies in careful preparation and unwavering determination. Although I encountered some difficulties adapting to the 49 kg category, I always had the courage and determination to achieve victory.declared Rosina upon her arrival.
New challenge
Now Rosina’s eyes are on her next major goal, the World Weightlifting Championship in Thailand. Determined to obtain an Olympic qualification for the Paris Games, Rosina affirms that she will do everything possible to succeed during this international competition.
Ukraine Russia War, Last Minute | Two Frenchmen…
The Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelensky, celebrated the arrival Friday of two new air defense systems that it said could “shoot down anything.” Zelensky also said that he and his top commanders had discussed conditions along the 1,000-kilometer (600-mile) front line of the war against Russiahighlighting the situation in the besieged city of Avdivka as “extraordinarily difficult.”
In his speech, the president said that “these are systems that can take down anything.” “We will protect the regions. And although the systems are not yet sufficient for the complete defense of Ukraine, “We work toward that goal every day.”
Additionally, US Deputy Secretary of State Victoria Nuland said in Kiev this week that a new “small diameter” bomb capable of hitting targets at greater distances would soon arrive in the country.
Powerful Explosion Rocks Russian Factory Making Nuclear Missiles
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A powerful explosion rocked a Russian factory that produces components for nuclear weapons and intercontinental ballistic missiles. Photo/via The Sun
MOSCOW – A powerful explosion rocked a weapons factory in Udmurt, Russia. The factory produces components for intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) and nuclear weapons.
The explosion at the Votkinsk weapons factory occurred on Wednesday and videos of the incident have been shared by local residents on Telegram since Thursday.
Quoting the report Kyiv PostFriday (9/2/2024), the factory produces advanced weapons including the RS-24 Yars intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) and strategic ballistic missiles for the Topol-M and Iskander systems—all of which can be equipped with nuclear warheads.
Report from news agency TASS said that the emergency services agency had announced that the explosion was caused by a scheduled rocket engine test.
“This was a planned incident, not an emergency,” the report said.
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) noted that there was no mention of a test schedule on the Russian Emergency Situations Ministry website,
Russian President Vladimir Putin Claims US Involvement In…
In terrorist attacks like the Nord Streams, we must look for those who are interested and could have done it. Russian President Vladimir Putin said this in an interview with American journalist Tucker Carlson in the Kremlin.
During the interview Tucker Carlson asked Vladimir Putin about who blew up Nord Stream.
“You, of course,” the Russian President laughed.
“I was busy that day. “I didn’t blow up Nord Stream,” replied the American journalist.
Vladimir Putin explained that Tucker Carlson may have an alibi, but the CIA does not.
“You know, I won’t go into details, but in such cases they always say: look for someone who is interested. But in this case, we need to look not only for someone who is interested, but also for someone who can do it. Because there may be many interested, but not everyone can climb to the bottom of the Baltic Sea and carry out this explosion. These two components must be connected: who is interested and who can,” said the Russian leader.
In his opinion, even evidence of the organization and execution of the largest terrorist attack on industrial facilities in history will now play little role.
Malaysias Highest Court Strikes Down Unconstitutional Islamic Laws…
Implications of Malaysia’s Top Court Ruling on Islamic Laws
Malaysia’s Federal Court recently made a groundbreaking decision declaring 16 Islamic laws in Kelantan unconstitutional, potentially reshaping the country’s legal landscape.
With an 8-1 majority, the Federal Court determined that the Kelantan state government overstepped its authority in enacting laws covering offenses like sodomy, sexual harassment, false information, intoxication, and scale measurements. These matters, the court ruled, fall under federal jurisdiction and the purview of the national parliament.
Dual Legal System in Malaysia
Malaysia, a multiethnic nation, operates under a dual legal system where Islamic law governs personal and family matters for Muslims, who constitute over 60% of the population. Civil courts handle all other legal issues. This unique setup reflects the country’s federal structure, granting states autonomy over Islamic laws.
Legal Challenge in Kelantan
Kelantan, known for its Malay Muslim heritage, has been under the governance of the opposition Parti Islam SeMalaysia (PAS) since 1990. The recent legal challenge was initiated by lawyer Nik Elin Zurina Nik Abdul Rashid and her daughter, contesting the constitutionality of 18 Islamic laws passed by the state government.
Chief Justice Tengku Maimun Tuan Mai emphasized the limits of parliamentary and state legislative powers,