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Health of LSE academic detained in Azerbaijan at risk, say family

Son calls on UK to intervene in case of Gubad Ibadoghlu, critic of Azerbaijani government who was arrested there in July

The Guardian - UK · Sep 14, 2023

Israel Grain Deal With Baku And Tashkent To ‘ensure Food Security’

Israel signs major grain deal with Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan to secure country’s wheat needs amid global food supply disruptions

Zenger · Sep 13, 2023

How the Nagorno-Karabakh blockade is driving food scarcity

The only road connecting Armenia to the enclave of Nagorno-Karabakh – a breakaway region disputed for decades between Armenia and Azerbaijan – has been blocked by Azerbaijan since July. A resident talked to the FRANCE 24 Observers team about the food and water shortage affecting the region.

France 24 · Sep 10, 2023

Chess World Cup silver medallist Praggnanandhaa returns to rousing welcome in Chennai

Indian chess grandmaster Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa, who won a silver medal in FIDE World Cup 2023 in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Wednesday received a rousing welcome on his arrival at the Chennai Airport. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Aug 30, 2023

Leclerc has "zero idea" how Ferrari behaves after F1 Dutch GP qualifying crash

Leclerc, who scored pole in Azerbaijan and last time out at Spa, was running fifth when he ploughed into the wall with four minutes left in Q3 at Zandvoort.

Autosport · Aug 26, 2023

Chess World Cup Final: Tie-break rules and when and where to watch

NEW DELHI: After drawing the first two games, India's Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa and Norway's Magnus Carlsen are set to clash in the tie-breaks of the Chess World Cup at Baku in Azerbaijan on Thursday.

The Times of India · Aug 24, 2023

Fifteen years after the war in Georgia, the dilemmas of the European Union in the South Caucasus

Fifteen years ago this month, while all eyes were set on Beijing for the opening of the 29th Olympic Games of the modern era, war broke out between Russia and Georgia over South Ossetia. Officially part of Georgia since the country gained independence from the Soviet Union in 1991, it…

The Conversation · Aug 23, 2023

Amanpreet Singh shoots standard pistol gold, helps maintain second spot behind China

= = =Amanpreet Singh won gold in 25m standard pistol, helping India maintain No.2 status behind China in World Championship. Harsh Gupta missed bronze by one point, while India missed team bronze by two. Women's team won bronze behind China and Azerbaijan. Prithviraj Tondaiman and Kynan Chenai in 39th and…

The Hindu · Aug 23, 2023

Chess World Cup Final: Game 1 between R Praggnanandhaa and Magnus Carlsen ends in a draw

NEW DELHI: Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa showcased his prowess by holding his ground against the reigning World No.1 Magnus Carlsen, ultimately securing a draw in the opening classical game of the FIDE World Cup chess final in Baku, Azerbaijan.

The Times of India · Aug 22, 2023

Sift Kaur Samra secures Paris Olympics quota

PUNE: Although she missed out on a World Championship medal, Sift Kaur Samra ensured a Paris Olympics quota for India in the women's 50m rifle 3 position in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Monday.

The Times of India · Aug 22, 2023