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Azercell’s technology solutions have won multiple awards at two international innovation events – the Silicon Valley International Invention Festival (SVIIF 2026) in the United States and the International Exhibition of Inventions (IEI 2026) in Guangzhou, China.

An Azerbaijani delegation led by Safarali Safarli from Azercell’s Security Department participated in both events with the support of the Ministry of Youth and Sports of the Republic of Azerbaijan and several local universities. The events brought together hundreds of innovators and inventors from around the world. SVIIF 2026 welcomed more than 500 innovators from over 30 countries, while IEI 2026 showcased more than 3,700 inventions from 29 countries.

Azercell developed the solutions as part of the Crisis Management Group’s (BIQ) initiatives aimed at strengthening the resilience of telecommunications infrastructure and maintaining reliable connectivity during emergencies. The company’s projects won gold, silver and bronze medals, as well as the special Semi-Grand Prix award.

One of the most highly recognized projects was M.R.S. – Mercy Rescue Snake, which supports search and rescue operations in hard-to-reach or hazardous areas. The project won a gold medal and the Semi-Grand Prix in Silicon Valley, as well as a silver medal in Guangzhou.

Two other Azercell projects won gold medals at SVIIF 2026. The S.O.N.I.A. autonomous drone system provides a unified platform for coordinating and managing technologies used in rescue operations. Cyclowareness focuses on raising awareness of digital safety and cybersecurity.

The Azercell Network Drone Complex, developed to rapidly restore telecommunications services and maintain connectivity during crises, won a gold medal in Guangzhou and a bronze medal in Silicon Valley. Azercell Safe Environment, which enhances safety through advanced monitoring and rapid response, received silver medals at both events.

The award-winning projects showcase how Azercell’s solutions in artificial intelligence, robotics, autonomous technologies and cybersecurity can support rapid crisis response and help maintain resilient connectivity.

A centralized teleradiology system powered by AI now connects more than 400 medical institutions across the country.

AI algorithms can analyze CT scans, MRI images, and mammograms, helping doctors process examinations more than four times faster. The technology has also contributed to a 12.2% increase in the detection of pathologies at early stages, potentially allowing patients to receive treatment sooner.

Kazakhstan is also introducing a unified AI-based medical communications system called AKYLMED.AI. The platform is designed to provide 24/7 online appointment scheduling, automatically remind patients about screenings and preventive check-ups, and collect feedback on the quality of medical services.

The introduction of AI assistants has reportedly reduced the number of patients who miss appointments by almost three times, while significantly lowering the workload for reception staff.

One of the most interesting aspects is that AI is being used not only to help doctors interpret medical images, but also to manage routine communication with patients. This could free up medical staff from administrative tasks and allow them to spend more time on direct patient care.

As these systems continue to develop, Kazakhstan could become an interesting example of how AI can be integrated into healthcare infrastructure on a nationwide scale.

The fourth day of Baku Climate Action Week will feature three roundtable discussions focusing on climate action, the protection of cultural heritage and biodiversity, and the transition to sustainable energy.

The first roundtable will focus on the theme ‘Impact Dialogue: Subnational Entities.’

The discussion will examine the role of institutions operating at the local and regional levels in climate action, the implementation of climate commitments, and opportunities for cooperation on sustainable development.

Another roundtable during the day will address the protection of cultural heritage and biodiversity in the Turkic civilization.

The event, titled ‘Protecting Cultural Heritage and Biodiversity in the Turkic Civilization: From Shared Traditions to Joint Action,’ will explore ways to preserve common cultural heritage, maintain traditional practices, protect biodiversity, and expand opportunities for joint initiatives in these areas.

The third major event of the day will focus on the role of sustainable energy hubs in promoting climate resilience, innovation, and the energy transition.

As part of a regional dialogue titled ‘The Role of Sustainable Energy Hubs in Promoting Climate Resilience, Innovation and the Energy Transition,’ participants will discuss ways to accelerate the energy transition and strengthen regional cooperation.

Events organized by partner institutions will also take place as part of Baku Climate Action Week.

One of these events will be a roundtable titled ‘Green and Digital Social Services Model: The DOST Experience.’ The discussion will focus on the application of green and digital approaches in the delivery of social services, innovations in the sector, and the experience of Azerbaijan’s DOST agency.

In addition, a tree-planting campaign titled ‘Green Ball’ is scheduled to take place.

Baku Climate Action Week is being held from September 7 to 11. The event brings together discussions on climate action, the energy transition, climate finance, sustainable cities, water resources, agriculture, digital technologies, and other related areas.

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday that Russia would continue targeting commercial vessels it claims are transporting military supplies for Ukraine.

“A huge number of commercial vessels are used to transport weapons, ammunition, and fuel for the Ukrainian Armed Forces. These vessels are being destroyed and will continue to be destroyed,” Peskov stated.

Meanwhile, he denied Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere’s claim that a drone nearly struck Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s plane during takeoff from Moldova, calling the alleged threat “ephemeral” and noting that Moldovan and Ukrainian officials had rejected it.

The wait for the Central Bank of the Republic of Trkiye’s (CBRT) September 2026 interest rate decision is coming to an end. With the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) set to hold its September meeting, markets are closely watching whether the policy rate will be changed. When will the central bank announce its interest rate decision, and what time will it be released? What will the CBRT’s September 2026 interest rate decision be? Will there be a rate cut? Here is what is known about the central bank’s upcoming decision.

The critical day has arrived for the CBRT’s September Monetary Policy Committee meeting. Ahead of the decision, which is being closely followed by financial markets, attention has turned to whether the central bank will make any changes to its policy rate.

Among the questions attracting the most attention ahead of the decision are: ‘When will the central bank announce its interest rate decision? What time will the CBRT announce its decision? Will there be an interest rate cut in September?’ Here are the details surrounding the central bank’s decision.

According to the CBRT’s 2026 meeting calendar, the Monetary Policy Committee’s September meeting will be held on Thursday, September 10, 2026.

The summary of the MPC meeting is scheduled to be published on September 17, 2026.

The CBRT Monetary Policy Committee will hold its September 2026 meeting on Thursday, September 10. The interest rate decision taken at the meeting will be announced to the public at 2 p.m.

As a result, the September policy rate decision that markets have been awaiting for some time will become clear today.

Economists’ expectations for the interest rate decision had also emerged ahead of the September meeting. A total of 25 economists participated in an expectations survey conducted by Anadolu Agency Finance.

According to the survey, 24 economists expect the policy rate to remain unchanged at 37%, while one economist forecasts a 100-basis-point rate cut, which would bring the policy rate down to 36%.

The median expectation in the survey is for the CBRT to keep its policy rate unchanged at 37% in September.

The median of economists’ year-end policy rate expectations was calculated at 35%.

At its Monetary Policy Committee meeting in July, the central bank left the policy rate unchanged. The policy rate was maintained at 37%.

At the same meeting, the overnight lending rate was kept at 40%, while the borrowing rate remained at 35.5%.

The decision to be taken at the September meeting is also being closely monitored for its implications for the CBRT’s monetary policy during the remainder of the year.

Ahead of the September meeting, the majority of economists expect the policy rate to remain unchanged. Therefore, based on the current market expectations, no interest rate cut is anticipated in September.

However, the final decision will be announced following the Monetary Policy Committee meeting. The CBRT’s decision on the policy rate will be announced at 2 p.m.

The CBRT’s 2026 Monetary Policy Committee calendar includes two more meetings following the September meeting: October 22, 2026 and December 10, 2026.

The summary of the October 22 meeting is scheduled to be published on October 30, while the summary of the December 10 meeting is scheduled for publication on December 17.

The CBRT’s decisions during the remainder of the year will be closely monitored for the direction of the policy rate and market expectations regarding interest rates.

Germany has decided to expel around 150 Russian nationals working at diplomatic missions, along with their families, following the suspected Russian-linked sabotage attempt at Leipzig/Halle Airport, according to reports.

The move marks a further escalation in the rapidly deteriorating relations between Berlin and Moscow.

German authorities have accused Russia of being behind an attempted drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport, where a drone carrying explosives was discovered near a Ukrainian transport aircraft in August. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the attack had been planned in Russia over several months and that a major disaster had been narrowly avoided. Moscow has rejected the allegations.

The latest decision would significantly reduce Russia’s diplomatic presence in Germany and comes amid growing German concerns over what Berlin describes as Russian hybrid warfare and sabotage activities in Europe.

The diplomatic confrontation has already triggered reciprocal measures. Germany previously moved to close the Russian Consulate General in Bonn and the Russian House cultural centre in Berlin. In response, Moscow announced the closure of Germany’s Consulate General in St Petersburg and ordered German personnel to leave. Russia also moved against Goethe-Institut cultural centres, with staff instructed to depart.

The latest escalation comes as European governments increasingly accuse Moscow of using sabotage, drones, cyber operations and other covert activities to undermine support for Ukraine. Russia has repeatedly denied involvement in such operations.

Germany has also called for tighter restrictions on tourist visas for Russian citizens, arguing that easier access to Europe can facilitate espionage and sabotage activities.

The diplomatic tit-for-tat threatens to push German-Russian relations to one of their lowest points in decades, with both sides progressively reducing their diplomatic and cultural presence in each other’s countries.

On September 10, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev attended the opening of a paper and hygiene products manufacturing facility owned by ‘Fabriora Group’ Limited Liability Company (LLC) in the capital’s Garadagh district.

Minister of Economy Mikayil Jabbarov and founder of ‘Fabriora Group’ LLC Ibrahim Uygur briefed the head of state on the facility’s operations.

The enterprise will manufacture paper and hygiene products, including baby diapers, various wipes, and detergents, using both domestic raw materials and imported supplies. Modern, highly automated production technologies from Germany, Italy, and Trkiye will be used at the facility, which covers an area of nearly 11 hectares.

In addition to meeting domestic demand, the products will be exported to Georgia, Kazakhstan, Russia, Middle Eastern countries, and other markets. The facility is expected to provide permanent employment for 240 people.

The enterprise was privatized through an investment competition organized by the State Service on Property Issues under the Ministry of Economy. The total investment value of the project is AZN 27 million.

Based on an investment promotion document, ‘Fabriora Group’ LLC obtained exemptions worth AZN 1 million from VAT and customs duties on imported equipment.

One of the key directions of Azerbaijan’s economic policy under the leadership of President Ilham Aliyev is strengthening the country’s industrial potential and expanding competitive manufacturing. One of the outcomes of the industrialization process is the development of more sustainable production and supply chains in the country. Expanding local production creates opportunities not only to meet domestic demand and reduce import dependency, but also to increase access for Azerbaijani products to foreign markets.

US President Donald Trump has pledged to provide every American adult with a $5,000 payment if Republicans retain control of both chambers of Congress in November’s midterm elections.

Speaking at the Republican Party’s midterm convention in Dallas, Trump said the proposed payment, which he called the ‘Trump Dividend,’ would be financed by what he described as the ‘strength of the U.S. economy.’

The pledge comes as the administration faces growing economic and political pressure linked to the war with Iran and its impact on energy prices.

Trump also said he expected the conflict with Iran to end after the November midterm elections, while again warning that the United States could strike a facility connected to Iran’s nuclear program.

The remarks came after Iran and the United States carried out their largest wave of attacks on shipping since the six-month-old conflict began, further raising concerns over the security of major maritime trade routes.

Regional tensions also remained elevated. Saudi civil defence authorities issued emergency alerts in the southwestern city of Khamis Mushait for the fourth time in 24 hours as clashes intensified with Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis.

Brent crude prices remained above $100 a barrel as shipping through both the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea faced significant disruption.

Iran said it had attacked 10 ships near the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, following the US sinking of five Iranian oil tankers. The latest incidents added to a series of reciprocal attacks between Washington and Tehran, with prospects for an immediate end to hostilities remaining limited.

The conflict and resulting rise in fuel prices have also contributed to a decline in Trump’s approval ratings, according to the supplied report.

Trump has accused Tehran of attempting to influence the November elections, which will determine whether Republicans maintain their current control of Congress.

Algeria has decided to sever diplomatic relations with the United Arab Emirates. The state news agency APS reported this on September 10, citing Algeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

“Algeria has decided to sever diplomatic relations with the United Arab Emirates after all means of maintaining them had been exhausted,” the statement said.

The country’s authorities said they took the step “after all options for maintaining bilateral ties had been exhausted.”

The official reasons for the decision have not yet been disclosed.

An Israeli security analyst has proposed using debt forgiveness as an incentive to encourage young Americans to enlist in the US military, arguing that the measure could help expand the force available for a potential ground war with Iran.

Writing in the Jerusalem Post, security analyst AJ Jaff called for a ‘federally administered debt-forgiveness enlistment program’ under which Americans could have student loans, credit card balances and other debts discharged after completing 24 or 36 months of military service.

Jaff argued that such a program ‘would produce voluntary enlistment at scale,’ particularly among Americans in their 20s and 30s carrying significant levels of personal debt.

‘The economics of the indebted American 20- and 30-something make this the most efficient conversion mechanism available,’ Jaff wrote, adding that ‘states generate the soldiers they need through the incentives that work on the population they have’.

Jaff, whom the Jerusalem Post describes as a security strategist and analyst with experience in corporate security, military affairs and geopolitical intelligence, argued that the conflict with Iran could not be resolved through air power alone.

According to his assessment, a potential US ground invasion of Iran could require between 750,000 and 1.5 million American troops, compared with an active US Army of approximately 452,000 personnel.

His proposal has drawn criticism from opponents who argue that debt relief should not be used as an incentive for Americans to participate in overseas wars.

The US-based Mises Institute criticized the proposal as effectively encouraging Americans to ‘enlist – to die for Israel’ and argued that its underlying purpose would be to provide further support for Israel.