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The Jafar Jabbarli Republican Youth Library has prepared a bibliographic review titled “A Devoted Servant of the Word and Press” to mark the 85th anniversary of Tofig Abdin, a prominent representative of Azerbaijani literature and journalism, poet, writer, publicist, journalist and Honored Cultural Worker.

The publication was prepared to introduce Tofig Abdin’s life and creative career, literary and journalistic activities, and contributions to Azerbaijani press and literature to a wider audience.

Along with key information about Tofig Abdin’s life and work, the bibliographic review features official documents and valuable remarks about him by prominent figures.

The publication also includes the full texts of several articles, including academician Rafael Huseynov’s “The Same Tofig Abdin,” Doctor of Philosophy in Pedagogy, Associate Professor Allahverdi Eminov’s “Remembering Tofig Abdin” and writer-publicist Sevinj Murvatgizi’s “Tofig Abdin’s Fleeting Fears and Eternal Life.”

A bibliographic overview of Tofig Abdin’s books constitutes one of the key sections of the publication prepared by the library staff.

The bibliographic review “A Devoted Servant of the Word and Press” is an important resource for systematizing Tofig Abdin’s rich creative legacy and bringing together existing literature and periodical press materials about him. The publication is intended for literary scholars, researchers, media professionals, students and young people.

US President Donald Trump told Fox News on Monday that the United States will respond to the Iranian attack on US forces overnight in Jordan.

“We’re going to hit them hard,” Trump said, adding that “there will be a response.” Fox correspondent Trey Yingst said Trump indicated that all but one of the incoming missiles were intercepted by US air defense systems. The lone missile, he said, was identified as not posing a threat to anything significant and was allowed to pass through.

Yingst said Trump stressed the Iranians “want to meet so badly.” However, he expressed uncertainty about whether they can be trusted to make a deal. He added that current US sanctions against the Iranian regime are “kicking in strongly.”

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has sent a letter to Tufan Erhrman, President of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.

According to AzerNEWS, the letter reads:

“Dear Mr. President,

We were deeply shocked by the news of the loss of life resulting from the capsizing of a boat near Kyrenia.

In the wake of this tragedy, on my own behalf and on behalf of the people of Azerbaijan, I extend my deepest condolences to you, the families and relatives of those who lost their lives, and your brotherly people, and wish a speedy recovery to the injured.

May Allah rest the souls of those who lost their lives in peace!”

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reignited controversy over Israel’s national identity after saying in a Channel 14 interview that Israel is the nation-state of the Jewish people, while acknowledging that non-Jewish citizens have rights.

Netanyahu’s comments have drawn criticism from opponents who argue that placing Jewish national identity above other citizens risks implying a hierarchy between Jewish and non-Jewish Israelis. The remarks have therefore renewed a long-running debate over whether Israel can simultaneously define itself as a Jewish nation-state and guarantee equal civic status to all its citizens.

The controversy is particularly significant given Israel’s 2018 Nation-State Basic Law, which formally states that Israel is the nation-state of the Jewish people and gives national self-determination in the country as a unique right to the Jewish people. Critics of the law have argued that it weakened the principle of equality and created tension between Israel’s Jewish and democratic identities.

Netanyahu has made similar arguments in the past. In 2014, he said Israel should be the nation-state of the Jewish people while also maintaining individual rights for minorities.

The issue remains especially sensitive because Arab citizens make up roughly one-fifth of Israel’s population. While Arab citizens formally possess the same legal citizenship rights as Jewish Israelis, organizations and analysts have documented persistent socioeconomic disparities and concerns over structural discrimination.

Scientific, educational and recreational activities have been organized as part of the GeoCamp student summer camp.

The camp is jointly organized by Baku State University (BSU) and Azerbaijan International Mining Company Limited, with the support of BSU’s Faculty of Geology, the BSU Volunteers organization and several companies operating in the field.

The camp programme included an evening astronomy observation session led by Khidir Mikayilov, Associate Professor at BSU’s Department of Astrophysics. He provided participants with detailed information about the internal structure of telescopes, their optical systems and operating principles, as well as instructions for using the equipment.

Participants then used the telescope to observe celestial objects.

A quest game was also organized to help participants develop their teamwork and logical thinking skills. Divided into teams, the participants advanced through different stages by answering questions and using the provided keywords, aiming to reach the final question.

Under the rules of the game, the team that answered the final question correctly and in the shortest time was declared the winner.

Various training sessions, educational activities and interactive programmes continue to be held as part of the GeoCamp student summer camp, with the aim of expanding participants’ scientific knowledge and developing their practical and teamwork skills.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi described Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as a “serpent” who openly admitted to having deceived the United States into starting the war against Iran.

“In Hebrew, Netanyahu openly crows that he suckered the U.S. Administration into a war on Iran on behalf of Israel. Netanyahu explicitly laughs about how he ‘influenced’ America through 1,000 hours of airtime on U.S. networks,” the foreign minister said in a post on X, adding that in English, the Israeli prime minister “praises” US President Donald Trump’s leadership.

Earlier, Netanyahu said in a Hebrew-language interview that it took him “a long time” to “bring the United States to its senses” and join Israel in the war against Iran.

Russian President Vladimir Putin sent a congratulatory telegram to former Armenian President Robert Kocharyan on the occasion of his birthday, the Kremlin press service reported.

“I wish you resilience in the face of challenges,” Putin said in his message. The Russian president also wished Kocharyan good health, well-being, and success.

It is worth noting that Armenia’s Anti-Corruption Court ordered the detention of separatist Robert Kocharyan for two months. He had been arrested two days earlier, a day after his younger son, MP Levon Kocharyan, publicly accused Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan of having “ruined” the country.

The criminal proceedings were initiated by Armenia’s Anti-Corruption Committee over allegations of abuse of power, bribery, and large-scale money laundering.

Robert Kocharyan served as president of Armenia from 1998 to 2008. After leaving office, he became involved in several criminal proceedings in Armenia.

On August 31, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev met with President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Masoud Pezeshkian in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan.

Fondly recalling his meetings and telephone conversations with the President of Azerbaijan, Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized that President Ilham Aliyev’s position, the support demonstrated, the condolences expressed, and the humanitarian assistance provided by Azerbaijan during the difficult situation faced by Iran were highly appreciated by the Iranian state and people. He once again expressed his gratitude for all of this.

Highlighting the significant opportunities for the development of bilateral ties, the Iranian President noted that Iran is interested in expanding relations with Azerbaijan in all fields.

Describing relations between the two countries as brotherly and friendly, Masoud Pezeshkian said that Iran intends to maintain good relations with all neighboring countries.

In turn, President Ilham Aliyev stressed that Azerbaijan’s assistance to Iran amid the difficult circumstances faced by the country was an example of brotherhood.

President Ilham Aliyev stated that Azerbaijan advocates resolving the situation concerning Iran through peace and negotiations.

During the conversation, the Presidents exchanged views on the prospects for cooperation between Azerbaijan and Iran across various areas.

Israeli investment and relocation are becoming increasingly visible in the Greek Cypriot-controlled south of Cyprus, extending beyond tourism and property purchases into permanent communities, schools, religious institutions and political activity, according to a ClashReport research.

The trend is particularly pronounced in Larnaca, Limassol and Paphos, where Israeli nationals were associated with 3,851 property purchases between 2021 and 2024.

Estimates place the Israeli or broader Jewish population in the Greek Cypriot-controlled areas at around 12,000-15,000, compared with only several hundred families in the early 2000s.

The scale and concentration of the increase have prompted a broader debate over whether Israeli activity should still be viewed primarily as conventional foreign investment or whether it increasingly represents a longer-term settlement pattern.

Property purchases concentrated in coastal districts

Larnaca has emerged as a major hub for Israeli buyers. Israeli nationals were linked to 1,406 property purchases in the district between January 2021 and December 2024.

Limassol recorded 1,154 purchases, while Paphos accounted for 1,291.

The purchases include apartments, larger residential developments, coastal plots and projects specifically marketed toward Israeli buyers. Hebrew-language real estate advertising has also become increasingly visible in coastal areas.

The concentration has raised concerns among some Greek Cypriot politicians, who argue that foreign capital is becoming heavily concentrated in particular districts rather than being distributed more evenly across the property market.

The expansion has also moved beyond real estate.

Synagogues and Chabad centres operate in Larnaca, Limassol, Paphos, Ayia Napa and the Greek Cypriot side of Nicosia, while kosher businesses, Hebrew-language signage and services targeting Israeli residents have become more common.

One of the clearest signs of longer-term community formation is the planned Yael Private School near Limassol.

The Polemidia project involves more than pound 50 million in investment and is designed to accommodate up to 1,500 students. The school is expected to open in 2027.

Supporters see such projects as meeting the needs of a growing community, while critics argue that the development of schools, religious institutions and dedicated commercial services indicates a transition from temporary residence and investment toward a more established community presence.

Supporters see such projects as meeting the needs of a growing community, while critics argue that the development of schools, religious institutions and dedicated commercial services indicates a transition from temporary residence and investment toward a more established community presence.

The expansion is taking place against a backdrop of rapidly rising property prices in the Republic of Cyprus.

Residential prices increased by 7.5% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026, while apartment prices rose by 10.8%.

Larnaca recorded an 11.7% increase in apartment prices, while Limassol saw prices rise by 10.7%.

The Central Bank of Cyprus has attributed the increase partly to stronger demand from foreign purchasers, alongside rising construction and labour costs.

Israeli buyers represent only one segment of the broader foreign property market, which also includes British, Russian, Lebanese and other international investors.

However, the concentration of Israeli investment in several coastal districts has made their growing presence particularly politically sensitive

Researchers in South Korea have developed an artificial lung with an ultra-thin hydrogel membrane that mimics the movement of alveoli during inhalation and exhalation. The new technology could help scientists study how lung cells behave under conditions that closely resemble those inside the human body and how they respond to different diseases.

To create the membrane, scientists from Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) developed a composite hydrogel. The material combines the flexibility of natural lung tissue with the strength needed to withstand repeated stretching and contraction. The artificial lung reproduces breathing movements through controlled pressure differences that imitate the mechanical action of the diaphragm. During laboratory tests, the model successfully withstood approximately 240,000 respiratory cycles.

Using 3D bioprinting, the researchers also recreated the three-layer structure of the alveoli. The model contains epithelial and vascular cells separated by a thin basement membrane, closely resembling the structure of real lung tissue. When exposed to the influenza virus, the artificial lung showed a cellular response similar to that observed in human lung tissue.

According to the researchers, the technology could be used to study respiratory diseases and test potential medications in conditions that are much closer to those found in the human body. This could make laboratory research more reliable than traditional models in which lung cells are grown on flat surfaces.

One particularly promising application is drug development. Scientists could use the artificial lung to observe how new treatments affect living lung cells before conducting more advanced experiments. In the long term, such technology could help reduce the need for some animal experiments and make the development of new therapies faster and more precise.

The development is also part of a growing field known as ‘organ-on-a-chip’ technology, in which scientists create miniature laboratory systems that reproduce the structure and functions of human organs. If these models continue to improve, they could eventually allow researchers to study diseases in highly realistic laboratory environments and even develop more personalized treatments for individual patients.

The South Korean team’s work demonstrates how advanced biomaterials and 3D bioprinting can be combined to create increasingly realistic models of the human body. Such technologies could play an important role in the future of medical research and the development of safer and more effective treatments.