WASHINGTON and DAYTONA BEACH, FLA. — Pentagon leaders are still struggling to meet weapons delivery timelines despite their frequent pledges to get new equipment into troops’ hands more quickly, according to a new government watchdog report. “The overall average time frame to deliver a capability increased this year to over 12 years,” the Government Accountability…
For decades, an annual gathering of oncologists has featured drug trials that were run mainly at American and European hospitals. But at this year’s meeting, which is being held in Chicago this weekend, the signs are everywhere of China’s ascendance as a powerhouse in drug development — and of the threat that many believe it…
A TV adaptation of “The Nanny Diaries” is in development at Netflix, Variety has confirmed. The series would be based on the book of the same name by by Emma McLaughlin and Nicola Kraus. Amy Chozick (“House of Cards,” “The Girls on the Bus”) and Jenny Bicks (“Sex and the City,” “The Greatest Showman”) serve…
Shorouk Express The world economy feels shaky these days. Supply chains break, tech rivalries heat up, and political tensions rise. It’s hard to know what comes next. China’s answer to this uncertainty is creating its own stability through high-quality development – building a stronger and more innovation-driven economy at home. The strategy is clear: When external…
Shorouk Express BAKU, Azerbaijan, November 2. On November 3-4, at the invitation of the Emir of the State of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev will pay a working visit to Qatar to participate in the Second World Summit for Social Development, Trend reports. The…
Shorouk Express ASTANA, Kazakhstan, October 21. Kazakhstan and the European Union held talks on enhancing the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (the Middle Corridor), Trend reports via the Kazakhstan’s MFA. The discussion took place during a ministerial meeting focused on advancing infrastructure cooperation between Central Asia, Eastern Partnership countries, Türkiye, and the EU in Luxembourg. Kazakhstan…
Shorouk Express DUSHANBE, Tajikistan, October 10. During a limited-format meeting of the CIS Heads of State Council, President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev addressed the strengthening of cooperation in the humanitarian sphere and highlighted the development of Lachin, Trend reports. The head of state noted: “At today’s meeting, I would like to touch upon enhancing cooperation…
Shorouk Express Green Economy Materials 6 September 2025 11:45 (UTC +04:00) Iran is advancing the development of the Sohrab oil field in Khuzestan province with strict measures to protect the Hawizeh Marshes, including constructing 8 well pads and installing downhole pumps in 14 wells. Access to paid information is limited If…
Shorouk Express BAKU, Azerbaijan, August 31. A Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in the field of media was signed between the Media Development Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Xinhua News Agency of the People’s Republic of China, the Media Development Agency says, Trend reports. “The purpose of the Memorandum of Understanding is…
Shorouk Express BAKU, Azerbaijan, August 19. The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) has published a job announcement seeking a consultant for its urban development initiatives, Trend reports. The position, based in Nairobi, was posted on August 12, 2025. The consultant will be responsible for analyzing data and finalizing methodology documents for the New Urban…
