Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) News Monitoring

National Leader Heydar Aliyev`s 102nd anniversary marked in Saint Petersburg

Baku, May 14, AZERTAC An event and concert program commemorating the 102nd anniversary of National Leader Heydar Aliyev was arranged at the St. Petersburg State Academic Capella, organized by the Azerbaijan`s Consulate General in the city. The event …

Statement by the Parliament of Georgia on the so-called MEGOBARI Act adopted by the US House of Representatives

“On May 5, 2025, the House of Representatives adopted the so-called MEGOBARI Act, one suffused in essence with extreme animosity toward the Georgian state, the Georgian people, and their elected authorities, including the Parliament of Georgia. The so- …

The content of the special statement prepared by the Parliament of Georgia in response to the “MEGOBARI Act” is now ...

The Parliament of Georgia assesses the "MEGOBAR Act" adopted by the U.S. House of Representatives as an extremely hostile act towards the Georgian state, the Georgian people, and the government elected by them, including the Parliament of Georgia …

Armenia interested in expanding trade-economic cooperation with Kazakhstan – parliament speaker

NEWS » Economy » Armenia interested in expanding trade-economic cooperation with Kazakhstan – parliament speaker Armenia is interested in active expansion of trade and economic cooperation with Kazakhstan, National Assembly Speaker Alen Simonyan said at a …

Professional Certificate Programme in Cybersecurity and AI by IITM Pravartak

As the world grows increasingly interconnected, cybersecurity has become one of the most critical fields across industries. From securing sensitive healthcare data to protecting global financial systems and safeguarding government infrastructure, the need …

Kazakh President extended award for his father’s WW II heroics by Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin presented his Kazakh counterpart Kassym-Jomart Tokayev with an award certificate containing his father's - Sergeant Kemel Tokayev - honour from the state archives, in Moscow on Friday. "I am very touched by this …

Jackie Chan Action Thriller ‘The Shadow’s Edge’ Racks Up Global Sales for Golden Network Asia

Golden Network Asia is seeing strong international buyer interest for Jackie Chan‘s latest action thriller “The Shadow’s Edge,” with the Hong Kong-based sales agent having already secured distribution deals across multiple territories for the film …

A Trans Rights Battle in a Wealthy Manhattan School District

Photo: Courtesy of Megan Madison A ponytailed woman in a yellow hoodie stepped to the mic at the April meeting of the Community Education Council of Public School District 2, which covers Manhattan’s wealthiest neighborhoods. She was there, inside the …

Sputum Microbiome, Potentially Pathogenic Organisms, and Clinical Outcomes in Japanese Patients with COPD and Moderate ...

Introduction The lung microbiome is complex and dynamic, with a diverse bacterial community comprised mainly of Prevotella, Veillonella, and Streptococcus genera.1,2 These organisms may help protect the lung from invading pathogens, and are known to …

Sber cancels fees for payments to the self-employed as part of a salary project

AK&M 13 May 2025 19:26 Companies with a salary project in Savings Bank will not pay commissions not only for payments to employees under employment contracts, but also to the self-employed. Previously, the rate for crediting funds to the accounts of …

Tensions escalate between Azerbaijani and Russian officials over Azerbaijani Airlines crash investigation

Image by Arzu Geybullayeva. Created using Canva Pro. Nearly half a year since the fatal Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) plane crash near the city of Aqtau in Kazakhstan, authorities in Baku say Russia is dragging its feet in sharing the results of an …

Armenian citizens can take advantage of VTB's medical tourism project

VTB has announced the launch of a new project designed to attract patients from CIS countries and other friendly states for medical treatment in Russia, the press service of VTB (Armenia) reported. YEREVAN, May 13. /ARKA/. VTB has announced the …

Russian Jews Connect in Shanghai

Sporting kippahs and tzitzit, 800 Jews from Russia who completed a course of Judaic study, walked the streets of China’s biggest city celebrating their identity.  “I can’t fully explain it, but I believe it was a sudden awakening of Jewish pride within me …

Challenging representation and centring trans community and craft at TITE 2025

The first edition of the Trans Image / Trans Experience Festival (TITE) in Dublin showcases the multitudes contained in the trans community while providing a vital sense of safety at a time of societal hostility. Dublin’s Smithfield Plaza is a wide, …

Alstom Announces Major Leadership Overhaul – What This Means for the Fut...

Andrew DeLeone is appointed Europe Region President. He succeeds Gian Luca Erbacci, who has decided to retire after a distinguished career at Alstom. Martin Vaujour is appointed AMECA (Africa, Middle East and Central Asia) Region President, and becomes a …

Russians have flocked to Vietnam, Tunisia and Jordan for the May holidays

AK&M 12 May 2025 14:55 This year, 11% more Russians spent the traditional long weekend abroad than a year earlier, and the demand for foreign tours increased by 43%. Turkey remains at the top of our compatriots, but Vietnam has become the fastest …

Senate race: Go leads early count; Bam, Kiko in

Bong Go —SENATE                                        Bam Aquino                                      Kiko Pangilinan MANILA, Philippines — Partial and unofficial tally aggregated from transparency servers using official data from the Commission on …

⚡ Weekly Recap: Zero-Day Exploits, Developer Malware, IoT Botnets, and AI-Powered Scams

May 12, 2025Ravie LakshmananCybersecurity / Hacking News What do a source code editor, a smart billboard, and a web server have in common? They've all become launchpads for attacks—because cybercriminals are rethinking what counts as " …

Pasadena Unified to Provide Eaton Fire Recovery Update on Monday

The City Council and the Pasadena Unified School District Board on Monday will hear an update on the school district’s recovery efforts after the devastating Eaton Fire. The fire destroyed thousands of buildings in Altadena and impacted buildings in …

Rose Bowl Aquatics Center and The City of Pasadena Make a Splash for Water Safety

RBAC Launches Inaugural “Treading for Water Safety” Campaign and Kicks Off 35th Anniversary on International Water Safety Day PASADENA, CA, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a powerful show of unity and action, the Rose Bowl …

5 Steps to Avoid Picking a Lemon Amid Tariff Turmoil

With 25% tariffs on imports, new car prices are up, driving buyers to used cars and raising the risk of ending up with a costly “lemon.” LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With the recent implementation of 25% …

82-Acre Off-Market Texas Tract Available for AI, Crypto and Energy Development

Texas Land Opportunity for Global Investors: 82 acres unzoned Texas land near Dallas for $1.2M. Ideal for global AI, crypto, & BESS investors. DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Texas leads the global surge in AI, …

Mazama Energy & MicroThermal Energy Embarks to Drill Deeper with Enhanced Geothermal System (EGS)

Superhot Rock (SHR) Geothermal Demonstration Project HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MicroSeismic® Inc. (MSI) is proud to announce our first EGS contract in the field with Mazama Energy, Inc. (Mazama) to utilize …

Javier Palomarez, USHBC President & CEO, Applauds Verizon for $5 Billion Pledge to American Small Businesses

WASHINGTON D.C., DC, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC) proudly commends Verizon for its bold commitment to invest $5 billion over the next five years in U.S. small business …

MyLegalWin Launches 2025 Honors: Celebrating the Nation’s Top Attorneys and Law Firms Driving Legal Wins Across America

Recognizing the attorneys and law firms behind America’s most trusted legal outcomes—published and updated throughout 2025. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MyLegalWin has officially launched the 2025 rollout of its …

Historic Haitian Film 'July 7: Who Killed the President of Haiti' Premieres tomorrow Across Global Theaters

A Final Call to Media Ahead of Haitian Flag Day Weekend NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a landmark cultural moment for Haitian cinema, July 7: Who Killed the President of Haiti will premiere in theaters …

Thirty Gang Members and Associates Indicted on Racketeering, Murder, Drug Trafficking, Fraud, and Firearm Charges

An eight-count indictment was unsealed in the Southern District of Georgia charging 30 defendants – all alleged Sex Money Murder (SMM) gang members and associates – with crimes including racketeering (RICO) conspiracy, murder in aid of racketeering, …

Two Men Sentenced for Real Estate and Tax Fraud

Two men were sentenced to prison today for a wire and tax fraud scheme to obtain title to a $1.3 million home in Roanoke County, Virginia. Herman Estes Jr. of Fieldale Virginia was sentenced to 84 months in prison; his co-conspirator Daniel Heggins of …

Former West Virginia Supervisory Correctional Officer Sentenced to more than 17 Years in Prison on Conspiracy and ...

Chad Lester, a former Lieutenant at the Southern Regional Jail in Beaver, West Virginia, was sentenced today for his role in covering up an assault by correctional officers that resulted in the death of inmate Quantez Burks on March 1, 2022. Lester, 35, of …

Leader of Prolific Guatemalan Drug Trafficking Organization and Guatemalan Politician Who Supplied Tons of Cocaine to ...

Today, Freddy Arnoldo Salazar Flores of Guatemala, a representative of the Central American Parliament, made his initial appearance in federal court in the District of Columbia. Salazar Flores voluntarily returned from abroad to the United States on May 14 …

Justice Department Seeks to Shut Down Chicago-Area Tax Preparer for Allegedly Fabricating Credits, Expenses, and ...

Note: View the complaint here. The Justice Department filed a complaint in a federal court in Chicago today seeking to permanently bar tax preparer Stacy Thomas, of Orland Park, Illinois, individually and doing business as Rapid Tax Refunds LLC, Rapid Tax …

Javier Palomares, USHBC President & CEO, Applauds Verizon for $5 Billion Pledge to American Small Businesses

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC) proudly commends Verizon for its bold commitment to invest $5 billion over the next five years in U.S. small business suppliers …

NMAC Demands Immediate Action from Secretary Rubio on Lifesaving PEPFAR Concerns at Senate Oversight Hearing

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With millions of lives at stake and the Senate about to hold a critical oversight hearing, NMAC is calling on Secretary Marco Rubio to provide direct, immediate answers regarding …

Yxstian Gutierrez, Chairman of IEHP Board of Directors, Visits Autism Behavior Services Inc.

Autism Behavior Services Inc. hosted IEHP Chair Yxstian Gutierrez to explore the autism community's challenges and successes in Riverside and San Bernardino. RIVERSIDE, CA , CA, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Autism …

Audiobook Release: The Broken Whistle Examines Systemic CIA Whistleblower Protection Failures

The Broken Whistle, a Central Intelligence Agency exposé on whistleblower reprisals, is now available on Amazon Audible audiobook. Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The award-winning The …

Adult Education: The Hidden Engine of America's Comeback Story

COABE Shines a Light on the Transformative Power of Lifelong Learning BRADENTON, FL, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- COABE is calling attention to this unsung hero of America’s recovery story. With more than 43 million U.S. …

Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month with a Special Screening of 'Centered: Joe Lieberman' Documentary

Followed by Q&A with Director Jonathan Gruber and the Senator’s Children, Matt & Rebecca Lieberman Tuesday, May 20 · 6:00 PM · Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In celebration …

May Mental Health Month: A Red Circle Launches National Arts & Wellness Hub to Support Youth Healing Through Creativity

The Creative Spot in Ferguson blends art, music, & therapy into replicable, community-led solution for youth mental wellness and trauma recovery. FERGUSON, MO, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ten years after Ferguson’s …

Justice Department Hosts 32nd Annual Federal Interagency Holocaust Remembrance Program