You’re working every day to make things just a little bit better, a little bit more peaceful, a little bit more full of hope, of opportunity. That’s your mission, and you do it so well. – @SecBlinken’s final message to State Department workforce today pic.twitter.com/zNmTTNV03z
— Department of State (@StateDept) January 18, 2025
Month: January 2025
This is Gurgen, whom I’ve known since childhood. His parents are from my hometown. He lived in #Artsakh and was captured on Sept 19, 2023, due to #Azerbaijan‘s genocidal actions. Now he’s being tried on false charges with Artsakh’s leaders. #FreeArmenianHostages #FreeArmenianPOWs pic.twitter.com/fgW499vE9Q
— Syuzanna Avetisyan (@SyuzannaAvetis5) January 18, 2025

One of the most popular apps in the world is going dark as the TikTok ban is poised to go in effect.
Donald Trump has not yet taken office, but prominent Democrats have already started weighing in on one of the party’s most pressing strategic questions: is there room to work with the new administration?
Russia will not be represented by its ambassador at the inauguration ceremony of US President-elect Donald Trump on Monday, Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov said on Friday, Azernews reports, citing Yeni Safak.

The “People’s March” gathered to rally for gender justice and bodily autonomy.
He also brought her up on stage at weigh-ins and will donate to an oncology charity in her name.
#SouthCaucasus #SouthCaucasusNews https://t.co/lH9SgBqJQQ
— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) January 18, 2025
#ambassador Mark Libby, @USEmbassyBaku , who is concluding his diplomatic mission in #Azerbaijan: “Azerbaijani people deserve independent #media, fair #justice, and a #corruption–#free #economy.”#freegubad pic.twitter.com/5vFdNkSr5A
— Free Gubad (@freegubad) January 18, 2025