Major blast rocks Idlib city for second timeMarch 23, 2019 - 10:38 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A massive explosion rocked the city of Idlib for the second time in the last ten hours on Sarturday, March 23, Al-Masdar News reports. According to a report from Idlib, an improvised explosive device (IED) targeted a vehicle around the Al-Wahda Roundabout, causing a big blast that could be heard throughout the provincial capital. The IED reportedly targeted the vehicle of a Libyan national from Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham. Photo. Reuters Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Pasadena to host Armenian Genocide commemoration event The Pasadena Armenian Coalition will host its community-wide Armenian Genocide Commemorative Event. Armenia: Opposition activist transferred to Investigative Committee Activist Samvel Vardanyan has been accused of insulting the lawmaker Hakob Aslanyan from the ruling Civil Contract party. Former Pashinyan envoy urges end to Genocide speculation Marukyan has urged authorities in Armenia stop discussions about verifying the names of 1.5 million victims. Azerbaijan, Jordan sign deal on defense cooperation Azerbaijan and Jordan have signed an agreement on cooperation in the field of defense, according to an official statement. |