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CSTO May Address Armenia’s Membership Status at November Summit
Politics
CSTO May Address Armenia’s Membership Status at November Summit
23 October 2026

The question of Armenia’s membership in the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) may be considered at a summit in Moscow on November 11. CSTO Secretary General Taalatbek Masadykov stated that if the issue is added to the agenda of the Collective Security Council, the heads of state could reach a decision on it.

Azerbaijani activist: 88 participants in protests against the hijab ban detained in Nardaran
Human rights
Azerbaijani activist: 88 participants in protests against the hijab ban detained in Nardaran
22 October 2026

In the settlement of Nardaran, located in the Sabunchu district on the outskirts of Baku, 88 people have been detained for protesting against restrictions on wearing the hijab. According to Alamdar Bunyatov—an activist with the European branch of the "Muslim Unity Movement"—criminal cases have been initiated against the majority of those detained. This information was reported by the independent media outlet *Qəzetçi* (Gazetchi).

Pashinyan suggests possibility of early elections linked to constitutional reform and outlines timeline for peace with Azerbaijan
Politics
Pashinyan suggests possibility of early elections linked to constitutional reform and outlines timeline for peace with Azerbaijan
22 October 2026

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan made a series of significant statements while speaking with journalists on Thursday, October 22. He addressed issues concerning constitutional reform, relations with Azerbaijan, a peaceful settlement, and the government’s future political agenda.

Chechnya to Host Festival of Neural Network Art
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Chechnya to Host Festival of Neural Network Art
22 October 2026

The Chechen Republic is planning to host its first international festival, "Artifact — The Art of Generation," dedicated to creative work produced using artificial intelligence. Preparations for the event were discussed during a meeting of the organizing committee, as reported by the regional Artists' Union.