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Thousands evacuated due to forest fire in the US state of Colorado

The forest fire that started yesterday in the mountainous region of Boulder in the state of Colorado, USA, and grew quickly due to the wind’s effect, poses a threat to the settlements surrounding the University of Colorado Boulder. According to a statement released by the Boulder Emergency Office, the forest fire forced the evacuation of at least 19,000 people from 8,000 homes. Two shelters were built for the evacuees. No casualty reported in the fire.

Firefighting planes also assist firefighters in their efforts to extinguish the flames. According to a Boulder city fire official, 21% of the fire, which has burned 80 acres of land so far, has been brought under control. In the coming hours, the wind is expected to slow down and the humid air will aid in the extinguishing efforts.

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ECO Leaders Meet in Khankendi for 17th Summit

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The 17th Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) convened in Khankendi, Azerbaijan, with the participation of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and other regional leaders. Hosted by Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, the summit brought together heads of state and government from Iran, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Pakistan, and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC).

In his speech, President Erdoğan criticized Israel’s regional actions, stating, “We can neither abandon the Palestinian cause nor remain silent as the Netanyahu administration turns our region into a bloodbath.” Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian defended recent Iranian military actions under the UN Charter’s right to self-defense. Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said, “Currently, Azerbaijan is building new cities and villages on the lands that Armenia turned into ruins, the Great Return program is being implemented.”

Established in 1985 as a continuation of the earlier RCD platform, the ECO aims to boost regional cooperation among its 10 member states. The summit, held every two years, facilitates joint initiatives across sectors such as trade, transport, energy, and health.

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