Azerbaijan
Nearly 900 Indian nationals, mostly students from Jammu and Kashmir, have crossed from Iran into Armenia and Azerbaijan amid the ongoing conflict. The external affairs ministry said 882 people, including students, businesspeople and pilgrims, made the crossing, with some already returning home. The Indian embassy has assisted in the process.
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The Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic Chess Championship for players aged 8 to 18 wrapped up on February 7 at the Nakhchivan Children’s and Youth Chess School after five days of intense competition. Around 100 young players from the region participated in six age categories, with the top three in each qualifying for the national championship in March. The event, organized by local education authorities and backed by the Azerbaijan Chess Federation, highlighted emerging talent in the sport.
France came from behind to secure a 3-1 victory over Azerbaijan in their final 2026 World Cup qualifying match in Baku. Maghnes Akliouche scored his first international goal, while Jean-Philippe Mateta and an own goal from Azerbaijan's goalkeeper completed the comeback. The win allowed France to top their group with style after already securing qualification.