SOCAR adds another piece to its expansion strategy in Africa
A meeting with Kenya's president yesterday on the outskirts of WUF13, coming four months after SOCAR acquired its first African upstream stake in the Ivory Coast's Baleine field, signals that the Azerbaijani national oil company is no longer treating Africa as a peripheral opportunity. It is treating it as the next chapter.
Ukrainian cities learn to govern through crisis, Samar Mayor says
Mayor of Samar city Council Serhii Reznik stated that the war has fundamentally transformed the concept of urban governance in Ukraine, forcing municipalities to adapt to conditions of constant uncertainty while continuing to pursue long-term development goals, AzerNEWS reports.
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Anacláudia Rossbach calls global slum crisis ‘critical’ at WUF13 in Baku
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King Mswati III visits SOCAR Higher Oil School in Baku [PHOTOS]
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Winners of "International Youth AI" competition held in Baku as part of WUF13 announced [PHOTOS]
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Climate Minister: Azerbaijan setting example in bringing global urban stakeholders together [INTERVIEW]
Azeri Light oil price falls below $118 per barrel
The price of Azerbaijan’s flagship Azeri Light crude oil declined on international markets, according to sources in the oil sector, AzerNEWS reports.
Azerbaijan imports fall 32% in early 2026
In the first four months of 2026, Azerbaijan’s total imports amounted to $5.525 billion, marking a decrease of $2.608 billion, or 32.1%, compared to the previous year, AzerNEWS reports, citing the State Customs Committee.
Strategic reclamation of Lachin: How diplomacy and military rewrote South Caucasus map
To understand the profound strategic and emotional weight of Lachin’s return to Azerbaijani sovereignty, one must first revisit the bleak spring of 1992.
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Russian media targets Azerbaijan as South Caucasus edges towards peace
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South Caucasus peace push gains speed as regional barriers begin to fall [COMMENTARY]
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How Zangilan becomes symbol of Azerbaijan’s post-conflict order
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Azerbaijan discusses new South Caucasus peace strategy at MEDIA roundtable [PHOTOS]
Pakistani local government leader sees Baku as future regional hub, highlights cooperation opportunities with Azerbaijan [VIDEO]
World Urban Forum's 13th session in Baku enters its fourth day and speaking to AzerNEWS on the outskirts of the session, Syed Kumail Hyder Shah shared his impressions of Azerbaijan, prospects for bilateral cooperation, and Pakistan’s urban development priorities.
Creative minds gather for cultural urbanism dialogue at World Urban Forum [PHOTOS]
An event titled "A City Woven from National Motifs: The Culture of Urban Planning" has been held at the NGO Agency's pavilion in the Urban Expo as part of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) in Baku, AzerNEWS reports.
WUF13: Director of National Art Museum explains how art shapes cities and urban change [INTERVIEW]
The 13th session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13), held in Baku, brought together global experts, policymakers, and cultural leaders to discuss the future of cities under the pressures of rapid urbanization, climate challenges, and social transformation.
ADA University concludes VIII English Language Olympiad across Azerbaijan [PHOTOS]
The VIII English Language Olympiad for Academic Purposes, organized for 8th and 9th grade students across Azerbaijan through a partnership between ADA University, the Ministry of Science and Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Baku Information Education Center, and Ultra Technologies, has successfully concluded.
WUF13 hosts int'l conference on inclusive anti-doping approaches for female athletes [PHOTOS]
An international conference on inclusive anti-doping approaches for women and girls athletes was held as part of "Baku Urban Week" at the 13th session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13), AzerNEWS reports, citing AMADA.
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Ukrainian cities learn to govern through crisis, Samar Mayor says
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WUF13 hosts int'l conference on inclusive anti-doping approaches for female athletes [PHOTOS]
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Anacláudia Rossbach calls global slum crisis ‘critical’ at WUF13 in Baku
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King Mswati III visits SOCAR Higher Oil School in Baku [PHOTOS]
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Winners of "International Youth AI" competition held in Baku as part of WUF13 announced [PHOTOS]
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Azeri Light oil price falls below $118 per barrel
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Climate Minister: Azerbaijan setting example in bringing global urban stakeholders together [INTERVIEW]
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Pakistani local government leader sees Baku as future regional hub, highlights cooperation opportunities with Azerbaijan [VIDEO]
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Ideal smartphone battery capacity named by expert
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SOCAR adds another piece to its expansion strategy in Africa
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US extends license for Russian oil operations
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EU warns of worsening access to medicines
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Azerbaijan imports fall 32% in early 2026
19 May 23:20 -
Thailand changes visa-free entry rules
19 May 22:45 -
Indonesia stocks end lower after volatility
19 May 22:15 -
Georgia’s car exports to Azerbaijan see sharp contraction
19 May 21:40 -
Rare Jackson Pollock artwork sets auction record
19 May 21:10 -
What lies behind the China–Russia partnership
19 May 20:35 -
Heart of a patriot explores leadership legacy of Binali Yıldırım
19 May 20:05 -
Bodies of two Italian divers who died in Maldives recovered
19 May 19:37 -
Merkel says Europe far from becoming world's strongest continent
19 May 19:03 -
Tobacco imports surge in Azerbaijan as demand and prices rise
19 May 18:36 -
ADA University concludes VIII English Language Olympiad across Azerbaijan [PHOTOS]
19 May 18:15 -
WUF13: Director of National Art Museum explains how art shapes cities and urban change [INTERVIEW]
19 May 17:54 -
Polad Bulbuloglu says Azerbaijan’s rebuilding experience extends beyond region
19 May 17:27 -
WUF13 discussions can help address urban issues in Pakistan, says delegate
19 May 17:05 -
Table tennis team joins international competition in Uzbekistan
19 May 16:49 -
Azerbaijan’s tea imports drop 25% early this year
19 May 16:30 -
Azerbaijan increases employers' responsibility to prevent employment of drug addicts
19 May 16:26 -
Victory Museum project marks new chapter in Shusha's revival [PHOTOS]
19 May 16:11 -
President Aliyev highlights Azerbaijan’s expanding energy footprint across Europe
19 May 15:57 -
Azerbaijan becomes Georgia’s third-largest export partner
19 May 15:31 -
President Ilham Aliyev receives Deputy Prime Minister of Slovakia [PHOTOS/VIDEO]
19 May 15:22 -
Azerbaijan rebuilt 300,000 homes for displaced families, official says
19 May 15:09 -
Jeyhun Bayramov: South Caucasus enters new era of peace and regional cooperation
19 May 14:47 -
President Ilham Aliyev meets with President of Mauritius [PHOTOS/VIDEO]
19 May 14:42 -
Creative minds gather for cultural urbanism dialogue at World Urban Forum [PHOTOS]
19 May 14:28 -
Shusha and Trabzon sign sister city memorandum in Baku
19 May 14:11 -
Rossbach: Recovery from crisis often begins with housing
19 May 13:55 -
President Ilham Aliyev receives Chairman of House of Representatives of National Assembly of Belarus [PHOTOS/VIDEO]
19 May 13:48 -
South African housing activist calls for integrated urban development approach at WUF13 [EXCLUSIVE]
19 May 13:25 -
Culture Ministry deepens UNESCO ties on heritage protection [PHOTOS]
19 May 13:03 -
UN-Habitat official: Middle Corridor can reshape urban growth across region [EXCLUSIVE]
19 May 12:45 -
Saudi Arabia and Azerbaijan can expand cooperation on social development, Princess says [EXCLUSIVE]
19 May 12:21 -
Azerbaijan spends nearly $14 billion on Karabakh reconstruction in five years
19 May 12:02 -
Documentary film 'Yaradanlar' screened in Baku [PHOTOS]
19 May 11:43 -
WUF13 reveals Azerbaijan’s bigger vision for rebuilding liberated territories
19 May 11:24 -
'From Micro Art to Architecture' thematic exhibition opens at World Urban Forum [PHOTOS]
19 May 11:03 -
Special representative: Shusha reconstruction advancing rapidly after liberation
19 May 10:45 -
Housing crisis threatens families and communities worldwide, Argentine architect says
19 May 10:22 -
Azeri Light oil surges above $118 per barrel in global markets
19 May 10:00 -
President Aliyev warns Middle East turbulence hurting even oil-rich economies
19 May 09:24 -
China launch passports for robots
19 May 09:00 -
President Ilham Aliyev interviewed by Euronews TV [PHOTOS]
19 May 08:54 -
Masterclass in modern multilateralism: Azerbaijan steps onto global stage at WUF13
19 May 08:30 -
Devil Wears Prada 2 becomes major box office success worldwide
19 May 08:00 -
Official reception held in honor of heads of state and delegations participating in WUF13 [PHOTOS/VIDEO]
19 May 00:40 -
Azerbaijan pavilion opens to visitors at WUF13 Urban Expo [PHOTOS]
19 May 00:35 -
Smartphones may harm societies
19 May 00:16 -
Trump says US delays planned Iran strike after Gulf leaders push for diplomacy
18 May 23:48 -
PM Starmer will not set out timetable to quit, says his deputy
18 May 23:20 -
Star Wars felt like homework: why it went wrong
18 May 22:45 -
Indonesia stocks fall as rupiah weakens in sell-off
18 May 22:15 -
Pope Leo XIV voices deep concern over Lebanon and Middle East crisis
18 May 21:40 -
Germany set to miss 2030 greenhouse gas emissions target, experts warn
18 May 21:10 -
Footage of Azerbaijan screened at WUF13 opening ceremony posted on President Ilham Aliyev’s social media accounts [VIDEO]
18 May 20:48 -
Trump warns time is running out for Iran as talks stall
18 May 20:35 -
Pakistan condemns drone strike on UAE nuclear plant
18 May 20:05 -
Italy’s imports outpace exports in first quarter of 2026, Istat says
18 May 19:30 -
Kyiv is ready to open new chapter with Hungary, says top diplomat
18 May 18:59 -
President Ilham Aliyev meets with President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev [PHOTOS/VIDEO]
18 May 18:49 -
WUF13 panel highlights role of Turkic Houses in urban resilience in Baku [PHOTOS]
18 May 18:29 -
From low-cost housing to megacities: Pakistan presents urban vision in Baku
18 May 18:06 -
WUF13 provides platform for sharing urban success stories, Saudi official says
18 May 17:46 -
Baku’s cultural atmosphere impresses Chinese student attending WUF13
18 May 17:28 -
TOKİ chief praises Azerbaijan’s solidarity after devastating Türkiye earthquakes
18 May 17:24 -
President Ilham Aliyev receives Vice Premier of the State Council of China [PHOTOS/VIDEO]
18 May 17:15 -
World community celebrates International Museum Day
18 May 17:04 -
Gold slides to two-month low as treasury yields pressure bullion
18 May 16:43 -
Azerbaijan's tea traditions on spotlight at large-scale festival in Uzbekistan [PHOTOS]
18 May 16:22 -
Azerbaijan cotton fiber exports surge nearly 56% in first quarter of year
18 May 16:03 -
President Ilham Aliyev meets with Georgian Prime Minister [PHOTOS/VIDEO]
18 May 15:50 -
Azerbaijani judokas claim medals in Russia [PHOTOS]
18 May 15:44 -
Strategic reclamation of Lachin: How diplomacy and military rewrote South Caucasus map
18 May 15:21 -
Modern cities must focus on quality of life, says Emin Agalarov
18 May 15:05 -
SOCAR head meets Kenyan President William Ruto to discuss energy cooperation
18 May 15:01 -
Khatai Arts Center hosts Days of Azerbaijani Music in Fine Arts [PHOTOS]
18 May 14:43 -
Azerbaijan gas export volume rises 3.1%
18 May 14:20 -
National Conservatory showcases classical and folk traditions in grand concert [PHOTOS]
18 May 14:07 -
UN Secretary-General: World Urban Forum will serve as a catalyst for turning goals into reality
18 May 13:52 -
President Ilham Aliyev: We are proud of our ancient history
18 May 13:42 -
Housing must remain at core of urban development, Ugandan official says in Baku
18 May 13:29 -
Ugandan delegate praises Azerbaijan’s urban planning experience at WUF13
18 May 13:11 -
President Ilham Aliyev attended opening ceremony of WUF13 underway in Baku [PHOTOS]
18 May 13:05 -
President: Guests visiting our country for the first time will have opportunity see what is being done in Azerbaijan with respect to urban development
18 May 13:04 -
President Ilham Aliyev: We have a record number of participants at WUF13
18 May 12:51 -
Brent oil prices rise above $110 per barrel on ICE futures market
18 May 12:48 -
Turkish singer captivates WUF13 participants with live musical performance [PHOTOS]
18 May 12:30 -
S&P places DavrBank on positive CreditWatch after ABB acquisition move
18 May 12:15 -
National Art Museum presents vibrant exhibition within World Urban Forum [PHOTOS]
18 May 11:55