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Will Maduro’s detention trigger sharp decline in oil or set stage for higher prices?

Will Maduro’s detention trigger sharp decline in oil or set stage for higher prices?

The arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by the United States has sent shockwaves through global politics, but oil markets have responded with something closer to indifference. Prices did not spike. There was no panic buying, no immediate surge driven by fears of supply disruption. Instead, oil remained under pressure, reflecting a market that, at least for now, sees this dramatic political event as insufficient to alter the near-term balance of supply and demand.

Nation
President Ilham Aliyev receives delegation from U.S. [PHOTOS/VIDEO]

President Ilham Aliyev receives delegation from U.S. [PHOTOS/VIDEO]

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received a U.S. delegation on January 4, Azernews reports.

Oil & Gas
OPEC+ reaffirms decision to keep oil output steady

OPEC+ reaffirms decision to keep oil output steady

The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its partners (OPEC+) reaffirmed once more its November 2 resolution to halt output increases in February and March of 2026 "due to seasonality", Azernews reports.

Business
Production of sausage products rises in Azerbaijan amid growing food output

Production of sausage products rises in Azerbaijan amid growing food output

This marks an increase of 4.1 percent compared to the same period in 2024, reflecting steady growth in the country’s meat processing sector.

Analysis

Armenian-Azerbaijani conflict
Nikol Pashinyan hopes for exports from Armenia to Azerbaijan soon

Nikol Pashinyan hopes for exports from Armenia to Azerbaijan soon

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan expressed hope that goods will soon be exported from Armenia to Azerbaijan, Azernews reports, citing foreign media.

Armenian Aggression
Babayan breaks silence as Garabagh Armenians’ fate becomes political weapon

Babayan breaks silence as Garabagh Armenians’ fate becomes political weapon

Samvel Babayan, once the “commander” of the so-called Artsakh Defense Army and ex-“secretary” of the self-proclaimed Artsakh National Security Council, has returned to the spotlight with a blunt and uncompromising critique of the Armenian authorities. His timing, right before the June parliamentary elections, raises eyebrows, but his words strike at the unresolved legacy of Garabagh and the failures of Armenian leadership.

World
UK, France conduct joint airstrikes on underground ISIS facility in Syria

UK, France conduct joint airstrikes on underground ISIS facility in Syria

The UK and France have carried out a joint airstrike on an underground ISIS (Daesh) facility in central Syria, according to a statement from the British government on Saturday, Azernews reports citing Anadolu.

Travel
Azerbaijani pilgrims currently at Medina international airport

Azerbaijani pilgrims currently at Medina international airport
Second group of Azerbaijani pilgrims to depart for Hajj this month

Second group of Azerbaijani pilgrims to depart for Hajj this month
Astana celebrates Novruz with festive events and cultural celebrations [PHOTOS]

Astana celebrates Novruz with festive events and cultural celebrations [PHOTOS]
Albania’s impeccable hospitality and exuberant architecture

Albania’s impeccable hospitality and exuberant architecture
Experience charm of autumn season at Shahdag National Park

Experience charm of autumn season at Shahdag National Park
Georgian foreign travelers arrive in Shusha

Georgian foreign travelers arrive in Shusha

Lifestyle
Season's first snowfall blankets Azerbaijan's cultural capital [PHOTOS]

Season's first snowfall blankets Azerbaijan's cultural capital [PHOTOS]

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Culture
Azerbaijan represented at Beijing International Art Biennale [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan represented at Beijing International Art Biennale [PHOTOS]

The 10th International Art Biennale has officially opened in Beijing, bringing together artists and artworks from around the world, Azernews reports.

Events
Concert held in Shusha to mark Solidarity Day and New Year [PHOTOS]

Concert held in Shusha to mark Solidarity Day and New Year [PHOTOS]

A festive concert was held in the “Güllü bağ” area of Shusha on 31 December to mark World Azerbaijanis’ Solidarity Day and the New Year.

Sports
Former champion boxer Fury comes out of retirement once again

Former champion boxer Fury comes out of retirement once again

Former heavyweight world champion Tyson Fury has announced he will return to boxing in 2026, bringing an end to his latest spell of retirement, Azernews reports via BBC.

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