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Tehran searches for new 'peace table' as talks in Islamabad stall

Tehran searches for new 'peace table' as talks in Islamabad stall

Trump has cancelled his envoys' trip to Islamabad. Iran's chief negotiator has walked out. Pakistan is still calling this "fragile but alive." As Aragchi visits Russia, the gap between those descriptions is where the next war or the next deal will be found.

Nation
President Ilham Aliyev makes post regarding visit of Czech PM to Azerbaijan

President Ilham Aliyev makes post regarding visit of Czech PM to Azerbaijan

President Ilham Aliyev has made a post on the social media platform X regarding the visit of Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš to Azerbaijan.

Oil & Gas
SOCAR, Ukrnafta hold talks on future energy projects [PHOTOS]

SOCAR, Ukrnafta hold talks on future energy projects [PHOTOS]

The President of the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan Republic (SOCAR), Rovshan Najaf, has met with the Chief Executive Officer of Ukraine’s “Ukrnafta,” Serhii Koretskyi, AzerNEWS reports.

Business
Baku-Islamabad AI talks signal shift toward high-tech strategic partnership

Baku-Islamabad AI talks signal shift toward high-tech strategic partnership

The recent announcement that Azerbaijan and Pakistan have entered formal discussions to deepen cooperation in Artificial Intelligence and digital technologies marks a significant shift in the bilateral relationship between these two fraternal nations. While the bond between Baku and Islamabad has historically been forged in the crucible of political solidarity and defense cooperation, this new pivot toward the Fourth Industrial Revolution suggests a sophisticated evolution of their strategic partnership.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Armenia votes at crossroads: embrace regional trade or revive losing conflict

Armenia votes at crossroads: embrace regional trade or revive losing conflict

Armenia’s upcoming parliamentary elections, scheduled for June 7, have drawn significant attention both domestically and across the South Caucasus.

World
ChatGPT beat top Japanese university applicants in entrance exams

ChatGPT beat top Japanese university applicants in entrance exams

At the entrance exams for the University of Tokyo and Kyoto University, an AI system based on ChatGPT demonstrated results that in some cases exceeded those of the top human applicants, AzerNEWS reports.

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
National Hydrometeorology Service issues wind warnings for Baku

National Hydrometeorology Service issues wind warnings for Baku

The National Hydrometeorology Service has issued yellow and orange warnings regarding expected windy weather in Baku and the Absheron Peninsula, as well as in certain other regions, on April 27–28, AzerNEWS reports.

Culture
Composers' Union holds conference highlighting Uzeyir Hajibayli's legacy [PHOTOS]

Composers' Union holds conference highlighting Uzeyir Hajibayli's legacy [PHOTOS]

The Azerbaijan Composers' Union has hosted a scientific and practical conference dedicated to the 140th anniversary of the great Azerbaijani composer and public figure Uzeyir Hajibayli, AzerNEWS reports.

Analysis

Events
Baku hosts the DNA Day Youth Forum bringing together scientists and young researchers [PHOTOS]

Baku hosts the DNA Day Youth Forum bringing together scientists and young researchers [PHOTOS]

The “Molecular World: April 27 DNA Day” Youth Forum was held in Baku, gathering scientists, geneticists, and young researchers to mark DNA Day and discuss recent developments in molecular biology and biotechnology, AzerNEWS reports.

Sports
National mini-football team gets ready for European Mini-Football Championship

National mini-football team gets ready for European Mini-Football Championship

The Azerbaijan mini-football team has successfully completed a one-week training camp held in Baku, AzerNEWS reports.

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