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Critical minerals become new weapons in US-China rivalry [ANALYSIS]

Critical minerals become new weapons in US-China rivalry [ANALYSIS]

In the 21st century, the struggle for natural resources is no longer a side issue in global politics. Countries today do not compete only for land, borders, or military influence. More and more often, they compete for access to the minerals, metals, and energy resources. In the modern world, whoever controls strategic mineral resources controls future.

Nation
Lithuanian Prime Minister makes phone call to President Ilham Aliyev

Lithuanian Prime Minister makes phone call to President Ilham Aliyev

On August 10, Prime Minister of the Republic of Lithuania Mindaugas Sinkevičius made a phone call to President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev.

Oil & Gas
Turkiye ready to implement various projects in Azerbaijan’s oil and gas fields

Turkiye ready to implement various projects in Azerbaijan’s oil and gas fields

Turkiye is ready to implement various projects in Azerbaijan’s oil and gas fields, Turkish Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar said, AzerNEWS reports.

Business
Gold prices decline on COMEX, while silver gains

Gold prices decline on COMEX, while silver gains

The price of gold on the COMEX commodities exchange in New York fell by ....

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
EU hails Armenia, Azerbaijan’s progress one year after Washington summit

EU hails Armenia, Azerbaijan’s progress one year after Washington summit

Magdalena Grono, the EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus and the crisis in Georgia, made the remarks in a post on X marking the anniversary of the summit.

World
FIFA rejects allegations against its President Gianni Infantino

FIFA rejects allegations against its President Gianni Infantino

The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has rejected allegations concerning special privileges allegedly granted to its president, Gianni Infantino, AzerNEWS reports. The organization described the claims as part of a coordinated effort to undermine FIFA and its leadership.

Analysis

Lifestyle
AI, smart cities and robotics take centre stage at Yay Fest 2026 camp [PHOTOS]

AI, smart cities and robotics take centre stage at Yay Fest 2026 camp [PHOTOS]

The five-day programme brought together representatives of government institutions and the private sector for discussions on urban development, reconstruction, security, artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.

Culture
Azerbaijani poet and translator Chingiz Alioghlu dies at 82

Azerbaijani poet and translator Chingiz Alioghlu dies at 82

Azerbaijani poet and translator Chingiz Alioghlu has died at the age of 82.

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

Events
Why 476 million indigenous people are in focus on 9 August

Why 476 million indigenous people are in focus on 9 August

The International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples is observed annually on 9 August.

Sports
Azerbaijani judokas add seven medals to country's medal haul [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijani judokas add seven medals to country's medal haul [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan has finished third in the team standings at the Skopje Junior European Cup 2026 held in North Macedonia, AzerNEWS reports.

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