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What Azerbaijan gains from joining Abraham Accords: benefits and geopolitical risks

What Azerbaijan gains from joining Abraham Accords: benefits and geopolitical risks

From the perspective of the Abraham Accords, their economic rationale also appears to have proven its value. If one examines the internal logic of the agreement, Azerbaijan’s formal participation would create opportunities to gain access, alongside Israel, to investment networks linked to the Gulf and the United States, as well as...

Nation
Nobel Peace Prize debate: Trump, Venezuela, and unfinished conflicts

Nobel Peace Prize debate: Trump, Venezuela, and unfinished conflicts

Recently, the argument surrounding a possible Nobel Peace Prize for US President Donald Trump has begun to gain considerable momentum. The situation has reached a point where even the Nobel Committee itself has intervened in the matter in a critical capacity.

Oil & Gas
Azerbaijan continues fuel supplies to Armenia with new petrol shipment

Azerbaijan continues fuel supplies to Armenia with new petrol shipment

The supply of petroleum products from Azerbaijan to Armenia is continuing, with a new shipment dispatched on January 11, Azernews reports.

Business
Global renewable energy jobs reach 16.6 mln, but gender and inclusion challenges remain – IRENA

Global renewable energy jobs reach 16.6 mln, but gender and inclusion challenges remain – IRENA

The latest edition of IRENA’s Renewable Energy and Jobs Series, produced in collaboration with the International Labour Organization (ILO), shows that employment in the renewable energy sector worldwide continues to grow, reaching at least 16.6 million jobs globally in 2025.

Analysis

Armenian-Azerbaijani conflict
Baku citizens question how far trade with Armenia can go [COVERAGE]

Baku citizens question how far trade with Armenia can go [COVERAGE]

Rolling sluggishly from Guzdek station on January 8, 2025, the tank cars opened a new chapter in Azerbaijani-Armenian history. On the platform, a middle-aged man in a reflective jacket, half-jokingly, half-seriously whispered, “We have lived to see this day,” as the screeching wheels of the fuel-laden train echoed around him. Against this backdrop, it is impossible to reproach him: the two countries have been locked in war for three decades, and the history of their enmity stretches far beyond the dawn of their independence.

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
North Korea accuses South of drone incursions, issues warning to Seoul

North Korea accuses South of drone incursions, issues warning to Seoul

North Korea on Saturday accused South Korea of violating its sovereignty through drone incursions in September last year and earlier this week, warning that Seoul should be prepared to “pay a high price” for what it described as a serious provocation.

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
Nizami Ganjavi's words set tone for harrowing tale of survival and resilience

Nizami Ganjavi's words set tone for harrowing tale of survival and resilience

Released in December 2025, the American thriller "Not Without Hope" opens with a powerful quote from the renowned Azerbaijani poet and philosopher Nizami Ganjavi: "In our hour of adversity, be not without hope, for crystal rain falls from the black clouds."

Culture
Adam Sandler says he plans to make 50 more movies after career award

Adam Sandler says he plans to make 50 more movies after career award

Adam Sandler has said he plans to make at least 50 more films before retiring, joking that he still has “60, 70, maybe 80 years” left in the industry.

Events
Myanmar holds second phase of military-run election amid war and international criticism

Myanmar holds second phase of military-run election amid war and international criticism

Voters across conflict-hit Myanmar returned to polling stations on Sunday as the military authorities pushed ahead with the second phase of a junta-organised election, despite widespread criticism and scepticism following weak participation in the first round.

Sports
Azerbaijan names new coaching staff for U-21 national football team

Azerbaijan names new coaching staff for U-21 national football team

Azerbaijan has announced new appointments to the coaching staff of its under-21 national football team.

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