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When memory becomes battlefield: Politics of denial in Armenia’s election year [Op-Ed]
As elections approach in Armenia, the government’s efforts to normalize relations with Azerbaijan are being met with a wave of domestic populist pressure and a refusal to reckon with international legal realities. In a village that two people call by different names, history is being rewritten from below, and the consequences reach all the way to Yerevan's ballot box
Goldman Sachs raises oil price forecasts amid Gulf supply concerns
Global oil prices could surge in 2026 as supply risks intensify in the Persian Gulf, AzerNEWS reports, citing Goldman Sachs. Citing potential disruptions to fuel shipments from the region, the bank has revised its price forecasts upward for both Brent crude oil and West Texas Intermediate (WTI). Goldman Sachs now expects Brent crude to average $85 per barrel in 2026, up from its previous estimate of...
Brent oil could surge to $130-$150 on prolonged Middle East conflict, BMI warns
Oil prices are set for a sharp upside risk as geopolitical tensions intensify, with analysts at BMI forecasting that Brent Crude could climb to $110-$130 per barrel in the near term, and potentially reach $150 or higher if the Middle East conflict persists, AzerNEWS reports.
Azerbaijan sees strong growth in aluminum exports amid rising domestic production
In the first two months of 2026, Azerbaijan exported aluminum and aluminum products worth $42 million, totaling 12,900 tons, according to the State Customs Committee, AzerNEWS reports. The export value represents an increase of $11.4 million, or 37.4%, compared to the same period last year, while the exported volume grew by...
Peace process in limbo over Karabakh reference, Armenian FM Mirzoyan admits
Armenia’s Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan has disclosed new details from a recent closed-door meeting with Azerbaijan, highlighting a key sticking point delaying the finalization of a peace agreement between the two sides, AzerNEWS reports via Armenpress.
German pharmaceutical industry holds protest
Pharmacy workers across Germany have launched a nationwide protest, calling for higher wages and improved working conditions. As part of the action, many pharmacies have temporarily closed in several regions, though emergency services remain in place to ensure patients continue to receive essential medicines, AzerNEWS reports.
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Submissions now open for art exhibition "Colors of Spring"
Submissions are now open for the art exhibition "Colors of Spring" (Baharın rəngləri), held under the motto: "Stay in Touch with Nature – Capture Its Charm," AzerNEWS reports.
Azerbaijan unveils ‘FotoBax’ contest under global ‘Children’s Eyes on Earth’ initiative
The national photography contest “FotoBax” has officially been launched in Azerbaijan as part of the international “Children’s Eyes on Earth” project. The initiative is supported by Leyla Aliyeva, Vice-President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation and founder and leader of the IDEA Public Union, and was initiated by internationally renowned photographer Reza Deqati, founder of the “Reza Visual Academy” association.
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AzerGold organises social campaign on occasion of Ramadan and Novruz holidays [PHOTOS]
“AzerGold” Closed Joint-Stock Company (CJSC) has carried out a social responsibility campaign in connection with the holy month of Ramadan and the Novruz holiday.
Azerbaijan shines at International Judo Tournament in Germany
The Thuringia Cup in Bad Blankenburg, Germany has concluded, marking the 32nd edition of the traditional international judo tournament.
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German pharmaceutical industry holds protest
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UAE’s largest gas plant reopens
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Azerbaijan sees strong growth in aluminum exports amid rising domestic production
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EU-Mercosur deal to 'provisionally' apply from May 1
18:49 -
Uzbekistan-Azerbaijan remittances surge 38% in past year
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When memory becomes battlefield: Politics of denial in Armenia’s election year [Op-Ed]
17:44 -
Azerbaijan’s cotton exports surge in early 2026
17:21 -
Brent oil could surge to $130-$150 on prolonged Middle East conflict, BMI warns
17:03 -
Azerbaijan unveils ‘FotoBax’ contest under global ‘Children’s Eyes on Earth’ initiative
16:53 -
Bitcoin and Ethereum prices drop over 5% in past week
16:45 -
Trump pauses strikes on Iran's energy sites for 5 days
16:31 -
Tehran shows reach with base strike, London ‘within range’ - report
16:22 -
Goldman Sachs raises oil price forecasts amid Gulf supply concerns
15:59 -
Armenia says ties with Türkiye ‘ready’ for breakthrough as border reopening looms
15:38 -
ICT investment in Azerbaijan more than doubles in early 2026
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Trend News Agency - leading media outlet in Iran and Central Asia, data shows
15:00 -
Iran threatens to mine Persian Gulf if attacked
14:45 -
Azerbaijan’s state bank goes global, starts new era for regional finance
14:29 -
Azerbaijan notes 6.7% growth in cement clinker production
14:06 -
Xi Jinping sends congratulatory letter to President Ilham Aliyev
13:58 -
Kremlin eyed staged 'assassination plot' to boost Orbán’s Fidesz
13:43 -
Azerbaijan’s glue industry stumbles, then snaps back with February spike
13:28 -
Peace process in limbo over Karabakh reference, Armenian FM Mirzoyan admits
13:12 -
President Ilham Aliyev sends congratulatory letter to Pakistani PM
13:08 -
Indian rupee hits record low as Middle East tensions trigger energy shock fears
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Impression of state seal of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic (1918) discovered [PHOTOS]
12:42 -
President Aliyev highlights rising tourism opportunities in Azerbaijan's Shamakhi
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President Ilham Aliyev attends opening of new building of Shamakhi European Lyceum [PHOTOS]
12:21 -
Remittances from Azerbaijan to Turkiye decline
12:19 -
President Ilham Aliyev attends opening of Shirvan Agro livestock complex in Shamakhi [PHOTOS/VIDEO]
11:58 -
Pakistan thanks Azerbaijan for support on Kashmir, calls for peaceful resolution in South Asia
11:51 -
Construction glass output in Azerbaijan shows steady growth
11:29 -
Asian markets plunge as US-Iran tensions escalate, raising fears of global energy crisis
11:06 -
President Ilham Aliyev visits Shamakhi district [PHOTOS/VIDEO]
11:01 -
Azerbaijan–Georgia trade surges nearly 19% in early this year
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Gold futures dip below $4,400 on Comex for first time
10:27 -
Italy’s FDI in Azerbaijan triples in past year
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LeBron James sets NBA record for most games played
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Renewables on rise: How EBRD financing drives Azerbaijan’s low-carbon transition
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Elon Musk: AI computing will be cheaper in space within 3 years
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Pashinyan’s reality check: “Accept the truth or face collapse” [VIDEO]
22 March 23:51 -
BTS returns to stage in Seoul after military service hiatus
22 March 23:30 -
Senior Iranian official outlines six conditions to end war
22 March 22:20 -
Iran-EU diplomats discuss regional escalation and humanitarian impact
22 March 21:23 -
UK farmers warn of rising food prices amid Middle East conflict
22 March 20:50 -
Fragile peace in South Caucasus faces its loudest opposition overseas [OPINION]
22 March 20:43 -
Iran missile strike on Tel Aviv injures 15, officials weigh flight cuts
22 March 20:22 -
Istanbul governor confirms gas explosion behind building collapse
22 March 19:49 -
Rescue teams race to save survivors after Istanbul blast [PHOTOS]
22 March 19:33 -
Sudan Army denies hospital strike as WHO confirms 64 dead
22 March 19:21 -
Cuba suffers nationwide blackout, 10 million without power
22 March 18:50 -
Iran conflict costs US $1 billion per day
22 March 18:22 -
Azerbaijan’s Defense Minister extends condolences to Turkiye and Qatar after helicopter crash
22 March 17:49 -
How ISO certification drives Azerbaijan’s export expansion
22 March 17:25 -
Iran faces over 500 hours of internet blackout
22 March 16:50 -
Aeroflot passengers to Baku re-routed after bird incident
22 March 16:23 -
Azerbaijan shines at International Judo Tournament in Germany
22 March 15:42 -
Azerbaijan hosts FIFA series 2026 with revised schedule
22 March 15:22 -
Azerbaijan delegation attends funeral of Georgian Patriarch Ilia II
22 March 14:50 -
Nearly 3,000 people evacuated from Iran to Azerbaijan
22 March 14:23 -
China projects economy to reach $25 trillion by 2030
22 March 13:50 -
Heydar Aliyev Airport secures top honor at World Airport Awards 2026
22 March 13:19 -
Multiple arrests and seizures reported in Azerbaijan police operations
22 March 12:41 -
Qatari military helicopter crashes into sea near coast
22 March 12:20 -
Azerbaijan’s gas exports to Greece decline amid broader drop in energy shipments
22 March 11:40 -
22 nations condemn Iran over Strait of Hormuz disruption
22 March 11:19 -
Azerbaijan sees surge in electricity imports from Georgia, exports plunge year-on-year
22 March 10:33 -
Trump issues 48-hour ultimatum to Iran on Strait of Hormuz
22 March 10:00 -
Iranian, Romanian charged for trying to enter UK naval base
22 March 09:00 -
Baku seeks long-term gains in Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 framework [ANALYSIS]
22 March 08:30 -
Record-breaking heat wave grips western United States
22 March 08:00 -
Kuwait repels drone and missile attacks without casualties
21 March 23:51 -
Taiwan leader says two nuclear power plants ‘meet conditions’ to restart
21 March 23:19 -
Fire at Korean car parts factory kills 14, injures 60
21 March 22:47 -
FBI identifies Russian cyber campaign targeting messaging apps to access high-value accounts
21 March 22:12 -
Baku marks Novruz with vibrant concert at Mugham Centre [PHOTOS]
21 March 21:45 -
Iraq cuts Basra oil output by 70% amid regional escalation
21 March 21:15 -
Ukraine says Russian attacks leave two dead, thousands without power
21 March 20:50 -
Refiners in India, Asia look to buy Iranian oil after US waives sanctions
21 March 20:20 -
Armenia heads to polls: state and old elites collide [ANALYSIS]
21 March 19:52 -
AzerGold organises social campaign on occasion of Ramadan and Novruz holidays [PHOTOS]
21 March 19:13 -
Iran nuclear site targeted as IAEA warns of escalation risks
21 March 18:22 -
US-Israel strike hits Natanz following Iran's strike of UK-US base
21 March 17:59 -
Baku celebrates Novruz and Ramadan across armed forces [PHOTOS]
21 March 17:15 -
Missiles fired at UK-US base signal escalation into Indian Ocean
21 March 16:41 -
Energy markets eye Black Sea as next chokepoint in global supply [OPINION]
21 March 16:18 -
US eases Iran oil sanctions to release 140 million barrels to market
21 March 15:33 -
Iran pursues selective blockade in Hormuz, allows Japanese tankers through
21 March 14:26 -
Brent climbs, Azeri Light hits $122 as Gulf tensions escalate
21 March 13:19 -
Azerbaijan takes helm of Int'l Transport Forum ahead of Leipzig Summit
21 March 12:39 -
London hosts a solemn celebration of Novruz [PHOTOS]
21 March 12:04 -
UN ready to support safe shipping through Hormuz Strait, Sec-Gen says
21 March 11:35 -
Azerbaijan’s judoka claims silver at Tbilisi Grand Slam
21 March 11:05 -
U.S. estimates Iran military operation could last 4–6 weeks
21 March 10:30 -
International Nowruz Day celebrated worldwide
21 March 10:01 -
China's EV company Xpeng's Latin America launch set for March 25
21 March 09:00 -
Wind surge puts Azerbaijan on track for multi-gigawatt expansion
21 March 08:30 -
NASA may expand SpaceX’s role in lunar mission
21 March 08:00 -
Islamabad rejects Afghan Taliban’s claim of Pakistan breaking truce
20 March 22:45 -
North Korean leader’s teenage daughter drives tank in latest public appearance
20 March 22:15