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Beyond optics: How Israel–India partnership alters Pakistan and Iran’s calculus

Beyond optics: How Israel–India partnership alters Pakistan and Iran’s calculus

The increasingly visible alignment between Israel and India is often framed as a meeting of like-minded nationalist leaders in Benjamin Netanyahu and Narendra Modi. But beneath the symbolism lies a harder strategic reality.

Nation
'Hot pursuit was inevitable’: Retired Marshal on Pakistan’s cross-border operation with Taliban [UPDATED]

'Hot pursuit was inevitable’: Retired Marshal on Pakistan’s cross-border operation with Taliban [UPDATED]

Pakistan launched strikes on the Afghan cities of Kabul and Kandahar in the early hours of Friday, according to Pakistani government officials, AzerNEWS reports.

Oil & Gas
SOCAR named among Moody’s ‘rising stars’ as investment-grade status strengthens

SOCAR named among Moody’s ‘rising stars’ as investment-grade status strengthens

The State Oil Company of Azerbaijan Republic (SOCAR) has been included in the list of six “rising stars” of the global oil and gas sector in 2025, after securing an investment-grade credit rating from Moody's Investors Service, AzerNEWS reports.

Business
Carec Institute: Green financing gains momentum in Azerbaijan and across region

Carec Institute: Green financing gains momentum in Azerbaijan and across region

Green financing is accelerating across member states of the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) program, with growing activity also observed in Azerbaijan, AzerNEWS reports, citing a new report by the CAREC Institute.

Analysis

Armenian-Azerbaijani conflict
How Azerbaijan’s post-war leverage meets Armenia’s economic reality [ANALYSIS]

How Azerbaijan’s post-war leverage meets Armenia’s economic reality [ANALYSIS]

At a time when peace negotiations between Azerbaijan and Armenia are gaining momentum, recent signals of economic cooperation have drawn attention. Armenia’s economy minister announced that the two sides have already exchanged lists of goods that could be exported to one another. This development, though modest, reflects a new reality emerging after decades of hostility.

Armenian Aggression
Massacre at Khojaly and shadow of 366th regiment

Massacre at Khojaly and shadow of 366th regiment

Some tragedies are etched so deeply into a nation’s memory that they define a generation. The massacre in Khojaly is one such wound for Azerbaijan.

World
Anthropic rejects Pentagon’s AI demands to drop safeguards

Anthropic rejects Pentagon’s AI demands to drop safeguards

The artificial intelligence startup Anthropic on Thursday rejected the Pentagon’s demand for unfettered access to its Claude AI model, suggesting it is willing to risk the serious penalties threatened by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, AzerNEWS reports via Politico.

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
Carpet Museum to host Jamila Hashimova's solo exhibition

Carpet Museum to host Jamila Hashimova's solo exhibition

On March 3, the Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum will unveil the solo exhibition "In Love with Beauty" by the renowned artist Jamila Hashimova, AzerNEWS reports.

Culture
National Library pays tribute to People's Writer Ali Valiyev [PHOTOS]

National Library pays tribute to People's Writer Ali Valiyev [PHOTOS]

The 125th anniversary of the birth of People's Writer Ali Valiyev has been widely celebrated in Azerbaijan, honoring one of the nation's most influential literary figures, AzerNEWS reports.

Events
Russia escalates its shadow war against Azerbaijan as Baku deepens western ties

Russia escalates its shadow war against Azerbaijan as Baku deepens western ties

There are wars declared with tanks and parades. And then there are wars conducted in the shadows through cyber-attacks, intimidation, energy sabotage and propaganda. In 2025, Azerbaijan has found itself confronting the latter.

Sports
Azerbaijan judo referees enhance skills through seminar [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan judo referees enhance skills through seminar [PHOTOS]

A seminar for members of the Azerbaijan Judo Federation's Refereeing Committee has been conducted by Daniel Lascau, Sports Director of the International Judo Federation Academy, AzerNEWS reports.

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