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Why Washington and Tehran both trust Islamabad to host talks [OPINION]

Why Washington and Tehran both trust Islamabad to host talks [OPINION]

Islamabad may not command the economic weight of Washington, Beijing or Brussels, but it possesses something equally valuable in a fractured region: access, credibility and strategic necessity.

Nation
Azerbaijan summons Belgian and Dutch envoys over “anti-Azerbaijani” parliamentary resolutions

Azerbaijan summons Belgian and Dutch envoys over “anti-Azerbaijani” parliamentary resolutions

On April 20, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan summoned the ambassadors of Belgium and Netherlands to express strong protest over recent parliamentary decisions, AzerNEWS reports.

Oil & Gas
Azerbaijan’s non-oil surge offers hope for bigger economy

Azerbaijan’s non-oil surge offers hope for bigger economy

A new Oliver Wyman report puts a $150bn target on the Azerbaijani economy within a decade. The path requires 7.2% annual growth, well above current forecasts. But four structural opportunities, if seized simultaneously, make the ambition more plausible than it first appears.

Business
Azerbaijan-China trade climbs 7.3% to cross $1 billion

Azerbaijan-China trade climbs 7.3% to cross $1 billion

According to the State Customs Committee of Azerbaijan, this figure represents a 7.3 percent increase compared to the same period last year. During the reporting period, China accounted for...

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Armenia seeks stronger ties with neighbors, Pashinyan says

Armenia seeks stronger ties with neighbors, Pashinyan says

Pashinyan made the statement while presenting the provision of the ruling Civil Contract party’s election program for 2026 on institutionalizing peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan.

World
China strengthens clean energy dominance amid Iran war-driven energy shift

China strengthens clean energy dominance amid Iran war-driven energy shift

America’s allies, facing rising energy costs amid global instability and tensions linked to U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, are confronting an uncomfortable reality: the transition away from fossil fuels is increasingly pushing them toward deeper cooperation with China, 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
Exhibition 'Spring Colors' to open at Khatai Arts Center

Exhibition 'Spring Colors' to open at Khatai Arts Center

Khatai Arts Center will open an art exhibition titled "Spring Colors" on April 20 and 21 at 12:00 and 16:00, AzerNEWS reports.

Culture
Baku holds conference on urban planning and historical heritage protection [PHOTOS]

Baku holds conference on urban planning and historical heritage protection [PHOTOS]

As part of the "Year of Urban Planning and Architecture," various events are being held in the country's scientific and cultural institutions, where discussions are focused on urban planning traditions, modern approaches, and the preservation of historical heritage.

Analysis

Events
2nd Autism Awareness Forum held in Baku [PHOTOS]

2nd Autism Awareness Forum held in Baku [PHOTOS]

The “2nd Autism Awareness Forum” was held on April 18, 2026, at the Nizami Cinema Center in Baku, organized by the IDDO Mental Health Program.

Sports
Azerbaijan Weightlifting Federation participates in EWF Congress [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan Weightlifting Federation participates in EWF Congress [PHOTOS]

The European Weightlifting Federation has hosted an extraordinary Partial Electoral Congress in Batumi, Georgia, AzerNEWS reports.

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