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Azerbaijan wins the corridor race, but geopolitics get uncomfortable

Azerbaijan wins the corridor race, but geopolitics get uncomfortable

The Rasht-Astara railway is resuming after the Iran war disrupted its April start date. The project is not bad in itself. The problem is that it is being built by two sanctioned states, passes through a country at war, and terminates on the Azerbaijani border at exactly the moment when Baku is trying to position itself as a neutral node. There is a right move here, and it is not the same as the obvious one.

Nation
Azerbaijan appoints Rashad Mammadov ambassador to Uzbekistan

Azerbaijan appoints Rashad Mammadov ambassador to Uzbekistan

Rashad Mammadov has been appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Azerbaijan to Uzbekistan.

Oil & Gas
Azeri Light crude jumps nearly 8.5% as global oil prices rally

Azeri Light crude jumps nearly 8.5% as global oil prices rally

The price of Azerbaijan’s Azeri Light crude oil delivered on a CIF basis to Italy’s Augusta port increased by $8.54, or 8.49%, compared with the previous trading session, reaching $109.10 per barrel.

Business
Azerbaijan's rice imports decline as trade surplus expands in first half of 2026

Azerbaijan's rice imports decline as trade surplus expands in first half of 2026

Azerbaijan imported 25,608 metric tons of rice worth $22.51 million during the first six months of 2026, AzerNEWS reports, citing the State Customs Committee. Compared with the same period last year, rice imports declined by...

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Baku court continues appeals of convicted Armenian nationals [PHOTOS]

Baku court continues appeals of convicted Armenian nationals [PHOTOS]

On July 21, the hearing continued at the Baku Court of Appeal on the appeals filed by citizens of the Republic of Armenia Arayik Harutyunyan, Arkadi Ghukasyan, Bako Sahakyan, Davit Ishkhanyan, David Babayan, Levon Mnatsakanyan, and others, who were convicted by the Baku Military Court of crimes against peace and humanity, war crimes, including the preparation and conduct of an aggressive war, genocide, violations of the laws and customs of war, terrorism, financing of terrorism, forcible seizure of power, and numerous other crimes committed as a result of Armenia’s military aggression against Azerbaijan.

World
States assisting military actions against Iran may face retaliation, Araghchi says

States assisting military actions against Iran may face retaliation, Araghchi says

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has warned that any country participating in U.S. military operations against Iran or assisting in strikes on the country could become a "legitimate target" for Iran's armed forces.

Analysis

Lifestyle
Fifth National Pasture Festival kicks off in Goygol with cultural showcase [PHOTOS]

Fifth National Pasture Festival kicks off in Goygol with cultural showcase [PHOTOS]

The fifth National Pasture Festival has begun at the Khan Yurdu ethnovillage in Azerbaijan's Goygol district, AzerNEWS reports.

Culture
Snoop Dogg biopic coming to theaters next year

Snoop Dogg biopic coming to theaters next year

A biographical film about hip-hop legend Snoop Dogg is set to arrive in theaters on August 6, 2027, with Universal Pictures developing the project, AzerNEWS reports citing foreign media.

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
Earthquake hits Azerbaijan's Shamakhi district

Earthquake hits Azerbaijan's Shamakhi district

A magnitude 3.1 earthquake was recorded in the Shamakhi district, approximately 15 kilometers north of the Pirgulu seismic station.

Sports
ASA futsal team reaches European Universities Games semifinals [PHOTOS]

ASA futsal team reaches European Universities Games semifinals [PHOTOS]

The futsal team of the Azerbaijan Sports Academy (ASA) has advanced to the semifinals of the European Universities Games currently taking place in Salerno, Italy, AzerNEWS reports.

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