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Religion meets realpolitik: Why Iran fears Azerbaijan’s independent diplomacy [ANALYSIS]
The intersection of religion and diplomacy has throughout history been a source of contradictions, antagonism, and ambiguous perceptions.

Scale of construction in Garabagh, Zangezur unmatched anywhere in world - President
“Over the past five years, we have built cities, villages, bridges, tunnels, water reservoirs, and power stations,” said President Ilham Aliyev during a meeting with residents of Girmizi Bazar, Hadrut settlements, and Sos village in the Khojavend district.
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Armenian-origin resident detained in Khankendi with rifle and grenades
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Azerbaijan joins CIS Customs Law Enforcement Meeting in Almaty
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President Ilham Aliyev attends inauguration of Garabagh University Clinic and Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences building [PHOTOS/VIDEO]
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President Ilham Aliyev visited Shushakand village in Khojaly District [PHOTOS/VIDEO]

OPEC chief: Oil to remain vital despite ‘peak oil’ predictions
Oil will remain a cornerstone of the global energy system in the decades ahead, with the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) projecting demand to reach 123 million barrels per day by 2050. This outlook is shaped by continued economic growth and rising global population levels.
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Shusha Assembly and future of Turkic World Insurance Union: economic power & global influence [ANALYSIS]
The First Assembly of the Turkic World Insurance Union (TWIU), held in the historic Azerbaijani city of Shusha, marked a pivotal step in deepening the financial and economic integration of the Turkic states. What may initially appear as a technical gathering of insurers carried far greater significance, both in terms of institutional development within the financial sector and the wider geopolitical and geo-economic transformation of the Turkic world.

Armenia stresses swift signing of peace deal with Azerbaijan
The signing of a peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan in the shortest possible time will be a serious step towards institutionalizing the established peace.
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Resettlement process expands across liberated territories
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Pashinyan’s Moscow visit linked to Putin talks as Yerevan eyes peace deal with Azerbaijan, Simonyan confirms
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Great Return continues: IDP families move back to native villages
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From Margara to Zangazur: Armenia’s winding roads to regional reintegration [ANALYSIS]
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Evidence of Armenian shelling, civilian killings presented in court [PHOTOS]
The open court hearing in the criminal cases against citizens of the Republic of Armenia—Arayik Harutyunyan, Arkadi Ghukasyan, Bako Sahakyan, Davit Ishkhanyan, David Babayan, Levon Mnatsakanyan, and others—who are accused of crimes against peace and humanity, war crimes, including the preparation and conduct of aggressive war, genocide, violation of the laws and customs of war, as well as terrorism, financing of terrorism, forcible seizure of power, forcible retention of power, and numerous other crimes, stemming from Armenia's military aggression against Azerbaijan, continued on September 12.

Trump backs sanctions if NATO stops buying Russian oil
US President Donald Trump said he’s prepared to move ahead with “major” sanctions on Russian oil if NATO countries do the same.
![Azerbaijani cuisine delights visitors at culinary festival in Gothenburg [PHOTOS]](https://www.azernews.az/media/2025/09/14/426x235/1757837008569822425_1200x630.jpg)
Azerbaijani cuisine delights visitors at culinary festival in Gothenburg [PHOTOS]
A major culinary festival, organized by the Gothenburg Municipality, was held in Gothenburg, Sweden.
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Performances from the opera Leyli and Majnun staged in The Hague [PHOTOS]
On the occasion of the 140th anniversary of prominent Azerbaijani composer Uzeyir Hajibeyli, excerpts from the opera “Leyli and Majnun” were performed at the Theater De Vaillant in The Hague, the Netherlands.

Turkic World Insurance Union adopts joint proclamation in Shusha
At the first Assembly of the Turkic World Insurance Union held in the Azerbaijani city of Shusha, insurers of Turkic states signed a joint "Proclamation Document", Azernews reports.

AFFA official assigned to Bayern Munich vs Chelsea match
AFFA Vice-President and Executive Committee member Konul Mehdiyeva has received another appointment from UEFA.
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Trump backs sanctions if NATO stops buying Russian oil
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Algeria's new Prime Minister tasked with forming new government
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US Secretary of State arrives in Israel amid Doha missile strike tensions
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Charlie Kirk critics losing their jobs for online comments made after his death
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New Nepal PM vows to follow protesters’ demands to ‘end corruption’
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Religion meets realpolitik: Why Iran fears Azerbaijan’s independent diplomacy [ANALYSIS]
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Explosion in Madrid from suspected gas leak kills 1 person, injures 25
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Ukraine considers counter to Russian drones with mobile service limitations
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Russia displays military might with hypersonic missiles and bombers in drills
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AFFA official assigned to Bayern Munich vs Chelsea match
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Scale of construction in Garabagh, Zangezur unmatched anywhere in world - President
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Armenian-origin resident detained in Khankendi with rifle and grenades
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Azerbaijan joins CIS Customs Law Enforcement Meeting in Almaty
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France’s new PM Sébastien Lecornu struggles to win public support, polls show
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Performances from the opera Leyli and Majnun staged in The Hague [PHOTOS]
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President Ilham Aliyev attends inauguration of Garabagh University Clinic and Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences building [PHOTOS/VIDEO]
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Azerbaijani cuisine delights visitors at culinary festival in Gothenburg [PHOTOS]
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President Ilham Aliyev visited Shushakand village in Khojaly District [PHOTOS/VIDEO]
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33 years without Huseyn Arif: a tribute to poet’s legacy
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Armenia stresses swift signing of peace deal with Azerbaijan
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President Ilham Aliyev met with residents of Girmizi Bazar, Hadrut settlements, and Sos village [PHOTOS/VIDEO]
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President Ilham Aliyev visits Girmizi Bazar settlement in Khojavend District [PHOTOS/VIDEO]
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President Ilham Aliyev visits Sos village in Khojavand district [PHOTOS/VIDEO]
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Türkiye extradites eight fugitives in multinational crackdown on crime [PHOTO]
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Azerbaijani athlete starts his MMA debut with confident victory
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Shusha Assembly and future of Turkic World Insurance Union: economic power & global influence [ANALYSIS]
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Chairwoman: Insurance sectors of Turkic states to benefit from new union
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Azerbaijani FM embarks on working visit to Qatar [PHOTO]
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OPEC chief: Oil to remain vital despite ‘peak oil’ predictions
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New mosque inaugurated in Hadrut settlement [PHOTOS/VIDEO]
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President Ilham Aliyev visits Hadrut settlement in Khojavend district [PHOTOS/VIDEO]
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Turkic states’ trade turnover hits $1.1 trillion, with rising internal share
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President Ilham Aliyev lays foundation for new Garakhanbeyli village in Fuzuli district [PHOTOS/VIDEO]
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Insurance sector assets up 12% in a year, surpassing 2.1 billion manats
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Azerbaijan to host U-17 World Wrestling Championship next year
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Turkic World Insurance Union adopts joint proclamation in Shusha
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First Assembly of Turkic World Insurance Association held in Shusha [PHOTOS]
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Azerbaijan remains key buyer of Turkish metals despite August dip
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Azerbaijan reveals cost of steel imports from Turkiye
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UN adopts New York Declaration on Palestine-Israel peace
10:28 -
Historic run as Azerbaijani wrestler advances to world final
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OTS to send its flag into space
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Iran’s National Security Commission to hold emergency session on new IAEA deal
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Diversification push transforms Azerbaijan into more sustainable economy
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UK trade deficit widens to £10.3 bln amid rising imports
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US consumer sentiment falls sharply in September amid economic uncertainty
13 September 23:35 -
FAA proposes $3.1 M fine against Boeing over 737 safety violations
13 September 22:23 -
Shamakhi hosts fourth Grape and Wine Festival with vibrant cultural showcase [PHOTOS]
13 September 21:33 -
Gemini makes strong NYSE debut, shares surge over 45%
13 September 21:22 -
BlackRock to invest $678 M in UK data centers ahead of Trump’s state visit
13 September 20:53 -
Silver emerges as strategic metal in age of energy transition
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France’s inflation holds steady at 0.9% in August, core inflation eases
13 September 19:41 -
Tensions rise in London as thousands gather ahead of rival marches
13 September 19:23 -
World Artistic Dance Festival & Baku Flow 2025 -New dance dimension in Azerbaijan [PHOTOS/VIDEO]
13 September 19:00 -
Qatar to host emergency Arab-Islamic Summit after Israeli strike on Doha
13 September 18:55 -
Trump calls for harsh tariffs on China, coordinated NATO sanctions on Russia amid ongoing war
13 September 18:21 -
Azerbaijan’s Defense Minister Zakir Hasanov condoles Pakistan over deadly terror attack
13 September 18:00 -
State budget to support Garabagh rebuild, IDP return by 2026
13 September 17:50 -
Azerbaijan’s U-15s set for back-to-back matches against Montenegro
13 September 17:21 -
Next meeting of Azerbaijan’s Economic Council held under Prime Minister’s leadership
13 September 16:50 -
Azerbaijan increases electricity exports to Russia by 7% in January–July 2025
13 September 16:23 -
Shamakhi gears up for Grape and Wine Festival [PHOTOS]
13 September 15:49 -
Azerbaijan's livestock industry at crossroads of growth as farmland shrinks
13 September 15:15 -
Head of Caucasian Muslims Board to visit Kazakhstan for Astana Congress events
13 September 14:48 -
Azerbaijan and Iran to host reciprocal cultural days
13 September 14:21 -
Chinese delegation explores cooperation on Trans-Caspian International Transport Route
13 September 13:55 -
Azerbaijan imports $3.7B worth of gold in January–July 2025
13 September 13:23 -
First families return to Seyidbəyli village in Khojaly district
13 September 12:50 -
US delegation strengthens business ties along Middle Corridor
13 September 12:21 -
ADY expands train services on Absheron Circular Route
13 September 11:40 -
ADSEA and Asian Development Bank sign agreement
13 September 11:10 -
SOCAR Türkiye and TANAP hold board meetings in Istanbul
13 September 10:35 -
Azerbaijan increases light oil production by 7.5% in January–August 2025
13 September 10:00 -
Rivian to recall thousands of US vehicles over software issue
13 September 09:00 -
SOCAR Green launches hybrid renewable project to drive Azerbaijan’s decarbonization goals
13 September 08:30 -
Government pledges strong support for local AI and robotics companies
13 September 08:00 -
Evidence of Armenian shelling, civilian killings presented in court [PHOTOS]
13 September 06:21 -
Japan's industrial output declined in July
12 September 23:30 -
Armani’s legacy transferred to foundation managed by his relatives
12 September 22:35 -
Millions of people receive residence permits in EU countries
12 September 21:21 -
Suspect arrested in killing of political activist Charlie Kirk, Trump confirms
12 September 20:46 -
Japan imposes sanctions on 52 Russian entities and 10 individuals
12 September 20:22 -
Azerbaijan reveals car production for past eight months of year
12 September 19:26 -
Azerbaijan's gastronomic delights highlighted in Paris [PHOTOS]
12 September 19:01 -
Cinema Agency holds meeting with film director Hilal Baydarov [PHOTOS]
12 September 18:21 -
Azerbaijan discusses cooperation with Germany amid growing cargo traffic on Middle Corridor
12 September 18:00 -
Dance Congress held in Baku as part of World Artistic Dance Festival [VIDEO]
12 September 17:50 -
Trial of Armenian citizens proceeds with new evidence on civilian killings in Azerbaijan
12 September 17:39 -
Azerbaijani incomes rise above inflation, boosting economy and well-being
12 September 17:21 -
Soldier missing since First Garabagh war laid to rest in Quba
12 September 17:02 -
National Carpet Museum opens exhibition 'Faig Ahmed: Epoch 2011–2024' [PHOTOS]
12 September 16:38 -
Azerbaijan’s agricultural output declines slightly in first eight months of 2025
12 September 16:20 -
Dance Lab – Dances of World organized in Baku – dance as language of cultures [VIDEO]
12 September 16:14 -
Azerbaijani photographers enjoy international success [PHOTOS]
12 September 15:59 -
Turkmenistan launches tender for mosque construction in Fuzuli
12 September 15:37 -
Nizami Cinema hosts film retrospective honoring Maksud Ibrahimbayov [PHOTOS]
12 September 15:18 -
Azerbaijani rowers continue training for CIS Games [PHOTOS]
12 September 14:55 -
Imports from Netherlands drive growth in Azerbaijan’s bilateral trade
12 September 14:33 -
Balkan energy security takes shape through North Macedonia’s gas strategy [ANALYSIS]
12 September 14:12 -
Teachers excelling in arts education to be awarded Uzeyir Hajibayli Prize
12 September 13:53