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NATO at "strategic turning point": What awaits alliance in Ankara? [COMMENTARY]

NATO at "strategic turning point": What awaits alliance in Ankara? [COMMENTARY]

The upcoming NATO Summit in Ankara is shaping up to be far more than another gathering focused on defense budgets. As leaders of all 32 member states prepare to convene in Türkiye on July 7-8, the alliance finds itself navigating one of the most complex strategic environments since the end of the Cold War. Former general says NATO's future will be tested in Ankara

Russian attack damages Azerbaijani-owned SOCAR fuel station in Ukraine [PHOTOS]

Russian attack damages Azerbaijani-owned SOCAR fuel station in Ukraine [PHOTOS]

According to SOCAR Energy Ukraine, three Iranian-designed Shahed attack drones struck the company's filling station in the village of Nechayane on the evening of July 5. The attack damaged the station's administrative building and triggered an explosion at the site.

Government leaders focus on responsible AI adoption in public administration [PHOTOS]

Government leaders focus on responsible AI adoption in public administration [PHOTOS]

The Ministry of Digital Development and Transport has organized a practical seminar on the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in public administration as part of the implementation of the "Action Plan for Accelerating Digital Development in the Republic of Azerbaijan for 2026–2028", AzerNEWS reports.

Zelensky rejects Russian claim of capturing Kostyantynivka, warns of new offensive

Zelensky rejects Russian claim of capturing Kostyantynivka, warns of new offensive

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed Russia's claim that its forces have captured the strategic eastern town of Kostyantynivka, saying fierce fighting is still under way as Moscow prepares for a new wave of attacks ahead of this week's NATO summit in Türkiye

Azerbaijan concludes training session for reservists [VIDEO]

Azerbaijan concludes training session for reservists [VIDEO]

Pursuant to the training plan for 2026, the next training session held with a group of reservists in one of the military units of the Combined Arms Army within the framework of joint actions with the State Service for Mobilization and Conscription ended.

Qarabag strengthens squad with ex-Borussia Dortmund player

Qarabag strengthens squad with ex-Borussia Dortmund player

Preparing for the new season, Qarabag FK have completed another summer signing, bringing in Latvian midfielder Jebrail Makreckis from Hungarian champions Ferencváros, AzerNEWS reports.

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