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Azerbaijan’s post-war expertise puts it on radar in Trump’s new peace framework

Azerbaijan’s post-war expertise puts it on radar in Trump’s new peace framework

US President Donald Trump prepares to host the first formal meeting of his newly created “Board of Peace” in Washington, since its first establishment, back in January, in Davos. The body is expected to unveil the outlines of a Gaza reconstruction plan alongside details of a UN-authorised international stabilisation force. Originally framed as a mechanism to help design post-war governance in Gaza, the Board’s charter goes further, calling for a “more nimble and effective international peace-building body.”

Nation
Baku warns of Kremlin-linked information campaign targeting Azerbaijan

Baku warns of Kremlin-linked information campaign targeting Azerbaijan

A coordinated disinformation campaign launched in recent weeks on social media against Azerbaijan, particularly targeting Ilham Aliyev and members of his family, is not the result of spontaneous emotional reactions or isolated online activity, according to informed sources, AzerNEWS reports.

Oil & Gas
Azerbaijan reports rise in gas exports to Bulgaria in past year

Azerbaijan reports rise in gas exports to Bulgaria in past year

In 2025, Azerbaijan exported 1.931 billion cubic meters (bcm) of natural gas to Bulgaria, valued at $688.8 million. As reported by AzerNEWS, citing the State Statistical Committee of Azerbaijan, this marks an increase of...

Business
Uzbekistan–Azerbaijan investment projects grow by up to 30%

Uzbekistan–Azerbaijan investment projects grow by up to 30%

The volume of investment initiatives implemented between Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan increased significantly last year, with growth reaching 20–30% across various sectors.

Analysis

Armenian-Azerbaijani conflict
Azerbaijan identifies 17 more missing from First Karabakh War amid ongoing mass grave investigations

Azerbaijan identifies 17 more missing from First Karabakh War amid ongoing mass grave investigations

Seventeen more individuals previously listed as missing and now identified as martyrs will be laid to rest, AzerNEWS reports, citing the State Commission on Prisoners of War, Hostages and Missing Persons.

Armenian Aggression
Ruben Vardanyan linked to Epstein files

Ruben Vardanyan linked to Epstein files

Businessman Ruben Vardanyan, recently convicted of war crimes by a Baku court, appears in the so-called Epstein files, a collection of emails, correspondence, and records from the late U.S. financier Jeffrey Epstein, AzerNEWS reports.

World
Zelensky says he cannot trust Putin, insists Ukrainian people will decide peace

Zelensky says he cannot trust Putin, insists Ukrainian people will decide peace

Volodymyr Zelensky has said he cannot trust Vladimir Putin, describing the Russian leader as an enemy responsible for the deaths of thousands of Ukrainians and the large-scale occupation of his country, AzerNEWS reports.

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 opens exhibition dedicated to European national costumes [PHOTOS]

Carpet Museum opens exhibition dedicated to European national costumes [PHOTOS]

An exhibition titled "Flowers in the Garden – European National Costumes and Ornaments" has opened at the Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum, AzerNEWS reports.

Culture
Science and Education Ministry, ICESCO explore prospects for cooperation [PHOTOS]

Science and Education Ministry, ICESCO explore prospects for cooperation [PHOTOS]

The Azerbaijan Minister of Science and Education Emin Amrullayev has visited the ICESCO Headquarters in Rabat at the invitation of Salim bin Mohammed AlMalik, Director General of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), AzerNEWS reports.

Events
Head of Baku Media Center Arzu Aliyeva attends “After the dark…” event [PHOTOS]

Head of Baku Media Center Arzu Aliyeva attends “After the dark…” event [PHOTOS]

Initiated by the Azerbaijan Children Public Union, the special “After the dark…” event was held.

Sports
Azerbaijani gymnasts set to compete at 2026 Cottbus World Cup

Azerbaijani gymnasts set to compete at 2026 Cottbus World Cup

Azerbaijani gymnasts are set to compete at 2026 Cottbus World Cup in Germany, AzerNEWS reports.

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