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As Red Sea risks grow, Middle Corridor becomes Eurasia's most strategic trade route

As Red Sea risks grow, Middle Corridor becomes Eurasia's most strategic trade route

The shifting sands of global geopolitics have once again thrust the maritime choke points of the Middle East into the center of international anxiety. For decades, global energy markets and military strategists viewed the Strait of Hormuz as the ultimate geopolitical trigger—a narrow body of water where any direct confrontation between Iran and the United States could instantly paralyze the global economy.

Nation
Azerbaijan highlights Silk Road ties at Beijing Chinese Literature Congress [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan highlights Silk Road ties at Beijing Chinese Literature Congress [PHOTOS]

The Chinese Literature Congress, a major international scientific conference organized by the Institute of Literature of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, has convened in Beijing to foster intercultural dialogue and global academic cooperation, AzerNEWS reports.

Oil & Gas
Brent crude tops $90 per barrel for first time since June 11

Brent crude tops $90 per barrel for first time since June 11

Brent crude oil futures traded on the ICE exchange in London climbed above the $90-per-barrel mark for the first time since June 11, reflecting renewed strength in global energy markets.

Business
Gold slips on COMEX, while silver extends gains

Gold slips on COMEX, while silver extends gains

Gold prices edged lower on the COMEX commodity exchange in New York, with the price of one troy ounce falling by ...

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Azerbaijan’s exports to Armenia reach $17 million

Azerbaijan’s exports to Armenia reach $17 million

Azerbaijan exported goods worth $17.1286 million to Armenia in January-June of this year.

World
Xi Jinping expected to pay state visit to United States in September

Xi Jinping expected to pay state visit to United States in September

Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to make a state visit to the United States in September, according to U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, AzerNEWS reports.

Analysis

Lifestyle
National artists showcase art pieces at Venice Biennale [PHOTOS]

National artists showcase art pieces at Venice Biennale [PHOTOS]

As part of the Venice Biennale, works by Azerbaijani artists are being exhibited at Palazzo da Mula, AzerNEWS reports.

Culture
Special artistic and musical composition presented as part of Vagif Poetry Days in Shusha [PHOTOS]

Special artistic and musical composition presented as part of Vagif Poetry Days in Shusha [PHOTOS]

As part of the Vagif Poetry Days held in the city of Shusha, a special artistic and musical composition titled "Sözün həsrəti –Heydərbabaya salam" has been presented with the joint organization of the Azerbaijan Culture Ministry and the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, 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

Events
Azerbaijan Navy holds graduation ceremony for Basic Diver Course [PHOTOS/VIDEO]

Azerbaijan Navy holds graduation ceremony for Basic Diver Course [PHOTOS/VIDEO]

Pursuant to the relevant order of the First Deputy Minister of Defense – Chief of the General Staff of the Azerbaijan Army, a graduation ceremony for the Basic Diver Course was held in the Azerbaijan Navy.

Sports
Bayern Munich and PSG launch official bids for Djed Spence

Bayern Munich and PSG launch official bids for Djed Spence

Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain have entered a high-stakes transfer battle to secure the signature of Tottenham Hotspur and England defender Djed Spence, AzerNEWS reports.

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