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China’s manufacturing surplus poses new test for global economy

China’s manufacturing surplus poses new test for global economy

China's industrial machine is producing an ever-growing volume of goods, but the global market's capacity to absorb them is beginning to look increasingly limited. Trade barriers are rising, domestic demand remains weak, and Chinese companies continue to expand capacity while cutting prices.This model could create serious problems not only for China, but also for commodity markets and competing manufacturers around the world.

Nation
Azerbaijan accuses CNN of spreading disinformation over Israel-Iran war

Azerbaijan accuses CNN of spreading disinformation over Israel-Iran war

Azerbaijan’s Media Development Agency (MEDIA) has accused CNN of spreading disinformation over allegations that Israel used Azerbaijani territory during its war with Iran, describing the report as a political provocation targeting Azerbaijan and regional security.

Oil & Gas
Azeri Light crude price jumps 3.58% to $94.58

Azeri Light crude price jumps 3.58% to $94.58

The price of Azerbaijan’s Azeri Light crude oil at Italy’s Augusta port rose by $3.27, or 3.58%, from the previous assessment to $94.58 per barrel on a CIF basis, according to oil market participants.

Business
Azercell’s “Offline Women” project receives international Stevie® Award

Azercell’s “Offline Women” project receives international Stevie® Award

Digital initiative supporting women in vulnerable situations recognized among Europe’s leading CSR programs

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Pashinyan's reshuffle reveals leader preparing for tough years ahead

Pashinyan's reshuffle reveals leader preparing for tough years ahead

Nikol Pashinyan has begun his fourth term with a cabinet barely changed on the surface and substantially reorganised underneath it. The pattern of his appointments tells you more about the challenges ahead than the portfolio continuity does.

World
Trump orders U.S. officials to halt talks with Iran

Trump orders U.S. officials to halt talks with Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump has instructed administration officials to halt talks with Iran.

Analysis

Lifestyle
Scholars from thirty countries to gather for World Nomad Games conference

Scholars from thirty countries to gather for World Nomad Games conference

Azerbaijani scholars and researchers will participate in an international scientific conference dedicated to the study of nomadic civilizations, AzerNEWS reports citing Kabar News Agency.

Culture
Burgas selected as host city for Eurovision 2027

Burgas selected as host city for Eurovision 2027

Burgas has been selected as the host city for the 71st Eurovision Song Contest, which will take place in Bulgaria in May 2027.

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
Over 1,700 hectares cleared of mines in Azerbaijan in one week

Over 1,700 hectares cleared of mines in Azerbaijan in one week

A total of 746 mines and other explosive devices were discovered and neutralized during demining operations carried out in Azerbaijan’s liberated territories from August 10 to 16, AzerNEWS reports.

Sports
MMA fighter Mirmehti Miriyev secures victory in Thailand [PHOTOS]

MMA fighter Mirmehti Miriyev secures victory in Thailand [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijani MMA fighter Mirmehti Miriyev has defeated Mongolia's Batochir Batsaikhan at ONE Friday Fights 166 in Bangkok, Thailand, AzerNEWS reports, citing the Azerbaijan Ministry of Youth and Sports.

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