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Azerbaijan’s $90 billion reserve cushion meets new push for global capital

Azerbaijan’s $90 billion reserve cushion meets new push for global capital

The key indicators characterizing Azerbaijan’s upcoming economic stage already carry meaning that goes beyond individual statistical figures. $20 billion, $30 trillion, 5.6 percent, $90 billion, 16 million tons and 30 million tons – these figures bring together Azerbaijan’s investment attractiveness, financial resilience, energy potential and transportation capabilities within a single economic picture.

Nation
Baku, Tehran discuss bilateral relations

Baku, Tehran discuss bilateral relations

Azerbaijan and Iran have discussed the current state of bilateral relations and prospects for further development, Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.

Oil & Gas
Azeri Light oil price falls to $124.01 per barrel at Augusta port

Azeri Light oil price falls to $124.01 per barrel at Augusta port

The price of Azerbaijan’s Azeri Light crude oil at Italy’s Augusta port on a CIF basis stood at $124.01 per barrel, down $0.75, or 0.6%, compared with the previous fig

Business
Germany’s public budget deficit reaches €98.8 billion in first half of 2026

Germany’s public budget deficit reaches €98.8 billion in first half of 2026

Germany’s overall public-sector budget deficit, covering the federal government, federal states, municipalities and social security funds, reached €98.8 billion in the first half of 2026.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
2020 exposed limits of international law: what President Aliyev’s Al Jazeera interview revealed

2020 exposed limits of international law: what President Aliyev’s Al Jazeera interview revealed

The most revealing part of President Ilham Aliyev’s 2020 Al Jazeera interview was not what the Azerbaijani leader said about the war that had just begun. It was the chronology behind his argument.

World
North Korea says it tested AI-Integrated medium-range missile

North Korea says it tested AI-Integrated medium-range missile

North Korea conducted a missile launch drill toward the East Sea, also known as the Sea of Japan, with leader Kim Jong-un’s sister Kim Yo-jong saying the weapon was equipped with artificial intelligence.

Analysis

Lifestyle
Music, fashion and social media bring 2016 era back

Music, fashion and social media bring 2016 era back

Throughout 2026, TikTok and Instagram users have been revisiting the music, clothes, filters and online culture of the mid-2010s.

Culture
Minecraft Dungeons II launches with completely new dimension

Minecraft Dungeons II launches with completely new dimension

Minecraft Dungeons II is now available, giving players a new world to explore in the latest chapter of the Minecraft spin-off series.

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
Olive Festival to be held at Baku Boulevard on October 23–25 [VIDEO]

Olive Festival to be held at Baku Boulevard on October 23–25 [VIDEO]

The three-day festival, to take place in the Seaside National Park, will offer visitors a range of local products, live music, art demonstrations and an atmosphere designed for family recreation.

Sports
Azerbaijan sets two national records at Baku Swimming World Cup

Azerbaijan sets two national records at Baku Swimming World Cup

Azerbaijan was represented by Abdurrahman Rustamov, Amin Oruclu, Anastasia Boborykina, Anastasia Gnusina, Farhad Shirmammadli, Mehri Abdurrahmanli, Maryam Javadova, Ramal Sadigli, Oktay Huseynov, Said Hamidov, Suleyman Ismayilzada and Yegor Maynitski.

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