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Smart but deadly: How drone age rewriting rules of warfare

Smart but deadly: How drone age rewriting rules of warfare

Unlike traditional aircraft, UAVs are relatively inexpensive and accessible, enabling not only major powers but also smaller states and non-state actors to deploy them effectively.

Nation
Post shared on President Aliyev's social media account regarding his meeting with Latvian President [VIDEO]

Post shared on President Aliyev's social media account regarding his meeting with Latvian President [VIDEO]

A post has been shared on the social media account of President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev regarding his meeting with Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs, who is on an official visit to the country.

Oil & Gas
Markets misread crisis as Hormuz disruption may last longer than expected

Markets misread crisis as Hormuz disruption may last longer than expected

At the FT Commodities Global Summit in Lausanne, leading figures in global commodity trading delivered a stark assessment: the closure of the Strait of Hormuz is not a short-term disruption but a structural shock whose consequences will reverberate across global supply chains for years. From oil refining to food production, the cascading effects are already being felt, AzerNEWS reports.

Business
First solar panel installed in Jabrayil under Shafag project

First solar panel installed in Jabrayil under Shafag project

Installation of solar panels has begun at the Shafag Solar Power Plant project site in Azerbaijan’s Jabrayil district, marking a key milestone in the country’s renewable energy development, AzerNEWS reports.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
President: Mutual visits of Azerbaijani and Armenian representatives contribute to establishing a normal atmosphere

President: Mutual visits of Azerbaijani and Armenian representatives contribute to establishing a normal atmosphere

The head of state noted that there have been mutual visits and meetings between civil society and media representatives of Azerbaijan and Armenia, emphasizing that this contributes to the creation of a normal atmosphere between the countries.

World
Anthropic investigates alleged Mythos AI access breach

Anthropic investigates alleged Mythos AI access breach

Anthropic has launched an investigation after reports that a small group of users may have gained unauthorized access to its highly restricted “Claude Mythos” model — an advanced cybersecurity-focused AI system that the company has deliberately kept out of public release due to its powerful capabilities, AzerNEWS reports, citing foreign media.

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
Khatai Arts Center launches two-day art marathon [PHOTOS]

Khatai Arts Center launches two-day art marathon [PHOTOS]

The Khatai Arts Center has hosted the launch of a series of exhibitions titled "Spring Colors", presented as a lively two-day creative marathon, AzerNEWS reports.

Culture
Artist who brings world to life through vibrant brush strokes [PHOTOS]

Artist who brings world to life through vibrant brush strokes [PHOTOS]

The marking of 115 years since the birth of Huseyn Aliyev is not merely a date on a calendar, but a celebration of a master who brought the world to life through the vibrant strokes of his brush.

Analysis

Events
Ali Asadov highlights Azerbaijan’s role in global climate agenda at Astana

Ali Asadov highlights Azerbaijan’s role in global climate agenda at Astana

Ali Asadov stated that Azerbaijan has consistently prioritized environmental issues and climate resilience, viewing them as essential to long-term development.

Sports
Gunay Gurbanova advances to European Wrestling Championships semifinals

Gunay Gurbanova advances to European Wrestling Championships semifinals

Azerbaijani female wrestler Gunay Gurbanova has advanced to the semifinals of the 2026 European Championships being held in Tirana, Albania, AzerNEWS reports.

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