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Choking Iran or poisoning Gulf? True cost of targeting Kharg [ANALYSIS]

Choking Iran or poisoning Gulf? True cost of targeting Kharg [ANALYSIS]

The United States has already signalled its intention to deploy forces to Kharg Island, widely regarded as the backbone of Iran’s energy infrastructure. Kharg Island accounts for approximately 90 per cent of Iran’s crude oil exports, with a terminal capable of handling close to two million barrels per day. It is, in effect, the lifeline of Iran’s energy economy. By seizing this island, Washington appears to believe it can effectively choke Iran’s economic breathing space.

Nation
Baku Initiative Group backs UN resolution recognizing slave trade as crime against humanity

Baku Initiative Group backs UN resolution recognizing slave trade as crime against humanity

The Baku Initiative Group (BIG) has expressed full support for the resolution adopted by the United Nations General Assembly recognizing the transatlantic slave trade as “the most serious crime against humanity”, AzerNEWS reports.

Oil & Gas
Azerbaijan’s gas exports via TAP see slight weekly decline in orders

Azerbaijan’s gas exports via TAP see slight weekly decline in orders

The Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP), which transports Azerbaijani natural gas to Europe, recorded a booked capacity of 367.85 million kWh at Greece’s Kipoi exit point on March 30, AzerNEWS reports.

Business
Azerbaijan’s pharmaceutical imports decline slightly in early 2026

Azerbaijan’s pharmaceutical imports decline slightly in early 2026

Azerbaijan imported pharmaceutical products worth $88 million in January–February 2026, reflecting a slight decrease of 2.9% compared to the same period last year, AzerNEWS reports. According to the State Customs Committee of Azerbaijan, the country also exported pharmaceutical goods valued at $0.6 million during the reporting period, marking a...

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Corridor of consequence: Armenia, Azerbaijan and politics of transit

Corridor of consequence: Armenia, Azerbaijan and politics of transit

When Yerevan's deputy prime minister called the opening of Azerbaijani transit routes "significant", he was understating a seismic shift. Two countries forged in conflict are now exchanging fuel, grain, and, cautiously, trust.

World
China develops mind-controlled robot dog

China develops mind-controlled robot dog

Researchers at Xi'an Jiaotong University have created a system that allows a robot dog to be controlled without joysticks or buttons—just by thinking about the desired action, combining brain-signal reading technology with autonomous navigation, Xu, one of the project leader, 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
Baku State University joins global 'Earth Hour' campaign [PHOTOS]

Baku State University joins global 'Earth Hour' campaign [PHOTOS]

Baku State University (BSU), led by its volunteer group "BSU Volunteers" and working together with the IDEA Public Union and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), has taken part in the global Earth Hour campaign, AzerNEWS reports.

Culture
Rasim Ahmed oglu Balayev

Rasim Ahmed oglu Balayev

The Azerbaijani cultural community has suffered a heavy loss. The prominent representative of national cinematic art, Chairman of the Union of Cinematographers of Azerbaijan, recipient of the President’s personal pension, State Prize laureate, and People’s Artist Rasim Ahmed oglu Balayev passed away on March 29, 2026, at the age of 78.

Analysis

Events
Fragile peace in South Caucasus faces its loudest opposition overseas [OPINION]

Fragile peace in South Caucasus faces its loudest opposition overseas [OPINION]

Armenian revanchism cultivated by diaspora groups has not disappeared with the guns falling silent. If anything, it has simply migrated, taking root far from the South Caucasus in shape of networks that continue to promote grievance, resentment and outdated narratives of separatism.

Sports
AFFA referee Tural Gurbanov appointed to UEFA U17 clash

AFFA referee Tural Gurbanov appointed to UEFA U17 clash

Azerbaijani FIFA referee Tural Gurbanov has been appointed as the main referee for an international match for the first time in his career, AzerNEWS reports.

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