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Between Brussels and Moscow, Armenia's trade policy becomes proxy war

Between Brussels and Moscow, Armenia's trade policy becomes proxy war

A tariff waiver for Armenia looks like solidarity. But perhaps it might really be a statecraft.

Meloni thanks President Aliyev as Italy, Azerbaijan look to expand strategic ties

Meloni thanks President Aliyev as Italy, Azerbaijan look to expand strategic ties

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has hailed her “sincere friendship” with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and signalled that Rome and Baku are preparing to expand cooperation, underscoring the growing political weight of their strategic partnership.

Crude oil prices post biggest weekly gain since July

Crude oil prices post biggest weekly gain since July

Crude oil prices on global exchanges are heading for their biggest weekly gain since July. Markets are increasingly concerned that renewed military clashes between the United States and Iran could lead to prolonged disruptions to energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz. Oil prices are set for a weekly rise as tensions between the two countries escalate. Brent crude has gained around...

US sanctions Turkish bank over alleged Iran oil revenue network

US sanctions Turkish bank over alleged Iran oil revenue network

The Trump administration has expanded its economic pressure campaign against Iran, imposing sanctions on a Turkish investment bank and two subsidiaries that Washington alleges were involved in helping Tehran move oil revenues through the international financial system.

Armenia’s first export to Azerbaijan opens bigger question of peace profits [ANALYSIS]

Armenia’s first export to Azerbaijan opens bigger question of peace profits [ANALYSIS]

After nearly three decades of conflict, Azerbaijan and Armenia are witnessing developments that would have been difficult to imagine only a few years ago. For some time now, weapons have effectively fallen silent between the two countries, while contacts between NGOs and limited exchanges involving officials have gradually increased.

Qatar ranks among top five for quality of life

Qatar ranks among top five for quality of life

Qatar has taken fourth place in the world in terms of living standards, according to the 2026 Legatum Prosperity Index. The country also leads the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, highlighting its continued progress in improving the quality of life for both citizens and residents.

Summer's final evenings bring live music to city parks [PHOTOS]

Summer's final evenings bring live music to city parks [PHOTOS]

Summer is coming to an end, but Baku's parks remained busy over the weekend. In the evenings, residents and visitors gathered in several parts of the city to listen to live music, meet friends and spend time outdoors.

Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan explore new areas of cultural cooperation [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan explore new areas of cultural cooperation [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan have been expanding cooperation in culture, education and science, with universities and cultural institutions playing an important role in developing new contacts and joint initiatives.

Two suspects extradited from Russia to Azerbaijan

Two suspects extradited from Russia to Azerbaijan

The Prosecutor General’s Office of Azerbaijan said that the extradition requests for Azerbaijani citizens Nahid Alijanli and Renad Orujov were approved by the Prosecutor General’s Office of Russia in accordance with the Convention on Legal Assistance and Legal Relations in Civil, Family and Criminal Matters, signed on October 7, 2002.

National Paralympic Committee to hold Para Athletics Open Day

National Paralympic Committee to hold Para Athletics Open Day

The Azerbaijan National Paralympic Committee will hold an Open Day to discover new talent in para athletics, encourage people with disabilities to take part in sports, and identify promising athletes for the national team's reserve pool.

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