https://www.azernews.az/ News from Azerbaijan, Business, Energy, Analysis ru Sun, 26 Jul 2026 05:06:19 +0400 agency@trend.az (Trend News Agency) https://www.azernews.az/ https://www.azernews.az/assets/images/rss_logo.png https://www.azernews.az/region/261551.html Ukraine has intensified its long-range drone campaign against targets deep inside Russia, with a series of recent strikes reportedly hitting logistics facilities, an oil refinery and a military complex. World https://www.azernews.az/region/261551.html Sat, 25 Jul 2026 23:55:00 +0400 https://www.azernews.az/sports/261550.html The first day of competition at the European Judo Hopes Tournament has concluded, with the final winners in the U-16 category determined. Sports https://www.azernews.az/sports/261550.html Sat, 25 Jul 2026 22:24:00 +0400 https://www.azernews.az/region/261549.html Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar have discussed escalating regional tensions and maritime security during a telephone conversation. World https://www.azernews.az/region/261549.html Sat, 25 Jul 2026 21:53:49 +0400 https://www.azernews.az/region/261548.html European defence company Destinus has unveiled its new Vorexon anti-aircraft guided missile, designed to engage a range of aerial targets at short and medium distances. World https://www.azernews.az/region/261548.html Sat, 25 Jul 2026 21:28:00 +0400 https://www.azernews.az/sports/261547.html Azerbaijan's U-18 men's basketball team have secured their first group-stage victory at the Division B European Championship, being held in the Croatian cities of Rijeka and Opatija. Sports https://www.azernews.az/sports/261547.html Sat, 25 Jul 2026 20:55:00 +0400 https://www.azernews.az/region/261542.html Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa met UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in Damascus on Saturday to discuss strengthening cooperation between Syria and the United Nations World https://www.azernews.az/region/261542.html Sat, 25 Jul 2026 20:12:00 +0400 https://www.azernews.az/nation/261546.html The Azerbaijan Deposit Insurance Fund (ADIF) has introduced new online payment options for citizens as part of its digitalisation strategy and is considering using the AniPay platform to provide compensation payments in the future. Nation https://www.azernews.az/nation/261546.html Sat, 25 Jul 2026 19:48:00 +0400 https://www.azernews.az/region/261544.html UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has described the situation around Syria's Golan Heights as "totally unacceptable", while Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani called for the immediate and unconditional withdrawal of Israeli forces from a UN-patrolled buffer zone World https://www.azernews.az/region/261544.html Sat, 25 Jul 2026 19:20:00 +0400 https://www.azernews.az/region/261543.html Saudi Arabia's Civil Defense issued an early warning on Saturday to residents of the western Yanbu governorate over a "potential danger", without specifying the nature of the threat. World https://www.azernews.az/region/261543.html Sat, 25 Jul 2026 18:56:00 +0400 https://www.azernews.az/business/261545.html A total of ₼1.73 billion in compensation has been paid to depositors of 19 banks undergoing liquidation in Azerbaijan as of 1 July this year. During the reporting period, the fund provided legal services in more than... Business https://www.azernews.az/business/261545.html Sat, 25 Jul 2026 18:19:00 +0400 https://www.azernews.az/analysis/261539.html The latest move by the US House Foreign Affairs Committee against Azerbaijan raises a question that Washington should be asking itself: is Congress helping to consolidate peace in the South Caucasus, or is it allowing domestic lobbying politics to reopen a conflict that the region is finally trying to leave behind? Analysis https://www.azernews.az/analysis/261539.html Sat, 25 Jul 2026 17:47:00 +0400 https://www.azernews.az/region/261541.html Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Saturday that the government's priority was to "save lives" as firefighters battled record-breaking wildfires west of Madrid, warning that shifting winds could rapidly worsen the situation despite falling temperatures. World https://www.azernews.az/region/261541.html Sat, 25 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0400 https://www.azernews.az/sports/261540.html The first medal winners in the U-14 category have been determined at the European Judo Hopes Tournament being held at the Absheron Olympic Sports Complex. Sports https://www.azernews.az/sports/261540.html Sat, 25 Jul 2026 16:23:00 +0400 https://www.azernews.az/region/261536.html Pakistan is exploring ways to help revive stalled negotiations between the United States and Iran aimed at ending the nearly five-month-old conflict, according to three Pakistani sources familiar with the discussions. World https://www.azernews.az/region/261536.html Sat, 25 Jul 2026 15:36:00 +0400 https://www.azernews.az/sports/261537.html Azerbaijan were represented in table tennis and futsal at the European Universities Games in Salerno, Italy, organised by the European University Sports Association (EUSA). Sports https://www.azernews.az/sports/261537.html Sat, 25 Jul 2026 15:14:00 +0400 https://www.azernews.az/nation/261538.html The Parliamentary Assembly of Turkic States (TURKPA) has expressed serious concern over an amendment adopted by the US House Foreign Affairs Committee on 22 July containing a number of allegations against Azerbaijan. Nation https://www.azernews.az/nation/261538.html Sat, 25 Jul 2026 14:30:00 +0400 https://www.azernews.az/region/261535.html Romania has shot down a second drone after it violated the country's airspace in as many days, raising concerns over repeated incursions along NATO's eastern flank as fighting intensifies near Ukraine's border. World https://www.azernews.az/region/261535.html Sat, 25 Jul 2026 13:58:00 +0400 https://www.azernews.az/culture/261534.html The international Dream Fest 2026 music festival is continuing at the Sea Breeze resort complex on the picturesque shores of the Caspian Sea, bringing together leading names from Azerbaijan's and the global music industry. Culture https://www.azernews.az/culture/261534.html Sat, 25 Jul 2026 13:24:00 +0400 https://www.azernews.az/sports/261533.html The Azerbaijani referees who will officiate at the U-17 World Wrestling Championships in Baku from 27 July to 2 August have been selected. Sports https://www.azernews.az/sports/261533.html Sat, 25 Jul 2026 12:42:00 +0400 https://www.azernews.az/region/261532.html UN Secretary-General António Guterres has arrived in Syria for a three-day visit focused on the country's political transition and future stability. World https://www.azernews.az/region/261532.html Sat, 25 Jul 2026 12:18:00 +0400 https://www.azernews.az/nation/261531.html Police officers in Azerbaijan have solved 49 crimes reported across the country on July 24, according to the Interior Ministry's press service. Nation https://www.azernews.az/nation/261531.html Sat, 25 Jul 2026 11:49:00 +0400 https://www.azernews.az/culture/261530.html The winners of Azerbaijan’s sixth Yuksalish (Rise) Competition have been honoured at a ceremony attended by senior government officials, experts, participants and media representatives. Culture https://www.azernews.az/culture/261530.html Sat, 25 Jul 2026 11:22:00 +0400 https://www.azernews.az/oil_and_gas/261529.html The price of Azerbaijan's Azeri Light crude oil has fallen on global markets, declining by $6.37, or 5.8 per cent, to $102.73 per barrel Oil & Gas https://www.azernews.az/oil_and_gas/261529.html Sat, 25 Jul 2026 10:54:15 +0400 https://www.azernews.az/region/261528.html Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Friday evening that Kyiv is preparing for a meeting with US President Donald Trump and his team, as Ukraine continues to seek greater international support amid the ongoing war with Russia World https://www.azernews.az/region/261528.html Sat, 25 Jul 2026 10:21:00 +0400 https://www.azernews.az/lifestyle/261527.html Turkish pop stars EDIS and Emre Altuğ have been honoured with their own stars at the Sea Breeze Walk of Fame, with a ceremony held at the Sea Breeze resort in Baku. Lifestyle https://www.azernews.az/lifestyle/261527.html Sat, 25 Jul 2026 09:54:00 +0400