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Yerevan’s search for new protector risks repeating old patterns

Yerevan’s search for new protector risks repeating old patterns

The South Caucasus is undergoing a profound geopolitical transformation. Following the Second Garabaghh War, a new regional reality has emerged in which old political formulas no longer function.

Nation
President Ilham Aliyev reviews preparations for WUF13 at Baku Olympic Stadium [PHOTOS]

President Ilham Aliyev reviews preparations for WUF13 at Baku Olympic Stadium [PHOTOS]

On May 12, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev visited the Baku Olympic Stadium to review the preparations for the 13th session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13).

Oil & Gas
Japan receives first Azerbaijani crude oil shipment

Japan receives first Azerbaijani crude oil shipment

A tanker carrying approximately 45,000 kiloliters of Azerbaijani crude oil arrived in Japan. The volume is estimated to equal around...

Business
Gold prices fall as silver gains ground

Gold prices fall as silver gains ground

On the COMEX futures market in New York, precious metals showed mixed movements in the latest trading session. The price of gold declined by...

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Pashinyan questions Armenia’s claim to Karabakh in explosive remarks

Pashinyan questions Armenia’s claim to Karabakh in explosive remarks

During a meeting with members of the public in the village of Kornidzor in Armenia’s Syunik region, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan made a striking statement regarding Karabakh.

World
SpaceX launches new batch of U.S. spy satellites from California

SpaceX launches new batch of U.S. spy satellites from California

Despite heavy fog covering California’s central coast, the launch proceeded smoothly, with the Falcon 9 climbing through low clouds shortly after liftoff.

Analysis

Lifestyle
Baku hosts Arts Olimpia, bringing together young talents [PHOTOS]

Baku hosts Arts Olimpia, bringing together young talents [PHOTOS]

For two days, Baku turned into a true capital of art and inspiration as the city grandly hosted Arts Olimpia / İncəsənət Olimpiadası 2026, bringing together around 2,000 talented children and young performers from all across the country, AzerNEWS reports.

Culture
Reinventing fantasy through biology: Worldbuilding of Rustam Guliyev from New York [PHOTOS]

Reinventing fantasy through biology: Worldbuilding of Rustam Guliyev from New York [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijani artist Rustam Guliyev, based in New York, is currently working on a children’s book about dinosaurs, combining illustration, science, and original world-building. Today, illustration plays an important role in making complex subjects — from biology to anatomy — accessible and engaging for young audiences. There is also growing interest in original fictional universes, where artists create their own worlds and continue developing them beyond a single book. Guliyev’s project reflects this contemporary approach, transforming science into immersive visual storytelling for children, 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

Events
Azerbaijan Army commemorates the 103rd anniversary of birth of National Leader Heydar Aliyev [PHOTOS/VIDEO]

Azerbaijan Army commemorates the 103rd anniversary of birth of National Leader Heydar Aliyev [PHOTOS/VIDEO]

As a result of the Great Leader’s profound efforts toward the awakening of people’s national consciousness, Azerbaijan secured its existence as an independent and sovereign state.

Sports
Jamal Aliyev sets new endurance swimming record [PHOTOS]

Jamal Aliyev sets new endurance swimming record [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijani swimming has reached a new milestone thanks to the remarkable endurance of Jamal Aliyev, AzerNEWS reports.

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