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Corsican question exposes contradictions in France’s rights diplomacy

Corsican question exposes contradictions in France’s rights diplomacy

Armenian separatists are once again trying to harp on the same string. This time, they are attempting to do it through the Corsican Assembly, which adopted a preliminary initiative concerning the so-called "Republic of Artsakh" and Armenian citizens facing criminal prosecution in Azerbaijan.

Nation
Azerbaijan banks bolster defences as Basel III reforms take hold

Azerbaijan banks bolster defences as Basel III reforms take hold

Raising capital requirements has significantly strengthened the resilience of Azerbaijan's banking sector, according to a new report by Moody's Ratings, AzerNEWS informs.

Oil & Gas
Azeri Light oil falls below $97 as global crude prices extend sharp decline

Azeri Light oil falls below $97 as global crude prices extend sharp decline

The price of Azerbaijan's Azeri Light crude continued its downward trend, tracking broader weakness across global oil markets. According to official reports, the price of Azeri Light crude delivered to the port of Augusta in Italy on a CIF basis fell by...

Business
America's Citigroup forecasts gold price to reach $4,500 in 4Q

America's Citigroup forecasts gold price to reach $4,500 in 4Q

Gold prices could rise to $4,500 per troy ounce in the fourth quarter of this year. The bank expects gold prices to remain stable or decline slightly over the next month, before rising to...

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Azerbaijani MFA reveals number of landmine victims since 2020-war

Azerbaijani MFA reveals number of landmine victims since 2020-war

According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan, since the 2020-war, 433 people have became a victim of landmine contamination by Armenia.

World
Pakistan offers to host renewed US-Iran negotiations in Islamabad

Pakistan offers to host renewed US-Iran negotiations in Islamabad

Pakistan has invited senior Iranian negotiators to visit Islamabad as soon as possible to discuss the resumption of suspended direct talks with the United States and diplomatic efforts to resolve tensions.

Analysis

Lifestyle
Summer heat holds firm across country

Summer heat holds firm across country

Dry and hot weather is expected across most of Azerbaijan on August 5, AzerNEWS reports, citing the National Hydrometeorological Service.

Culture
Seaside National Park welcomes film enthusiasts for open-air screening [PHOTOS]

Seaside National Park welcomes film enthusiasts for open-air screening [PHOTOS]

An open-air screening of the classic Azerbaijani film "A Road Story" has been held at the Seaside National Park as part of celebrations marking Azerbaijan Cinema Day, 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
Head of Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs pays tribute to Azerbaijani martyrs in Baku [PHOTOS]

Head of Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs pays tribute to Azerbaijani martyrs in Baku [PHOTOS]

Ignazio Cassis, Federal Councillor and Head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs of the Swiss Confederation, OSCE Chairman-in-Office, who is on an official visit to Azerbaijan, visited the Alley of Martyrs in Baku.

Sports
National squad announced for Skopje Junior European Cup

National squad announced for Skopje Junior European Cup

The Skopje Junior European Cup 2026 will take place in North Macedonia on August 8–9, AzerNEWS reports.

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