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China’s manufacturing surplus poses new test for global economy

China’s manufacturing surplus poses new test for global economy

China's industrial machine is producing an ever-growing volume of goods, but the global market's capacity to absorb them is beginning to look increasingly limited. Trade barriers are rising, domestic demand remains weak, and Chinese companies continue to expand capacity while cutting prices.This model could create serious problems not only for China, but also for commodity markets and competing manufacturers around the world.

Nation
Five more missing Azerbaijani soldiers from First Karabakh War to be buried on August 21

Five more missing Azerbaijani soldiers from First Karabakh War to be buried on August 21

Five Azerbaijani soldiers who went missing during the First Karabakh War will be buried on August 21, AzerNEWS reports, citing the State Commission on Prisoners of War, Hostages and Missing Persons said.

Oil & Gas
Azeri Light crude price jumps 3.58% to $94.58

Azeri Light crude price jumps 3.58% to $94.58

The price of Azerbaijan’s Azeri Light crude oil at Italy’s Augusta port rose by $3.27, or 3.58%, from the previous assessment to $94.58 per barrel on a CIF basis, according to oil market participants.

Business
Gold price drops to $4,391.10 on COMEX

Gold price drops to $4,391.10 on COMEX

Gold and silver prices fell on the COMEX commodities exchange in New York.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Pashinyan's reshuffle reveals leader preparing for tough years ahead

Pashinyan's reshuffle reveals leader preparing for tough years ahead

Nikol Pashinyan has begun his fourth term with a cabinet barely changed on the surface and substantially reorganised underneath it. The pattern of his appointments tells you more about the challenges ahead than the portfolio continuity does.

World
U.S. develops mechanism to prevent military clashes between Israel, Syria and Türkiye

U.S. develops mechanism to prevent military clashes between Israel, Syria and Türkiye

The United States is developing a mechanism aimed at reducing the risk of military clashes and misunderstandings between Israel, Syria and Türkiye.

Analysis

Lifestyle
Scholars from thirty countries to gather for World Nomad Games conference

Scholars from thirty countries to gather for World Nomad Games conference

Azerbaijani scholars and researchers will participate in an international scientific conference dedicated to the study of nomadic civilizations, AzerNEWS reports citing Kabar News Agency.

Culture
Burgas selected as host city for Eurovision 2027

Burgas selected as host city for Eurovision 2027

Burgas has been selected as the host city for the 71st Eurovision Song Contest, which will take place in Bulgaria in May 2027.

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 congratulates Afghanistan on Independence Day

Azerbaijan congratulates Afghanistan on Independence Day

Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) has congratulated Afghanistan on its Independence Day.

Sports
Sabah FC to play first leg in UEFA Champions League Play-Off round

Sabah FC to play first leg in UEFA Champions League Play-Off round

The Baku-based club will face Israeli side Hapoel Be'er Sheva. The match will be held at the Giulesti Stadium in Bucharest, the capital of Romania, and will kick off at 23:00 Baku time. The game will be officiated by Italian FIFA referee Davide Massa.

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