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Middle Corridor becomes South Caucasus’ peace project as Ankara, Yerevan reopen trade

Middle Corridor becomes South Caucasus’ peace project as Ankara, Yerevan reopen trade

The unfolding geopolitical landscape of the South Caucasus is currently witnessing a transformation that few would have predicted even half a decade ago. For decades, the region was defined by frozen conflicts, closed borders, and a zero-sum mentality that stifled economic potential and kept neighbouring nations in a state of perpetual suspicion.

WUF13 Festival promotes dialogue on future of urban living in Baku [PHOTOS]

WUF13 Festival promotes dialogue on future of urban living in Baku [PHOTOS]

The festival, organized to inform the Azerbaijani public about the Thirteenth Session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13), has concluded with a large-scale evening program at Clock Tower Square on Baku’s Seaside Boulevard, drawing together visitors, AzerNEWS reports.

Oil flows through Strait of Hormuz drop sharply

Oil flows through Strait of Hormuz drop sharply

Flows of crude oil and petroleum fuels through the Strait of Hormuz fell by nearly 6 million barrels per day in the first quarter of 2026, marking the beginning of a major disruption that has tightened global supply and pushed energy prices higher, AzerNEWS reports. According to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), about...

TSMC predicts global semiconductor market will surpass $1.5 trillion by 2030

TSMC predicts global semiconductor market will surpass $1.5 trillion by 2030

TSMC, the world’s largest chipmaker, has projected that the global semiconductor market could exceed $1.5 trillion by 2030, driven by surging demand for artificial intelligence and high-performance computing technologies, AzerNEWS reports.

South Caucasus peace push gains speed as regional barriers begin to fall [COMMENTARY]

South Caucasus peace push gains speed as regional barriers begin to fall [COMMENTARY]

The South Caucasus region is currently undergoing one of the most fateful and complex periods of transformation in its modern history. Decades of entrenched tension, military confrontation, and deep-seated mistrust are finally beginning to give way to a sense of cautious optimism and tangible prospects for peace. More specifically, the prospect of a definitive peace treaty between Azerbaijan and Armenia has never appeared as attainable as it does today. When examining the milestones achieved over the past few years, it becomes evident that many developments, once dismissed as mere utopian dreams, have now crystallized into daily realities.

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