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Record military spending in India sparks strategic concerns in Pakistan and China

Record military spending in India sparks strategic concerns in Pakistan and China

While global attention remains focused on the war in Europe and crises involving Greenland and Iran, India has sharply increased its military budget.

Nation
Evolution or stagnation: Music industry in hands of artificial intelligence

Evolution or stagnation: Music industry in hands of artificial intelligence

AI-generated songs are becoming increasingly popular on music streaming platforms. A great number of music lovers are drawn by catchy melodies.

Oil & Gas
Azeri Light prices fall sharply at Augusta and Ceyhan

Azeri Light prices fall sharply at Augusta and Ceyhan

The price of Azerbaijan’s Azeri Light crude oil delivered on a CIF basis to Italy’s Augusta port fell by $3.63, or 4.95 percent, compared to the previous assessment, settling at $69.72 per barrel.

Business
Sales, technical and finance roles top Azerbaijan’s staff shortage list

Sales, technical and finance roles top Azerbaijan’s staff shortage list

Employers in Azerbaijan face the greatest difficulty finding qualified personnel in sales and marketing, technical professions, and accounting and finance, Azernews reports, citing the 5th issue of the Labor Market Bulletin by the State Employment Agency reports.

Analysis

Armenian-Azerbaijani conflict
Baku Military Court continues trial of Armenian officials for aggression against Azerbaijan

Baku Military Court continues trial of Armenian officials for aggression against Azerbaijan

The open trial against Armenian citizens, including Arayik Harutyunyan, Arkadi Gukasyan, Bako Sahakyan, Davit Ishkhanyan, David Babayan, Levon Mnatsakanyan, and others, accused of committing crimes against peace and humanity, war crimes, preparing and waging aggressive war, genocide, violations of the laws of war, terrorism, financing terrorism, forcibly seizing and retaining power, and other serious offenses, will continue on February 5.

Armenian Aggression
ANAMA clears 1,738 hectares of mines in liberated territories

ANAMA clears 1,738 hectares of mines in liberated territories

In January, Azerbaijani demining teams detected and neutralized 37 anti-tank mines, 337 anti-personnel mines, and 1,364 unexploded ordnance (UXO) in territories recently liberated from occupation, Azernews reports, citing the Azerbaijan National Agency for Mine Action (ANAMA).

World
Norwegian parliament to debate abolishing monarchy over 'Epstein' crisis

Norwegian parliament to debate abolishing monarchy over 'Epstein' crisis

Norway’s parliament is set to consider a proposal on February 3 that would abolish the monarchy and transition the country to a republican system of government, as debates unfold against the backdrop of an escalating crisis surrounding the royal family.

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

Lifestyle
Winter Tale Music Festival to kick off in Gabala

Winter Tale Music Festival to kick off in Gabala

The 2nd International Winter Tale Music Festival will be held in Gabala beginning on February 5, Azernews reports.

Culture
Children's Philharmonic Hall holds spectacular concert [PHOTOS]

Children's Philharmonic Hall holds spectacular concert [PHOTOS]

Spectacular concert featuring piano pieces by the renowned composer Sergei Bortkiewicz has been presented to the audiences, Azernews reports citing the Azerbaijan State Children's Philharmonic Hall.

Events
From sanctions to strategy: Europe joins Washington in confronting Iran

From sanctions to strategy: Europe joins Washington in confronting Iran

At a time when the United States is cornering Iran and the world is discussing whether Iran will be struck any day now, the European Union’s designation of the IRGC as a terrorist organization was received as a meaningful move.

Sports
Azerbaijan announces judo squad for Paris Grand Slam

Azerbaijan announces judo squad for Paris Grand Slam

Azerbaijan is set to showcase its top judo talent at the highly anticipated Grand Slam in Paris, taking place on February 7–8 in the French capital, Azernews reports citing Azerbaijan Judo Federation.

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