Baku built biggest housing forum in history with production of genuine innovations
57,000 participants, 27 heads of state, the Baku Call to Action, and a final document that admits housing finance is broken and nobody has agreed to fix it. The record-breaking WUF13 closed today. Here is what it genuinely delivered, and what it honestly did not.
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Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan discuss military cooperation [PHOTOS]
A delegation led by the Head of the National Defense University of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Major General Baurzhan Abzhanov visited Azerbaijan.
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WUF13 represents another meaningful contribution by Azerbaijan to multilateralism and collective action for better future - President Ilham Aliyev [PHOTO]
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Azerbaijani parliament speaker visits consulate in St. Petersburg
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Azerbaijan expresses condolences to China after deadly coal mine explosion
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Azerbaijan records population increase
Azeri Light oil prices decline on global markets
The price of Azerbaijan’s “Azeri Light” crude oil on a CIF basis at Italy’s Augusta port has decreased by ....
Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan strengthen cooperation in banking sector
During the visit, interactive presentations were delivered on topics including financial reporting, accounting systems, budget planning, and management automation.
Strategic reclamation of Lachin: How diplomacy and military rewrote South Caucasus map
To understand the profound strategic and emotional weight of Lachin’s return to Azerbaijani sovereignty, one must first revisit the bleak spring of 1992.
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Russian media targets Azerbaijan as South Caucasus edges towards peace
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South Caucasus peace push gains speed as regional barriers begin to fall [COMMENTARY]
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How Zangilan becomes symbol of Azerbaijan’s post-conflict order
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Azerbaijan discusses new South Caucasus peace strategy at MEDIA roundtable [PHOTOS]
Medvedev warns Armenia over EU integration course
In a post published on his channel on the "Max" platform, Medvedev stated that "those who try to sit between two chairs risk falling painfully."
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Urban planning fair brings festive atmosphere to World Urban Forum in Baku [PHOTOS]
An urban planning fair has been organized for visitors and residents of the city in connection with the 13th Session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13), which is taking place in Baku, AzerNEWS reports.
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Int'l conference marking 100th anniversary of First Baku Turkological Congress opens in Almaty [PHOTOS]
On 21 May 2026, the International Conference on Turkology entitled “The Legacy of the First Baku Turkology Congress and the Turkic World in the 21st Century” commenced in Almaty, one of Kazakhstan’s major cultural and scientific centres, at Al-Farabi Kazakh National University.
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Military Attachés visit the State Border Service [PHOTOS]
The visit, organized by the International Military Cooperation Department of the Ministry of Defense, was attended by 26 representatives of military attaché offices from 18 countries.
Azerbaijani karatekas compete for medals at Para-Karate European Championship
The Para-Karate European Championship has started in Frankfurt, Germany, AzerNEWS reports.
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Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan discuss military cooperation [PHOTOS]
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Int'l conference marking 100th anniversary of First Baku Turkological Congress opens in Almaty [PHOTOS]
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Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan strengthen cooperation in banking sector
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Azeri Light oil prices decline on global markets
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Medvedev warns Armenia over EU integration course
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Azerbaijan and Eswatini explore new trade and investment opportunities
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Military Attachés visit the State Border Service [PHOTOS]
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Turkish intelligence captures ISIS terrorists in successful operation in Syria
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AYNA ensures transport of nearly 179,000 passengers during WUF13 in Baku
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Former French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal announces 2027 presidential bid
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Azerbaijan exports $9.6 million worth of goods to Armenia in January–April 2026
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Pakistan and Qatar mediate Iran-US talks in Tehran amid rising tensions
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Türkiye, Azerbaijan, Georgia and Bulgaria hold quadrilateral meeting in Istanbul
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SpaceX conducts 12th Starship test flight toward future space missions
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WUF13 represents another meaningful contribution by Azerbaijan to multilateralism and collective action for better future - President Ilham Aliyev [PHOTO]
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Azerbaijani parliament speaker visits consulate in St. Petersburg
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Azerbaijan expresses condolences to China after deadly coal mine explosion
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BTC pipeline transports over 9 million tons of oil in January-April 2026
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Death toll in China coal mine gas explosion rises to 82
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Azerbaijan records population increase
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Literary prize entry suspected of being AI-written
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Baku built biggest housing forum in history with production of genuine innovations
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GTA VI release date officially announced
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NYC World Cup tickets at record-low price
22 May 23:50 -
Great Pyramid may resist earthquakes
22 May 22:45 -
One dead in explosion at Hungary’s largest chemical complex
22 May 22:15 -
Baku adopts global call to action on housing crisis
22 May 21:44 -
Heatwave forecast for Britain France and Spain
22 May 21:40 -
Samsung loses leadership in key market
22 May 21:10 -
Electric vehicle sales rising globally
22 May 20:35 -
Zelenskyy says Ukrainian forces carried out overnight strikes on targets linked to Russia’s Yaroslavl oil refinery
22 May 20:05 -
Greenland protests outside US consulate
22 May 19:30 -
Jailed Vietnamese tycoon Birkin bags sell for high price
22 May 19:12 -
ANAS hosts launch of landmark book on Azerbaijan’s 44-Day Patriotic War [PHOTOS]
22 May 18:59 -
Hidden feature discovered in iPhone camera
22 May 18:40 -
Uzbekistan awards Honored Artist Sahib Pashazade for cultural and educational cooperation [PHOTOS]
22 May 18:20 -
WUF13 Flag lowering ceremony of Azerbaijan and United Nations held [PHOTOS]
22 May 18:05 -
Culture Ministry holds panel session on sustainable and resilient cultural revitalization [PHOTOS]
22 May 17:56 -
Mexico to host WUF14 in 2028 after Baku hosts successful UN Urban Forum
22 May 17:37 -
No country should accept Iran's tolling system in Strait of Hormuz: US secretary of state
22 May 17:33 -
UN-Habitat Chief: Baku strengthens global coalition for urban transformation
22 May 17:16 -
Icherisheher’s “smart reserve” model draws global attention, says Chairman
22 May 16:56 -
Anar Guliyev: WUF13 demonstrated global commitment to sustainable urban future
22 May 16:38 -
Ambassador: Azerbaijan sets strong example at WUF13 as Mexico looks ahead to hosting forum [EXCLUSIVE]
22 May 16:17 -
Azerbaijan participates in int'l forum on music education in Tashkent [PHOTOS]
22 May 15:58 -
Azerbaijan’s copper concentrate production surges for Q1 of year
22 May 15:36 -
National Art Museum immerses audience in romantic atmosphere [PHOTOS]
22 May 15:15 -
Bahar Muradova: Cities of future should be equally comfortable and accessible for everyone
22 May 14:56 -
WTO warns global trade entering its most turbulent era in 80 years
22 May 14:37 -
Insurance market in Azerbaijan grows in first four months of 2026
22 May 14:18 -
China highlights AI-driven smart city model to tackle urban challenges
22 May 14:00 -
WUF13 is one of the best events we have experienced - Indian delegate
22 May 13:39 -
WUF13 hears calls for more inclusive urban planning models
22 May 13:20 -
South Gas Corridor builds financial strength as cash reserves near $3 bln
22 May 13:03 -
Azerbaijani karatekas compete for medals at Para-Karate European Championship
22 May 12:47 -
Culture Minister honors prominent cultural figures on anniversary occasion [PHOTOS]
22 May 12:26 -
Azerbaijan and EU deepen security dialogue amid expanding cooperation agenda [PHOTOS]
22 May 12:19 -
Over 1,000 tickets sold for Baku-Tbilisi-Baku train route
22 May 12:04 -
Zambian delegate: Azerbaijan showed that smart urbanization is achievable
22 May 11:43 -
SpaceX plans massive 10GW solar power plant in Texas
22 May 11:25 -
Azerbaijan PM Ali Asadov meets Turkmen President in Ashgabat
22 May 11:03 -
UN-Habitat official warns climate and housing crises can no longer be ignored
22 May 10:41 -
'Neftchi' wins Azerbaijan Futsal Cup after 5-3 victory over 'Araz-Nakhchivan'
22 May 10:22 -
Peruvian artist's solo exhibition opens at Heydar Aliyev Center [PHOTOS]
22 May 10:14 -
Leyla Aliyeva and Arzu Aliyeva visit Urban Expo exhibition [PHOTOS]
22 May 10:08 -
Azeri Light crude surges above $114 per barrel
22 May 10:00 -
WUF13 in Baku enters final day with closing ceremony ahead
22 May 09:30 -
UK net migration hits lowest since 2021
22 May 09:00 -
Toyota reportedly selling cars made in Taiwan in Japan
22 May 08:30 -
Former Bosnian President: Garabagh’s reconstruction can become a global post-war model [INTERVIEW]
22 May 08:00 -
ASELSAN, Türk Telekom sign landmark deal for domestic tech ecosystem
21 May 23:50 -
Trump to talk with Taiwan’s president despite protocol break
21 May 23:20 -
Leyla Aliyeva meets with King Mswati III of Eswatini [PHOTOS]
21 May 23:09 -
China–Russia trade increases in January–April
21 May 22:45 -
Samsung bonus deal fuels wage demands beyond AI sector
21 May 22:15 -
Antalya leads Türkiye’s growing Blue Flag tourism success story
21 May 21:40 -
Money laundering in Italy between 25 and 35 billion euros per year says GdF
21 May 21:10 -
Erdoğan vows stronger investment in youth as Türkiye Century vision accelerates
21 May 20:35 -
Kazakhstan builds 1 GW wind farms with storage
21 May 20:05 -
President Ilham Aliyev receives UN Deputy Secretary-General [PHOTOS/VIDEO]
21 May 19:49 -
Italians' purchasing power has dropped 8.6% since 2019 says Istat
21 May 19:30 -
Medvedev says collapse of 'so-called Ukraine' inevitable from historical perspective
21 May 19:01 -
Patricia Scotland: WUF13 further strengthened Baku’s global leadership role
21 May 18:38 -
We are keen to follow Azerbaijan’s rebuilding experience - Palestinian delegate
21 May 18:09 -
UNESCO official: Preservation of cultural heritage is living part of urban development
21 May 17:53 -
Azerbaijan’s butter imports surpass domestic production for first time in years
21 May 17:46 -
Looking at Baku, we can learn a lot: Kazakh official at WUF13
21 May 17:33 -
Türkiye remains top destination for Azerbaijani travelers in 2026
21 May 17:27 -
Nizami Ganjavi Museum welcomes over 3,000 visitors [PHOTOS]
21 May 17:04 -
Goldman Sachs warns global oil inventories falling at record pace
21 May 16:45 -
Chinese delegate highlights state-led infrastructure model at WUF13
21 May 16:37 -
Urban planning fair brings festive atmosphere to World Urban Forum in Baku [PHOTOS]
21 May 16:23 -
Registration opens for “Azercell CUP 2026” Programming Competition
21 May 16:06 -
Croatian President sends congratulatory letter to President Ilham Aliyev
21 May 15:52 -
Azerbaijan launches 'Heritage Friend' volunteer program for youth
21 May 15:42 -
Former Bosnian president highlights role of global institutions in housing recovery
21 May 15:26 -
ABB distributes 200 million manats in dividends to shareholders
21 May 15:05 -
SpaceX officially kicks off IPO process, targeting record valuation
21 May 14:48 -
WUF13 panel stresses integration of cultural identity in city development [PHOTOS]
21 May 14:33 -
Penultimate day of WUF13: What world's largest urban gathering actually achieved in Baku
21 May 14:15