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Masterclass in modern multilateralism: Azerbaijan steps onto global stage at WUF13

Masterclass in modern multilateralism: Azerbaijan steps onto global stage at WUF13

The global spotlight shines brightly on Baku as it plays host to the 13th World Urban Forum (WUF13). Coming just a year and a half after its successful hosting of COP29, Azerbaijan has once again solidified its position as a premier diplomatic hub and a bridge between East and West.

Nation
Culture Ministry deepens UNESCO ties on heritage protection [PHOTOS]

Culture Ministry deepens UNESCO ties on heritage protection [PHOTOS]

The 13th Session of the United Nations World Urban Forum (WUF13) is currently taking place, setting the stage for high-level discussions on how cities can adapt to global challenges through innovation, sustainability, and inclusive planning, AzerNEWS reports.

Oil & Gas
Azeri Light oil surges above $118 per barrel in global markets

Azeri Light oil surges above $118 per barrel in global markets

Global oil prices continued to climb as Azerbaijan’s flagship “Azeri Light” crude posted notable gains at both the Italian port of Augusta and Türkiye’s Ceyhan terminal, AzerNEWS reports.

Business
TOKİ chief praises Azerbaijan’s solidarity after devastating Türkiye earthquakes

TOKİ chief praises Azerbaijan’s solidarity after devastating Türkiye earthquakes

Urban resilience, climate adaptation, and post-disaster reconstruction have emerged among the key themes of the 13th session of the World Urban Forum 13 in Baku. In this context, AzerNEWS had the chance to talk with the Head of Housing Development Administration of the Republic of Türkiye (TOKİ), Ahmet Kutlug Gayretli, who stated that resilient cities are not only about constructing buildings that can survive earthquakes, but about ensuring that urban life itself can continue after disasters.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Strategic reclamation of Lachin: How diplomacy and military rewrote South Caucasus map

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.

World
China launch passports for robots

China launch passports for robots

China has begun testing a digital identification system for humanoid robots. In Hubei Province, several models have received official ID numbers for the first time—effectively functioning as a “passport” for machines, AzerNEWS reports.

Analysis

Lifestyle
Azerbaijan's tea traditions on spotlight at large-scale festival in Uzbekistan [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan's tea traditions on spotlight at large-scale festival in Uzbekistan [PHOTOS]

A cultural festival titled "Tea Culture of Turkic Peoples: An Expression of Shared Identity and Social Integration" has been organized at the Azerbaijan Cultural Center named after Heydar Aliyev in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, AzerNEWS reports.

Culture
Documentary film 'Yaradanlar' screened in Baku [PHOTOS]

Documentary film 'Yaradanlar' screened in Baku [PHOTOS]

A screening of the documentary film "Yaradanlar" (Creators) has been held at the Azerbaijan National Art Museum, 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
President Ilham Aliyev attended opening ceremony of WUF13 underway in Baku [PHOTOS]

President Ilham Aliyev attended opening ceremony of WUF13 underway in Baku [PHOTOS]

The opening ceremony of the 13th Session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) was held in Baku on May 18, AzerNEWS reports.

Sports
Azerbaijani judokas claim medals in Russia [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijani judokas claim medals in Russia [PHOTOS]

An international junior judo tournament dedicated to the memory of Vasili Oshchepkov was held in Khabarovsk, Russia, AzerNEWS reports.

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