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Islamabad Talks: hidden winners of war with no end in sight [ANALYSIS]

Islamabad Talks: hidden winners of war with no end in sight [ANALYSIS]

The collapse of US-Iran talks was bad for Washington and catastrophic for Tehran. It was very good indeed for Moscow and Beijing. That asymmetry is the most important fact about Sunday's negotiations. And perhaps, Iran in 2026 is being offered roughly what Ukraine was offered in 2022.

Nation
OTS foreign ministers to hold informal meeting in Antalya during Diplomacy Forum

OTS foreign ministers to hold informal meeting in Antalya during Diplomacy Forum

An informal meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Turkic States will be held in Antalya, AzerNEWS reports.

Oil & Gas
European gas prices surge amid Trump’s Hormuz blockade threat, boosting Azerbaijan’s export outlook

European gas prices surge amid Trump’s Hormuz blockade threat, boosting Azerbaijan’s export outlook

European natural gas prices have surged sharply amid rising geopolitical tensions, particularly following statements by US President Donald Trump regarding a potential blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, AzerNEWS reports. At around 10:00 Baku time, gas futures at the Dutch TTF hub, Europe’s benchmark market, climbed by 7 percent to $570 per 1,000 cubic meters, reflecting growing concerns over supply disruptions. According to Bloomberg, prices accelerated after Washington signaled plans for a full-scale blockade of the key maritime chokepoint, through which a significant share of global energy supplies pass...

Business
Azerbaijan’s inflation holds steady as retail trade expands early this year

Azerbaijan’s inflation holds steady as retail trade expands early this year

Average annual inflation in Azerbaijan stood at 5.7 percent in January–March 2026, unchanged from the level recorded in the first two months of the year, according to the State Statistics Committee, AzerNEWS reports. The figure reflects a moderation compared to previous years. In 2024, average annual inflation was estimated at around 2.1 percent, significantly down from the elevated level of approximately...

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Next roundtable between Azerbaijan, Armenia begins under “Peace Bridge” initiative [PHOTOS/VIDEO]

Next roundtable between Azerbaijan, Armenia begins under “Peace Bridge” initiative [PHOTOS/VIDEO]

The next bilateral roundtable between Azerbaijan and Armenia within the framework of the “Peace Bridge” initiative has officially begun in Azerbaijan, bringing together representatives of civil society from both countries, AzerNEWS reports.

World
World Rock and Roll Day: Sound that changed music forever

World Rock and Roll Day: Sound that changed music forever

April 13 is observed as "World Rock and Roll Day", a date symbolically linked to the emergence and global rise of rock and roll music, 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

Lifestyle
Carpet Museum expands international partnership [PHOTOS]

Carpet Museum expands international partnership [PHOTOS]

A high-level Azerbaijani museum delegation has paid an official visit to Kazakhstan to strengthen cultural and scientific cooperation between the two countries, AzerNEWS reports.

Culture
Azerbaijani youth secure multiple medals at Geneva Int'l Exhibition of Inventions [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijani youth secure multiple medals at Geneva Int'l Exhibition of Inventions [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijani youth have been represented at the 51st Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions held at Palexpo Exhibition Centre in Switzerland, AzerNEWS reports.

Analysis

Events
Moldova leaves CIS as Russian influence crumbles across former Soviet space

Moldova leaves CIS as Russian influence crumbles across former Soviet space

The "security architecture" that Russia has built over decades in the post-Soviet space is currently falling apart before our eyes. What was once a monolithic bloc of influence, cemented by shared history and Moscow-centric treaties, is fracturing into a complex mosaic of competing interests, shifting loyalties, and open defiance.

Sports
Winners of National Backgammon Championship announced [PHOTOS]

Winners of National Backgammon Championship announced [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan National Backgammon Championship has bee held through the joint organization of the Ministry of Youth and Sports and the Azerbaijan National Sports Types Association, AzerNEWS reports.

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