Azerbaijan, BlackRock and the new geopolitics of infrastructure [OpED]
In Davos, where global capital tends to sniff out the future before it becomes obvious, Azerbaijan has made a telling move. On the margins of the World Economic Forum, President Ilham Aliyev met Larry Fink, BlackRock’s chief executive, and Adebayo Ogunlesi, the founder of Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), to formalise what Baku hopes will be more than a financial partnership. The memorandum of intent signed between the State Oil Fund of Azerbaijan (SOFAZ), BlackRock and GIP signals a strategic wager: that infrastructure, digital as much as physical, will define the country’s next phase of relevance.
President Ilham Aliyev meets with his Israeli counterpart in Davos [PHOTOS]
On January 21, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev met with President of the State of Israel Isaac Herzog in Davos, Azernews reports.
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President Ilham Aliyev sends letter to U.S. President Donald Trump [PHOTO]
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President Donald Trump sends letter to President Ilham Aliyev [PHOTOS]
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President Ilham Aliyev meets with President of Dell Technologies in Europe, Middle East, and Africa in Davos [PHOTOS]
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President Ilham Aliyev meets with Prime Minister of Czech Republic in Davos [PHOTOS]
Oil transported via BTC pipeline drops to 206.4 Million barrels in 2025
In 2025, a total of 206.434 million barrels of crude oil were transported through Türkiye via the Baku–Tbilisi–Ceyhan (BTC) oil pipeline, Azernews reports, citing Türkiye’s state pipeline operator BOTAŞ.
Azerbaijan’s gold imports surge as global gold prices hit record highs
Azerbaijan significantly increased its non‑monetary gold imports in the first eleven months of 2025, according to official data. During this period, the country imported 48,402 kilograms of gold, with the total value of imports reaching about 5 billion 41.73 million USD, a substantial rise from the same period in 2024. In the first eleven months of 2024, gold imports stood at 34,083 kilograms valued at about 2 billion 714.76 million USD, meaning both volume and value jumped sharply year‑on‑year, Azernews reports.
Armenian president praises President Aliyev’s political will for regional peace
The President of Armenia, Vahagn Khachaturyan, has expressed gratitude to President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev for demonstrating political will and commitment toward achieving peace in the South Caucasus, Azernews reports.
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Azerbaijan, Armenia assess Sadarak-Yeraskh railway section as part of regional connectivity push
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Pashinyan urges Russia to decide on restoring Armenia’s rail links to Azerbaijan and Türkiye
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Pashinyan hails TRIPP framework, reaffirms political will on Azerbaijan–Nakhchivan connectivity
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How technical framework pushed Zangazur Corridor one step closer [ANALYSIS]
Humanitarian worker injured in landmine explosion in Ağdərə’s Qızıloba village
A landmine explosion occurred in the Qızıloba village area of Ağdərə district, recently liberated from occupation, resulting in injury to a humanitarian worker, Azernews reports, citing the Azerbaijan National Agency for Mine Action (ANAMA).
From Danish colonies to Epstein Island and modern controversies
These days, the world feels fraught with fear and uncertainty, especially with the U.S. showing interest in acquiring Greenland. It's intriguing to dig into the historical agreements about land and island sales between Denmark and the U.S. There’s so much more beneath the surface when you start to explore this topic.
Earth hit by geomagnetic storm [PHOTOS]
Currently, solar activity is at a low (R1) level due to M1.1 flares on the Sun, Azernews reports.
Int'l Mugham Center commemorates Black January victims [PHOTOS]
A memorial event titled "Eternal Oath Site" has been held in Baku to commemorate the 36th anniversary of the January 20 tragedy, Azernews reports.
January 20 and rise of Azerbaijan’s national liberation movement
In the history of Azerbaijan, there are many unforgettable days and indelible moments that have been permanently engraved in memory. January 20, 1990, is not only a great tragedy for the Azerbaijani people, but also a day of national pride and honor—a day when a heroic epic was written with blood and sacrifice.
Men's Volleyball Super League kicks off tenth round
The 10th round of the Azerbaijan Men's Volleyball Super League gets underway, Azernews reports.
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Azerbaijan’s gold imports surge as global gold prices hit record highs
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President Ilham Aliyev meets with his Israeli counterpart in Davos [PHOTOS]
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Int'l Mugham Center commemorates Black January victims [PHOTOS]
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President Ilham Aliyev sends letter to U.S. President Donald Trump [PHOTO]
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President Donald Trump sends letter to President Ilham Aliyev [PHOTOS]
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From Danish colonies to Epstein Island and modern controversies
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Men's Volleyball Super League kicks off tenth round
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Georgia’s trade with Azerbaijan grows slightly but partner ranking slips
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Wrestling teams gear up for international competitions
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President Ilham Aliyev meets with President of Dell Technologies in Europe, Middle East, and Africa in Davos [PHOTOS]
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Trump says Iran could 'get blown up' if it acts
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Azerbaijan’s foreign trade reaches $49.4 billion in 2025
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Donald Trump boards Air Force One en route to World Economic Forum in Davos
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President Ilham Aliyev meets with Prime Minister of Czech Republic in Davos [PHOTOS]
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Earth hit by geomagnetic storm [PHOTOS]
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President Ilham Aliyev meets with President of Brookfield Asset Management in Davos [PHOTOS]
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Vehicle imports in Azerbaijan rise 29% in 2025
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FC Qarabag to face Eintracht Frankfurt in UEFA Champions League clash
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President Ilham Aliyev receives delegation of Zayed Award for Human Fraternity [PHOTOS]
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Oil transported via BTC pipeline drops to 206.4 Million barrels in 2025
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Baku accepts invitation to join Board of Peace launched by Donald Trump
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Lukashenko signs Belarus onto 'Board of Peace'
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Azerbaijan, BlackRock and the new geopolitics of infrastructure [OpED]
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TikTok tightens age verification in Europe
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President Aliyev makes bold case for Europe–Central Asia connectivity
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Azerbaijan targets 8 gigawatts of solar and wind power by 2032, President says
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EU and India on the verge of ‘historic’ trade deal, von der Leyen says
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Trump claims NATO might not exist without his presidency
20 January 23:35 -
Greenland said to prepare for possible invasion
20 January 23:30 -
President Ilham Aliyev meets with Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister in Davos [PHOTOS/VIDEO]
20 January 22:59 -
President Ilham Aliyev meets with CEO of BlackRock, and Founding Partner, Chairman and CEO of Global Infrastructure Partners in Davos [PHOTOS/VIDEO]
20 January 22:45 -
Kremlin says ‘premature’ to talk about Russian participation in Gaza ‘Board of Peace’
20 January 22:41 -
China demands Taliban protect its citizens after deadly blast
20 January 22:06 -
UN accuses Israel of 'unprecedented attack' as diggers start demolishing UNRWA site
20 January 21:34 -
Vučić hails Ilham Aliyev as one of today’s rare visionary leaders
20 January 21:10 -
IAEA: Chernobyl lost off-site power on Tuesday
20 January 21:10 -
Armenian president praises President Aliyev’s political will for regional peace
20 January 21:03 -
Azerbaijani President: All our hopes for international mediation totally collapsed
20 January 20:55 -
Bessent: Trump may pick Fed chair next week
20 January 20:46 -
Hyundai U.S. EV plant posts strong 2025 results
20 January 20:13 -
US national debt hits new record
20 January 19:45 -
President Ilham Aliyev participates in panel session on “Defining Eurasia's Economic Identity” in Davos [PHOTOS]
20 January 19:41 -
European Parliament suspending EU-U.S. trade deal a mistake says Meloni's party
20 January 19:14 -
Macron fires back at Trump in Davos warning over tariffs and ‘new imperialism’
20 January 18:54 -
BYD surpasses Tesla as top global EV seller
20 January 18:27 -
Azerbaijani Literature Museum honors victims of Black January [PHOTOS]
20 January 17:56 -
Azerbaijan sends new humanitarian shipment of electrical equipment to Ukraine [PHOTOS]
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President Ilham Aliyev meets with President of EBRD in Davos [PHOTOS/VIDEO]
20 January 17:21 -
Azerbaijan’s construction investments grow despite overall capital decline
20 January 17:18 -
Human Fraternity Award recognises Azerbaijan’s post-conflict peace strategy
20 January 17:00 -
Azerbaijani buyers return to Turkish property market, but remain below peak levels
20 January 16:35 -
Azerbaijan boosts wind power output more than twofold in 2025
20 January 16:13 -
President Ilham Aliyev meets with Chairman and CEO of J.P. Morgan in Davos [PHOTOS/VIDEO]
20 January 15:53 -
Presidential Library commemorates victims of January Tragedy [PHOTOS]
20 January 15:48 -
Electricity output in Azerbaijan rises by 0.6% in 2025
20 January 15:32 -
Composers' Union pays tribute to victims of Black January [PHOTOS]
20 January 15:10 -
China cuts Russian oil imports in 2025 amid sanctions pressure and energy diversification
20 January 14:49 -
Spain train crash death toll rises to 41 after high-speed derailments
20 January 14:34 -
Azerbaijan launches week-long national boxing championship
20 January 14:27 -
President Ilham Aliyev meets with President of Finland in Davos [PHOTOS/VIDEO]
20 January 14:24 -
President Ilham Aliyev meets with Prime Minister of Iraqi Kurdistan in Davos [PHOTOS/VIDEO]
20 January 14:11 -
Armenia explores new route for Russian gas imports via Azerbaijan amid Iran, Lars border challenges
20 January 14:08 -
Chess Federation announces finalists for National Championship [PHOTOS]
20 January 13:46 -
Trump says had 'very good call' with Rutte over Greenland
20 January 13:22 -
Turkish Ministry of Defense pays tribute to January 20 martyrs
20 January 13:04 -
Why Davos matters more than ever for Azerbaijan in fragmenting global economy
20 January 12:41 -
January 20 and rise of Azerbaijan’s national liberation movement
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Norway sends letters urging citizens to prepare for possible Russian conflict
20 January 12:09 -
YARAT launches third season of film school [PHOTOS]
20 January 12:03 -
NORAD aircraft arrive in Greenland for pre-planned defence activities
20 January 11:56 -
President Ilham Aliyev interviewed by Euronews in Davos [PHOTOS/VIDEO]
20 January 11:44 -
Educational institutions mark National Mourning Day [PHOTOS]
20 January 11:39 -
Azerbaijan's natural gas exports to Serbia surge in January–November 2025
20 January 11:22 -
Azerbaijani government officials honor martyrs on January 20 [PHOTOS]
20 January 11:01 -
Board of Peace for Gaza to be signed at Davos forum
20 January 10:42 -
Baku to hold concert honoring victims of Black January
20 January 10:20 -
Azerbaijan’s Azeri Light crude declines on CIF and FOB basis
20 January 10:00 -
Trump said to meet global CEOs in Davos
20 January 09:00 -
President Ilham Aliyev makes post on occasion of 20 January tragedy [VIDEO]
20 January 08:55 -
China boosts fire suppression efficiency [VIDEO]
20 January 08:00 -
President Ilham Aliyev shares post on 20 January tragedy [PHOTO]
20 January 00:45 -
20 January in Baku: Memory, mourning and birth of independence
20 January 00:00 -
First Vice-President Mehriban Aliyeva shared post on anniversary of 20 January tragedy [PHOTO]
19 January 23:39 -
China tied to more than half of Korea’s tech leaks last year
19 January 23:20 -
President Ilham Aliyev meets with CEO of Carlsberg Group in Davos [PHOTOS/VIDEO]
19 January 23:05 -
Zootopia 2 becomes second highest-grossing cartoon
19 January 22:56 -
Japan delays restart of world’s largest nuclear plant
19 January 22:22 -
President Ilham Aliyev meets with Group Chairman and CEO of DP World in Davos [PHOTO/VIDEO]
19 January 22:15 -
Astronomers capture first video of a black cosmic void
19 January 21:49 -
Japan sees fall in industrial production in November
19 January 21:21 -
European carmakers face stock pressure amid U.S. tariff warnings
19 January 20:50 -
President Ilham Aliyev meets with Director-General of the World Health Organization in Davos [PHOTO/VIDEO]
19 January 20:48 -
President Ilham Aliyev meets with senior official at Vestas Wind Systems in Davos [PHOTOS/VIDEO]
19 January 20:26 -
Azerbaijan’s cement production rises in 2025 despite decline in construction materials output
19 January 20:17 -
Selective justice: How US lawmakers undermine international law abroad
19 January 19:53 -
President Ilham Aliyev meets with Chairman of Brazil’s BTG Pactual in Davos [PHOTOS/VIDEO]
19 January 19:42 -
China's population declined drastically last year
19 January 19:14 -
Azerbaijan, Türkiye expand archaeological collaboration with new memorandum [PHOTOS]
19 January 18:31 -
Leyla Aliyeva meets Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali [PHOTOS]
19 January 18:21 -
Azerbaijan proposes amendments to Cinema Law to attract foreign film investment [PHOTOS]
19 January 18:09