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SOCAR’s US gas deal advances Azerbaijan’s ambitions as global energy investor

SOCAR’s US gas deal advances Azerbaijan’s ambitions as global energy investor

SOCAR’s $1.65 billion agreement with Comstock Resources reshapes the geography of Azerbaijan’s energy investments. By acquiring interests in the Legacy Haynesville and Western Haynesville upstream assets and a share of Pinnacle Gas Services, Azerbaijan’s state oil company is purchasing exposure to the United States’ natural gas economy. The central question is how effectively it converts national capital into durable foreign earnings and a stronger international position.

Nation
Beijing backs Azerbaijan's sovereignty and seeks wider strategic partnership

Beijing backs Azerbaijan's sovereignty and seeks wider strategic partnership

China has reaffirmed its support for Azerbaijan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity while expressing readiness to deepen cooperation across political, economic, transport and international affairs. The commitments were outlined by Chinese Ambassador to Azerbaijan Lu Mei during a briefing in Baku on the outcomes of the Fifth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and recent bilateral developments.

Oil & Gas
Azeri Light oil prices rise in Augusta and Ceyhan

Azeri Light oil prices rise in Augusta and Ceyhan

The price of Azerbaijan's Azeri Light crude oil on a CIF basis at Italy's Augusta port increased by $0.03, or 0.03%, compared with the previous figure, reaching $106.84 per barrel.

Business
Azerbaijan's non-oil tax revenues rise 13.1% to nearly $7 billion

Azerbaijan's non-oil tax revenues rise 13.1% to nearly $7 billion

Azerbaijan's tax revenues from the non-oil and gas sector increased by 13.1% year on year to AZN 11.78 billion ($6.93 billion) in January–October 2026, according to the State Tax Service under the Ministry of Economy.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Armenia seeks to expand trade ties with Azerbaijan, Pashinyan says

Armenia seeks to expand trade ties with Azerbaijan, Pashinyan says

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said that Yerevan is maintaining its traditionally good relations with Georgia while taking steps to develop ties with Azerbaijan and expand bilateral trade.

World
Trump's arch is blocked shortly after approval

Trump's arch is blocked shortly after approval

The United States National Capital Planning Commission granted the Trump administration approval for the construction of a triumphal arch in Washington, DC.

Analysis

Lifestyle
Leyla Aliyeva familiarizes herself with activities of social sewing facility in Shamakhi [PHOTOS]

Leyla Aliyeva familiarizes herself with activities of social sewing facility in Shamakhi [PHOTOS]

Leyla Aliyeva, Vice-President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, and Alena Aliyeva visited a social sewing facility operating in the city of Shamakhi on October 26.

Culture
75 photographs submitted to “Stone Memory of Karabakh” competition [PHOTOS]

75 photographs submitted to “Stone Memory of Karabakh” competition [PHOTOS]

The photography competition entitled “Stone Memory of Karabakh” has concluded, organized by the Ministry of Culture's Scientific, Methodological and Professional Development Centre for Culture, in partnership with the Gilavar Photo Club Public Union.

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
Azerbaijan, Italy expand military cooperation

Azerbaijan, Italy expand military cooperation

Pursuant to the bilateral military cooperation plan signed between the Ministries of Defense of Azerbaijan and Italy, training course was conducted with the involvement of civil-military cooperation (CIMIC) experts from both countries, service members representing main departments, departments, and types of troops of the Azerbaijan Ministry of Defense.

Sports
Qarabag to face Turan Tovuz as Azerbaijan Premier League round 11 kicks off

Qarabag to face Turan Tovuz as Azerbaijan Premier League round 11 kicks off

Matchday 11 of the Azerbaijan Premier League will get underway today, featuring two fixtures on the opening day of the round.

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