Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan turn $1 billion trade target into Eurasian growth bet
Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan are setting an ambitious but increasingly realistic economic target: raising bilateral trade to $1 billion by 2030. At first glance, the figure may appear to be simply another trade objective announced by two governments. In reality, however, the target could become part of a much broader transformation in economic relations between the South Caucasus and Central Asia.
Russia sends more grain to Armenia via Azerbaijan as transit expands
Russia will make another shipment to Armenia via Azerbaijan today as part of the transit of goods through Azerbaijani territory.
Azerbaijan’s oil exports to Switzerland reach $193.6 million
In January-July 2026, Azerbaijan exported 272,500 tons of crude oil and petroleum products derived from bituminous minerals to Switzerland, worth $193.6 million. According to the State Customs Committee, the figure increased by...
Gold, silver prices edge higher on COMEX
Gold and silver prices rose on the COMEX commodities exchange in New York. The price of one troy ounce of gold increased by...
Armenia seeks third-country help to visit detainees in Baku
Armenia has approached a third, neutral country with a request to organise consular visits to Armenian nationals held in prisons in Baku.
US threatens to collapse Iran with “toughest sanctions in history”
The United States will impose what Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent described as the “toughest sanctions in history” on Iran, as Washington seeks to intensify economic pressure on Tehran amid the escalating crisis surrounding the Strait of Hormuz.
Cloudy weather expected in Baku
On August 21, partly cloudy weather is expected in Baku and on the Absheron Peninsula, with mostly dry conditions forecast. Northwesterly winds will occasionally strengthen.
Maestro Niyazi's contribution to country's professional conducting school
This year marks the 114th anniversary of the birth of renowned Azerbaijani conductor and composer Niyazi Taghizade-Hajibayov. His name became inseparable from the development of Azerbaijan's professional conducting school.
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Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan strengthen cooperation in judicial sphere
A meeting was held at the Supreme Court of the Republic of Azerbaijan with a delegation from the Supreme Court of the Kyrgyz Republic, led by Deputy Chairman Nurlan Alisherovich Musaev.
Azerbaijani folklore characters chosen as EuroVolley mascots
Jyrtdan and Goychay Fatma, two beloved characters from Azerbaijani folklore, have been named the official mascots of the 2026 CEV Women's Volleyball European Championship matches in Baku.
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Azerbaijani folklore characters chosen as EuroVolley mascots
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US threatens to collapse Iran with “toughest sanctions in history”
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Azerbaijan’s oil exports to Switzerland reach $193.6 million
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Gold, silver prices edge higher on COMEX
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Jackie Chan receives one-of-a-kind backgammon set [VIDEO]
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Russia suspends flights at two Moscow-area airports after drone activity
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Azerbaijan reports growth in railway freight transportation in 2026
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World-renowned supermodel Naomi Campbell heading to Baku
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Iran labels California its ‘new territory’ against Trump's argument on Hormuz claim
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Russia sends more grain to Armenia via Azerbaijan as transit expands
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Azeri Light oil price rises to $96.68 per barrel in Augusta
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Armenia seeks third-country help to visit detainees in Baku
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Germany sees no gas supply crisis ahead of winter
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Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan turn $1 billion trade target into Eurasian growth bet
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US re-designates Hezbollah as terrorist group
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Qarabağ beat Twente away in Conference League play-off
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New Marilyn Monroe Barbie released
20 August 23:30 -
US military personnel to get time off for GTA VI
20 August 23:00 -
Mongolia ban social media in schools
20 August 22:29 -
Genesis unveils flagship electric SUV GV90
20 August 22:07 -
Israel claims Hamas using hospital for 'torture and interrogations'
20 August 21:36 -
Russia only guarantor of Ukraine's sovereignty, says Zakharova
20 August 21:00 -
Hungary plans to adopt euro by 2030
20 August 20:27 -
US to fund hypersonic missile development
20 August 19:55 -
Arctic thaw turns into new test of Russian, Chinese and US power [ANALYSIS]
20 August 19:21 -
China to replace soldiers with AI robots
20 August 18:59 -
US national debt hits record high
20 August 18:31 -
Türkiye’s new TUFAN kamikaze maritime drone takes to water for first time
20 August 17:57 -
Maestro Niyazi's contribution to country's professional conducting school
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Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan strengthen cooperation in judicial sphere
20 August 17:19 -
Iran says "we're watching your every move" to United States
20 August 17:00 -
Azerbaijan’s oil exports to Romania rise by nearly 20% in seven months
20 August 16:45 -
Russian strikes on Sloviansk and Kramatorsk injure at least 10
20 August 16:22 -
North Korea launches multiple ballistic missiles toward Sea of Japan
20 August 16:04 -
Islamabad protests Washington over remarks on Kashmir
20 August 15:55 -
Azerbaijan ranks among Georgia’s key fuel suppliers
20 August 15:37 -
Six armed men hijack tanker in Gulf of Aden and divert vessel toward Somalia
20 August 15:30 -
Pashinyan refers to Tigranashen by Azerbaijani name Kyarki
20 August 15:21 -
Max Verstappen extends Red Bull contract through 2030
20 August 15:19 -
UAE-linked mercenary allegedly targeted British activist in covert London surveillance operation
20 August 15:08 -
Khan Shushinski's musical legacy highlighted in Baku
20 August 15:00 -
Cloudy weather expected in Baku
20 August 14:57 -
When international justice becomes a political weapon [OPINION]
20 August 14:42 -
HRF files war crimes complaint in India against Israeli soldier over Gaza demolitions
20 August 14:31 -
Armenian deputy speaker compares jailed opposition figures to Osama bin Laden
20 August 14:20 -
National wrestlers win two more medals at U20 World Championships [PHOTOS]
20 August 14:07 -
Azerbaijan expresses condolences to Central African Republic over mine tragedy
20 August 13:59 -
Azerbaijan’s marketable gas reserves rise as export share increases
20 August 13:45 -
Azerbaijan, China expand energy cooperation through new training program [PHOTOS]
20 August 13:21 -
Iran says US has shifted from military action to economic war
20 August 13:10 -
Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan prepare new measures to expand bilateral trade
20 August 13:00 -
Baku to host international conference on Belgian colonialism
20 August 12:39 -
Yerevan plans to adopt new Constitution as Armenia-Azerbaijan peace process continues
20 August 12:30 -
Saudi Arabia removes references to Jerusalem and Palestine from school textbooks [PHOTO]
20 August 12:24 -
Unidentified drone crashes in Romania near Ukraine border
20 August 12:10 -
Gold slips as silver rallies after Treasury boosts bond buybacks
20 August 12:03 -
Azerbaijani taekwondo fighter wins bronze in Pakistan [PHOTOS]
20 August 11:40 -
Strait of Hormuz may become less critical to global energy trade, Trump says
20 August 11:01 -
Culture Ministry holds talks on book publishing and library reforms [PHOTOS]
20 August 10:41 -
Russia to send another wheat shipment to Armenia via Azerbaijan
20 August 10:22 -
Azeri Light crude oil price climbs above $95 per barrel
20 August 10:00 -
Bilal Erdoğan ties Turkiye’s century ambition to a 1,000-year vision
20 August 09:00 -
What Big Mac Index says about Azerbaijan’s manat?
20 August 08:30 -
Japan plans hypersonic submarine missiles
20 August 08:00 -
Ankara’s e-exports expand across Europe and Gulf Markets
19 August 23:30 -
YouTube change its view-counting rules
19 August 23:00 -
Türkiye’s new energy plan targets more domestic gas and nuclear power
19 August 22:22 -
Israel kills Hamas commanders in Gaza
19 August 21:50 -
Nokia is shutting down its China factories
19 August 21:19 -
Türkiye’s new AI action plan aims to generate over 1 trillion liras
19 August 20:53 -
China successfully lands reusable rocket
19 August 20:17 -
Ukraine’s strikes exposing deeper Russian vulnerability
19 August 19:49 -
South Korea, U.S. to end joint military exercises early on August 21
19 August 19:11 -
Azerbaijani students win three bronze medals at IOI 2026 with Azercell’s support
19 August 18:50 -
Middle East shipping risks push oil toward $100 as winter approaches
19 August 18:31 -
How photography art transforms Azerbaijan's visual history
19 August 18:08 -
Türkiye remains among Azerbaijan’s leading trade partners in 2026
19 August 17:45 -
Azerbaijan to facilitate another Russian wheat transit shipment to Armenia
19 August 17:23 -
Azerbaijan’s internet revenues surge as service prices rise
19 August 17:03 -
Guild of Film Scholars and Film Criticsh holds second awards ceremony
19 August 16:47 -
bp launches 11-day maintenance programme at Central Azeri platform
19 August 16:29 -
Neftchi sign Serbian winger Dragoljub Savic on 2+1-year deal
19 August 16:10 -
First Karabakh War-era ordnance found at Agdam cemetery [PHOTOS]
19 August 15:52 -
Azerbaijan’s oil exports to Czech Republic rise to $562.1 million
19 August 15:31 -
National Library presents special book exhibition in honor of renowned scholar
19 August 15:06 -
Syria agrees to hand over nuclear material remaining from Assad era
19 August 14:49 -
Hidden logic behind Russia's regional pressure campaign
19 August 14:28 -
Azerbaijan’s solar panel imports surge in first half of 2026
19 August 14:02 -
Egyptians in UAE face residency fears amid reported permit cancellations
19 August 13:44 -
Turkish lobby urges Washington to lift F-35 restrictions on Ankara
19 August 13:33 -
Azerbaijani delegation to observe parliamentary elections in Kazakhstan
19 August 13:26 -
Saudi Arabia tightens scrutiny of financial transfers to UAE amid growing tensions
19 August 13:17 -
Baku to host fifth SALAM International Youth Film Festival [VIDEO]
19 August 13:05 -
Five more missing Azerbaijani soldiers from First Karabakh War to be buried on August 21
19 August 12:45 -
Azerbaijan congratulates Afghanistan on Independence Day
19 August 12:20 -
Sabah FC to play first leg in UEFA Champions League Play-Off round
19 August 12:01 -
Gold price drops to $4,391.10 on COMEX
19 August 11:42 -
Azerbaijan’s ferrous metal exports reach $66.5 million in seven months
19 August 11:23 -
U.S. develops mechanism to prevent military clashes between Israel, Syria and Türkiye
19 August 11:02 -
Azerbaijani wrestlers reach U-20 World Championship semifinals
19 August 10:41