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How Azercosmos turns Azerbaijan into strategic space actor in Eurasia [ANALYSIS]

How Azercosmos turns Azerbaijan into strategic space actor in Eurasia [ANALYSIS]

Over the past decade, Azercosmos has transformed from a modest regional satellite operator into one of the key technological symbols of modern Azerbaijan.

Nation
Azerbaijan, Türkiye discuss AML and terror financing risks in financial sector

Azerbaijan, Türkiye discuss AML and terror financing risks in financial sector

Central Bank of the Republic of Azerbaijan and Turkish financial regulators have assessed anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CFT) risks in the banking and insurance sectors as part of ongoing bilateral cooperation, AzerNEWS reports.

Oil & Gas
Oil shipments through Panama Canal surge amid supply concerns

Oil shipments through Panama Canal surge amid supply concerns

According to the Japanese financial newspaper Nikkei, the increase is largely driven by crude oil exports traveling from the eastern coast of the United States to Asian markets that have experienced a sharp decline in supplies from the Persian Gulf region.

Business
Azerbaijan’s textile imports from Türkiye decline in first four months of 2026

Azerbaijan’s textile imports from Türkiye decline in first four months of 2026

Azerbaijan imported textile products worth $13.545 million from Türkiye in January–April this year, according to the Turkish Exporters Assembly, AzerNEWS.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Pashinyan questions Armenia’s claim to Karabakh in explosive remarks

Pashinyan questions Armenia’s claim to Karabakh in explosive remarks

During a meeting with members of the public in the village of Kornidzor in Armenia’s Syunik region, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan made a striking statement regarding Karabakh.

World
SpaceX launches new batch of U.S. spy satellites from California

SpaceX launches new batch of U.S. spy satellites from California

Despite heavy fog covering California’s central coast, the launch proceeded smoothly, with the Falcon 9 climbing through low clouds shortly after liftoff.

Analysis

Lifestyle
Baku hosts Arts Olimpia, bringing together young talents [PHOTOS]

Baku hosts Arts Olimpia, bringing together young talents [PHOTOS]

For two days, Baku turned into a true capital of art and inspiration as the city grandly hosted Arts Olimpia / İncəsənət Olimpiadası 2026, bringing together around 2,000 talented children and young performers from all across the country, AzerNEWS reports.

Culture
Stockholm hosts classical music evening dedicated to National Leader Heydar Aliyev [PHOTOS]

Stockholm hosts classical music evening dedicated to National Leader Heydar Aliyev [PHOTOS]

A classical music evening has been held in Stockholm to honor the 103rd anniversary of the National Leader of the Azerbaijani people, Heydar Aliyev, 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
Azerbaijan Army commemorates the 103rd anniversary of birth of National Leader Heydar Aliyev [PHOTOS/VIDEO]

Azerbaijan Army commemorates the 103rd anniversary of birth of National Leader Heydar Aliyev [PHOTOS/VIDEO]

As a result of the Great Leader’s profound efforts toward the awakening of people’s national consciousness, Azerbaijan secured its existence as an independent and sovereign state.

Sports
Jamal Aliyev sets new endurance swimming record [PHOTOS]

Jamal Aliyev sets new endurance swimming record [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijani swimming has reached a new milestone thanks to the remarkable endurance of Jamal Aliyev, AzerNEWS reports.

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