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Why Azerbaijan's victory still matters six years after the 44-day war? [COMMENTARY]

Why Azerbaijan's victory still matters six years after the 44-day war? [COMMENTARY]

Some wars are remembered for their duration, others are remembered for how profoundly they alter the course of history. Azerbaijan's 44-day Patriotic War in 2020 belongs to the latter category. Six years after the liberation of Shusha and the country's historic victory on November 8, the conflict continues to offer important lessons about military strategy, technological innovation, geopolitical calculations and the determination of states to defend their territorial integrity.

Nation
Pakistan's PM congratulates President Aliyev on Victory Day, calls for stronger strategic partnership

Pakistan's PM congratulates President Aliyev on Victory Day, calls for stronger strategic partnership

Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has congratulated Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on the sixth anniversary of Victory Day, praising Azerbaijan's victory in the 44-day Second Karabakh War and reaffirming Islamabad's commitment to strengthening bilateral relations.

Oil & Gas
Azerbaijan's Chirag platform produces nearly 108 million tonnes of oil over 29 years

Azerbaijan's Chirag platform produces nearly 108 million tonnes of oil over 29 years

Azerbaijan's Chirag offshore platform has produced 107.8 million tonnes of oil and 25 billion cubic metres of natural gas since operations began in 1997, according to the Ministry of Energy.

Business
Uber AZ rebrands itself in Azerbaijan while taxi services remain unchanged

Uber AZ rebrands itself in Azerbaijan while taxi services remain unchanged

The Uber AZ taxi-hailing platform operating in Azerbaijan has changed its commercial name to Heetch AZ, with the rebranding reflected in the application's listings on Apple App Store and Google Play.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Azerbaijan, Armenia and US launch trilateral working groups to advance TRIPP corridor

Azerbaijan, Armenia and US launch trilateral working groups to advance TRIPP corridor

Azerbaijan, Armenia and the United States have launched trilateral technical planning groups to accelerate implementation of the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP), marking a new stage in efforts to develop regional transport and energy connectivity.

World
Zelensky urges Congress to focus more on Ukraine

Zelensky urges Congress to focus more on Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed hope on Saturday that the new United States Congress would "give more attention" to his country as Russia's airstrikes continue.

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
Israeli choreographer Shahar Binyamini brings contemporary dance to Baku festival

Israeli choreographer Shahar Binyamini brings contemporary dance to Baku festival

Israeli choreographer and dancer Shahar Binyamini presented his contemporary dance programme "New Earth // Bolero X" at the Azerbaijan State Academic National Drama Theatre on November 5–6 as part of the Baku International Arts Festival (BIAF-2026).

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's Victory Day commemorated at University of Essex in UK [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan's Victory Day commemorated at University of Essex in UK [PHOTOS]

An event marking the sixth anniversary of Azerbaijan's Victory Day was held at the University of Essex in the United Kingdom ahead of the November 8 celebrations, bringing together Azerbaijani students, diplomats and international guests.

Sports
Azerbaijani siblings win historic silver at World Trampoline Championships in China

Azerbaijani siblings win historic silver at World Trampoline Championships in China

Azerbaijani gymnasts Seljan Mahsudova and Maqsud Mahsudov have secured a silver medal at the World Trampoline and Tumbling Championships in Nanjing, China, marking a historic achievement for the country's gymnastics team.

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