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Oil, tourism and security: Why Gulf states loom as losers in US-Israel-Iran war

Oil, tourism and security: Why Gulf states loom as losers in US-Israel-Iran war

The US-Israel-Iran war has been ongoing for more than two weeks already, and as the war engulfs further, the cracks seem to appear more visible. The war has lasted longer than many expected, and as the fighting intensifies, the consequences are no longer confined to the battlefield; economic pressures, energy insecurity, and widening instability are spreading across the Middle East.

Nation
Regular meeting of Coordination Headquarters held in Khojavend [PHOTOS]

Regular meeting of Coordination Headquarters held in Khojavend [PHOTOS]

Chaired by Samir Nuriyev, Head of the Presidential Administration of the Republic of Azerbaijan and head of the Coordination Headquarters for addressing issues in Azerbaijan’s liberated territories in a centralized manner, a regular meeting of the Coordination Headquarters was held in the city of Khojavend.

Oil & Gas
First gas from Absheron field in Caspian Sea expected by 2029

First gas from Absheron field in Caspian Sea expected by 2029

The first natural gas production from the Absheron field, located in the Azerbaijani sector of the Caspian Sea, is scheduled to begin on September 1, 2029, AzerNEWS reports via Total Energies.

Business
Number of taxpayers in Azerbaijan reaches 1.69 million

Number of taxpayers in Azerbaijan reaches 1.69 million

The total number of registered taxpayers in Azerbaijan reached 1,690,311 as of March 1, 2026, according to official data.

Analysis

Armenian-Azerbaijani conflict
Pashinyan: Mentioning “Artsakh” in churches is call for war and threatens peace with Azerbaijan

Pashinyan: Mentioning “Artsakh” in churches is call for war and threatens peace with Azerbaijan

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated that references to “Artsakh” during religious ceremonies in churches amount to calls for war and undermine the ongoing peace process with Azerbaijan.

Armenian Aggression
Mine clearance accelerates across Azerbaijan’s liberated territories

Mine clearance accelerates across Azerbaijan’s liberated territories

Mine clearance efforts in the liberated territories of Azerbaijan continued at a significant pace in 2025, with 69,200 hectares of land cleared of mines and unexploded ordnance during the year, AzerNEWS reports.

World
Vietnam opens space center with Japan’s support

Vietnam opens space center with Japan’s support

Vietnam officially inaugurated the Vietnam National Space Center (VNSC) on March 13 with the participation of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh. The project was developed with official development assistance (ODA) from Japan, highlighting the growing technological cooperation between the two countries, AzerNEWS reports, citing foreign media.

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

Lifestyle
National Art Museum opens exhibition dedicated to Uzbek embroidery [PHOTOS]

National Art Museum opens exhibition dedicated to Uzbek embroidery [PHOTOS]

An exhibition titled "The Birth of Suzani: The Story of an Embroiderer" has opened its doors at the Azerbaijan National Art Museum, AzerNEWS reports.

Culture
Int'l Mugham Center pays tribute to People's Poet Samad Vurgun [PHOTOS]

Int'l Mugham Center pays tribute to People's Poet Samad Vurgun [PHOTOS]

The International Mugham Center hosts a wide range of projects dedicated to preserving and promoting the country's musical and literary heritage. Through these initiatives, the Center brings together musicians, poets, and audiences to celebrate and sustain Azerbaijan's rich artistic traditions.

Events
Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation holds media roundtable in Baku [PHOTOS]

Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation holds media roundtable in Baku [PHOTOS]

On 13 March, a roundtable meeting between the President of the Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation, Aktoty Raimkulova, and representatives of Azerbaijani media outlets was held at the Foundation’s headquarters in Baku.

Sports
National judo team secures medals at Warsaw European Open

National judo team secures medals at Warsaw European Open

The Azerbaijan national judo team has won three medals at the Warsaw European Open 2026, AzerNEWS reports.

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