Energy markets under pressure as Middle East conflict triggers emergency oil measures
One of the most vital steps came from the International Energy Agency (IEA), whose member states unanimously agreed to release 400 million barrels of oil from emergency reserves to the global market. The decision followed an extraordinary meeting of the agency’s 32 member governments convened by Executive Director Fatih Birol to assess rapidly evolving market conditions and coordinate a response to supply disruptions caused by the regional conflict.
Azerbaijan and Central Asia play key role in Europe’s security architecture, says EU Envoy
Azerbaijan and the countries of Central Asia constitute an essential part of Europe’s security architecture, the European Union’s Special Representative for Central Asia, Eduard Stiprais, stated during a dedicated session at the XIII Global Baku Forum, AzerNEWS reports.
Azeri Light crude surges above $109 per barrel
The price of Azerbaijan’s Azeri Light crude oil on a CIF basis at Italy’s Augusta Port increased by $3.52, or 3.33 percent, compared to the previous indicator, reaching $109.10 per barrel, AzerNEWS reports.
Azerbaijan’s clothing imports from Turkiye jump 26% in early 2026
In the first two months of 2026, Azerbaijan imported clothing worth $9.466 million from Turkiye, AzerNEWS reports, citing the Turkish Exporters Assembly.
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.
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President Aliyev says Azerbaijan looking to extend Middle Corridor after peace with Armenia
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How Azerbaijan’s post-war leverage meets Armenia’s economic reality [ANALYSIS]
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Armenia asks EU to deploy team to counter Russian disinformation ahead of elections
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Russia’s railway grip casts long shadow over Zangezur corridor
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.
Start of radioactive waste removal from Germany’s Asse mine postponed indefinitely
The removal of radioactive waste from the Asse nuclear storage site in Lower Saxony, Germany, has been postponed indefinitely.
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Nearly 1,500 trees planted in Shaki and Gabala within Green Marathon [PHOTOS]
The next activities of the mass tree-planting campaign "Green Marathon," initiated by Leyla Aliyeva, were organized in the Shaki and Gabala districts during the spring season of 2026, AzerNEWS reports citing the IDEA Public Union.ts during the spring season of 2026, AzerNEWS reports citing the IDEA Public Union.
Ganja to host int'l conference on Nizami Ganjavi in poet's birthplace
Throughout history, the literary heritage of great poets has been preserved and studied through academic research and international cooperation.
Expo 2025: Azerbaijani Pavilion wins Architectural Design Award
The Azerbaijan Pavilion at the Expo 2025 Osaka World Expo has won another prestigious award, AzerNEWS reports.
Azerbaijan women’s basketball team faces montenegro in 2027 EuroBasket qualifiers
The Azerbaijani women’s national basketball team will play its next match in the qualifying stage of the 2027 European Championship today.
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Start of radioactive waste removal from Germany’s Asse mine postponed indefinitely
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China's Spring Festival travel rush estimated at record 9.4 billion trips
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Pakistan military targets oil storage facilities in Kandahar under Ghazab Lil Haq
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Tehran has allowed some Indian vessels to pass the Strait of Hormuz, Iran envoy says
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Baykar unveils new K2 kamikaze drone in video set to ‘Waltz No. 2’
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North Korea fires 10 ballistic missiles during US-South Korea military drills
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EU affirms oil price cap on Russia as US issues temporary exemption
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Saudi Arabia reroutes oil exports via Red Sea amid Hormuz tensions
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Azerbaijan and Central Asia play key role in Europe’s security architecture, says EU Envoy
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Azerbaijan’s clothing imports from Turkiye jump 26% in early 2026
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Evacuation of 60 foreign nationals via Astara border crossing today
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Antimonopoly agency in Nakhchivan dissolved
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Energy markets under pressure as Middle East conflict triggers emergency oil measures
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Azerbaijan e-commerce transactions surge 43% in 2025
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Global Baku Forum discusses Ethics and Governance of Artificial Intelligence [PHOTOS]
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Steel imports from Turkiye to Azerbaijan rise 15.6% year-on-year
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Hikmet Hajiyev discusses TRIPP Project with EU special representative
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Bosnia and Herzegovina Presidency Member concludes her visit to Azerbaijan
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Azerbaijan women’s basketball team faces montenegro in 2027 EuroBasket qualifiers
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First families return to Khanoba village under Great Return program
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Baku hosts NATO ETC-49 military evaluator training course
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13 U.S. troops killed, nearly 200 injured since start of U.S. operation against Iran
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Third day of XIII Global Baku forum begins in Baku [PHOTOS]
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Azeri Light crude surges above $109 per barrel
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NASA scheduled the Artemis II launch for April 1
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SOCAR’s international deals mark Azerbaijan’s shift to capital exporter
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US allow Russia to sell tanker oil for month
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Minister Jeyhun Bayramov condemns another missile attack on Türkiye
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One in five Australian teens still use social media after ban
13 March 23:31 -
ASEAN ministers urge halt to Middle East war as crisis rattles energy and trade
13 March 22:46 -
AI tool will analyze prescriptions and give medical advice
13 March 22:21 -
Kremlin welcomes US sanctions waiver, says US and Russia share interest in stable energy markets
13 March 21:51 -
Canada boosts Arctic defense and development
13 March 21:23 -
ByteDance is planning to rely on Nvidia’s AI chips
13 March 20:50 -
Azerbaijan’s FM meets UN-Habitat Executive Director at Global Baku Forum
13 March 20:21 -
US burns through years of missiles in Iran war, report warns
13 March 19:30 -
Azerbaijan’s Health Ministry continues mobile medical screenings in liberated territories [PHOTOS]
13 March 19:00 -
Azerbaijan authorizes land acquisition for airport and aerodrome expansion
13 March 18:39 -
Azerbaijan sets fines for e-cigarette trade and production
13 March 18:38 -
EBRD considers financing Turkiye’s new 127 km Bosphorus railway linking Asia and Europe
13 March 18:19 -
Baku slams unprovoked rocket fire into Türkiye territory
13 March 18:12 -
Azerbaijan’s military industry expands as exports reach 20 countries
13 March 18:00 -
China’s humanoid robot industry eyes a $1 trillion future [Op-Ed]
13 March 17:39 -
Baku Metro reports 167.7 million manat revenue in previous year
13 March 17:22 -
Ganja to host int'l conference on Nizami Ganjavi in poet's birthplace
13 March 17:05 -
Food prices drive inflation growth in Azerbaijan in early 2026
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Culture Ministry hosts discussion on contemporary fine and decorative arts [PHOTOS]
13 March 16:24 -
Nearly 1,500 trees planted in Shaki and Gabala within Green Marathon [PHOTOS]
13 March 16:15 -
Number of employees in Azerbaijan nears 1.8 million as wages grow
13 March 16:08 -
Gunay Gurbanova wins gold at U-23 European Wrestling Championships [PHOTOS]
13 March 15:53 -
Climate financing critical for climate agenda reforms, says Azerbaijan's Babayev
13 March 15:38 -
Population decline in Azerbaijan could lead to 50,000 teacher layoffs: official
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Iran conflict reshapes energy markets, and Russia may be biggest winner
13 March 15:16 -
National Library opens exhibition in honor of outstanding composer
13 March 15:00 -
US temporarily lifts sanctions on Russian oil
13 March 14:54 -
Oil wealth no longer enough as Azerbaijan pushes new growth strategy [ANALYSIS]
13 March 14:47 -
Azerbaijan 3x3 basketball team makes debut at Champions Cup
13 March 14:36 -
Azerbaijan’s FM meets UN Geneva Chief at Global Baku Forum
13 March 14:23 -
Azerbaijani researcher elected to scientific societies in US and UK [PHOTOS]
13 March 14:16 -
Azerbaijan boosts defense and national security spending to 8.1 billion manats in 2025
13 March 14:04 -
Azerbaijan helps evacuate over 600 Chinese citizens from Iran
13 March 13:45 -
Azerbaijan set to host new embassies from Estonia and Somalia
13 March 13:35 -
Mine clearance accelerates across Azerbaijan’s liberated territories
13 March 13:26 -
Big Mac Index shows the Azerbaijani manat still undervalued
13 March 13:10 -
Azerbaijan–Afghanistan trade surges in January of this year
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Azerbaijan grants citizenship to dozens of stateless persons
13 March 12:27 -
Round 24th of Azerbaijan Premier League kicks off today
13 March 12:08 -
IEA nations agree to release 400 million barrels of oil to stabilize markets
13 March 11:52 -
National Art Museum hosts evening of poetry and music [PHOTOS]
13 March 11:31 -
Middle Corridor driving Central Asia–South Caucasus integration with the West, Minister says
13 March 11:11 -
Azeri Light oil surges above $105 per barrel in Italy’s Augusta port
13 March 10:51 -
Azerbaijan seeks broader US investment as strategic ties accelerate
13 March 10:30 -
Falling missile debris reported in Türkiye's Adana airspace after interception
13 March 10:24 -
Azerbaijan and Pakistan foreign ministers discuss Middle East escalation in phone call
13 March 10:00 -
OpenAI to integrate Sora into ChatGPT
13 March 09:00 -
China’s land cover exceeds half of its territory
13 March 08:00 -
Switzerland expresses solidarity with Azerbaijan after Iran drone attack
13 March 06:26 -
When algorithms join battlefield: US military’s AI dilemma [ANALYSIS]
13 March 06:00 -
Korean Air adds G800 to Samsung executive jet fleet
12 March 23:50 -
Indonesia and Australia to deepen security cooperation
12 March 23:19 -
Middle Corridor key to resilient global trade, Binali Yıldırım says
12 March 22:40 -
Tokyo shares fall amid ongoing oil supply worries
12 March 22:20 -
Ankara signals greater support for journalists and media transparency
12 March 21:45 -
Brazil and South Africa finalize defense agreement
12 March 21:23 -
Footage of President Ilham Aliyev's participation at 13th Global Baku Forum posted on his social media [VIDEO]
12 March 21:12 -
Nissan inks robotaxi partnership with Uber and Wayve
12 March 20:50 -
Turkish ports handle record cargo as trade expands
12 March 20:22 -
Ancients used needles beyond sewing
12 March 19:40 -
Erdoğan warns against provocations as Middle East conflict intensifies
12 March 19:21 -
Up to 3.2 million Iranians temporarily displaced in Iran as conflict intensifies
12 March 18:45 -
Participants of “White Suits Girls Best” initiative visit Azercell [PHOTOS]
12 March 18:15 -
Baku steps into spotlight as tourism shifts away from the Gulf
12 March 18:00 -
Culture Minister leads discussions on theater growth and int'l partnership [PHOTOS]
12 March 17:42 -
Pashinyan: Mentioning “Artsakh” in churches is call for war and threatens peace with Azerbaijan
12 March 17:31 -
Hikmet Hajiyev: Azerbaijan promotes “middle power” diplomacy as multilateral institutions face crisis
12 March 17:15 -
National Carpet Museum opens 6th Alaca Weaving Collective exhibition [PHOTOS]
12 March 17:03 -
Azerbaijan’s non-oil exports jump 19.7% in early 2026
12 March 16:40 -
Turkic organisations sign landmark agreement to promote shared heritage worldwide [PHOTOS]
12 March 16:23 -
Global oil supply set to jump 2.4 million barrels a day in 2026, IEA says
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Israeli military says it struck nuclear-related facility near Tehran
12 March 16:07