Azerbaijan reaffirms strong ties with Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)
The official opening ceremony of the 20th Session of the Conference of the Parliamentary Union of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Member States took place in Baku on June 24.
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President Ilham Aliyev received delegation led by Speaker of Iran’s Islamic Consultative Assembly [PHOTOS/VIDEO]
On June 24, President of the Republic of President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received a delegation led by Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Speaker of the Islamic Consultative Assembly of Iran, on June 24.
Oil prices decline as tanker traffic through Strait of Hormuz recovers
At present, Brent crude oil is trading at around $76 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI), also known as Light crude, is priced at approximately $72 per barrel.
Azerbaijan insurance market records growth in first five months of 2026
Insurance companies in Azerbaijan collected 732.633 million manats ($431 million) in premiums during the January-May period of 2026, AzerNEWS reports, citing the Central Bank.
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Appeal court hearing continues for Armenian citizens in Baku [PHOTOS]
On June 23, the Baku Court of Appeal continued hearings on the appeals filed by citizens of the Republic of Armenia – Araik Harutyunyan, Arkady Ghukasyan, Bako Sahakyan, David Ishkhanyan, David Babayan, Levon Mnatsakanyan, and others, AzerNEWS reports.
Stanford was their “golden ticket,” but AI may change that
American college graduates have made one thing clear to this year’s batch of commencement speakers: avoid bringing up artificial intelligence (AI), AzerNEWS reports, citing an article by BBC.
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Young artists showcase their art pieces in Ganja [PHOTOS]
A creative workshop has been held in Ganja as part of "Creative Expedition" project, AzerNEWS reports.
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Shahin Novrasli Festival marks fifth anniversary with expansion abroad [INTERVIEW]
The Shahin Novrasli Festival is an annual international music event in Baku that brings together a wide range of genres, including classical music, jazz, mugham, flamenco, tango, fado, and ethno-jazz.
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Gilavar Photo Club presents digital archive project for country's heritage sites [PHOTOS]
Azerbaijan is continuing its efforts to preserve and promote its rich cultural heritage through modern digital technologies.
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Neftchi FC extends contracts with team captains [PHOTOS]
"Neftchi" has extended the contracts of its captains Emin Mahmudov and Emil Balayev, AzerNEWS reports.
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Azerbaijan reaffirms strong ties with Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)
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President Ilham Aliyev received delegation led by Speaker of Iran’s Islamic Consultative Assembly [PHOTOS/VIDEO]
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Azerbaijan insurance market records growth in first five months of 2026
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President Ilham Aliyev received delegation led by Speaker of Grand National Assembly of Türkiye [PHOTOS/VIDEO]
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President of Azerbaijan: We have always felt the consistent support of the OIC
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National actress's legacy honored at commemorative event [PHOTOS]
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President Ilham Aliyev addresses participants of 20th Session of Conference of Parliamentary Union of OIC Member States
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President Ilham Aliyev: Azerbaijan has always attached great importance to the protection of Islamic values
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President: Crimes committed against Islamic cultural heritage on our lands are a clear manifestation of Islamophobia
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Azerkhalcha and Faig Ahmed unveil exclusive 'From Sketch to Carpet' collection at new showroom in Icherisheher [PHOTOS]
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Clean-up campaign held in Dubandi at Leyla Aliyeva's initiative [PHOTOS]
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Central Bank of Azerbaijan keeps interest rate corridor unchanged amid stable inflation
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Russia’s Leningrad region introduces bounty for downed drones
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Baku Hosts opening ceremony of 20th Session of Parliamentary Union of OIC member states
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Ursula von der Leyen expected to visit Azerbaijan and Armenia next week
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Kazakhstan eyes greater Trans-Caspian capacity with Aktau Port modernization
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Azeri Light crude falls below $80 per barrel
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Donald Trump to hand World Cup trophy to winners
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Chairman of Islamic Consultative Council of Iran arrives in Azerbaijan [PHOTOS]
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Washington to host conference on ethnic cleansing of Azerbaijanis
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US to offer $17.5B in loans for nuclear reactor orders
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NASA astronauts repair Canadarm2 during spacewalk
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European Commissioner underscores growing importance of Middle Corridor
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Footage of President Ilham Aliyev’s meeting with President of Turkmenistan published on his social media
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Lithuanian president accepts PM's resignation
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Appeal court hearing continues for Armenian citizens in Baku [PHOTOS]
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Kazakhstan–China trade hit record levels
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Lankaran State Drama Theatre's tour garners warm ovation
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Pakistan, Azerbaijan explore new avenues in military cooperation [PHOTOS]
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Netanyahu: Israel must stop depending on US
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Azerbaijan's aluminum exports exceed $117 million in first five months of 2026
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Baku, Ashgabat expand cooperation in field of sports [PHOTOS]
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South Korea to accept North Korean POWs in Ukraine, ministry says
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President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov concludes state visit to Azerbaijan
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President Ilham Aliyev and President Serdar Berdimuhamedov have lunch together in Shusha [VIDEO]
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Another shipment sent to Armenia in transit through territory of Azerbaijan
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President Ilham Aliyev gifts President of Turkmenistan a Garabagh horse [PHOTOS/VIDEO]
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President Ilham Aliyev and President Serdar Berdimuhamedov visit Bulbul's house-museum in Shusha [PHOTOS/VIDEO]
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Azerbaijan Railways signs deal with China for new passenger locomotives
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Economist predicts no change in Azerbaijan’s key interest rate
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Presidents Ilham Aliyev and Serdar Berdimuhamedov view bullet-riddled busts of Azerbaijan’s prominent figures in Shusha [PHOTOS/VIDEO]
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Presidents Ilham Aliyev and Serdar Berdimuhamedov viewed “Heydar Aliyev and Garabagh” exhibition in Shusha [PHOTOS/VIDEO]
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AZPROMO discusses investment and business cooperation with US congressional delegation
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Presidents of Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan visit construction site of Shusha Mosque [PHOTOS/VIDEO]
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Musical Theatre marks anniversary of Honored Art Worker Asgar Asgarov [PHOTOS]
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Trade turnover between Azerbaijan and Greece rises nearly 20% in January-May
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Presidents Ilham Aliyev and Serdar Berdimuhamedov visited first residential complex built in Shusha City [PHOTOS/VIDEO]
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Iran reaffirms strategic control over Strait of Hormuz
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State Symphony Orchestra fascinates audience with classical music pieces [PHOTOS]
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President Ilham Aliyev sends congratulatory letter to Grand Duke of Luxembourg
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Mass Ukrainian drone strike reportedly triggers power outages and fires across Crimea
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Global crypto market climbs slightly to $2.19 trillion
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Presidents of Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan posed for photo against backdrop of Dashalti village in Shusha [PHOTOS/VIDEO]
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Baku hosts Caspian Waves 2026 Int'l Watercolor Festival [PHOTOS]
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Presidents of Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan visited destroyed sites in Fuzuli city [PHOTOS/VIDEO]
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Iran and U.S. agree to establish four working groups
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Gold prices fall on COMEX
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President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov arrived in Fuzuli district [PHOTOS/VIDEO]
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Azeri Light oil price drops below $81 at Italy’s Augusta port
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Baku's second IsDB summit and a very long to-do list that stretches from Karabakh to Africa
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