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Baku's Central Asian strategy comes into focus ahead of Bishkek Summit [Op-ED]

Baku's Central Asian strategy comes into focus ahead of Bishkek Summit [Op-ED]

As Ilham Aliyev arrives in Bishkek, a small, oil-rich republic is positioning itself as indispensable to a region the great powers keep underestimating

Nation
President Ilham Aliyev, alongside Kyrgyz, Uzbek, and Tajik presidents, attends inauguration of golf club in Cholpon-Ata [PHOTOS]

President Ilham Aliyev, alongside Kyrgyz, Uzbek, and Tajik presidents, attends inauguration of golf club in Cholpon-Ata [PHOTOS]

On July 30, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, together with President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Zhaparov, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, and President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon, attended the opening of the golf club at the Issyk-Kul Golf Resort complex in the city of Cholpon-Ata.

Oil & Gas
Azeri Light crude climbs to nearly $100 per barrel

Azeri Light crude climbs to nearly $100 per barrel

The price of Azerbaijan's Azeri Light crude oil on a CIF basis at Italy's Augusta port increased by ...

Business
Turkish unemployment hits historic low of 7.6% in June

Turkish unemployment hits historic low of 7.6% in June

Türkiye's unemployment rate fell to a historic low of 7.6% in June, according to data released by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat). The latest figures showed a decline in unemployment, an increase in employment and continued expansion of the labor force, reinforcing the positive momentum in Türkiye's labor market.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Baku appeals court continues hearings on appeals by Armenian defendants [PHOTOS]

Baku appeals court continues hearings on appeals by Armenian defendants [PHOTOS]

At the court session, presided over by Judge Elmar Rahimov of the Baku Court of Appeal, joined by Judges Emin Mehdiyev and Mehriban Garayeva (Reserve Judge Ali Mammadov also participated), all individuals subject to appellate proceedings were provided with interpreters in their respective spoken languages—Armenian and Russian—as well as defense counsel to ensure their right to a defense.

World
Global electric vehicle sales hit record high in 2026

Global electric vehicle sales hit record high in 2026

Global electric vehicle (EV) sales increased significantly in the second quarter of 2026, reaching record levels despite an overall decline in global car sales.

Analysis

Lifestyle
Dream Fest 2026: Stars showcase their most striking looks on turquoise carpet

Dream Fest 2026: Stars showcase their most striking looks on turquoise carpet

Dream Fest 2026 opened its turquoise carpet to a parade of stylish looks from local and international artists, AzerNEWS reports citing Trend Life.

Culture
Musical Theatre director represents country at major int'l festival in Portugal

Musical Theatre director represents country at major int'l festival in Portugal

Director of the Azerbaijan State Academic Musical Theatre, Agil Bahramli has successfully represented Azerbaijan as a jury member at the 5th Sem Fronteiras International Theatre Festival held in Portugal, 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
15th Gabala International Music Festival opens [PHOTOS/VIDEO]

15th Gabala International Music Festival opens [PHOTOS/VIDEO]

The 15th Gabala International Music Festival opened on 29 July. The festival is organised at the initiative of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation with the support of the Ministry of Culture, the Baku Music Academy named after Uzeyir Hajibeyli, and Gilan.

Sports
National team claims silver, bronze medals at U17 World Wrestling Championships [PHOTOS]

National team claims silver, bronze medals at U17 World Wrestling Championships [PHOTOS]

The Greco-Roman wrestling competition at the U17 World Championships in Baku has concluded, AzerNEWS reports.

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