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When memory becomes battlefield: Politics of denial in Armenia’s election year [Op-Ed]

When memory becomes battlefield: Politics of denial in Armenia’s election year [Op-Ed]

As elections approach in Armenia, the government’s efforts to normalize relations with Azerbaijan are being met with a wave of domestic populist pressure and a refusal to reckon with international legal realities. In a village that two people call by different names, history is being rewritten from below, and the consequences reach all the way to Yerevan's ballot box

Nation
Goldman Sachs raises oil price forecasts amid Gulf supply concerns

Goldman Sachs raises oil price forecasts amid Gulf supply concerns

Global oil prices could surge in 2026 as supply risks intensify in the Persian Gulf, AzerNEWS reports, citing Goldman Sachs. Citing potential disruptions to fuel shipments from the region, the bank has revised its price forecasts upward for both Brent crude oil and West Texas Intermediate (WTI). Goldman Sachs now expects Brent crude to average $85 per barrel in 2026, up from its previous estimate of...

Oil & Gas
Brent oil could surge to $130-$150 on prolonged Middle East conflict, BMI warns

Brent oil could surge to $130-$150 on prolonged Middle East conflict, BMI warns

Oil prices are set for a sharp upside risk as geopolitical tensions intensify, with analysts at BMI forecasting that Brent Crude could climb to $110-$130 per barrel in the near term, and potentially reach $150 or higher if the Middle East conflict persists, AzerNEWS reports.

Business
Azerbaijan sees strong growth in aluminum exports amid rising domestic production

Azerbaijan sees strong growth in aluminum exports amid rising domestic production

In the first two months of 2026, Azerbaijan exported aluminum and aluminum products worth $42 million, totaling 12,900 tons, according to the State Customs Committee, AzerNEWS reports. The export value represents an increase of $11.4 million, or 37.4%, compared to the same period last year, while the exported volume grew by...

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Peace process in limbo over Karabakh reference, Armenian FM Mirzoyan admits

Peace process in limbo over Karabakh reference, Armenian FM Mirzoyan admits

Armenia’s Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan has disclosed new details from a recent closed-door meeting with Azerbaijan, highlighting a key sticking point delaying the finalization of a peace agreement between the two sides, AzerNEWS reports via Armenpress.

World
Myanmar gov’t goes WFH on Wednesdays to save fuel

Myanmar gov’t goes WFH on Wednesdays to save fuel

Myanmar has introduced “work-from-home Wednesdays” for government departments starting March 25, 2026, continuing until further notice, as part of efforts to reduce national fuel consumption, 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
Submissions now open for art exhibition "Colors of Spring"

Submissions now open for art exhibition "Colors of Spring"

Submissions are now open for the art exhibition "Colors of Spring" (Baharın rəngləri), held under the motto: "Stay in Touch with Nature – Capture Its Charm," AzerNEWS reports.

Culture
Azerbaijan unveils ‘FotoBax’ contest under global ‘Children’s Eyes on Earth’ initiative

Azerbaijan unveils ‘FotoBax’ contest under global ‘Children’s Eyes on Earth’ initiative

The national photography contest “FotoBax” has officially been launched in Azerbaijan as part of the international “Children’s Eyes on Earth” project. The initiative is supported by Leyla Aliyeva, Vice-President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation and founder and leader of the IDEA Public Union, and was initiated by internationally renowned photographer Reza Deqati, founder of the “Reza Visual Academy” association.

Analysis

Events
AzerGold organises social campaign on occasion of Ramadan and Novruz holidays [PHOTOS]

AzerGold organises social campaign on occasion of Ramadan and Novruz holidays [PHOTOS]

“AzerGold” Closed Joint-Stock Company (CJSC) has carried out a social responsibility campaign in connection with the holy month of Ramadan and the Novruz holiday.

Sports
Azerbaijan shines at International Judo Tournament in Germany

Azerbaijan shines at International Judo Tournament in Germany

The Thuringia Cup in Bad Blankenburg, Germany has concluded, marking the 32nd edition of the traditional international judo tournament.

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