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From energy to AI: What US-Azerbaijan strategic partnership really means

From energy to AI: What US-Azerbaijan strategic partnership really means

J.D. Vance’s visit to Baku and the signing of a US–Azerbaijan Strategic Partnership Charter mark more than a routine diplomatic upgrade. They reflect a renewed American interest in the South Caucasus at a time when global energy insecurity, supply-chain disruption and geopolitical fragmentation are reshaping Washington’s priorities.

Nation
President Aliyev hails strategic partnership with world’s most powerful nation

President Aliyev hails strategic partnership with world’s most powerful nation

“Six months ago, historical meeting in Washington with President Trump and signing a document to establish the working group to elaborate the charter on strategic partnership opened the new opportunities for bilateral cooperation,” President Ilham Aliyev said during a joint press statement with US Vice President James David Vance.

Oil & Gas
Why Brussels is scrutinising every cubic metre of Azerbaijani gas?

Why Brussels is scrutinising every cubic metre of Azerbaijani gas?

Europe’s attempt to rid itself of Russian gas has entered a more forensic phase. Having spent the past three years scrambling for alternative supplies, the European Commission is now turning its attention to what it buys, how it is labelled, and whether molecules arriving at the EU’s borders are really what exporters claim them to be. The latest target of this scrutiny is not Moscow directly, but the infrastructure through which gas reaches Europe from Türkiye, including volumes supplied by Azerbaijan.

Business
Labubu toy sales grew this year

Labubu toy sales grew this year

Chinese toy giant Pop Mart has announced record sales of its flagship character, Labuba, AzerNEWS reports.

Analysis

Armenian-Azerbaijani conflict
JD Vance visits Armenia as separatist narratives re-emerge in court and on streets [COMMENTARY]

JD Vance visits Armenia as separatist narratives re-emerge in court and on streets [COMMENTARY]

The recent Armenian court ruling related to Samvel Shahramanyan, the last representative of the now-defunct Armenian separatist administration in Karabakh, has triggered sharp debate, not so much for its legal substance, but for how it is being politically interpreted and publicly weaponized. While formally a domestic court matter, the decision has been framed by some actors as reopening questions that, in reality, have already been settled on the ground and in international law.

Armenian Aggression
Defense concludes in Ruben Vardanyan trial, final verdict pending

Defense concludes in Ruben Vardanyan trial, final verdict pending

The defense has concluded its statements in the ongoing trial of Armenian citizen Ruben Vardanyan, who faces multiple charges under the Criminal Code of Azerbaijan, including crimes against peace and humanity, war crimes, terrorism, and financing terrorism.

World
ChatGPT to join US military infrastructure

ChatGPT to join US military infrastructure

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the start of integrating ChatGPT into its internal military artificial intelligence systems as part of a new collaboration with OpenAI, 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

Lifestyle
Dates of Laylat al-Qadr nights announced for Ramadan

Dates of Laylat al-Qadr nights announced for Ramadan

The dates for the sacred Laylat al-Qadr nights during Ramadan have been announced, AzerNEWS reports.

Culture
Cultural experts convene in Baku to advance ‘Azerbaijani Culture-2040’ vision [PHOTOS]

Cultural experts convene in Baku to advance ‘Azerbaijani Culture-2040’ vision [PHOTOS]

A high-profile conference has taken place at Ataturk Center to discuss the objectives emerging from the new state concept, "Azerbaijani Culture-2040", AzerNEWS reports.

Events
Azerbaijani products showcased at int'l exhibitions in Beijing

Azerbaijani products showcased at int'l exhibitions in Beijing

Azerbaijani products are being showcased at international exhibitions and fairs for foreign goods held in Beijing, organized jointly by China’s Ministry of Commerce and the Beijing Municipal People’s Government.

Sports
Azerbaijan celebrates three-decade legacy of success in Paralympic sports

Azerbaijan celebrates three-decade legacy of success in Paralympic sports

Azerbaijan is celebrating a three-decade legacy of success in Paralympic sports, Azernews reports citing the Azerbaijan National Paralympic Committee.

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