China’s gold strategy signals broader shift in global investments
China has sharply increased its gold purchases this year. Over the first eight months, the country imported more than 1,000 tonnes of the precious metal, spending a record 158.8 billion dollars on it. For comparison, in all of 2025 China imported 886 tonnes of gold for a total of 96.5 billion dollars.
President Ilham Aliyev sends congratulatory letter to President of Turkmenistan
President Ilham Aliyev has sent a congratulatory letter to the President of Turkmenistan, Serdar Berdimuhamedov, on the occasion of the 35th anniversary of Turkmenistan's independence.
Oil prices decline amid reports of US-Iran deal on Strait of Hormuz
Oil prices declined on major global exchanges. On London’s ICE (Intercontinental Exchange Futures), the price of Brent crude fell by...
Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan launch $389 million in investment projects
Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan have launched 10 investment projects with a total value of $389 million, according to Jasurbek Choriyev, Secretary General of the Permanent Secretariat of the TRACECA Intergovernmental Commission.
Pashinyan highlights TRIPP, rail links and peace at UN General Assembly
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has addressed the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, saying that the peace established between Armenia and Azerbaijan has opened new opportunities for the South Caucasus.
Kallas: EU states agree to release €6.6B for Ukraine
European Union Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas said on Friday that member states "agreed on the terms for releasing €6.6 billion from the European Peace Facility for Ukraine."
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Baku hosts Living Culture Festival [PHOTOS]
Baku has hosted the "Living Culture - Baku Cultural Awareness Festival", bringing together discussions, theatre and cinema around Azerbaijan's cultural heritage.
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Mugham Center holds concert in honor of eminent ashig master [PHOTOS]
A concert programme dedicated to the 110th anniversary of master artist Ashig Iskandar Aghbabali, a prominent representative of the Aghbaba-Childir ashig tradition, and the 70th anniversary of Ashig Faxfur Aghbabali was held at the International Mugham Center.
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Azerbaijan’s aviation units participate in "Power of Unity – 2026" exercise [PHOTOS/VIDEO]
Training within the "Power of Unity – 2026" joint military exercise, conducted in the Republic of Azerbaijan, are continuing successfully.
George Russell takes pole for Azerbaijan Grand Prix
The qualifying session for the Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix has concluded. Mercedes driver George Russell set the fastest time of the session to take pole position.
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Kallas: EU states agree to release €6.6B for Ukraine
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China’s gold strategy signals broader shift in global investments
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Egypt, India and Türkiye seek Black Sea truce, Zelenskyy says
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George Russell takes pole for Azerbaijan Grand Prix
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Mugham Center holds concert in honor of eminent ashig master [PHOTOS]
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Netanyahu’s plane passes through Canadian airspace despite ICC arrest warrant
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Russian political scientist Alexander Kynev arrested in drug case
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Alexander Dunne wins first Formula 2 feature race at 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix
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Ukraine to get patriot missile production licenses after Trump decision
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Max Verstappen leads final practice at Azerbaijan Grand Prix
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Iran has no plans to develop nuclear weapons, Pezeshkian says
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Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan launch $389 million in investment projects
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Formula 1 excitement at Fan Forum as fans meet the drivers [PHOTOS]
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President Ilham Aliyev sends congratulatory letter to President of Turkmenistan
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Sebastian Montoya crashes out of Formula 2 feature race in Baku
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Baku, Ankara hold talks on law enforcement cooperation [PHOTOS]
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Katy Perry headlines tonight's Azerbaijan Grand Prix concert
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Men's boxing team sets new medal record at European Elite Championships
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Oil prices decline amid reports of US-Iran deal on Strait of Hormuz
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Traditional music captivates audience in Baku [PHOTOS]
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Azerbaijan’s 2030 development strategy to focus on private sector-led diversification
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Middle Corridor opens new investment opportunities in Azerbaijan, Deputy Minister says
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Baku wants to turn its geography into new economic asset [ANALYSIS]
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Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan highlight stronger interparliamentary ties
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National para judo team to compete at World Para Judo Championships
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Azerbaijan’s aviation units participate in "Power of Unity – 2026" exercise [PHOTOS/VIDEO]
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Ben-Gvir posts video claiming both banks of Jordan River belong to Israel
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Dino Beganovic claims Formula 2 sprint victory in Baku
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Azerbaijan’s banks add ₼5.4 billion in assets as lending surges
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Azerbaijani President: Our approach to investment goes beyond attracting capital
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Nearly 50,000 apply to volunteer at Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix
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President Ilham Aliyev: Azerbaijan has become an important link and gateway between Asia and Europe
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Gold reaches $4,270 as silver prices move higher
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President Ilham Aliyev: The emerging peace in the South Caucasus is creating new opportunities for regional cooperation and investment
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President Ilham Aliyev received head of Global Infrastructure Partners [PHOTOS/VIDEO]
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Calvin Harris delivers spectacular night of music for Baku's F1 fans [PHOTOS]
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President Ilham Aliyev received Chief Executive Officer of Brookfield Asset Management [PHOTOS/VIDEO]
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Pentagon to allocate $500 million for production of military laser systems
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President Ilham Aliyev addresses participants of 2nd Azerbaijan International Investment Forum
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Young people with autism explore world of Formula 1 from Paddock [PHOTOS]
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President Ilham Aliyev received Chairman and CEO of Neuberger Berman [PHOTOS/VIDEO]
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Macron announces French military deployment to Saudi Arabia
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President Ilham Aliyev makes phone call to Georgian PM
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Azerbaijan highlights five key flows driving regional economic corridors
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Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix enters second day
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President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received Prime Minister of Tajikistan [PHOTOS/VIDEO]
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Azerbaijani banks’ net profit rises 22.7%
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Tehran proposes new round of talks with Washington
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Israel election committee bars main Arab parties from October vote
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ADA University hosts lecture-concert within 'Art Masterpieces' project [PHOTOS]
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Germany deploys four Eurofighter jets to Latvia ahead of parliamentary elections
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Baku hosts Living Culture Festival [PHOTOS]
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Russian citizens allegedly behind US software firm serving Pentagon
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Azerbaijan, Georgia seek to expand youth and sports cooperation [PHOTOS]
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Pashinyan highlights TRIPP, rail links and peace at UN General Assembly
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Drone attack reported near LUKOIL refinery in Perm as Russian regions come under fire
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Colombia cuts ties with Iran as Middle East tensions spill into Latin America
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Bayramov, Mirzoyan review progress on Azerbaijan-Armenia peace process
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Rutte: Russia 'massively' building up its military output
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Azerbaijan looks beyond oil with $5.3 billion industrial expansion
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China becomes Germany’s largest car supplier
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Azerbaijan, Antigua and Barbuda sign mutual visa exemption agreements at UNGA [PHOTO]
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Google to unveil new Gemini AI model
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Ankara warns against military developments in Cyprus and Eastern Mediterranean
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Microsoft ends cooperation with ICC
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Georgia plans major investment in transport infrastructure
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North Korea tests missiles with a range of over 100 km
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Beyond the ceremony: What Xi’s US visit represents [Op-Ed]
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Two orchestras, one stage: Elvin Hoxha Ganiyev at heart of musical evening [PHOTOS/VIDEO]
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US commercial crude oil inventories rise by 3 million barrels
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Fly to Baku. Art Weekend. Sense Future NOW in 2026 to present selection of internationally acclaimed Azerbaijani and international exhibition projects across Baku [PHOTOS]
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Transnistria referendum talk signals new phase in Russia’s pressure on Moldova
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F 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix: Two free practice sessions held on opening day [PHOTOS]
24 September 19:20 -
Xi Jinping calls for China-US partnership, not rivalry
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F1 Team Principals discuss next generation of cars and power units in Baku
24 September 19:00 -
G20 summit could privide platform for Ukraine-US-Russia talks, Zelenskyy says
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Buy Nothing smartphone at MyShops and get 6 GB of mobile internet from Azercell for 6 months
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US-seized tankers moving $600M of Iran oil in Atlantic
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AAF holds classic car exhibition during Formula 1 weekend [PHOTOS]
24 September 18:10 -
Documentary on Firangiz Alizade's contribution to music shown in Baku [PHOTOS]
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Renowned DJ Calvin Harris to perform in Baku today
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Mercedes driver George Russell remains fastest in second practice in Baku
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Putin’s envoy Kirill Dmitriev travels to US for talks with Trump representatives
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Arvid Lindblad crashes during Second Practice in Baku
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Oil slips after 4% surge as Iran signals openness to diplomacy
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At least nine universities evacuated in Moscow over reported bomb threats
24 September 16:31 -
Bulgaria lifts restrictions on petroleum product exports
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Mingachevir Regatta 2026 to be held in Fuzuli
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Starlink station serving Ukraine catches fire in Poland
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Egypt detains 3 Israeli nationals over alleged security violations
24 September 15:42 -
Rodin's Alex Dunne fastest in Formula 2 Qualifying
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Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses condolences to Kazakhstan
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Washington, Beijing extend trade truce until January 2027
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Bessent: US sanctions squeeze Iran’s aviation sector
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George Russell tops first practice at Azerbaijan Grand Prix
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