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Beijing's new Silk Road runs through Baku and Russia cannot stop it

Beijing's new Silk Road runs through Baku and Russia cannot stop it

China is accelerating its shift toward the Trans-Caspian Middle Corridor, investing in parallel Central Asian rail lines and backing Azerbaijan's unique position as the only unavoidable transit point between the Caspian and Europe. The route is still smaller than the alternatives, but it is growing faster than any of them.

Nation
Azerbaijan's Greater Caucasus Biosphere Reserve added to UNESCO World Network [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan's Greater Caucasus Biosphere Reserve added to UNESCO World Network [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan's Greater Caucasus Biosphere Reserve has been included in UNESCO's World Network of Biosphere Reserves, becoming the first site from Azerbaijan to receive this recognition, AzerNEWS reports.

Oil & Gas
Azeri Light Crude falls below $100 per barrel

Azeri Light Crude falls below $100 per barrel

Azerbaijan's Azeri Light crude oil price fell by $1.30, or 1.29 percent, to $99.48 per barrel on a CIF basis at Italy's Augusta port.

Business
Azerbaijan expands economic partnerships at SPIEF 2026

Azerbaijan expands economic partnerships at SPIEF 2026

At the 2026 St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, Azerbaijan’s First Deputy Minister of Economy, Elnur Aliyev, conducted a series of high-level meetings aimed at strengthening trade, investment, and transport cooperation.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Grigoryan says Armenia seeks rapid progress on peace deal with Azerbaijan

Grigoryan says Armenia seeks rapid progress on peace deal with Azerbaijan

Armenian Security Council Secretary Armen Grigoryan has stated that the administration of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan will continue actively advancing the peace agenda with Azerbaijan and aims to sign and ratify the initialed peace agreement as soon as possible, AzerNEWS reports.

World
Houthis announce complete ban on Israeli shipping in Red Sea

Houthis announce complete ban on Israeli shipping in Red Sea

The Houthis declared a "full and absolute ban" on maritime navigation by Israeli vessels in the Red Sea.

Analysis

Lifestyle
Azerbaijan showcases its cultural heritage in Turkmenistan [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan showcases its cultural heritage in Turkmenistan [PHOTOS]

A large Azerbaijani delegation led by Minister of Culture Adil Karimli has arrived in Ashgabat, the capital of Turkmenistan, ahead of the highly anticipated Azerbaijan Culture Days, AzerNEWS reports.

Culture
Irevan State Drama Theatre re-imagines Akhundzade's classic comedy [PHOTOS]

Irevan State Drama Theatre re-imagines Akhundzade's classic comedy [PHOTOS]

Mirza Fatali Akhundzade's nineteenth-century comedy, "The Adventures of the Vizier of the Lankaran Khanate," is getting a bold, modern makeover at the Irevan State Azerbaijan Drama Theatre, 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
ANAMA neutralizes hundreds of mines in liberated areas

ANAMA neutralizes hundreds of mines in liberated areas

The Azerbaijan National Agency for Mine Action (ANAMA) has released information on demining operations carried out by agencies involved in mine clearance in the liberated territories from June 1 to 7.

Sports
Chovqan World Championship: Poland and Uruguay secure wins [PHOTOS]

Chovqan World Championship: Poland and Uruguay secure wins [PHOTOS]

The match between the national teams of Turkiye and Poland has ended with a 3–0 victory for the Polish Chovqan players, AzerNEWS reports.

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