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Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Smart but deadly: How drone age rewriting rules of warfare

Smart but deadly: How drone age rewriting rules of warfare

Unlike traditional aircraft, UAVs are relatively inexpensive and accessible, enabling not only major powers but also smaller states and non-state actors to deploy them effectively.

Nation
Ukraine war remains central test of Russia’s power

Ukraine war remains central test of Russia’s power

In recent months, several state-aligned media outlets in Russia have once again turned their attention to the South Caucasus and Central Asia with a tone that feels unmistakably coercive. The rhetoric carries echoes of an older imperial reflex that many believed had long been subdued. Given the tightly managed nature of Russia’s media landscape, it would be naive to interpret these messages as the independent musings of individual commentators. More plausibly, they are the calibrated signals of a political center seeking to project influence beyond its borders.

Oil & Gas
Markets misread crisis as Hormuz disruption may last longer than expected

Markets misread crisis as Hormuz disruption may last longer than expected

At the FT Commodities Global Summit in Lausanne, leading figures in global commodity trading delivered a stark assessment: the closure of the Strait of Hormuz is not a short-term disruption but a structural shock whose consequences will reverberate across global supply chains for years. From oil refining to food production, the cascading effects are already being felt, AzerNEWS reports.

Business
First solar panel installed in Jabrayil under Shafag project

First solar panel installed in Jabrayil under Shafag project

Installation of solar panels has begun at the Shafag Solar Power Plant project site in Azerbaijan’s Jabrayil district, marking a key milestone in the country’s renewable energy development, AzerNEWS reports.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
President: Mutual visits of Azerbaijani and Armenian representatives contribute to establishing a normal atmosphere

President: Mutual visits of Azerbaijani and Armenian representatives contribute to establishing a normal atmosphere

The head of state noted that there have been mutual visits and meetings between civil society and media representatives of Azerbaijan and Armenia, emphasizing that this contributes to the creation of a normal atmosphere between the countries.

World
Cristiano Ronaldo’s son could join Al-Nassr’s main squad

Cristiano Ronaldo’s son could join Al-Nassr’s main squad

Saudi club Al-Nassr is considering the possibility of promoting 16-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. - the son of team captain Cristiano Ronaldo, to the first team as early as next season, 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
Khatai Arts Center launches two-day art marathon [PHOTOS]

Khatai Arts Center launches two-day art marathon [PHOTOS]

The Khatai Arts Center has hosted the launch of a series of exhibitions titled "Spring Colors", presented as a lively two-day creative marathon, AzerNEWS reports.

Culture
Artist who brings world to life through vibrant brush strokes [PHOTOS]

Artist who brings world to life through vibrant brush strokes [PHOTOS]

The marking of 115 years since the birth of Huseyn Aliyev is not merely a date on a calendar, but a celebration of a master who brought the world to life through the vibrant strokes of his brush.

Analysis

Events
Ali Asadov highlights Azerbaijan’s role in global climate agenda at Astana

Ali Asadov highlights Azerbaijan’s role in global climate agenda at Astana

Ali Asadov stated that Azerbaijan has consistently prioritized environmental issues and climate resilience, viewing them as essential to long-term development.

Sports
Gunay Gurbanova advances to European Wrestling Championships semifinals

Gunay Gurbanova advances to European Wrestling Championships semifinals

Azerbaijani female wrestler Gunay Gurbanova has advanced to the semifinals of the 2026 European Championships being held in Tirana, Albania, AzerNEWS reports.

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