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Shift from oil to lithium sparking new global race for strategic resources

Shift from oil to lithium sparking new global race for strategic resources

The twentieth century unfolded under the sign of oil. Often called "black gold," petroleum powered industrial development, transformed transportation, and redrew the geopolitical map. Access to oil influenced alliances, wars, trade routes, and the rise of major economic powers. Today, the energy transition is at the forefront of the global agenda, and it needs its own fuel. Its name is lithium - the lightest metal, without which we would not have smartphones and laptops, electric vehicles, or energy storage systems for solar and wind power.

Nation
President Ilham Aliyev congratulates Sabah football club on victory [PHOTO]

President Ilham Aliyev congratulates Sabah football club on victory [PHOTO]

President Ilham Aliyev congratulated Sabah football club on qualifying for the main stage of the UEFA Champions League.

Oil & Gas
Azeri Light oil price falls to $91.93 per barrel at Augusta port

Azeri Light oil price falls to $91.93 per barrel at Augusta port

Azerbaijan’s Azeri Light crude oil price at Italy’s Augusta port fell by $3.20, or 3.36%, from the previous level to $91.93 per barrel on a CIF basis.

Business
Azercell launches competition to support women

Azercell launches competition to support women

Company invites applications for projects aimed at expanding women’s economic and social opportunities

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Azerbaijan’s Prague exhibition sparks fury in Armenian opposition

Azerbaijan’s Prague exhibition sparks fury in Armenian opposition

Sometimes, the reaction of the other side is enough to assess the effectiveness of an information campaign abroad. An exhibition organised by Azerbaijanis in the heart of Prague clearly hit its target: two weeks later, it is still being discussed in the Armenian parliament, with barely concealed irritation.

World
Armenia says it won’t prevent Russians from entering the country

Armenia says it won’t prevent Russians from entering the country

Armenian authorities will not prevent Russians from entering the country, Armenia’s Security Council Secretary Alen Simonyan told the Russian television channel Dozhd.

Analysis

Lifestyle
Carpet Museum showcases cultural heritage at Budapest Folk Art Festival [PHOTOS]

Carpet Museum showcases cultural heritage at Budapest Folk Art Festival [PHOTOS]

The Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum has represented the country at the 40th International Folk Art Festival in Budapest for the second year in a row.

Culture
Lachin City Day to be celebrated with grand cultural program

Lachin City Day to be celebrated with grand cultural program

Lachin City Day will be celebrated for the fourth time on August 26 with a series of cultural events.

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
Silk Road Finance and Technology Forum enters second day in Tashkent

Silk Road Finance and Technology Forum enters second day in Tashkent

The second day of the Silk Road Finance and Technology Forum has begun in Tashkent, focusing on the practical application of digital currencies across the Greater Silk Road region, the development of cross-border fintech corridors and efforts to strengthen investment cooperation.

Sports
National weightlifting team claims multiple medals in Kosovo [PHOTOS]

National weightlifting team claims multiple medals in Kosovo [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijani weightlifter Fakhraddin Allahverdiyev has won three silver medals at the 2026 EWF European Youth & U15 Championships in Prishtina, Kosovo.

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