Middle East conflict sends shockwaves across global gas markets
The economic shockwaves from the renewed conflict in the Middle East are no longer confined to crude oil. In one of the most striking recalibrations of the year, Goldman Sachs has lifted its European natural gas price forecasts substantially, citing the prolonged disruption to liquefied natural gas (LNG) flows through the Strait of Hormuz. The conflict is reordering the global gas market in ways that could outlast the immediate hostilities and reshape energy trade well into the next decade.
Kazakhstan presses ahead with key rail link for Middle Corridor
Construction of Kazakhstan's 323.3-kilometer Moyintsy–Kyzyljar railway line is progressing steadily, with the new route set to strengthen the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (Middle Corridor) and enhance the country's transit and export potential, AzerNEWS reports.
Azeri Light crude jumps nearly 8.5% as global oil prices rally
The price of Azerbaijan’s Azeri Light crude oil delivered on a CIF basis to Italy’s Augusta port increased by $8.54, or 8.49%, compared with the previous trading session, reaching $109.10 per barrel.
Global electricity demand set to accelerate through 2027
Global demand for electricity continues to rise, driven by industrial production, the growing adoption of electric vehicles, increased use of air conditioners, and the expansion of data center.
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Baku court continues appeals of convicted Armenian nationals [PHOTOS]
On July 21, the hearing continued at the Baku Court of Appeal on the appeals filed by citizens of the Republic of Armenia Arayik Harutyunyan, Arkadi Ghukasyan, Bako Sahakyan, Davit Ishkhanyan, David Babayan, Levon Mnatsakanyan, and others, who were convicted by the Baku Military Court of crimes against peace and humanity, war crimes, including the preparation and conduct of an aggressive war, genocide, violations of the laws and customs of war, terrorism, financing of terrorism, forcible seizure of power, and numerous other crimes committed as a result of Armenia’s military aggression against Azerbaijan.
WSJ: Trump expresses growing disappointment with Netanyahu
U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly became dissatisfied with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu following the start of military operations against Iran.
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Dream Fest 2026 kicks off in Baku with spectacular red carpet ceremony [PHOTOS]
The third edition of Dream Fest has officially kicked off in Baku, welcoming international music stars, celebrities, and entertainment figures to the Caspian coast for four days of performances and celebrations.
Snoop Dogg biopic coming to theaters next year
A biographical film about hip-hop legend Snoop Dogg is set to arrive in theaters on August 6, 2027, with Universal Pictures developing the project, AzerNEWS reports citing foreign media.
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Earthquake hits Azerbaijan's Shamakhi district
A magnitude 3.1 earthquake was recorded in the Shamakhi district, approximately 15 kilometers north of the Pirgulu seismic station.
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ASA futsal team reaches European Universities Games semifinals [PHOTOS]
The futsal team of the Azerbaijan Sports Academy (ASA) has advanced to the semifinals of the European Universities Games currently taking place in Salerno, Italy, AzerNEWS reports.
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Kazakhstan presses ahead with key rail link for Middle Corridor
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Dream Fest 2026 kicks off in Baku with spectacular red carpet ceremony [PHOTOS]
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WSJ: Trump expresses growing disappointment with Netanyahu
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Earthquake hits Azerbaijan's Shamakhi district
11:17 -
Cheb Khaled receives star on Sea Breeze Walk of Fame ahead of Dream Fest 2026 [PHOTOS]
10:58 -
President Ilham Aliyev makes phone call to President of Uzbekistan
10:48 -
ASA futsal team reaches European Universities Games semifinals [PHOTOS]
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Iran rejects Trump's ceasefire proposal over Hormuz Strait concerns
10:22 -
Azeri Light crude jumps nearly 8.5% as global oil prices rally
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AI adoption surges in Türkiye’s manufacturing sector as SMEs modernize production
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Middle East conflict sends shockwaves across global gas markets
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US 'hopes' S. Arabia will join Abraham Accords soon
08:00 -
Defence spending boom opens new chapter for Türkiye's machinery industry
23 July 23:30 -
Snoop Dogg biopic coming to theaters next year
23 July 23:00 -
Trump may approve 'massive' attack on Iran
23 July 22:33 -
Ankara builds defence partnerships across shifting regional order
23 July 22:00 -
Global electricity demand set to accelerate through 2027
23 July 21:28 -
Russians have become furious about Ukraine's newly appointed Commander-in-Chief
23 July 20:57 -
Türkiye unveils new defense industry strategy following NATO Summit in Ankara
23 July 20:25 -
Russia's nuclear dilemma becomes more dangerous as its internal fault lines deepen
23 July 19:54 -
Indian opposition leader Gandhi detained during anti-government demonstration
23 July 19:21 -
IFFHS: Lionel Messi named best player of 2026 FIFA World Cup
23 July 18:50 -
Araghchi accuses US of 'domineering' approach to talks
23 July 18:18 -
Azerbaijan receives 1.09 million tourists in H1 2026
23 July 17:54 -
First meeting held to coordinate implementation of Azerbaijani Culture – 2040 Concept [PHOTOS]
23 July 17:32 -
Kuwait says drone attack hits Iraq border crossing
23 July 17:22 -
From Baku to Texas: How 10-year-old Azerbaijani swimmer is finding his way to world-class swimming [PHOTOS]
23 July 16:55 -
Donald Trump administration weighs military operation against JNIM in Mali
23 July 16:53 -
Gold, silver prices edge lower on COMEX
23 July 16:37 -
Ursula von der Leyen reveals details of EU's 21st sanctions package against Russia
23 July 16:19 -
Star-studded padel tournament held in Baku ahead of Dream Fest 2026 [PHOTOS]
23 July 16:08 -
Ancient city emerges beneath Kilsadag Temple Complex [PHOTOS]
23 July 15:58 -
OpenAI says AI model breached test environment and escaped into internet during security exercise
23 July 15:41 -
Azerbaijan transports $1 billion worth of cargo by sea in first half of 2026
23 July 15:22 -
Houthis claim attacks on two Saudi-owned tankers in Red Sea
23 July 15:03 -
SOFAZ investment portfolio rises above $72.5bn in first half of 2026
23 July 14:47 -
Azerbaijan's companies take next step from regional players to global businesses
23 July 14:24 -
Azerbaijan adopts 293 new state standards
23 July 14:02 -
Sabah FC secures win over KuPS in UEFA Champions League Qualifier [PHOTOS]
23 July 13:45 -
"AzerGold" CJSC holds next mass test examination for recruitment
23 July 13:24 -
Sixth 'Yüksəliş' competition final stage concludes [PHOTOS]
23 July 13:02 -
Azerbaijan's spun cotton exports exceed 12,000 tons in six months
23 July 12:43 -
Sergey Lavrov, Marco Rubio discuss Ukraine conflict during Manila meeting
23 July 12:36 -
Israeli official says direct clash with Turkish military 'could happen tomorrow'
23 July 12:25 -
Trump orders CENTCOM to 'open gates of hell' over Iran after death of US troops
23 July 12:08 -
Book by Uzbek poet published in Azerbaijani language [PHOTOS]
23 July 11:51 -
Donald Trump reportedly backs Infantino for next UN secretary-general
23 July 11:32 -
President Ilham Aliyev sends congratulatory letter to President of Egypt
23 July 11:18 -
Azerbaijan's gas exports to Syria reach $140.7 million
23 July 11:16 -
US Congress approves $1.15 trillion military budget for 2027
23 July 10:54 -
Azeri Light oil price surpasses $100 per barrel in Italy’s Augusta Port
23 July 10:30 -
CENTCOM: US targets Iranian missile sites, drones and air defenses
23 July 10:11 -
Araghchi: Our defense principle is 'eye for eye'
23 July 09:49 -
GL Group signs strategic cooperation services agreement with Baker Hughes [PHOTOS]
23 July 09:30 -
Historic milestone: GL Group becomes first Azerbaijani company to acquire four oil and gas assets in US [PHOTOS]
23 July 09:00 -
Jabrayil’s new rail link set to drive economic growth in Araz Valley
23 July 08:30 -
Bulgarian Parliament approves deployment of US tanker aircraft at Bezmer Air Base
23 July 08:00 -
Iran threatens to cut off electricity in region
23 July 00:09 -
Pan Am Clipper Endeavor wreck found nearly 75 years after fatal crash
22 July 23:25 -
UN: Global hunger declines, but progress remains fragile
22 July 22:49 -
Türkiye to build largest data center in Ankara
22 July 22:22 -
Italy remains Azerbaijan's largest oil export market with 58% share
22 July 21:46 -
Azerbaijan rises from energy partner to strategic player in Europe
22 July 20:20 -
Maduro set to return to US court as prosecutors propose 2027 trial
22 July 19:51 -
Azerbaijan Airlines organizes 'Fibonacci' intellectual competition for media representatives to mark National Press Day [PHOTOS/VIDEO]
22 July 19:30 -
Azerbaijan boosts natural gas exports to Georgia
22 July 19:19 -
Israeli judge says anyone who claims Israel as apartheid have 'no right' to enter
22 July 18:55 -
Georgia's food imports from Azerbaijan jump 63% in first half of 2026
22 July 18:26 -
Azercell congratulates media professionals on National Press and Journalism Day
22 July 18:12 -
First AI-assisted historical film on Sultan Hasan Bahadur premiered in country [PHOTOS]
22 July 17:49 -
UK Prime Minister Burnham approves use of British bases for potential U.S. strikes on Iran
22 July 17:31 -
Baku International Arts Festival to bring together world-class artists in Azerbaijani capital
22 July 17:07 -
SOCAR and Wood Mackenzie discuss expanding strategic energy cooperation
22 July 16:51 -
Azerbaijan, Serbia strengthen military cooperation [PHOTOS]
22 July 16:33 -
Baku ranked among world's top 100 student cities in QS 2026 list
22 July 16:14 -
Table tennis player secures bronze medal at European Championships [PHOTOS]
22 July 15:55 -
Donald Trump approves US-Saudi nuclear technology agreement
22 July 15:38 -
Hikmet Hajiyev highlights growing role of Azerbaijani media on National Press Day
22 July 15:16 -
Azerbaijan mutually exempts diplomatic passport holders from visa requirements with Sudan
22 July 15:03 -
Hackers claim to have stolen government data in attack on Romania's land registry
22 July 14:57 -
President Ilham Aliyev approves amendments to law "On general education"
22 July 14:50 -
President Ilham Aliyev awards Rauf Abbasov - decree
22 July 14:40 -
Azerbaijan approves charter of "Center for Analysis of International Relations and Multiculturalism"
22 July 14:30 -
Five major takeaways from President Aliyev’s Berlin visit [ANALYSIS]
22 July 14:29 -
Azerbaijan celebrates 151 years of its National Press
22 July 14:17 -
Azerbaijan, Pakistan discuss expansion of judicial cooperation
22 July 14:05 -
UN experts scrutinize Armenia's counter-terrorism cases against opposition figures
22 July 13:47 -
Azerbaijan and Georgia launch electronic Permit System for international freight transport
22 July 13:20 -
First trailer released for new documentary about country's cultural heritage
22 July 13:01 -
Smotrich says renewed US-Iran war is 'best scenario' for Israel
22 July 12:46 -
Germany becomes top European destination for Israelis relocating abroad
22 July 12:23 -
Special book exhibition unveiled to mark National Press Day [PHOTOS]
22 July 12:02 -
Gold and silver extend gains in COMEX
22 July 11:46 -
Ortega says Nicaragua will no longer hold elections, promises opposition will never return to power
22 July 11:22 -
YUDASHKIN House to present closing runway show at Azerbaijan Fashion Week
22 July 11:02 -
U.S. war with Iran cost Washington $37.5 billion
22 July 10:43 -
Azeri Light oil price jumps to $98.73 per barrel
22 July 10:22 -
Russia to restrict imports of Uzbek fruit and vegetables from July 23
22 July 10:00 -
IEA notes concerns about security of oil supply
22 July 09:00 -
Why Azerbaijan matters more than ever in global energy market
22 July 08:30