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From OSCE to UN agencies: Why Azerbaijan chose a different path

From OSCE to UN agencies: Why Azerbaijan chose a different path

In recent years, developments in the international system have cast serious doubt on the future of multilateral diplomacy. The U.S. president’s announcement of suspending membership in dozens of international agencies has been portrayed by much of the Western media as Washington’s retreat from global commitments, even as a withdrawal from “global leadership.” Yet this interpretation misses the essence of what is happening.

Nation
Syria interested in adopting Azerbaijan’s SME house model [PHOTO]

Syria interested in adopting Azerbaijan’s SME house model [PHOTO]

Syria has expressed interest in implementing Azerbaijan’s SME house model, following discussions between relevant institutions of the two countries.

Oil & Gas
Azeri Light crude climbs above $65 at European markets

Azeri Light crude climbs above $65 at European markets

Prices for Azerbaijan’s Azeri Light crude oil recorded an increase on international markets, Azernews reports, citing oil market sources.

Business
ING notes structural change in Azerbaijan’s GDP composition

ING notes structural change in Azerbaijan’s GDP composition

Dutch banking group ING has released its economic forecast for Azerbaijan, projecting steady growth in the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) over the coming years, Azernews reports. ING expects Azerbaijan’s economy to expand by 2.8 per cent in 2026 and...

Analysis

Armenian-Azerbaijani conflict
Capitol Hill’s selective morality: How Congress uses Section 907 as political leverage

Capitol Hill’s selective morality: How Congress uses Section 907 as political leverage

History does not always take the side of those who are right, nor does it consistently stand with the oppressed. At times, the victim is recast as the villain, while the aggressor cloaks itself in the language of grievance. This distortion is especially pronounced in regions where the geopolitical ambitions of great powers collide, and where conflicts are endlessly reshaped to suit shifting strategic narratives. The South Caucasus is one such arena, and the case of Azerbaijan, more precisely, the injustice it endured in the context of the Garabagh conflict, offers a stark illustration.

Armenian Aggression
Babayan breaks silence as Garabagh Armenians’ fate becomes political weapon

Babayan breaks silence as Garabagh Armenians’ fate becomes political weapon

Samvel Babayan, once the “commander” of the so-called Artsakh Defense Army and ex-“secretary” of the self-proclaimed Artsakh National Security Council, has returned to the spotlight with a blunt and uncompromising critique of the Armenian authorities. His timing, right before the June parliamentary elections, raises eyebrows, but his words strike at the unresolved legacy of Garabagh and the failures of Armenian leadership.

World
China's inflation rises from 0.7% to 0.8% in December

China's inflation rises from 0.7% to 0.8% in December

China's consumer price index (CPI) rose by 0.8% in December from a year earlier, accelerating from November's 0.7% increase, China's National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said on Friday, Azernews reports via Reuters.

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
Nizami Ganjavi's words set tone for harrowing tale of survival and resilience

Nizami Ganjavi's words set tone for harrowing tale of survival and resilience

Released in December 2025, the American thriller "Not Without Hope" opens with a powerful quote from the renowned Azerbaijani poet and philosopher Nizami Ganjavi: "In our hour of adversity, be not without hope, for crystal rain falls from the black clouds."

Culture
Safavid-era coins unearthed in Aghsu reveal traces of empire's ancient trade

Safavid-era coins unearthed in Aghsu reveal traces of empire's ancient trade

A remarkable collection of 18 coins uncovered during archaeological excavations last year at the Shikhmazid monument site in Azerbaijan's Aghsu district has opened a new window into the region's Safavid-era past, Azernews reports citing Azertag.

Events
Will Maduro’s detention trigger sharp decline in oil or set stage for higher prices?

Will Maduro’s detention trigger sharp decline in oil or set stage for higher prices?

The arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by the United States has sent shockwaves through global politics, but oil markets have responded with something closer to indifference. Prices did not spike. There was no panic buying, no immediate surge driven by fears of supply disruption. Instead, oil remained under pressure, reflecting a market that, at least for now, sees this dramatic political event as insufficient to alter the near-term balance of supply and demand.

Sports
Number of teams increases for Baku–Khankandi cycling race

Number of teams increases for Baku–Khankandi cycling race

The number of teams participating in the UCI 2.1 category "Baku–Khankandi" Azerbaijan Cycling Race has increased, Azernews reports.

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