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Selective justice: How US lawmakers undermine international law abroad

Selective justice: How US lawmakers undermine international law abroad

At times, the world’s incomprehensible contradictions push a person into such deep and inescapable reflection that logical reasoning itself begins to falter. How is it that a politician from one country interferes in the internal affairs of entirely different states and considers this a legitimate entitlement, while no one is able to question or hold them accountable for their actions? Has the global legal order changed, or has international law simply collapsed into failure?

Nation
20 January in Baku: Memory, mourning and birth of independence

20 January in Baku: Memory, mourning and birth of independence

Night fell over Baku on 20 January 1990 not as a veil of rest, but as a shroud. The Caspian wind carried no calm that evening; it carried the metallic growl of tanks and the heavy silence of a people about to be tested by history. Streets that only hours earlier echoed with chants for dignity, sovereignty, and independence were suddenly transformed into corridors of fear and blood.

Oil & Gas
Europe’s energy security boosted by Azerbaijani gas, not Russian supplies

Europe’s energy security boosted by Azerbaijani gas, not Russian supplies

In recent weeks, certain narratives have questioned the origin of Azerbaijani gas exported to Europe, suggesting a dependence on Turkmen or Russian supplies and implying undisclosed arrangements with the European Union. These claims are unfounded. Azerbaijan’s gas exports under the Southern Gas Corridor are sourced exclusively from domestic fields, and no Russian or other foreign gas is transported to EU markets via Azerbaijan.

Business
Azerbaijan’s cement production rises in 2025 despite decline in construction materials output

Azerbaijan’s cement production rises in 2025 despite decline in construction materials output

Azerbaijan produced 4.142 million tons of cement in 2025, marking an increase compared to the previous year.

Analysis

Armenian-Azerbaijani conflict
Azerbaijan, Armenia assess Sadarak-Yeraskh railway section as part of regional connectivity push

Azerbaijan, Armenia assess Sadarak-Yeraskh railway section as part of regional connectivity push

On January 15, representatives of Azerbaijan and Armenia jointly reviewed the current state of the Sadarak-Yeraskh railway section, the Cabinet of Ministers announced, as part of cooperation aimed at restoring key transport infrastructure across the South Caucasus, Azernews reports.

Armenian Aggression
Humanitarian worker injured in landmine explosion in Ağdərə’s Qızıloba village

Humanitarian worker injured in landmine explosion in Ağdərə’s Qızıloba village

A landmine explosion occurred in the Qızıloba village area of Ağdərə district, recently liberated from occupation, resulting in injury to a humanitarian worker, Azernews reports, citing the Azerbaijan National Agency for Mine Action (ANAMA).

World
China tied to more than half of Korea’s tech leaks last year

China tied to more than half of Korea’s tech leaks last year

In 2025, China was linked to more than half of South Korea’s technology leaks involving foreign countries, with semiconductor and battery technologies being particularly targeted, Azernews reports, citing Korean media.

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
Etibar Asadli infuses Middle Eastern rhythms in latest album [PHOTOS]

Etibar Asadli infuses Middle Eastern rhythms in latest album [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan's pianist and composer Etibar Asadli has presented his new album, WYA (Who You Are), to an audience at Paris' "La Petite Halle", Azernews reports.

Culture
Azerbaijan, Türkiye expand archaeological collaboration with new memorandum [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan, Türkiye expand archaeological collaboration with new memorandum [PHOTOS]

Director of the Institute of Archaeology and Anthropology of the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences (ANAS), PhD in History, Farhad Guliyev, has met with Professor Şaban Doğan, head of the Turkish Institute of Archaeology and Cultural Heritage under the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism, and Burcu Bilir, an archaeologist and member of the Climate Action Union affiliated with the same ministry, Azernews reports.

Events
World-renowned American sculptor Carole Feuerman’s exhibition opens at Heydar Aliyev Center [PHOTOS]

World-renowned American sculptor Carole Feuerman’s exhibition opens at Heydar Aliyev Center [PHOTOS]

The opening ceremony of World-renowned American sculptor Carole Feuerman’s exhibition “Reborn into the Water” was held at the Heydar Aliyev Center.

Sports
Youth and Sports Minister discusses Olympic preparations [PHOTOS]

Youth and Sports Minister discusses Olympic preparations [PHOTOS]

The Minister of Youth and Sports, Farid Gayibov, has conducted his 24th meeting with representatives of Azerbaijan's sports federations, Azernews reports.

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