Amid wars in Ukraine and Middle East, South Caucasus becomes strategic lifeline - Op-Ed
February - March 2026 will be remembered as the period when the tectonic plates of geopolitics shifted dramatically. In the north, Ukraine enters its fourth year of war, draining Russia’s economic and political resources. In the south, a large-scale military confrontation between Iran, Israel, and the United States erupted at the end of February, plunging the world into a new and uncertain reality. Between these two fires lies the South Caucasus, not merely a geographic label, but the very fulcrum of global survival.
New energy projects in Karabakh: million-dollar deal signed with Austrian company
Azerenergy Open Joint Stock Company has signed procurement contracts with the Austrian company GUGLER Water Turbines GmbH for the supply of electromechanical equipment for three new small hydroelectric power stations (SHPs), AzerNEWS reports.
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Azerbaijan allocates funds for restoration and conservation of Momina Khatun Mausoleum - decree
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Defense Ministry announces controlled destruction of unusable ammunition in Aghdara
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Global wellness boom leaves Azerbaijan’s spa wealth untapped - healing waters, missing strategy
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Could oil really hit $200? Iran’s Hormuz threat faces market reality
ASCO ships begin transporting pipes for TAPI gas pipeline project
Vessels operated by Azerbaijan Caspian Shipping Company (ASCO), part of AZCON Holding, have begun transporting pipes intended for the construction of the TAPI gas pipeline project, which will connect Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan and India, AzerNEWS reports.
Balakhani Industrial Park attracts 57 M manats in investments to boost sustainable production
Operating since 2017, Balakhani Industrial Park has attracted a total investment of 57 million manats, supporting sustainable industrial development in the country.
Pashinyan: Mentioning “Artsakh” in churches is call for war and threatens peace with Azerbaijan
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated that references to “Artsakh” during religious ceremonies in churches amount to calls for war and undermine the ongoing peace process with Azerbaijan.
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President Aliyev says Azerbaijan looking to extend Middle Corridor after peace with Armenia
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How Azerbaijan’s post-war leverage meets Armenia’s economic reality [ANALYSIS]
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Armenia asks EU to deploy team to counter Russian disinformation ahead of elections
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Russia’s railway grip casts long shadow over Zangezur corridor
Mine clearance accelerates across Azerbaijan’s liberated territories
Mine clearance efforts in the liberated territories of Azerbaijan continued at a significant pace in 2025, with 69,200 hectares of land cleared of mines and unexploded ordnance during the year, AzerNEWS reports.
Saudi Arabia intercepts over 60 drones amid rising Iran–US tensions
Saudi Arabia has once again come under a large-scale drone attack amid escalating tensions in the Middle East involving Israel, the United States and Iran.
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New Azerbaijani novel revisits history of Erivan Khanate
Fazil Mustafa, Chair of the Committee on Public Associations and Religious Organisations of Azerbaijan's National Assembly, has sent a letter to the writer Varis Yolçuyev, sharing his views on the recently published novel "İrəvanda xan qalmadı" (No Khan remained in Erivan).
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Giuseppe Verdi's opera comes alive in triumph of passion and fate [PHOTOS/VIDEO]
The Grand Hall of the Heydar Aliyev Palace in Baku was filled with anticipation as one of the greatest masterpieces of world opera, Giuseppe Verdi's Aida, took the stage in a breathtaking performance, AzerNEWS reports.
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When algorithms join battlefield: US military’s AI dilemma [ANALYSIS]
The Pentagon is using tools from Anthropic and OpenAI - major artificial intelligence companies to make military decisions in Iran, and guiding decisions could cost lives. The question is: Is it really possible?
National judo team secures medals at Warsaw European Open
The Azerbaijan national judo team has won three medals at the Warsaw European Open 2026, AzerNEWS reports.
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New Azerbaijani novel revisits history of Erivan Khanate
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Saudi Arabia intercepts over 60 drones amid rising Iran–US tensions
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Giuseppe Verdi's opera comes alive in triumph of passion and fate [PHOTOS/VIDEO]
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Amid wars in Ukraine and Middle East, South Caucasus becomes strategic lifeline - Op-Ed
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New energy projects in Karabakh: million-dollar deal signed with Austrian company
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US Army reportedly prepares for ground operation, footage shows [VIDEO]
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Azerbaijan hosts its first-ever National Forum on Cochlear Implantation [PHOTOS]
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Azerbaijan allocates funds for restoration and conservation of Momina Khatun Mausoleum - decree
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Baku Music Academy hosts concert honoring Russian composer [PHOTOS]
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Balakhani Industrial Park attracts 57 M manats in investments to boost sustainable production
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Israel says plane used by Iran’s supreme leader destroyed in strike
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National judo team secures medals at Warsaw European Open
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ASCO ships begin transporting pipes for TAPI gas pipeline project
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Number of registered taxpayers in Azerbaijan surges to 1.69 million
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Japan, Australia say no plans to deploy naval ships to Strait of Hormuz
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Some Arab leaders seem to 'fear Trump' more than they fear Allah, says Russian FM Lavrov
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Trump warns NATO future at stake if allies fail to help reopen Strait of Hormuz
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Davin Jafarov successfully completes second Formula 4 test session [PHOTOS]
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IDF announces start of ground operations in Lebanon
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Defense Ministry announces controlled destruction of unusable ammunition in Aghdara
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Azerbaijan’s internet speed improves as broadband performance surges 32%
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US-China trade talks open in Paris, looking forward to 'major progress'
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Global wellness boom leaves Azerbaijan’s spa wealth untapped - healing waters, missing strategy
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850 killed in Lebanon amid Israeli attacks this month
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Japan’s oil reserve release – how could China benefit?
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Iran war could cause millions to flee, causing immigration crisis
15 March 23:00 -
US to receive up to $10 billion from investors under TikTok agreement
15 March 22:22 -
Top Chinese nuclear, radar and missile experts vanish from engineering body site
15 March 21:44 -
Netanyahu dismisses death rumors, shares video refuting viral ‘six-finger’ claim [VIDEO]
15 March 20:56 -
Could oil really hit $200? Iran’s Hormuz threat faces market reality
15 March 20:40 -
Kim Jong Un and daughter oversee test of 12 nuclear-capable rocket launchers
15 March 20:13 -
Japan considering possibility of purchasing Ukrainian drones
15 March 19:40 -
China’s trade machine shifts up a gear
15 March 19:01 -
Azerbaijani Women’s 3x3 basketball team wins silver at FIBA Champions Cup
15 March 18:34 -
Binali Yıldırım: No one can harm the brotherhood between Azerbaijan and Türkiye
15 March 18:00 -
Foreign citizens continue evacuation from Iran through Astara border checkpoint
15 March 17:35 -
Pakistan strikes Kandahar as cross-border conflict with Afghanistan escalates
15 March 17:05 -
How much have prices of Iranian food products risen in Azerbaijan amid ongoing war?
15 March 16:38 -
Oil artery at risk: US-Iran clash turns Strait of Hormuz into global energy flashpoint
15 March 16:05 -
Ukraine does not want to lose US backing because of Iran war: Zelenskyy
15 March 15:38 -
Weekly recap: From Hormuz standoff to AI earnings
15 March 15:07 -
Iran security chief warns of alleged plot by 'Epstein network' to blame Tehran for ‘9/11-style’ attack,
15 March 14:43 -
Iran ready to probe regional strikes, warns of retaliation over energy infrastructure
15 March 14:00 -
Kazakhstan holds nationwide referendum on new constitution
15 March 13:35 -
UK, UAE and Türkiye among top foreign investors in Azerbaijan’s economy
15 March 13:03 -
EBRD official: Middle corridor growth creates ecosystem that benefits both Asia and Europe
15 March 12:41 -
Injured Iranian leader Mojtaba Khamenei reportedly taken to Moscow for treatment
15 March 12:18 -
Israel could be running out of missile interceptors
15 March 11:50 -
Former Belgian PM urges EU to treat Azerbaijan as key partner
15 March 11:18 -
Trump: I don't want to make a deal with Iran
15 March 10:53 -
IRGC vows to 'pursue' Netanyahu if 'still alive'
15 March 10:27 -
Global leaders gather in Baku for additional sessions of Global Forum
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Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation holds media roundtable in Baku [PHOTOS]
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Islamabad airport to shut for two hours on March 16
15 March 09:00 -
Azerbaijan’s construction sector gains momentum as Baku plans 200,000 new homes
15 March 08:30 -
Nigerian forces neutralize 18 militants, detain 37 suspects in nationwide operations
15 March 08:00 -
Explosion lightly damages Jewish school in Amsterdam
14 March 23:20 -
Romania industrial production falls 3.3% in January 2026
14 March 22:55 -
More than 110 people killed in Iran’s Kurdistan: Official
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Start of radioactive waste removal from Germany’s Asse mine postponed indefinitely
14 March 21:50 -
China's Spring Festival travel rush estimated at record 9.4 billion trips
14 March 21:20 -
Pakistan military targets oil storage facilities in Kandahar under Ghazab Lil Haq
14 March 20:45 -
Tehran has allowed some Indian vessels to pass the Strait of Hormuz, Iran envoy says
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Baykar unveils new K2 kamikaze drone in video set to ‘Waltz No. 2’
14 March 19:40 -
North Korea fires 10 ballistic missiles during US-South Korea military drills
14 March 19:10 -
EU affirms oil price cap on Russia as US issues temporary exemption
14 March 18:35 -
Saudi Arabia reroutes oil exports via Red Sea amid Hormuz tensions
14 March 18:05 -
Azerbaijan and Central Asia play key role in Europe’s security architecture, says EU Envoy
14 March 17:35 -
Azerbaijan’s clothing imports from Turkiye jump 26% in early 2026
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Evacuation of 60 foreign nationals via Astara border crossing today
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Antimonopoly agency in Nakhchivan dissolved
14 March 15:55 -
Energy markets under pressure as Middle East conflict triggers emergency oil measures
14 March 15:25 -
Azerbaijan e-commerce transactions surge 43% in 2025
14 March 14:50 -
Global Baku Forum discusses Ethics and Governance of Artificial Intelligence [PHOTOS]
14 March 14:20 -
Steel imports from Turkiye to Azerbaijan rise 15.6% year-on-year
14 March 13:45 -
Hikmet Hajiyev discusses TRIPP Project with EU special representative
14 March 13:15 -
Bosnia and Herzegovina Presidency Member concludes her visit to Azerbaijan
14 March 13:13 -
Azerbaijan women’s basketball team faces montenegro in 2027 EuroBasket qualifiers
14 March 12:40 -
First families return to Khanoba village under Great Return program
14 March 12:10 -
Baku hosts NATO ETC-49 military evaluator training course
14 March 11:40 -
13 U.S. troops killed, nearly 200 injured since start of U.S. operation against Iran
14 March 11:05 -
Third day of XIII Global Baku forum begins in Baku [PHOTOS]
14 March 10:31 -
Azeri Light crude surges above $109 per barrel
14 March 10:00 -
NASA scheduled the Artemis II launch for April 1
14 March 09:00 -
SOCAR’s international deals mark Azerbaijan’s shift to capital exporter
14 March 08:30 -
US allow Russia to sell tanker oil for month
14 March 08:00 -
Minister Jeyhun Bayramov condemns another missile attack on Türkiye
13 March 23:36 -
One in five Australian teens still use social media after ban
13 March 23:31 -
ASEAN ministers urge halt to Middle East war as crisis rattles energy and trade
13 March 22:46 -
AI tool will analyze prescriptions and give medical advice
13 March 22:21 -
Kremlin welcomes US sanctions waiver, says US and Russia share interest in stable energy markets
13 March 21:51 -
Canada boosts Arctic defense and development
13 March 21:23 -
ByteDance is planning to rely on Nvidia’s AI chips
13 March 20:50 -
Azerbaijan’s FM meets UN-Habitat Executive Director at Global Baku Forum
13 March 20:21 -
US burns through years of missiles in Iran war, report warns
13 March 19:30 -
Azerbaijan’s Health Ministry continues mobile medical screenings in liberated territories [PHOTOS]
13 March 19:00 -
Azerbaijan authorizes land acquisition for airport and aerodrome expansion
13 March 18:39 -
Azerbaijan sets fines for e-cigarette trade and production
13 March 18:38 -
EBRD considers financing Turkiye’s new 127 km Bosphorus railway linking Asia and Europe
13 March 18:19 -
Baku slams unprovoked rocket fire into Türkiye territory
13 March 18:12