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Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan are turning Caspian into trade bridge

Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan are turning Caspian into trade bridge

The latest cooperation between Azerbaijan’s Alat Port and Turkmenistan’s Turkmenbashi International Seaport may appear to be a technical development involving customs procedures and cargo monitoring. In reality, it points to a much broader transformation taking place across the Caspian Sea. As trade routes between Asia and Europe are being reshaped, the ability of Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan to coordinate their ports could become one of the factors determining whether the Middle Corridor develops into a genuinely competitive Eurasian trade route.

Nation
Russia sends another 560 tons of wheat to Armenia through Azerbaijan

Russia sends another 560 tons of wheat to Armenia through Azerbaijan

Another shipment from Russia to Armenia was carried out in transit through Azerbaijan on August 15, AzerNEWS reports.

Oil & Gas
Azeri Light oil price falls to $93.97 per barrel

Azeri Light oil price falls to $93.97 per barrel

The price of Azerbaijan’s Azeri Light crude oil fell by $1.42, or 1.51%, at Italy’s Augusta port on a CIF basis, reaching $93.97 per barrel, AzerNEWS reports.

Business
Azerbaijan, China’s CITIC Group discuss $1.5 billion-scale AI computing platform [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan, China’s CITIC Group discuss $1.5 billion-scale AI computing platform [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Digital Development and Transport is exploring cooperation with China’s CITIC Group on the development of an artificial intelligence (AI) computing platform planned for Baku, AzerNEWS reports.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Azerbaijan facilitates another Russian grain shipment to Armenia

Azerbaijan facilitates another Russian grain shipment to Armenia

A new shipment from Russia to Armenia has been transported in transit through Azerbaijan.

World
Indonesia earthquake death toll rises to 20 as search and rescue operations continue

Indonesia earthquake death toll rises to 20 as search and rescue operations continue

The death toll from a powerful earthquake off the coast of Indonesia’s Flores Island has risen to 20, AzerNEWS reported, citing media outlets.

Analysis

Lifestyle
Rainy weather expected in country's regions

Rainy weather expected in country's regions

On August 15, the weather in Baku and the Absheron Peninsula is expected to be variably cloudy and mostly dry, AzerNEWS reports citing the National Hydrometeorological Service.

Culture
National Library launches e-database in honor of Khagani Shirvani

National Library launches e-database in honor of Khagani Shirvani

An electronic information database dedicated to prominent Azerbaijani poet Afzaladdin Khagani Shirvani has been presented to users at the Azerbaijan National Library, AzerNEWS reports.

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
Tashkent to host Azerbaijan-Uzbekistan Interregional Forum

Tashkent to host Azerbaijan-Uzbekistan Interregional Forum

The 4th Azerbaijan-Uzbekistan Interregional Forum will be held in Tashkent on August 22.

Sports
Azerbaijan wins bronze as Saleh Sultanov shines at European Para Judo Championships

Azerbaijan wins bronze as Saleh Sultanov shines at European Para Judo Championships

The European Para Judo Championships have got underway in Heidelberg, Germany, with Azerbaijan represented by Saleh Sultanov in the J1 -81 kg category.

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