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Missiles crossing borders push Iran war closer to NATO

Missiles crossing borders push Iran war closer to NATO

The conflict between the United States and Iran is no longer confined to a limited theatre of confrontation. As American strikes against Iranian targets continue, the scope of escalation across the Middle East appears to be widening, raising concerns that the war’s effects could extend beyond the immediate battlefield and into neighbouring states, including members of NATO.

Nation
Transitional President of Syria makes phone call to President Ilham Aliyev

Transitional President of Syria makes phone call to President Ilham Aliyev

On March 10, Transitional President of the Syrian Arab Republic Ahmed Al-Sharaa made a phone call to President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev.

Oil & Gas
SOCAR begins seabed survey at Goshadash field ahead of 3D seismic operations

SOCAR begins seabed survey at Goshadash field ahead of 3D seismic operations

Preparatory studies of the seabed have begun in the “Goshadash” field as part of preparations for upcoming 3D OBN (Ocean Bottom Node) seismic survey operations, AzerNEWS reports, citing the State Oil Company of the Azerbaijan Republic.

Business
Loans to mining and utilities sector in Azerbaijan decline

Loans to mining and utilities sector in Azerbaijan decline

The volume of loans issued by banks and non-bank financial institutions to Azerbaijan’s mining and utilities sectors reached 666.2 million manats as of February 1 this year, AzerNEWS reports, citing the Central Bank of Azerbaijan (CBA).

Analysis

Armenian-Azerbaijani conflict
How Azerbaijan’s post-war leverage meets Armenia’s economic reality [ANALYSIS]

How Azerbaijan’s post-war leverage meets Armenia’s economic reality [ANALYSIS]

At a time when peace negotiations between Azerbaijan and Armenia are gaining momentum, recent signals of economic cooperation have drawn attention. Armenia’s economy minister announced that the two sides have already exchanged lists of goods that could be exported to one another. This development, though modest, reflects a new reality emerging after decades of hostility.

Armenian Aggression
Massacre at Khojaly and shadow of 366th regiment

Massacre at Khojaly and shadow of 366th regiment

Some tragedies are etched so deeply into a nation’s memory that they define a generation. The massacre in Khojaly is one such wound for Azerbaijan.

World
North Korea, China to resume passenger train service after six-year gap

North Korea, China to resume passenger train service after six-year gap

Tickets for the first passenger train in six years from Beijing to North Korea's capital, Pyongyang, were sold out ahead of its March 12 departure, an official ticketing office in Beijing said on Tuesday, AzerNEWS reports, citing Tribune.

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
Group exhibition 'MUZA' opens at D'Art Gallery [PHOTOS]

Group exhibition 'MUZA' opens at D'Art Gallery [PHOTOS]

On March 6, 2026, the official opening ceremony of the art project "MUZA", dedicated to the image of a woman and her role as a creative beginning, was held at D'Art Gallery, AzerNEWS reports.

Culture
Azerbaijan to mark Int'l Jazz Day with gala concert [VIDEO]

Azerbaijan to mark Int'l Jazz Day with gala concert [VIDEO]

A gala concert dedicated to International Jazz Day will take place at the Heydar Aliyev Palace on April 30 at 20:00, AzerNEWS reports. The event us organized by 33 Event and Show Time.

Events
Mathematics of US-Iran war: missiles, drones and endurance [ANALYSIS]

Mathematics of US-Iran war: missiles, drones and endurance [ANALYSIS]

After joint US–Israeli strikes killed Iran’s Supreme Leader and senior officials, Tehran responded within hours. Missiles and drones were launched towards Israel and US-linked sites across the Gulf, signalling that this would not be a symbolic exchange, but the opening phase of something potentially longer.

Sports
WADA postpones Regional Symposium for Europe in Baku

WADA postpones Regional Symposium for Europe in Baku

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has postponed the Regional Symposium for Europe, scheduled for March 18-19 in Baku, due to the situation in the Middle East, AzerNEWS reports.

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