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Could the Gulf of Aden become the next front in the Israel-Iran confrontation?

The Middle Eastern War is now expanding from its traditional battlefield into a broader theater of conflict, with Yemen and the seas around the Arabian Peninsula becoming one of the major fronts of such escalation. The initial conflict, which was aimed at Israel and merchant vessels by the Houthi movement that is aligned with Iran, has been transformed into a bigger dispute between Saudi Arabia, the U.S., and possibly even Africa's shores of the Gulf of Aden. The Gulf seems to be caught between Hormuz and Bab al-Mandeb

Nation

Azerbaijan condemns French Foreign Minister’s allegations as unfounded

Azerbaijan has strongly condemned French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot for once again targeting the country with what Baku described as unfounded allegations during his address at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development’s (OECD) Global Forum on Building Trust and Reinforcing Democracy on October 13.

Oil & Gas

Azerbaijan's retail fuel sales revenue rises 4% to USD 1.8 billion

Revenue from automotive gasoline and diesel fuel sales through Azerbaijan's retail trade network reached...

Business

Gold rises slightly while silver prices fall on COMEX

Gold prices rose on the COMEX division of the New York Mercantile Exchange, while silver prices declined. The price of gold futures increased by ...

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations

ICRC seeks access to Azerbaijani serviceman detained in Armenia

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is in contact with the relevant Armenian authorities regarding Azerbaijani serviceman Nasimi Musayev, who has been detained in Armenia.

World

South Korea chemical plant fire prompts evacuation of 7,000 workers

A fire at a chemical plant in South Korea’s Ulsan city has prompted the evacuation of around 7,000 workers.

Analysis

Lifestyle

Seaside Boulevard welcomes visitors with delicious tea and traditional sweets [PHOTOS]

In Azerbaijan, tea is a welcome part of almost every gathering. It is served to guests at home, shared with friends over long conversations and enjoyed with jam, lemon or traditional sweets. A glass of freshly brewed tea is a simple gesture of hospitality, but one that carries a great deal of meaning.

Culture

National Art Museum explores life and work of renowned artist [PHOTOS]

The Azerbajan National Art Museum has hosted a programme dedicated to the life and work of renowned Azerbaijani artist Togrul Narimanbayov (1930-2013) as part of its educational and cultural project, "Cinema at the Museum".

Travel

Azerbaijani pilgrims currently at Medina international airport

Second group of Azerbaijani pilgrims to depart for Hajj this month

Astana celebrates Novruz with festive events and cultural celebrations [PHOTOS]

Albania’s impeccable hospitality and exuberant architecture

Experience charm of autumn season at Shahdag National Park

Georgian foreign travelers arrive in Shusha

Nation

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan to attend CICA Summit in Azerbaijan

Azerbaijani passport ranks 11th among 21 OPEC+ countries

President: Over 300,000 hectares cleared of mines to ensure safe implementation of Great Return

President Ilham Aliyev addresses participants of 6th "Rebuild Garabagh" exhibition

Oil & Gas

Azerbaijan’s Azeri Light crude falls by more than 3%

European gas prices hit highest level since December 2022

bp shifts focus back to oil and gas amid green energy losses

Business

President of Azerbaijan: Transport ınfrastructure in Garabagh and East Zangezur connects residential settlements with country's unified economic space

Azerbaijan's renewable electricity generation rises by over 1 billion kWh in nine months

Baku Port sets new record as container traffic surges 30%

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations

Pashinyan details his vision for peace with Azerbaijan

Hadrut’s liberation: strategic turning point in Azerbaijan’s 44-Day war

Pashinyan credits Alma-Ata Declaration with advancing peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan’s 4,010 missing remain test of trust as South Caucasus seeks lasting peace

World

Türkiye sees positive signals in talks with Washington over F-35s

Formula 1 returns to Africa after more than thirty years

Air India plane lands in Jaipur after bomb threat

UK to accelerate delivery of 5,000 Martlet missiles to Ukraine

Analysis

IMF upgrade puts Azerbaijan’s $85 billion reserve strength in focus

When brotherhood becomes interference: Azerbaijan and Türkiye face a delicate test [OPINION]

Trump’s energy pragmatism risks handing Moscow another financial lifeline

Azerbaijan looks to Southeast Asia to turn its transit routes into trade

China’s rising incomes open new market for Azerbaijan’s food exports

Exxon’s return to Azerbaijan gives US energy ties a new dimension

Lifestyle

Could science reduce demand for rare perfume ingredients

Why offline hobbies are finding their place in modern life [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan’s school uniform debate: religious freedom or an instrument of provocation?

Culture

State Symphony Orchestra delights audience with classical music pieces [PHOTOS]

Baku Jazz Festival concludes with grand finale at Maiden Tower [PHOTOS]

Andrew Garfield says he could return as Spider-Man

Travel

Azerbaijani pilgrims currently at Medina international airport

Second group of Azerbaijani pilgrims to depart for Hajj this month

Astana celebrates Novruz with festive events and cultural celebrations [PHOTOS]

Albania’s impeccable hospitality and exuberant architecture

Experience charm of autumn season at Shahdag National Park

Georgian foreign travelers arrive in Shusha

Events

Azerbaijan hosts diplomats from 17 countries for foreign policy training programme [PHOTOS]

Demining operations continue across 13 districts of Azerbaijan

Remains of 16 people discovered in Azerbaijan's Karabakh

Sports

Azerbaijan climbs one place to 24th in UEFA country rankings [PHOTOS]

IJF President praises Azerbaijan for high-level organization of World Judo Championships

Capoeira team wins six medals at Tallinn Cup [PHOTOS]