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Armenia becomes frontline in Russia-West rivalry as it heads to polls

Armenia becomes frontline in Russia-West rivalry as it heads to polls

The recent polemics between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan have drawn predictable attention, and the most telling aspect of this exchange lies not in what was said, but in how it is being interpreted.

Nation
President Ilham Aliyev receives delegation led by Vice President of Türkiye [PHOTOS]

President Ilham Aliyev receives delegation led by Vice President of Türkiye [PHOTOS]

On April 2, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received a delegation led by Vice President of the Republic of Türkiye Cevdet Yılmaz, AzerNEWS reports.

Oil & Gas
TANAP signs long-term ABB deal to secure gas flow from Azerbaijan to Europe

TANAP signs long-term ABB deal to secure gas flow from Azerbaijan to Europe

TANAP Natural Gas Transmission Company has signed a five-year ABB Care service agreement with ABB for the maintenance of the Trans-Anatolian Gas Pipeline, a key energy corridor linking the Caspian region to Europe via Türkiye, AzerNEWS reports.

Business
Czech Republic backs Azerbaijan as key partner in Europe’s energy diversification drive

Czech Republic backs Azerbaijan as key partner in Europe’s energy diversification drive

The Czech Republic has reaffirmed its view of Azerbaijan as a strategic partner in efforts to diversify Europe’s energy supply, according to the Czech Ministry of Industry and Trade, AzerNEWS reports via Trend.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
First Russian grain train departs through Azerbaijan to Armenia in April

First Russian grain train departs through Azerbaijan to Armenia in April

A freight train carrying Russian grain to Armenia departed today from the Bilajari Railway Station, operated by Azerbaijan Railways, AzerNEWS reports.

World
Iran says war to continue until US 'humiliation'

Iran says war to continue until US 'humiliation'

A spokesperson for the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters Ebrahim Zolfaghari said on Thursday that the war between the United States and Iran will persist until Washington's "permanent, definitive humiliation, regret, and surrender, 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

Lifestyle
Trust and skepticism toward AI-generated cultural content

Trust and skepticism toward AI-generated cultural content

The rapid integration of artificial intelligence into art, music, and media has created a paradox. AI-generated cultural content is increasingly widespread and sophisticated, yet public trust in it remains deeply unstable.

Culture
Film 'Nargin' screened at Nizami Cinema Center [PHOTOS]

Film 'Nargin' screened at Nizami Cinema Center [PHOTOS]

A feature-length documentary "Nargin" has been screened at Nizami Cinema Center on March 31, AzerNEWS reports.

Analysis

Events
Choking Iran or poisoning Gulf? True cost of targeting Kharg [ANALYSIS]

Choking Iran or poisoning Gulf? True cost of targeting Kharg [ANALYSIS]

The United States has already signalled its intention to deploy forces to Kharg Island, widely regarded as the backbone of Iran’s energy infrastructure. Kharg Island accounts for approximately 90 per cent of Iran’s crude oil exports, with a terminal capable of handling close to two million barrels per day. It is, in effect, the lifeline of Iran’s energy economy. By seizing this island, Washington appears to believe it can effectively choke Iran’s economic breathing space.

Sports
Women's basketball team learns opponents for EuroBasket 2029 Qualifiers

Women's basketball team learns opponents for EuroBasket 2029 Qualifiers

The opponents of the Azerbaijan women's national basketball team in the preliminary qualification round of the 2029 FIBA European Championship have been determined, AzerNEWS reports.

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