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Day before vote, Russia, West, and internal pressure shape Armenia’s election atmosphere

Day before vote, Russia, West, and internal pressure shape Armenia’s election atmosphere

With only one day remaining before the parliamentary elections in Armenia on June 7, debates surrounding the transparency and legitimacy of the electoral process continue to intensify.

Nation
Number of Azerbaijani casualties in Sea of Azov ship incident clarified

Number of Azerbaijani casualties in Sea of Azov ship incident clarified

According to the ministry, 25 Azerbaijani citizens were on board the vessels. Four people were killed and four others sustained injuries.

Oil & Gas
Azeri Light Crude falls below $100 per barrel

Azeri Light Crude falls below $100 per barrel

Azerbaijan's Azeri Light crude oil price fell by $1.30, or 1.29 percent, to $99.48 per barrel on a CIF basis at Italy's Augusta port.

Business
ChatGPT holds nearly 80% share of Azerbaijan’s AI chatbot market

ChatGPT holds nearly 80% share of Azerbaijan’s AI chatbot market

The figure represents an increase of 6.74 percentage points compared to the previous month.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Infrastructure Azerbaijan built to bypass Armenia could now be Yerevan's lifeline

Infrastructure Azerbaijan built to bypass Armenia could now be Yerevan's lifeline

The Baku-Tbilisi-Kars line officially entered full operation on Tuesday, its freight capacity rising fivefold to five million tonnes per year. Georgia's prime minister used the ceremony to signal Armenia could join. Whether Yerevan can, and whether it will, depends on an election, a Russian lease contract, and 41 kilometres of track through territory nobody can quite agree on.

World
Scientists achieve first precise DNA editing in human embryos

Scientists achieve first precise DNA editing in human embryos

The report notes that gene editing has so far largely relied on CRISPR-based technologies, which allow scientists to cut and modify specific sections of DNA.

Analysis

Lifestyle
Azerbaijan showcases its cultural heritage in Turkmenistan [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan showcases its cultural heritage in Turkmenistan [PHOTOS]

A large Azerbaijani delegation led by Minister of Culture Adil Karimli has arrived in Ashgabat, the capital of Turkmenistan, ahead of the highly anticipated Azerbaijan Culture Days, AzerNEWS reports.

Culture
Azerbaijani culture showcases at International Exhibition in Beijing [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijani culture showcases at International Exhibition in Beijing [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan’s cultural heritage was presented at the "Culture of the World’s Peoples" exhibition hosted by Beijing Foreign Studies University in Beijing.

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
Azerbaijan joins global dialogue at Zero Waste Forum 2026 in Istanbul [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan joins global dialogue at Zero Waste Forum 2026 in Istanbul [PHOTOS]

The forum has brought together state representatives from 183 countries, ministers, the United Nations and other international organizations, as well as business leaders, academic institutions, financial organizations, and civil society groups.

Sports
Azerbaijan reaches semi-finals at 3x3 basketball World Championship

Azerbaijan reaches semi-finals at 3x3 basketball World Championship

The Azerbaijani players initially trailed in the quarterfinal match but managed to recover strongly, turning the game around and ultimately defeating Germany with a close score of 18–16.

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