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Expert: Saudi Arabia is Mecca Alliance’s strategic weak link

Expert: Saudi Arabia is Mecca Alliance’s strategic weak link

With increasing tensions in the region, including Houthi threats to close Saudi airports, warnings issued by the U.S. mission in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia to travelers, and Iran’s claim that the U.S. plans to resume its "actions" against Tehran, questions arise about the future of the region.

Nation
Provocation against Azerbaijan prevented in Poland

Provocation against Azerbaijan prevented in Poland

A potential provocation against Azerbaijan was prevented following measures taken by representatives of the Azerbaijani diaspora in Poland and the Embassy of Azerbaijan in the country.

Oil & Gas
Middle East risks push oil prices higher

Middle East risks push oil prices higher

World oil prices have risen amid growing risks in the Middle East. On London’s ICE exchange, November futures for Brent crude increased by ...

Business
UN cuts 2026 and 2027 economic growth forecasts for CIS countries

UN cuts 2026 and 2027 economic growth forecasts for CIS countries

The United Nations has lowered its economic growth forecasts for the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) and Georgia, projecting regional growth of 1.8 percent in 2026 and 2.2 percent in 2027.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Farid Shafiyev: Armenians seek to deny history of Caucasian Albania

Farid Shafiyev: Armenians seek to deny history of Caucasian Albania

Armenians seek to deny the history of Caucasian Albania and to “Armenize” it, Farid Shafiyev, Chairman of the Board of the Center of Analysis of International Relations (AIR Center), said at an event dedicated to “The Legacy of Caucasian Albania in the History of Azerbaijan's Statehood.”

World
US, China hold AI talks ahead of Trump-Xi meeting

US, China hold AI talks ahead of Trump-Xi meeting

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng held "successful" consultations on trade and artificial intelligence ahead of a planned meeting between the leaders of the two countries.

Analysis

Lifestyle
Gulnara Khalilova's collection presented at first National Costume Day festival [PHOTOS]

Gulnara Khalilova's collection presented at first National Costume Day festival [PHOTOS]

As part of the first National Costume Day festival, designer Gulnara Khalilova has presented her collection in front of the Shirvanshahs' Palace in Baku's historic Icherisheher.

Culture
ADA University faculty and students stage Uzeyir Hajibeyli operetta in Ganja [PHOTOS]

ADA University faculty and students stage Uzeyir Hajibeyli operetta in Ganja [PHOTOS]

Faculty members and students of ADA University have presented the operetta If Not That One, Then This One (O olmasın, bu olsun) by renowned Azerbaijani composer Uzeyir Hajibeyli on a professional theater stage for the first time.

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 military police prepares for NATO-standard exercise [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan military police prepares for NATO-standard exercise [PHOTOS]

The leadership of the Ministry of Defense reviewed the activities being carried out at the forward operating base (FOB) of the Operational Capabilities Concept (OCC) Company of the Military Police Department.

Sports
Victories, records and unforgettable moments: Five drivers who left their mark on history ofAzerbaijan Grand Prix [PHOTOS]

Victories, records and unforgettable moments: Five drivers who left their mark on history ofAzerbaijan Grand Prix [PHOTOS]

Since 2016, the Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix has delivered thrilling moments for F1 drivers and fans alike. Over the years, each of the drivers who have written their names into the history of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix has developed their own story with Baku.

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