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Ukraine war evolves into global contest as Russia, Iran face pressure

Ukraine war evolves into global contest as Russia, Iran face pressure

When Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, most analysts expected the conflict to end within days or, at most, a few weeks. Few imagined that it would enter its fifth year and evolve into one of the defining geopolitical confrontations of the 21st century.

Nation
Germany says Washington summit created ‘historic impetus’ for Armenia-Azerbaijan ties

Germany says Washington summit created ‘historic impetus’ for Armenia-Azerbaijan ties

“Today we are marking the anniversary of the summit between Armenia and Azerbaijan hosted by the United States in Washington last year,” Germany said in a statement.

Oil & Gas
Turkiye ready to implement various projects in Azerbaijan’s oil and gas fields

Turkiye ready to implement various projects in Azerbaijan’s oil and gas fields

Turkiye is ready to implement various projects in Azerbaijan’s oil and gas fields, Turkish Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar said, AzerNEWS reports.

Business
UK economy set for 0.4% growth despite Iran war pressures

UK economy set for 0.4% growth despite Iran war pressures

The UK economy is expected to have recorded another quarter of growth despite supply chain disruption, rising price pressures and wider uncertainty linked to the war in Iran, although economists warn that some sectors are increasingly coming under strain.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Rubio puts Trump’s Armenia-Azerbaijan peace push at centre of US diplomacy

Rubio puts Trump’s Armenia-Azerbaijan peace push at centre of US diplomacy

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has highlighted President Donald Trump’s role in advancing the Armenia-Azerbaijan peace process as the landmark Washington summit that produced a breakthrough between the two countries reaches its first anniversary.

World
Death toll of Palestinians in Israeli prisons reaches 328, Commission says

Death toll of Palestinians in Israeli prisons reaches 328, Commission says

The commission said Israeli prison authorities had confirmed the death of Ihab Mohammad Abdul Qader Diab, 36, who had been detained since 12 December 2023.

Analysis

Lifestyle
AI, smart cities and robotics take centre stage at Yay Fest 2026 camp [PHOTOS]

AI, smart cities and robotics take centre stage at Yay Fest 2026 camp [PHOTOS]

The five-day programme brought together representatives of government institutions and the private sector for discussions on urban development, reconstruction, security, artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.

Culture
Azerbaijani poet and translator Chingiz Alioghlu dies at 82

Azerbaijani poet and translator Chingiz Alioghlu dies at 82

Azerbaijani poet and translator Chingiz Alioghlu has died at the age of 82.

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
Why 476 million indigenous people are in focus on 9 August

Why 476 million indigenous people are in focus on 9 August

The International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples is observed annually on 9 August.

Sports
Emery: PSG clash is another chance for Aston Villa to show their growth

Emery: PSG clash is another chance for Aston Villa to show their growth

Unai Emery believes Aston Villa’s UEFA Super Cup clash with Paris Saint-Germain represents another opportunity for the club to demonstrate its progress and continue its development.

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