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Davos 2026 Global Risks Report: South Caucasus at intersection of hybrid warfare stress [ANALYSIS]

Davos 2026 Global Risks Report: South Caucasus at intersection of hybrid warfare stress [ANALYSIS]

The World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report 2026, based on insights from more than 11,000 experts across 116 economies, paints a stark picture of an international system entering a period of heightened fragmentation. For the next two years, respondents identify geoeconomic confrontation as the most severe global risk, followed closely by misinformation and disinformation, and the deepening polarisation of societies. Together, these trends reflect a world in which economic policy, information flows and domestic politics are increasingly weaponised.

Nation
Azerbaijan plans 25 new railway stations around Baku by 2030

Azerbaijan plans 25 new railway stations around Baku by 2030

By 2030, an additional 25 railway stations and stops are set to be opened in the areas surrounding Baku, as part of a major transport infrastructure upgrade, Azernews reports, citing Anar Rzayev, Chairman of the Board of the Azerbaijan Surface Transport Agency (AYNA), as he said during a roundtable discussion on the State Program for the Improvement of Transport Infrastructure in Baku and Surrounding Areas for 2025–2030.

Oil & Gas
Russian oil tankers stranded as Indian refineries scale back imports

Russian oil tankers stranded as Indian refineries scale back imports

Tankers carrying Russian oil have been left stranded at sea after Indian refineries reduced purchases, Azernews reports citing Bloomberg.

Business
Non-oil and gas revenues account for over half of Azerbaijan’s State Budget in 2025

Non-oil and gas revenues account for over half of Azerbaijan’s State Budget in 2025

Compared to 2024, revenues collected through tax authorities from the non-oil and gas sector increased by 978.6 million manats, or 8.9 percent, in 2025. Income from leasing state property and other sources rose by 120.8 million manats, or 10.7 percent, while revenues from paid services of budget organizations increased by 131.8 million manats, or 24.1 percent.

Analysis

Armenian-Azerbaijani conflict
Pashinyan says there will be no war with Azerbaijan, pledges defensive army build-up

Pashinyan says there will be no war with Azerbaijan, pledges defensive army build-up

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has said that there will be no war with Azerbaijan, while stressing that Armenia will continue to develop its army and strengthen its defense capabilities, Azernews reports.

Armenian Aggression
Humanitarian worker injured in landmine explosion in Ağdərə’s Qızıloba village

Humanitarian worker injured in landmine explosion in Ağdərə’s Qızıloba village

A landmine explosion occurred in the Qızıloba village area of Ağdərə district, recently liberated from occupation, resulting in injury to a humanitarian worker, Azernews reports, citing the Azerbaijan National Agency for Mine Action (ANAMA).

World
Amazon to shut all offline stores

Amazon to shut all offline stores

American e-commerce giant Amazon.com Inc. has announced plans to close its Amazon Fresh grocery stores and several automated Amazon Go convenience stores, 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
Old carpets turn into vibrant art pieces in Ganja [PHOTOS]

Old carpets turn into vibrant art pieces in Ganja [PHOTOS]

Within Arts Council Azerbaijan, art project "Second Life" (İkinci Həyat), a creative workshop and exhibition, has been held in Ganja, transforming the city's urban space into an open-air art venue, Azernews reports.

Culture
Folklore Institute presents book 'Azerbaijani Turkic Proverbs'

Folklore Institute presents book 'Azerbaijani Turkic Proverbs'

By decision of the Academic Council of the Folklore Institute of the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences (ANAS), the book "Azerbaijani Turkic Proverbs" has been published, Azernews reports.

Events
bp's contributes to promotion of nonconformist movement in Azerbaijan's fine arts [PHOTOS]

bp's contributes to promotion of nonconformist movement in Azerbaijan's fine arts [PHOTOS]

bp, on behalf of its partners in the Azeri-Chirag-Gunashli, Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan, Shah Deniz and South Caucasus Pipeline projects - SOCAR, TPAO, LUKOIL, SGC, NICO, MOL, INPEX, ExxonMobil, ITOCHU, ONGC Videsh, Eni, MVM and TotalEnergies, has announced the successful completion of an important social project aimed at supporting the promotion of the non-conformist movement in Azerbaijani fine arts that emerged in the 1960s, Azernews reports.

Sports
MES rescuer conquers Mount Aconcagua [PHOTOS]

MES rescuer conquers Mount Aconcagua [PHOTOS]

Sima Safarova, a rescuer with the Special Risk Rescue Service of Azerbaijan's Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES), has successfully completed a technical ascent of Mount Aconcagua (6,962 m), Azernews reports.

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