Strategic reclamation of Lachin: How diplomacy and military rewrote South Caucasus map
To understand the profound strategic and emotional weight of Lachin’s return to Azerbaijani sovereignty, one must first revisit the bleak spring of 1992.
Footage of Azerbaijan screened at WUF13 opening ceremony posted on President Ilham Aliyev’s social media accounts [VIDEO]
A video about Azerbaijan, screened during the opening ceremony of the 13th Session of the United Nations World Urban Forum (WUF13), has been shared on the social media accounts of President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev.
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President Ilham Aliyev meets with President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev [PHOTOS/VIDEO]
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From low-cost housing to megacities: Pakistan presents urban vision in Baku
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WUF13 provides platform for sharing urban success stories, Saudi official says
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Baku’s cultural atmosphere impresses Chinese student attending WUF13
SOCAR head meets Kenyan President William Ruto to discuss energy cooperation
On May 18, Rovshan Najaf, President of the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan Republic (SOCAR), met with William Samoei Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya, AzerNEWS reports.
TOKİ chief praises Azerbaijan’s solidarity after devastating Türkiye earthquakes
Urban resilience, climate adaptation, and post-disaster reconstruction have emerged among the key themes of the 13th session of the World Urban Forum 13 in Baku. In this context, AzerNEWS had the chance to talk with the Head of Housing Development Administration of the Republic of Türkiye (TOKİ), Ahmet Kutlug Gayretli, who stated that resilient cities are not only about constructing buildings that can survive earthquakes, but about ensuring that urban life itself can continue after disasters.
Russian media targets Azerbaijan as South Caucasus edges towards peace
At a time when the South Caucasus stands on the threshold of a fateful, historic milestone, certain Russian media resources and commissioned channels have launched a coordinated assault against Azerbaijan. The so-called anxieties being brought forward under the guise of "Armenian cultural heritage" in Karabakh neither serve culture nor represent a natural process. This is merely the next mechanism of pressure, instantly deployed by the Russian propaganda machine whenever a geopolitical turning point emerges in the region. The script is old, and the objective is clear.
Trump warns time is running out for Iran as talks stall
US President Donald Trump has warned Iran that the “clock is ticking” as diplomatic efforts to end the conflict appear to have stalled, AzerNEWS reports, citing BBC.
Azerbaijan's tea traditions on spotlight at large-scale festival in Uzbekistan [PHOTOS]
A cultural festival titled "Tea Culture of Turkic Peoples: An Expression of Shared Identity and Social Integration" has been organized at the Azerbaijan Cultural Center named after Heydar Aliyev in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, AzerNEWS reports.
WUF13 panel highlights role of Turkic Houses in urban resilience in Baku [PHOTOS]
As part of the WUF13, a panel session entitled “From Heritage to Resilience: Turkic Houses” was held at the Turkish Pavilion, organized by the Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation, AzerNEWS reports.
President Ilham Aliyev attended opening ceremony of WUF13 underway in Baku [PHOTOS]
The opening ceremony of the 13th Session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) was held in Baku on May 18, AzerNEWS reports.
Azerbaijani judokas claim medals in Russia [PHOTOS]
An international junior judo tournament dedicated to the memory of Vasili Oshchepkov was held in Khabarovsk, Russia, AzerNEWS reports.
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Footage of Azerbaijan screened at WUF13 opening ceremony posted on President Ilham Aliyev’s social media accounts [VIDEO]
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Trump warns time is running out for Iran as talks stall
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Pakistan condemns drone strike on UAE nuclear plant
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Italy’s imports outpace exports in first quarter of 2026, Istat says
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Kyiv is ready to open new chapter with Hungary, says top diplomat
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President Ilham Aliyev meets with President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev [PHOTOS/VIDEO]
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WUF13 panel highlights role of Turkic Houses in urban resilience in Baku [PHOTOS]
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From low-cost housing to megacities: Pakistan presents urban vision in Baku
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WUF13 provides platform for sharing urban success stories, Saudi official says
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Baku’s cultural atmosphere impresses Chinese student attending WUF13
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TOKİ chief praises Azerbaijan’s solidarity after devastating Türkiye earthquakes
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President Ilham Aliyev receives Vice Premier of the State Council of China [PHOTOS/VIDEO]
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World community celebrates International Museum Day
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Gold slides to two-month low as treasury yields pressure bullion
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Azerbaijan's tea traditions on spotlight at large-scale festival in Uzbekistan [PHOTOS]
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Azerbaijan cotton fiber exports surge nearly 56% in first quarter of year
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President Ilham Aliyev meets with Georgian Prime Minister [PHOTOS/VIDEO]
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Azerbaijani judokas claim medals in Russia [PHOTOS]
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Strategic reclamation of Lachin: How diplomacy and military rewrote South Caucasus map
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Modern cities must focus on quality of life, says Emin Agalarov
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SOCAR head meets Kenyan President William Ruto to discuss energy cooperation
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Khatai Arts Center hosts Days of Azerbaijani Music in Fine Arts [PHOTOS]
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Azerbaijan gas export volume rises 3.1%
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National Conservatory showcases classical and folk traditions in grand concert [PHOTOS]
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UN Secretary-General: World Urban Forum will serve as a catalyst for turning goals into reality
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President Ilham Aliyev: We are proud of our ancient history
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Housing must remain at core of urban development, Ugandan official says in Baku
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Ugandan delegate praises Azerbaijan’s urban planning experience at WUF13
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President Ilham Aliyev attended opening ceremony of WUF13 underway in Baku [PHOTOS]
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President: Guests visiting our country for the first time will have opportunity see what is being done in Azerbaijan with respect to urban development
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President Ilham Aliyev: We have a record number of participants at WUF13
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Brent oil prices rise above $110 per barrel on ICE futures market
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Turkish singer captivates WUF13 participants with live musical performance [PHOTOS]
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S&P places DavrBank on positive CreditWatch after ABB acquisition move
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National Art Museum presents vibrant exhibition within World Urban Forum [PHOTOS]
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Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze visits Azerbaijan
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WUF13: Haluk Levent calls for stronger urban safety standards
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Financing gaps remain biggest barrier for youth action, says UN Official
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Program of Baku Contemporary Music Days announced [PHOTOS]
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12th OIC Youth Entrepreneurship International Forum held in Kazan [PHOTOS]
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Local and regional governments are key actors, Poland’s UN envoy says
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Youth and communities already leading urban transformation, WUF13 hears
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WUF13 in Baku draws over 40,000 participants from 182 countries
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Satellite images suggest Russia resumed military cargo deliveries to Syria
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Azerbaijan's $10bn reconstruction drive finds global stage at WUF13
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Tory leader: Labour are all bad as each other
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Trump slams Democrats' climate policy
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Ten 'new' victims come forward in France's Epstein investigation
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Israel to build IDF museum at ex-UNRWA HQ
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Netanyahu says will speak to Trump about China trip
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Peskov: Kallas shouldn't be EU's Russia negotiator
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US said to watch out for drone threat from Cuba
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Zelensky: Strikes on Moscow entirely justified
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US said to think China may attack Taiwan within 5 years
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President Ilham Aliyev meets with President of Bulgaria [PHOTOS/VIDEO]
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Defense Ministry presents review of events of last week [VIDEO]
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Iran appoints Ghalibaf as special China representative
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Farhad Hajiyev: Azerbaijan sees youth as partners in shaping future cities
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ICC said to issue warrants against 5 Israeli officials
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ING: Azerbaijan’s current account surplus could reach up to 10% of GDP amid high oil prices
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President Ilham Aliyev meets with President of Serbia [PHOTOS/VIDEO]
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President Ilham Aliyev receives Minister of Energy and Infrastructure of United Arab Emirates [PHOTOS/VIDEO]
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UN-Habitat chief: Utilities recognized as separate stakeholder group for first time at WUF13
17 May 16:53 -
Azerbaijani President salutes Kazakh literary icon on 90th birthday milestone
17 May 16:26 -
Azerbaijan accelerates economic diversification with surge in non-oil exports
17 May 16:01 -
UN and Azerbaijani flags raised at Baku Olympic Stadium for WUF13 [VIDEO]
17 May 15:45 -
Iran compares US, Israel to Goebbels
17 May 15:38 -
Azerbaijan becomes Türkiye’s second-largest gas supplier in March
17 May 15:10 -
President of Serbia arrives in Azerbaijan on visit [PHOTO]
17 May 14:49 -
Venezuela deports Maduro ally to US
17 May 14:26 -
Qatari, Saudi FMs call for 'sustainable' Iran deal
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Growing megacities require new technologies and modern urban solutions, says Mikhail Gusman [EXCLUSIVE]
17 May 13:41 -
WHO declares health emergency over Ebola outbreak
17 May 13:13 -
Iran calls for stronger urban resilience and post-conflict reconstruction efforts
17 May 12:39 -
Ukraine downs 279 Russian drones overnight
17 May 12:23 -
AZAL resumes Baku–Nakhchivan flights after weather-related delays
17 May 12:00 -
President Ilham Aliyev makes phone call to President of Kazakhstan
17 May 11:46 -
President Ilham Aliyev receives Chairman of State Construction Committee of city of Arkadag, Turkmenistan [PHOTOS/VIDEO]
17 May 11:44 -
UN-Habitat chief calls for faster implementation of New Urban Agenda at WUF13 in Baku
17 May 11:31 -
Kenyan expert: Rapid population growth and resource shortages among biggest urban challenges
17 May 11:17 -
EOLOS launches first offshore wind assessment campaign in Caspian Sea for Azerbaijan
17 May 10:59 -
President Ilham Aliyev receives delegation led by Kenyan President [PHOTOS/VIDEO]
17 May 10:46 -
President Ilham Aliyev receives delegation led by King of Eswatini [PHOTOS/VIDEO]
17 May 10:37 -
Zimbabwe vice president arrives in Baku for WUF13
17 May 10:33 -
President Ilham Aliyev receives Prime Minister of Pakistan's Punjab province [PHOTOS/VIDEO]
17 May 10:27 -
Anar Guliyev: WUF13 in Baku is a strategic opportunity for renewed global urban action
17 May 10:13 -
Baku hosts key ministerial meeting on sustainable urban development at WUF13
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WUF13 kicks off in Azerbaijan
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Iraq exported 10 million barrels of oil through Strait of Hormuz in April
17 May 09:00 -
Georgia exports surge 21% in January-April 2026
17 May 08:00 -
What World Urban Forum in Baku means for future of climate-resilient cities
17 May 07:00 -
Massive Texas wildfire destroys railway bridge
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European states seek shipping coordination with Iran’s IRGC
16 May 22:40 -
Man dies after shark bite off Western Australia coast
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UAE says OPEC, OPEC+ exit was sovereign strategic decision, not political move
16 May 21:35 -
Russian Spokesman Peskov recalls unexpected path to learning Turkish
16 May 20:59 -
Zelenskyy vows stronger long-range strikes on Russian territory
16 May 20:30 -
José Mourinho set for sensational return to Real Madrid until 2028
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Iran will announce Strait of Hormuz mechanism, collect fees, Iranian MP says
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Andy Burnham tipped as possible successor to Keir Starmer
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