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From C5 to C6: Azerbaijan’s Central Asian breakthrough [OPINION]

From C5 to C6: Azerbaijan’s Central Asian breakthrough [OPINION]

For years, Azerbaijan’s relationship with Central Asia was viewed largely through the lens of shared Turkic identity, Caspian connectivity and energy diplomacy. However, that description is becoming outdated.

Nation
Azerbaijani MPs visit Astana and Almaty to monitor parliamentary elections [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijani MPs visit Astana and Almaty to monitor parliamentary elections [PHOTOS]

Member of the Azerbaijani Parliament and Deputy Chairperson of the Culture Committee Günay Efendiyeva visited Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, while MP Hikmat Babaoğlu paid an official visit to Almaty.

Oil & Gas
Hormuz crisis puts Azerbaijan’s oil sector in spotlight

Hormuz crisis puts Azerbaijan’s oil sector in spotlight

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz directly affects the energy exports of Gulf countries such as Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Kuwait, Iran, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar. Azerbaijan, however, is in a different position. Unlike these countries, it exports its oil to international markets mainly across the Caspian Sea and through pipelines. Consequently, the closure of the strait does not directly block Azerbaijan's oil exports. Its effects on the country are primarily indirect and are transmitted through global oil prices, demand, transportation costs, insurance rates, and changes in international oil flows.

Business
S&P Global Ratings: TRIPP could boost regional trade and investment

S&P Global Ratings: TRIPP could boost regional trade and investment

The Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP) initiative could strengthen regional connectivity and support trade and investment over the medium term, according to S&P Global Ratings.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Another Russian shipment reaches Armenia via Azerbaijan as transit flows expand

Another Russian shipment reaches Armenia via Azerbaijan as transit flows expand

Another shipment from Russia to Armenia was dispatched through Azerbaijani territory on August 22, further expanding a transit route that has become increasingly active since Azerbaijan lifted restrictions on cargo transit to Armenia.

World
India alarmed by Bangladesh's possible Mecca Pact entry

India alarmed by Bangladesh's possible Mecca Pact entry

India is increasingly alarmed by the prospect of Bangladesh joining the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement with Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye, amid concerns in New Delhi that the move could fundamentally alter the strategic balance in South Asia.

Analysis

Lifestyle
EAS Graduate becomes first Azerbaijani student to receive full scholarship for Stanford University [PHOTO/VIDEO]

EAS Graduate becomes first Azerbaijani student to receive full scholarship for Stanford University [PHOTO/VIDEO]

Nijat Tagizade, a graduate of the European Azerbaijan School (EAS) and a high-achieving student of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme, has been admitted to Stanford University in the United States. With an IB Diploma score of 43/45, Nijat will pursue a degree in Data Science at Stanford.

Culture
Republican Youth Library presents new digital works on Nizami Ganjavi [PHOTOS]

Republican Youth Library presents new digital works on Nizami Ganjavi [PHOTOS]

The Republican Youth Library has prepared new presentations dedicated to the study and promotion of the rich creative legacy of Nizami Ganjavi, a prominent representative of classical Azerbaijani literature and one of the country's greatest poets.

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, Kyrgyzstan strengthen cooperation in judicial sphere

Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan strengthen cooperation in judicial sphere

A meeting was held at the Supreme Court of the Republic of Azerbaijan with a delegation from the Supreme Court of the Kyrgyz Republic, led by Deputy Chairman Nurlan Alisherovich Musaev.

Sports
Azerbaijan to face Romania in European Volleyball Championship

Azerbaijan to face Romania in European Volleyball Championship

The Azerbaijan women's national volleyball team will play their next match today in Group C of the European Championship, which is also being hosted by Baku.

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