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Trump-Xi summit puts AI, trade, rare earths at centre of new US-China contest [ANALYSIS]

Trump-Xi summit puts AI, trade, rare earths at centre of new US-China contest [ANALYSIS]

On the eve of the September 24 meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, representatives of both sides sat down for a closed-door "technical" session. On the American side were Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, and on the Chinese side, Vice Premier of the State Council He Lifeng. Their goal was to find common ground on the issues that matter most, namely the trade imbalance, artificial intelligence, and rare earth elements and critical minerals. And while this meeting carries obvious weight for the two countries themselves, given the geopolitical stature of those at the table and the sharp rhetoric of the ongoing trade wars, its consequences reach far beyond Washington and Beijing. The rest of the world has a stake in how this plays out.

Nation
UN to launch project aimed at protecting Caspian Sea

UN to launch project aimed at protecting Caspian Sea

The United Nations is set to launch a project aimed at improving the environmental condition of the Caspian Sea, Vladanka Andreeva, UN Resident Coordinator in Azerbaijan, said.

Oil & Gas
Azerbaijan’s crude oil exports to Tunisia rise 2.3-fold

Azerbaijan’s crude oil exports to Tunisia rise 2.3-fold

During the reporting period, Azerbaijan conducted foreign trade operations worth $33.238 billion. Exports accounted for $21.815 billion of the total, while imports amounted to $11.423 billion.

Business
President: Today we have substantial reserve generating capacities

President: Today we have substantial reserve generating capacities

“We resolved all issues related to electricity and created a very robust potential. Today, our reserve generating capacities are quite substantial,” said President Ilham Aliyev during a meeting dedicated to the State Program on the development of the mining and metallurgical industry.

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
Germany’s AfD partners with Italian right-wing party Future Nazionale

Germany’s AfD partners with Italian right-wing party Future Nazionale

Germany’s Alternative for Germany (AfD) and Italy’s Future Nazionale have formally joined forces, with senior figures from the two parties calling for greater cooperation among Europe’s nationalist and right-wing political movements.

Analysis

Lifestyle
GastroFest 2026 to fill Old City with mouthwatering flavors

GastroFest 2026 to fill Old City with mouthwatering flavors

On October 3-4 and 10-11, GastroFest 2026 will bring residents and visitors together in Icherisheher with the partnership of the Icherisheher State Historical-Architectural Reserve Administration.

Culture
Azerbaijani Cinema Day held in French capital [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijani Cinema Day held in French capital [PHOTOS]

An event titled "Azerbaijani Cinema Day in Paris" was held in the French capital.

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
Erdoğan meets Georgian Prime Minister in New York

Erdoğan meets Georgian Prime Minister in New York

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has met Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze at the Turkish House in New York on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly.

Sports
Azerbaijani teams set for next matches at World Chess Olympiad

Azerbaijani teams set for next matches at World Chess Olympiad

Azerbaijan's men's and women's chess teams will play their next matches on September 23 at the 46th World Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.

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