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Global food prices rise as import-dependent countries face growing risks

Global food prices rise as import-dependent countries face growing risks

Global food prices have surged to a four-year peak, driven by significant logistics disruptions and adverse weather conditions that have heightened concerns over food supply chains. According to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), September witnessed a notable rise in food prices, marking the highest levels since late 2022.

Nation
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet arrives in Azerbaijan on official visit [PHOTOS]

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet arrives in Azerbaijan on official visit [PHOTOS]

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet has arrived in Azerbaijan on an official visit.

Oil & Gas
Wood Mackenzie: Azerbaijan gains strategic advantage through energy export infrastructure

Wood Mackenzie: Azerbaijan gains strategic advantage through energy export infrastructure

Azerbaijan has gained a strategic advantage through investments in critical oil and gas infrastructure that enables energy exports from the Caspian Sea to international markets, according to an analytical review by Wood Mackenzie.

Business
Netflix plans to lay off around 5% of its workforce

Netflix plans to lay off around 5% of its workforce

The streaming giant's last major round of layoffs took place in 2022, when the company dismissed hundreds of employees amid slowing growth and a decline in subscriber numbers.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Hadrut’s liberation: strategic turning point in Azerbaijan’s 44-Day war

Hadrut’s liberation: strategic turning point in Azerbaijan’s 44-Day war

October 9 holds a special place in Azerbaijan’s modern history as the anniversary of Hadrut’s liberation during the 44-day Patriotic War of 2020. Located in the Khojavand district of Karabakh, Hadrut occupied a strategically important position because of its mountainous terrain, surrounding heights and connections with neighboring areas. Its liberation strengthened Azerbaijan’s military position in the southern part of the battlefield and created favorable conditions for subsequent operations toward Shusha.

World
Polish authorities detain man over threats against top officials

Polish authorities detain man over threats against top officials

A person who threatened Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Defence Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz through electronic channels has been detained.

Analysis

Lifestyle
Azerbaijan spotlights literature and publishing at Frankfurt Book Fair [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan spotlights literature and publishing at Frankfurt Book Fair [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan is presenting its literary heritage and book culture at the 78th Frankfurt Book Fair, which opened in Frankfurt.

Culture
'Seven Beauties' captivates audiences at Heydar Aliyev Palace [PHOTOS]

'Seven Beauties' captivates audiences at Heydar Aliyev Palace [PHOTOS]

Gara Garayev's ballet Seven Beauties was staged at Heydar Aliyev Palace in Baku on October 8.

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
Remains of 16 people discovered in Azerbaijan's Karabakh

Remains of 16 people discovered in Azerbaijan's Karabakh

The remains of 16 people were discovered in Karabakh three days ago, Akif Guliyev, head of the Forensic Archaeology Department at the Institute of Archaeology and Anthropology of the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences (ANAS), has said.

Sports
Azerbaijan, Belarus deepen cooperation between swimming federations

Azerbaijan, Belarus deepen cooperation between swimming federations

A cooperation memorandum has been signed between the Azerbaijan Swimming Federation and the Belarusian Swimming Federation.

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