Freight rates hit two-year high as geopolitics disrupt global trade
Global maritime freight rates, long regarded as one of the most cost-efficient modes of transporting goods worldwide, have surged to their highest level in two years.
President Ilham Aliyev: It is gratifying that Azerbaijan–United States relations have been developing successfully and along an upward trajectory
"It is gratifying that Azerbaijan–United States relations have been developing successfully and along an upward trajectory over the recent period," President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev said in a congratulatory letter addressed to President Donald Trump on the occasion of the 250th anniversary of the independence of the United States of America.
Azeri Light crude prices rise on global market
The price of a barrel of Azeri Light crude on a CIF basis at Italy's Augusta port rose by ...
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Azercell fosters digital skills and lifelong learning for senior citizens [PHOTOS]
Company organizes a dedicated learning program for members of the “Üçüncü Bahar” Public Union
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Baku Appeals Court reviews defence challenges in high-profile war crimes case [PHOTOS]
The hearing was attended by representatives of the victims and the state prosecution, including Abbas Abbasli, Head of the State Prosecution Department of the Prosecutor General's Office, together with prosecutors Anar Alakbarov and Sevinj Gasimova from the same department.
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Brussels finally realised what Baku has been saying for years
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Von der Leyen backs South Caucasus peace with €2 bln connectivity vision
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Pashinyan says Armenia will not engage in 'weaponisation' of Armenian genocide issue
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Azerbaijan highlights return of over 2,000 Armenian soldiers’ remains since 2020
France deploys naval forces to support security in Strait of Hormuz
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that France has deployed two mine countermeasure vessels, two frigates, and a maritime patrol aircraft to the Middle East to support safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.
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Press conference held in Baku ahead of Shahin Novrasli Festival [PHOTOS]
A press conference for the Shahin Novrasli Festival has been held at the Palace of the Shirvanshahs in Icherisheher, AzerNEWS reports.
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National History Museum opens exhibition on landmark First Turkological Congress [PHOTOS]
An opening ceremony has been held at the National Museum of History of Azerbaijan for the exhibition titled "Baku. 1926: Language, Thought, Unity," dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the First Turkological Congress, AzerNEWS reports.
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Baku hosts NATO training program focused on modern military standards [PHOTOS]
Pursuant to the Partnership for Peace Programme between the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Azerbaijan and NATO for 2026, a course is being conducted in Baku by the NATO Allied LANDCOM Mobile Training Team.
FIFA World Cup 2026: Six round of 16 pairings confirmed
The 1/16 final stage of the FIFA World Cup 2026 has concluded 12 matches, AzerNEWS reports.
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France deploys naval forces to support security in Strait of Hormuz
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Azeri Light crude prices rise on global market
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President Ilham Aliyev: It is gratifying that Azerbaijan–United States relations have been developing successfully and along an upward trajectory
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U.S. will never become communist, Trump says
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President Ilham Aliyev sends congratulatory letter to President Donald Trump
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Azerbaijan congratulates U.S. on Independence Day
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Canada and Europe to increase defense spending
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Freight rates hit two-year high as geopolitics disrupt global trade
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Aoun: Peace deal does not legitimize Israel's presence
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Modi to start his Indo-Pacific tour on July 6
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Russia’s new vehicle sales rise in first half of 2026
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Albania to raise defense spending
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Chinese tea firm to pay Louis Vuitton over logo case
3 July 21:22 -
Samsung and Meta Platforms are reportedly in chip talks
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Ukraine says it destroyed 7 Russian jets in Crimea
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Iran's army chief vows to avenge Khamenei's death
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Baku Appeals Court reviews defence challenges in high-profile war crimes case [PHOTOS]
3 July 19:29 -
How decades of conflict cost South Caucasus its future [OPINION]
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Azercell fosters digital skills and lifelong learning for senior citizens [PHOTOS]
3 July 18:41 -
Azerbaijan Airlines launches regular flights to Atyrau and Aktobe
3 July 18:10 -
National History Museum opens exhibition on landmark First Turkological Congress [PHOTOS]
3 July 17:55 -
Submissions open for creative exhibition 'Summer Dreams'
3 July 17:38 -
US worried Israel could target Iran’s top negotiators during ceasefire talks
3 July 17:19 -
EU says Ankara, Baku and Yerevan talks advance regional connectivity
3 July 17:01 -
FIFA World Cup 2026: Six round of 16 pairings confirmed
3 July 16:40 -
Riyadh sends biggest oil shipment through Hormuz since February conflict
3 July 16:27 -
Individual entrepreneurs lead growth in Baku's retail sector
3 July 16:04 -
Over 650 athletes to compete at U17 World Wrestling Championships
3 July 15:43 -
Southern Gas Corridor assets approach 14 billion USD
3 July 15:25 -
II Opera Days in Azerbaijan concludes with premiere of opera 'Otello' [PHOTOS]
3 July 15:02 -
US economist Jeffrey Sachs visits Baku, holds talks with Hikmet Hajiyev
3 July 14:50 -
New national survey to guide Azerbaijan's Great Return strategy [PHOTOS]
3 July 14:41 -
Brussels finally realised what Baku has been saying for years
3 July 14:18 -
Mexican Embassy organizes cultural evening at National Art Museum [PHOTOS]
3 July 13:56 -
Pashinyan meets Pezeshkian in Tehran, discusses regional stability
3 July 13:43 -
Moldova PM resigns amid state company scandal
3 July 13:37 -
Press conference held in Baku ahead of Shahin Novrasli Festival [PHOTOS]
3 July 13:21 -
Azeri Light crude extends decline as oil prices retreat
3 July 12:58 -
Russia supplies 976 tons of wheat to Armenia via Azerbaijan transit route
3 July 12:39 -
President Ilham Aliyev sends congratulatory letter to President of Belarus
3 July 12:27 -
International Silk Road Festival opens in Ganja with grand ceremony [PHOTOS]
3 July 12:22 -
Death toll from Venezuela earthquakes rises to 2,595
3 July 12:03 -
Fakhriya Khalafova presents collection inspired by Azerbaijani carpet art [PHOTOS]
3 July 11:47 -
Tea exports surpass 2025 numbers by more than 20%
3 July 11:24 -
Farewell ceremonies for Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei begin in Tehran
3 July 11:01 -
AzerGold launches sales of locally produced silver bullion bars
3 July 10:43 -
Azerbaijan to introduce updated 100-manat banknote on July 15
3 July 10:21 -
Trump says U.S. achieved nearly all objectives in Iran conflict
3 July 10:00 -
Starmer says he is appalled by Russian attacks on Kyiv
3 July 09:00 -
Azerbaijan targets AI, tax breaks to drive its next growth chapter
3 July 08:30 -
Oldest European city site found in Ireland
3 July 08:00 -
European Commission prepares proposal to restrict children's social media use
2 July 23:45 -
Car camera gets built-in neural network for first time
2 July 23:23 -
Australian team develops soft robotic heart
2 July 22:45 -
China deploys new ocean-monitoring satellite
2 July 22:13 -
Afyonkarahisar looks beyond plate to build global brand
2 July 21:39 -
EU court upholds Google antitrust fine
2 July 21:06 -
Turkish rescue teams work around clock in Venezuela following devastating earthquake
2 July 20:34 -
Trump mentions NATO spending 'once again' reiterating that US spends most
2 July 20:02 -
Missing persons remain unfinished legacy of former Karabakh conflict
2 July 19:31 -
Georgian refinery announces plan to stop importing Russian oil
2 July 18:49 -
OpenAI discusses giving 5% equity stake to U.S. government
2 July 18:13 -
Sara Netanyahu reportedly clashes with Israeli PM during public event [VIDEO]
2 July 17:56 -
Iran threatens 'decisive response' to ships violating Hormuz navigation rules
2 July 17:37 -
Central Bank of Azerbaijan holds talks with Swiss officials in Tashkent
2 July 17:21 -
ASCO's 'Zangilan' tanker transports nearly 567,000 tons of cargo in two years
2 July 17:05 -
Azerbaijan, Türkiye strengthen ties in military education [PHOTOS]
2 July 16:55 -
Azerbaijan increases number of deputy health ministers
2 July 16:50 -
State Pantomime Theatre presents Huseyn Javid's play in Aghdam [PHOTOS]
2 July 16:43 -
Georgia-Russia negotiations end without breakthrough
2 July 16:25 -
Deputy Culture Minister highlights ongoing cultural revival in Karabakh
2 July 16:08 -
Speaker Simonyan says he will not take his parliamentary seat
2 July 15:44 -
Von der Leyen backs South Caucasus peace with €2 bln connectivity vision
2 July 15:34 -
US acquires land for new embassy in Jerusalem for $1
2 July 15:22 -
SOCAR Trading eyes Africa and Southeast Asia for future growth
2 July 15:00 -
International Congress participants visit Imarat Complex in Aghdam [PHOTOS]
2 July 14:39 -
SOCAR takes helm of BTC, marking Azerbaijan's industrial maturity
2 July 14:21 -
Azerbaijan considers expanding role in UN and NATO peacekeeping operations
2 July 14:16 -
Film Agency opens applications for film co-production support competition
2 July 13:58 -
China courts Southeast Asia as confidence in US leadership wavers
2 July 13:36 -
National athletes win multiple medals in Kazakhstan [PHOTOS]
2 July 13:14 -
Woman miraculously survives 457-metre fall while climbing Mount Shasta
2 July 12:56 -
Leyla Aliyeva attends opening of Stray Animal Care Center Regional Branch in Yevlakh [PHOTOS]
2 July 12:42 -
UFC Fight Night in Baku draws huge international audience [PHOTOS]
2 July 12:39 -
Agdam Industrial Park attracts over 100 million dollars
2 July 12:24 -
UN appoints Dmitry Shlapachenko as Resident Coordinator in Azerbaijan
2 July 12:03 -
Gold and silver prices edge lower on COMEX
2 July 11:46 -
Karapetyan hints at 'secret plan' to unseat Armenian PM Pashinyan after election defeat
2 July 11:24 -
Massive Russian overnight assault devastates Kyiv, casualties expected to rise
2 July 11:02 -
President Ilham Aliyev receives Minister of Justice of Türkiye [PHOTOS/VIDEO]
2 July 10:50 -
86% of Asgaran–Khojaly–Khankendi highway construction completed
2 July 10:43 -
'Patterns of Time' fashion show held at National Carpet Museum [PHOTOS]
2 July 10:37 -
Leyla Aliyeva attends opening of renovated residential neighborhood in Yevlakh [PHOTOS]
2 July 10:30 -
Leyla Aliyeva meets with participant of 'Young Beekeeper' project in Yevlakh [PHOTOS]
2 July 10:27 -
Central Bank reserves rise by $1.64 billion as FX purchases continue
2 July 10:22 -
Leyla Aliyeva visits Juma Mosque in Yevlakh [PHOTOS]
2 July 10:17 -
Leyla Aliyeva attends opening of new school building in Yevlakh [PHOTOS]
2 July 10:12 -
Azeri Light oil drops below $73 amid global price decline
2 July 10:00 -
European Commission President concludes visit to Azerbaijan [PHOTOS]
2 July 09:26 -
Sony says new games releasing on Playstation to be digital only 2028 onward
2 July 09:00