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$100 oil question: why even peace may not be enough to calm markets

$100 oil question: why even peace may not be enough to calm markets

Oil has once again crossed the symbolic threshold of $100 per barrel, reviving memories of previous geopolitical shocks that sent energy markets into turmoil. The immediate explanation is familiar: rising tensions in the Middle East, concerns over shipping routes, and fears that global oil supplies could be disrupted.

Nation
TURKPA expresses concern over US Congressional amendment targeting Azerbaijan

TURKPA expresses concern over US Congressional amendment targeting Azerbaijan

The Parliamentary Assembly of Turkic States (TURKPA) has expressed serious concern over an amendment adopted by the US House Foreign Affairs Committee on 22 July containing a number of allegations against Azerbaijan.

Oil & Gas
Azerbaijan’s Azeri Light crude oil price falls to $102.73 per barrel

Azerbaijan’s Azeri Light crude oil price falls to $102.73 per barrel

The price of Azerbaijan's Azeri Light crude oil has fallen on global markets, declining by $6.37, or 5.8 per cent, to $102.73 per barrel

Business
Azerbaijan moves to strengthen digital payments infrastructure with visa

Azerbaijan moves to strengthen digital payments infrastructure with visa

The Central Bank of Azerbaijan (CBA) has held discussions with Visa on further expanding the country's digital payments infrastructure.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Constitutional reform becomes Armenia's next political battleground

Constitutional reform becomes Armenia's next political battleground

In the coming period, Armenia may find itself facing one of the most significant constitutional challenges ever since the Velvet Revolution of 2018. With Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan taking the next steps towards constitutional reform considered by many as necessary for the normalization of relations with Azerbaijan and fulfillment of promises made during the peace process, the issue now is not whether the Constitution will be amended, but how. Indeed, as plausible as the ongoing process may be, the current domestic dynamics say otherwise.

World
Romania shoots down second drone as airspace incursions raise NATO concerns

Romania shoots down second drone as airspace incursions raise NATO concerns

Romania has shot down a second drone after it violated the country's airspace in as many days, raising concerns over repeated incursions along NATO's eastern flank as fighting intensifies near Ukraine's border.

Analysis

Lifestyle
Turkish pop stars EDIS and Emre Altuğ honoured with stars at Sea Breeze Walk of Fame [PHOTOS]

Turkish pop stars EDIS and Emre Altuğ honoured with stars at Sea Breeze Walk of Fame [PHOTOS]

Turkish pop stars EDIS and Emre Altuğ have been honoured with their own stars at the Sea Breeze Walk of Fame, with a ceremony held at the Sea Breeze resort in Baku.

Culture
Dream Fest 2026 turns Sea Breeze into global music stage [PHOTOS]

Dream Fest 2026 turns Sea Breeze into global music stage [PHOTOS]

The international Dream Fest 2026 music festival is continuing at the Sea Breeze resort complex on the picturesque shores of the Caspian Sea, bringing together leading names from Azerbaijan's and the global music industry.

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
Earthquake hits Azerbaijan's Shamakhi district

Earthquake hits Azerbaijan's Shamakhi district

A magnitude 3.1 earthquake was recorded in the Shamakhi district, approximately 15 kilometers north of the Pirgulu seismic station.

Sports
Four Azerbaijani referees to officiate at U-17 World Wrestling Championships

Four Azerbaijani referees to officiate at U-17 World Wrestling Championships

The Azerbaijani referees who will officiate at the U-17 World Wrestling Championships in Baku from 27 July to 2 August have been selected.

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