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Record military spending in India sparks strategic concerns in Pakistan and China

Record military spending in India sparks strategic concerns in Pakistan and China

While global attention remains focused on the war in Europe and crises involving Greenland and Iran, India has sharply increased its military budget.

Nation
bp commemorates Magsud Ibrahimbayov’s birth anniversary [PHOTOS]

bp commemorates Magsud Ibrahimbayov’s birth anniversary [PHOTOS]

bp has proudly joined the celebrations of the 90th anniversary of the late prominent Azerbaijani writer, dramatist and public figure, People’s Writer Magsud Ibrahimbayov, by sponsoring the cultural festival “The Oil Boom Smiles on Everyone”, being held in his commemoration from November 2025 through February 2026, Azernews reports.

Oil & Gas
Total Energies and Kuwait Oil Company sign mou to boost cooperation at KOGS 2026

Total Energies and Kuwait Oil Company sign mou to boost cooperation at KOGS 2026

At the opening of the 5th Kuwait Oil & Gas Show and Conference (KOGS) 2026, TotalEnergies and Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening cooperation, exchanging expertise, and conducting technical studies, Azernews reports.

Business
Number of tourists from Middle East visiting Azerbaijan rises

Number of tourists from Middle East visiting Azerbaijan rises

The number of tourists coming to Azerbaijan from Middle East countries continues to grow, according to data from the State Tourism Agency, Azernews reports. In 2025, more than 301,300 foreign citizens from Middle Eastern countries visited Azerbaijan — an increase of...

Analysis

Armenian-Azerbaijani conflict
Baku Military Court continues trial of Armenian officials for aggression against Azerbaijan

Baku Military Court continues trial of Armenian officials for aggression against Azerbaijan

The open trial against Armenian citizens, including Arayik Harutyunyan, Arkadi Gukasyan, Bako Sahakyan, Davit Ishkhanyan, David Babayan, Levon Mnatsakanyan, and others, accused of committing crimes against peace and humanity, war crimes, preparing and waging aggressive war, genocide, violations of the laws of war, terrorism, financing terrorism, forcibly seizing and retaining power, and other serious offenses, will continue on February 5.

Armenian Aggression
ANAMA clears 1,738 hectares of mines in liberated territories

ANAMA clears 1,738 hectares of mines in liberated territories

In January, Azerbaijani demining teams detected and neutralized 37 anti-tank mines, 337 anti-personnel mines, and 1,364 unexploded ordnance (UXO) in territories recently liberated from occupation, Azernews reports, citing the Azerbaijan National Agency for Mine Action (ANAMA).

World
Hubble sees NGC 7722 lenticular galaxy

Hubble sees NGC 7722 lenticular galaxy

NGC 7722 is located approximately 187 million light-years from Earth in the constellation Pegasus. Also known by its catalog names IRAS 23361+1540, LEDA 71993, and UGC 12718, this lenticular galaxy was first discovered by German astronomer Heinrich Louis d’Arrest on August 12, 1864, Azernews reports, citing foreign media.

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

Lifestyle
Winter Tale Music Festival to kick off in Gabala

Winter Tale Music Festival to kick off in Gabala

The 2nd International Winter Tale Music Festival will be held in Gabala beginning on February 5, Azernews reports.

Culture
Children's Philharmonic Hall holds spectacular concert [PHOTOS]

Children's Philharmonic Hall holds spectacular concert [PHOTOS]

Spectacular concert featuring piano pieces by the renowned composer Sergei Bortkiewicz has been presented to the audiences, Azernews reports citing the Azerbaijan State Children's Philharmonic Hall.

Events
From sanctions to strategy: Europe joins Washington in confronting Iran

From sanctions to strategy: Europe joins Washington in confronting Iran

At a time when the United States is cornering Iran and the world is discussing whether Iran will be struck any day now, the European Union’s designation of the IRGC as a terrorist organization was received as a meaningful move.

Sports
Azerbaijan announces judo squad for Paris Grand Slam

Azerbaijan announces judo squad for Paris Grand Slam

Azerbaijan is set to showcase its top judo talent at the highly anticipated Grand Slam in Paris, taking place on February 7–8 in the French capital, Azernews reports citing Azerbaijan Judo Federation.

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