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Azerbaijan strengthens maritime environmental governance with Anti-Fouling Convention

Azerbaijan strengthens maritime environmental governance with Anti-Fouling Convention

Azerbaijan’s decision to accede to the International Convention on the Control of Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems on Ships represents more than a routine legislative update.

Nation
Russian wheat to be transported to Armenia via Azerbaijan

Russian wheat to be transported to Armenia via Azerbaijan

A shipment of Russian wheat destined for Armenia will be transported through Azerbaijan on Saturday, AzerNEWS reports, citing the Press Service of Azerbaijan Railways CJSC (ADY).

Oil & Gas
Azeri Light oil prices slide nearly 4% as global crude markets decline

Azeri Light oil prices slide nearly 4% as global crude markets decline

The price of Azerbaijan's Azeri Light crude oil continued its downward trend on international markets, declining by almost 4% amid a broader slump in global oil prices.

Business
Azerbaijan’s vegetable and animal oils trade reaches key milestones in first five months

Azerbaijan’s vegetable and animal oils trade reaches key milestones in first five months

Azerbaijan exported 10,285 tons of vegetable and animal fats and oils valued at $15.2 million during the period of January to May this year, AzerNEWS reports, citing the State Customs Committee.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
When diaspora politics collides with Armenia's new reality [OPINION]

When diaspora politics collides with Armenia's new reality [OPINION]

The Armenian National Committee of America has spent decades as one of Washington's most effective ethnic lobbies. Now, as Armenia's own government pursues peace, ANCA's positions increasingly diverge from Yerevan's, raising questions about whose interests it actually serves

World
US allows limited re-release of Anthropic's Mythos 5 AI model

US allows limited re-release of Anthropic's Mythos 5 AI model

The US government has allowed artificial intelligence company Anthropic to re-release its Mythos 5 model to a select group of customers and partners after previously restricting access over national security concerns, media reports said on Friday, AzerNEWS reports, citing Anadolu Agency.

Analysis

Lifestyle
Shahin Novrasli Festival set to take in Baku's Old City [PHOTOS]

Shahin Novrasli Festival set to take in Baku's Old City [PHOTOS]

The anniversary season will be the largest in the festival's history. This year, musicians from ten countries will participate, and the program will blend a wide variety of musical traditions and cultures, AzerNEWS reports.

Culture
Concert program 'Legacy Passed Down Through Centuries' held as part of second Opera Days project [PHOTOS]

Concert program 'Legacy Passed Down Through Centuries' held as part of second Opera Days project [PHOTOS]

A large-scale concert program, "A Legacy Passed Down Through the Centuries," has been held at the Azerbaijan State Academic Philharmonic Hall as part of the 2nd Opera Days project, AzerNEWS reports.

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
Azerkhalcha and Faig Ahmed unveil exclusive 'From Sketch to Carpet' collection at new showroom in Icherisheher [PHOTOS]

Azerkhalcha and Faig Ahmed unveil exclusive 'From Sketch to Carpet' collection at new showroom in Icherisheher [PHOTOS]

Azerkhalcha OJSC has presented a new carpet collection titled "From Sketch to Carpet" at the company's has recently opened showroom in the historic part of Baku – Icherisheher, AzerNEWS reports.

Sports
Six more matches scheduled in FIFA World Cup group stage

Six more matches scheduled in FIFA World Cup group stage

Six more matches are set to take place in the group stage of the FIFA World Cup, AzerNEWS reports.

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