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War crimes, justice and Karabakh: inside Azerbaijan’s landmark trial

War crimes, justice and Karabakh: inside Azerbaijan’s landmark trial

Today, the Baku Military Court delivered its verdict on a group of Armenian citizens found guilty of committing war crimes during Armenia’s military aggression against Azerbaijan, which signifies one of the most consequential moments in the post-conflict justice process in the South Caucasus. Long framed internationally as an intractable territorial dispute, the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict is now being revisited through the lens of accountability, criminal responsibility, and international law.

Nation
Verdict announced in trial of Armenian citizens [PHOTOS]

Verdict announced in trial of Armenian citizens [PHOTOS]

The open court hearing continued on February 5 regarding the criminal cases of Armenian citizens Arayik Harutyunyan, Arkadi Gukasyan, Bako Sahakyan, Davit Ishkhanyan, David Babayan, Levon Mnatsakanyan, and others, who are accused of crimes against peace and humanity, war crimes, including the planning and conduct of aggressive war, genocide, violation of the laws and customs of war, as well as terrorism, financing of terrorism, the forcible seizure and retention of power, and numerous other crimes committed as a result of Armenia's military aggression against Azerbaijan.

Oil & Gas
SOCAR AQS enters tenders for drilling projects in Iraq

SOCAR AQS enters tenders for drilling projects in Iraq

SOCAR AQS (Absheron Drilling Company) is participating in tenders for the implementation of drilling projects in Iraq as part of its strategy to expand its international operations.

Business
Azerbaijan–CIS trade turnover rises to $7.6 billion in 2025

Azerbaijan–CIS trade turnover rises to $7.6 billion in 2025

Trade turnover between Azerbaijan and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) reached $7.635 billion in 2025, marking a notable increase in regional economic engagement, Azernews reports, citing the State Customs Committee.

Analysis

Armenian-Azerbaijani conflict
US vice president Vance to visit Azerbaijan and Armenia after Italy trip, back peace deal

US vice president Vance to visit Azerbaijan and Armenia after Italy trip, back peace deal

US Vice President J.D. Vance has departed for Italy to attend the opening of the 2026 Winter Olympics and is expected to visit Armenia and Azerbaijan later as part of a broader diplomatic tour, Azernews reports via The Associated Press.

Armenian Aggression
Seven more defendants sentenced in trial of Armenian citizens at Baku Military Court

Seven more defendants sentenced in trial of Armenian citizens at Baku Military Court

The Baku Military Court has handed down sentences to seven more defendants in the ongoing trial of Armenian citizens, Azernews reports.

World
Core inflation remains elevated as consumer prices rise 30%

Core inflation remains elevated as consumer prices rise 30%

All eyes were on the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) as it released Türkiye’s first inflation data of 2026, figures that play a decisive role in a wide range of areas—from public sector wages and pensions to rent increases.

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
Tahir Salahov House-Museum marks Youth Day with vibrant exhibition [PHOTOS]

Tahir Salahov House-Museum marks Youth Day with vibrant exhibition [PHOTOS]

Tahir Salahov House-Museum in the Old City (Icherisheher) has presented a vibrant exhibition timed to Azerbaijan Youth Day, Azernews reports.

Culture
Leyla Aliyeva visits Louvre Abu Dhabi Museum and Abrahamic Family House [PHOTOS]

Leyla Aliyeva visits Louvre Abu Dhabi Museum and Abrahamic Family House [PHOTOS]

On February 5, Leyla Aliyeva visited the Louvre Abu Dhabi Museum and the Abrahamic Family House.

Events
President Ilham Aliyev attends Zayed Award for Human Fraternity presentation ceremony in Abu Dhabi [PHOTOS/VIDEO]

President Ilham Aliyev attends Zayed Award for Human Fraternity presentation ceremony in Abu Dhabi [PHOTOS/VIDEO]

The awarding ceremony of the Zayed Award for Human Fraternity has commenced in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates.

Sports
Azerbaijan Chess Championship to feature top chess players

Azerbaijan Chess Championship to feature top chess players

The Azerbaijan Chess Federation and the Azerbaijan Ministry of Youth and Sports will jointly organize the Azerbaijan Chess Championship for both men and women, Azernews reports.

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