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China’s CNOOC finds more than oil in Azerbaijan’s Caspian pivot

China’s CNOOC finds more than oil in Azerbaijan’s Caspian pivot

Azerbaijan’s appeal to Chinese energy companies is increasingly measurable in ships, tonnes and transit capacity. For instance, cargo moving through the Trans-Caspian route has risen roughly fivefold in seven years to about 4.5 million tonnes, while Azerbaijan’s transport infrastructure is being upgraded to handle much larger flows between China, Central Asia and Europe.

Nation
UNMAS official: Funding is a global challenge for mine action

UNMAS official: Funding is a global challenge for mine action

Speaking to AzerNEWS on the sidelines of the 4th International Mine Action Conference in Baku, Mark Connelly, Chief of the Mine Action Programme in Cyprus at the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS), highlighted the importance of mine risk education in emergency situations and said funding remains a major challenge for mine action programmes worldwide.

Oil & Gas
US-Iran strikes push oil prices higher amid supply concerns

US-Iran strikes push oil prices higher amid supply concerns

Oil prices rose by around 1% in early trading as concerns over supply disruptions grew following overnight strikes exchanged between the US and Iran.

Business
Gold, silver prices fall as market faces higher rate

Gold, silver prices fall as market faces higher rate

Gold and silver prices came under pressure in global markets as investors reassessed the outlook for US interest rates amid rising inflation concerns and renewed tensions in the Middle East. On the New York COMEX exchange, the price of one troy ounce of gold fell by ...

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
President Ilham Aliyev: Since 2020, 437 Azerbaijani citizens have fallen victim to mine incidents

President Ilham Aliyev: Since 2020, 437 Azerbaijani citizens have fallen victim to mine incidents

“Since the end of the Patriotic War in 2020, 437 Azerbaijani citizens have fallen victim to mine and explosive ordnance incidents, including civilians, servicemen, deminers, journalists and persons involved in reconstruction activities, resulting in 73 deaths and 364 severe injuries,” said President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev in his address to the participants the 4th International Mine Action Conference themed “Humanitarian Demining for Urban Recovery: Setting Standards of Excellence for Safe Settlements.”

World
Belgian club USG forced to seek new venue for Israel game, as mayor blocked them from hosting

Belgian club USG forced to seek new venue for Israel game, as mayor blocked them from hosting

Belgian football club Union Saint-Gilloise will have to find an alternative venue for its Europa League home fixture after authorities in Leuven refused permission for the match to be played at the city’s stadium.

Analysis

Lifestyle
Azerbaijan brings its traditional heritage to World Nomad Games [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan brings its traditional heritage to World Nomad Games [PHOTOS]

Long before modern stadiums, scoreboards and Olympic medals, sport was part of everyday life. Strength was tested on wrestling grounds, horsemanship was passed from one generation to another, and games of strategy brought communities together.

Culture
Exhibition dedicated to well-known scholar opens in Baku [PHOTOS]

Exhibition dedicated to well-known scholar opens in Baku [PHOTOS]

An exhibition dedicated to the 80th anniversary of Mohsun Nagisoylu, Doctor of Philological Sciences, Professor and full member of the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences, has opened at the Azerbaijan National Library.

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
Azerbaijan clears more than 7,500 hectares of land in August

Azerbaijan clears more than 7,500 hectares of land in August

Organizations involved in mine clearance in Azerbaijan’s liberated territories carried out extensive demining operations throughout August.

Sports
Azerbaijani capoeiristas claim six medals in Turkiye [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijani capoeiristas claim six medals in Turkiye [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijani capoeiristas have won six medals, including four gold and two silver, at the Samsun Open International Tournament 2026 in Turkiye.

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