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What Iran war tells us about defense stocks? [ANALYSIS]
Financial markets are rarely more unsettling to observe than in times of active conflict. The moment a missile is fired somewhere in the world, trading desks begin recalibrating, not just losses, but opportunities. The process is uncomfortable to behold even for those who accept the logic of markets as a value-neutral mechanism. It is on vivid display again amid the American-Israeli war against Iran.
After Larijani: Can half Kurdish hardliner Saeed Jalili reshape Iran’s power balance?
Replacing Ali Larijani, reportedly killed in an Israeli airstrike, is emerging as a critical challenge for Iran’s political leadership, with attention now turning to potential successors who could redefine the country’s strategic direction.
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President Ilham Aliyev congratulates Azerbaijani people on occasion of Novruz
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President Ilham Aliyev, First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva, inspect restoration work on private homes and infrastructure in Khanoba village, Khojavend [PHOTOS/VIDEO]
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Baku turns to portfolio income to hedge oil volatility, data indicate
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Azexport, Japan’s Shinseikai sign MoU to boost trade ties [PHOTOS]
Oil and gas salaries nearly four times higher than non-oil sector
In January 2026, the average monthly nominal wage of salaried employees in Azerbaijan increased by 3.8 percent compared to the same period of 2025, reaching 1,103.8 manats.
Azerbaijan's sea freight plummets as road transport rises early this year
In January 2026, Azerbaijan’s transit corridors handled significant volumes of cargo across different modes of transport. As reported by AzerNEWS, citing the State Statistics Committee, a total of:
Armenia reports no complaints over Azerbaijani fuel quality amid growing trade
The quality of Azerbaijani gasoline has been high, no complaints have been recorded regarding the quality of Azerbaijani gasoline supplied to Armenia, according to Gevorg Papoyan.
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Azerbaijan’s exports to Armenia exceed $4 million as trade ties expand
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Pashinyan: Mentioning “Artsakh” in churches is call for war and threatens peace with Azerbaijan
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President Aliyev says Azerbaijan looking to extend Middle Corridor after peace with Armenia
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How Azerbaijan’s post-war leverage meets Armenia’s economic reality [ANALYSIS]
NZ, Ireland unite to advance climate-smart agriculture
New Zealand and Ireland have agreed to strengthen their partnership in agricultural climate research, signing a joint ministerial statement in Wellington on Tuesday, AzerNEWS reports, citing foreign media.
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Azerbaijani pastries: Savor flavors of Novruz
Pastries hold a cherished place on the tables of Azerbaijanis, especially during festive celebrations.
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Azerbaijan expands ties with ICESCO to strengthen cultural and educational ties [PHOTOS]
Azerbaijan continues to strengthen its engagement with key international organizations to promote cultural and educational exchange.
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Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation holds media roundtable in Baku [PHOTOS]
On 13 March, a roundtable meeting between the President of the Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation, Aktoty Raimkulova, and representatives of Azerbaijani media outlets was held at the Foundation’s headquarters in Baku.
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Baku to host top gymnasts as national championship returns to spotlight [PHOTOS]
Baku will welcome the country's top gymnasts as they compete in the 31st Azerbaijan National Rhythmic Gymnastics Championship, AzerNEWS reports.
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NZ, Ireland unite to advance climate-smart agriculture
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New giant dinosaur species found in Brazil
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Iran issues stark warning to avoid Saudi, UAE, Qatar oil facilities
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After Larijani: Can half Kurdish hardliner Saeed Jalili reshape Iran’s power balance?
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Azerbaijan's sea freight plummets as road transport rises early this year
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Oil and gas salaries nearly four times higher than non-oil sector
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Italy dominates Azerbaijan’s exports with over 53% share in early 2026
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Armenia reports no complaints over Azerbaijani fuel quality amid growing trade
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Azerbaijan moves toward local tractor production with Chinese partner
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What Iran war tells us about defense stocks? [ANALYSIS]
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Azerbaijan's polyethylene exports jump 30.8% in early 2026
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President Ilham Aliyev congratulates Azerbaijani people on occasion of Novruz
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Azerbaijan expands ties with ICESCO to strengthen cultural and educational ties [PHOTOS]
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Israel ramps up strikes on Iranian leadership as regional conflict deepens
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President Ilham Aliyev, First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva, inspect restoration work on private homes and infrastructure in Khanoba village, Khojavend [PHOTOS/VIDEO]
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Uzbek embroidery presented at National Art Museum [PHOTOS]
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Kür Electronics merges with Htech Invest to boost Azerbaijan laptop production
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Azerbaijan records robust non-oil export growth led by aluminium sector
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Uzeyir Hajibayli's operetta stuns audience in Baku [PHOTOS]
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Nearly 90 ships pass through Strait of Hormuz with Iran's permission
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US warships surge toward Iran's 'biggest oil producing'' Kharq Island, as tensions rise in Gulf [VIDEO]
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Iranian intelligence minister reportedly killed in airstrike
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Baku to host top gymnasts as national championship returns to spotlight [PHOTOS]
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US warns of ‘robot race’ with China as humanoid tech rivalry intensifies
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Baku turns to portfolio income to hedge oil volatility, data indicate
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Azexport, Japan’s Shinseikai sign MoU to boost trade ties [PHOTOS]
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Azerbaijan commits 102 mln manats to Baku wastewater overhaul amid urban expansion
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Azerbaijani pastries: Savor flavors of Novruz
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Swiss investment in Azerbaijan jumps over fivefold in past year
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Iran's Araghchi: Netanyahu drew the US into the war
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Azerbaijan’s greenhouse decline hits tomato exports as prices climb
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Iran says China could mediate US-Iran conflict
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International Mugham Center to host Novruz concert
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Bukhara caravanserai reopens in Icherisheher after major restoration [PHOTOS]
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Kazakh oil transit via Azerbaijan hits 4 million tons milestone
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UEFA Champions League: Portugal's Sporting advanced to next round
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Azerbaijan sends new humanitarian aid shipment to Iran ahead of Novruz [PHOTOS]
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President Ilham Aliyev expresses condolences to Prime Minister of Georgia
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Trend News Agency - leading media outlet in Iran and Central Asia, data shows
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Doha hit by ballistic missile attack amid escalating Middle East conflict
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ADB reviews regional CORRIDOR initiative with Azerbaijan’s participation
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Azeri Light oil prices fall at Augusta and Ceyhan ports
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Power exports from Azerbaijan drop sharply in January–February
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Laos ramps up disaster readiness
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President Ilham Aliyev and German Chancellor hold phone talks
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Caspian gas surges as global supply shocks deepen energy crunch [ANALYSIS]
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Moon’s magnetic mystery is solved
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Senior US official resigns over Iran war, citing pressure from pro-Israel lobby
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Michael B. Jordan celebrates Oscar win with burger
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New AI solutions presented by Nvidia at yearly event
17 March 23:30 -
Australia warns against fuel panic buying
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Starlink expands its global space internet network
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NBA set to decide on future expansion
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Nigar Aliyeva's exhibition opens at Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum [PHOTOS]
17 March 21:39 -
Ancient church uncover in Israel
17 March 21:23 -
Samsung shutters Galaxy Z TriFold despite strong fan interest
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Netflix stream its first-ever MMA fight
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Foreign and domestic travel boost Azerbaijan’s tourism sector despite slight drop
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ADB investment in Azerbaijan falls to $7.36 million last year
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Israeli FM claims Iran leadership weakened, says $10M target “neutralized for free”
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Azercell showcases its strategic approach to gender inclusion at MWC 2026 [PHOTOS]
17 March 18:30 -
Renewed Olympic medals for Azerbaijani athletes sent to Baku
17 March 18:14 -
Azerbaijan’s natural gas exports reach $1.29B in early 2026 despite trade slowdown
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As Iran’s leadership is targeted, the state holds - but for how long?
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Azerbaijani, Uzbek artists unite for spring festivity [PHOTOS]
17 March 17:16 -
Azerbaijan’s commodity trade in 2025: exports decline, imports rise
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Azerbaijan’s exports to Armenia exceed $4 million as trade ties expand
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Culture Ministry launches nationwide cultural tour program
17 March 16:34 -
US investments in Azerbaijan jumps 36% in past year
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Rustam Guliyev to bring his fantastic world to Baku [PHOTOS]
17 March 15:59 -
Azerbaijan, South Korea step up ties as energy and security talks expand
17 March 15:47 -
Azerbaijan’s copper ore exports surge nearly fivefold early this year
17 March 15:34 -
Youth Library prepares materials for Year of Urban Planning and Architecture
17 March 15:10 -
Azerbaijan’s butter imports rise in value despite drop in volumes
17 March 14:49 -
Who was Ali Larijani, enigmatic strategist at heart of Iran’s power?
17 March 14:34 -
Baku to host major int'l beach wrestling events
17 March 14:28 -
Azerbaijan rebalances farm exports after decades of Russia-centric trade
17 March 14:09 -
Money transfers to Azerbaijan rise 8.7% in 2025, Russia remains top source
17 March 13:48 -
Meta removes Iran-linked network targeting Azerbaijan in latest threat report
17 March 13:32 -
Azerbaijan explores digital partnership with Chad to boost tech exports
17 March 13:11 -
Israeli airstrikes kill two top Iranian officials, Ali Larijani and Basij commander
17 March 13:06 -
Azerbaijan celebrates Last Tuesday before Novruz
17 March 12:52 -
Russia ‘prepares Narva scenario’ with propaganda push in Estonia
17 March 12:35 -
Baku targets greater private sector engagement at WUF13 to tackle global challenges
17 March 12:17 -
Global shocks push Azerbaijan’s import costs higher
17 March 11:58 -
Azeri Light crude price rises to $109 per barrel in global markets
17 March 11:42 -
Iran boosts oil exports despite attacks
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Pakistan conducts airstrikes in Afghanistan, Kabul reports heavy civilian casualties
17 March 11:06 -
IEA signals further oil release 'if necessary' as markets reel from Hormuz disruption
17 March 11:02 -
Explosions rock Dubai amid escalating Middle East conflict
17 March 10:42 -
Azerbaijan and Pakistani FMs discuss regional developments in phone call
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Over 300 former IDPs return to Aghdara, Khojavand, and Jabrayil districts [PHOTOS]
17 March 10:21 -
Azerbaijan’s persimmon exports jump 27% to $144M in 2025
17 March 10:00 -
China builds Nvidia-TSMC alternative
17 March 09:00 -
Green ambitions rise as Hormuz tests China’s energy security
17 March 08:30 -
Netflix buys Ben Affleck's AI company
17 March 08:00 -
Vietnam opens space center with Japan’s support
16 March 23:30 -
EU eyes intelligent border management of South Caucasus together with Azerbaijan
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Middle East war threatens cancer drug supply
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Tech, retail, EV industries drive growth
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