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How Azerbaijan turned an oil deal into an economic transformation [ANALYSIS]

How Azerbaijan turned an oil deal into an economic transformation [ANALYSIS]

Azerbaijan is celebrating the 32nd anniversary of the "Contract of the Century." Looking back over the past 32 years, we can clearly see the visionary economic course of National Leader Heydar Aliyev and the resulting surge in the Azerbaijani economy.

Nation
AI’s race to superintelligence is raising a new question: who can hit the brakes?

AI’s race to superintelligence is raising a new question: who can hit the brakes?

Calls to slow down the development of artificial intelligence (AI) are becoming increasingly common within OpenAI. AI experts and policymakers have also warned that the rapid pace of AI development could create risks that are difficult to control. For example, OpenAI Chief Scientist Jakub Pachocki published an essay warning about potential dangers that, he argued, few are prepared for. The resignation of Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon also went viral. Coxon, who had previously worked at OpenAI, accused both companies of "playing with people’s lives" after leaving Anthropic. Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has also revisited his long-standing concerns about AI, recalling that he warned about the serious risks posed by the technology more than a decade ago.

Oil & Gas
Azerbaijan increases crude oil exports to Romania by 18.8%

Azerbaijan increases crude oil exports to Romania by 18.8%

Azerbaijan exported 924,913.09 tons of crude oil to Romania in January-August this year, up...

Business
Azerbaijan produces 1.95 tonnes of gold in January-August

Azerbaijan produces 1.95 tonnes of gold in January-August

Gold production in Azerbaijan decreased by 7.9% year-on-year in January-August, totaling 1,946.3 kilograms. The State Statistics Committee confirms that as of September 1, inventories of finished gold products at industrial enterprises stood at...

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Farid Shafiyev: Armenians seek to deny history of Caucasian Albania

Farid Shafiyev: Armenians seek to deny history of Caucasian Albania

Armenians seek to deny the history of Caucasian Albania and to “Armenize” it, Farid Shafiyev, Chairman of the Board of the Center of Analysis of International Relations (AIR Center), said at an event dedicated to “The Legacy of Caucasian Albania in the History of Azerbaijan's Statehood.”

World
Taliban says Pakistani strikes in Afghanistan kill three

Taliban says Pakistani strikes in Afghanistan kill three

The Pakistani military has carried out strikes in Afghanistan's Kunar and Paktika provinces, according to Taliban spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid.

Analysis

Lifestyle
National Costume traditions showcased in Icherisheher [PHOTOS]

National Costume traditions showcased in Icherisheher [PHOTOS]

Icherisheher has turned into a showcase of Azerbaijan's rich clothing traditions as Baku hosted a broad cultural programme marking National Costume Day, bringing together historical garments, contemporary collections, traditional crafts, music, dance and academic discussions.

Culture
Uzeyir Hajibayli Int'l Music Festival kicks off with magnificent concert [PHOTOS]

Uzeyir Hajibayli Int'l Music Festival kicks off with magnificent concert [PHOTOS]

The 18th Uzeyir Hajibayli International Music Festival has kicked off at the Azerbaijan State Academic Philharmonic Hall.

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 1,800 hectares of land from mines and UXOs

Azerbaijan clears more than 1,800 hectares of land from mines and UXOs

The Mine Action Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan (ANAMA) has released data on mine clearance operations carried out in the liberated territories from September 14 to 20.

Sports
Formula 1 unveils calendar for 2027 season with ten sprint events [PHOTO]

Formula 1 unveils calendar for 2027 season with ten sprint events [PHOTO]

The 2027 Formula 1 calendar has been confirmed, featuring 24 rounds across the season.

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