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Azerbaijan’s cotton growth shifts focus from export volumes to industrial value

Azerbaijan’s cotton growth shifts focus from export volumes to industrial value

Azerbaijan exported 95.9 thousand tons of cotton fiber in the first seven months of 2026. During the same period last year, this figure stood at 72.7 thousand tons. As a result, cotton fiber exports increased by 31.9 percent, or 23.2 thousand tons, over the year. The value of exports also increased by 26.2 percent, from $108.1 million to $136.4 million. At the same time, the average export price of one ton of cotton fiber fell from $1,486 to $1,422.

Azerbaijan continues anti-terrorism measures, State Security Service says [VIDEO]

Azerbaijan continues anti-terrorism measures, State Security Service says [VIDEO]

During anti-terrorist and operational-search measures carried out by the State Security Service of the Republic of Azerbaijan, criminal acts related to the secret organization, preparation for terrorism, and financing of terrorism by citizens of the Republic of Azerbaijan and foreign nationals were discovered.

Australia is tightening visa requirements

Australia is tightening visa requirements

Australia is preparing to tighten immigration rules, including new restrictions on international students and stricter controls on tourist and temporary visas. Under the proposed changes, international students would no longer be able to bring their partners and children to Australia while they study.

Future of Hormuz shipping remains uncertain despite Iran-Oman understanding

Future of Hormuz shipping remains uncertain despite Iran-Oman understanding

Iran and Oman have reached an understanding on specific entry and exit routes for vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz following several weeks of negotiations. The Iranian side said maps and a joint document had been prepared for presentation to the Gulf states. The proposal is aimed less at "reopening" the strait than at establishing a coordinated and more predictable route for commercial shipping amid the current crisis.

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