Azerbaijan seeks to turn renewable power into high-value computing
Azerbaijan’s planned artificial intelligence computing platform in Baku could become much more than a major digital infrastructure project. If its planned capacity of up to 1 gigawatt is realized, the project could help Azerbaijan connect two of its most important economic ambitions: becoming a major exporter of green electricity and building a stronger domestic science and technology ecosystem.
Oil’s geopolitical premium collides with weaker global economy
The global oil market has entered another period where geopolitics is setting the tone, while weaker demand and rising inventories are trying to pull prices back down. That tension between physical risk and economic reality is what now defines the market.
Azeri Light oil price falls to $93.97 per barrel
The price of Azerbaijan’s Azeri Light crude oil fell by $1.42, or 1.51%, at Italy’s Augusta port on a CIF basis, reaching $93.97 per barrel, AzerNEWS reports.
Azerbaijan, Romania discuss expanding business ties
Azerbaijani and Romanian representatives have discussed prospects for expanding economic and business cooperation between Azerbaijan’s Karabakh region and Romania’s Maramureș region.
Russia sends another 560 tons of wheat to Armenia through Azerbaijan
Another shipment from Russia to Armenia was carried out in transit through Azerbaijan on August 15, AzerNEWS reports.
SDF says forces could be dissolved and integrated into Syrian army in few days
Mahmoud Berxwedan, commander of the Kobani Brigade, has said the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) could be dissolved in the coming days and integrated into a unified Syrian military, according to an interview with Turkish newspaper Cumhuriyet, AzerNEWS reports.
Rainy weather expected in country's regions
On August 15, the weather in Baku and the Absheron Peninsula is expected to be variably cloudy and mostly dry, AzerNEWS reports citing the National Hydrometeorological Service.
National Library launches e-database in honor of Khagani Shirvani
An electronic information database dedicated to prominent Azerbaijani poet Afzaladdin Khagani Shirvani has been presented to users at the Azerbaijan National Library, AzerNEWS reports.
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Turkic world moves to expand joint archaeological research
The third meeting of the Association of Archaeological Research Institutes and Centers of the Turkic World (ARICA) has been held in Bugac, Hungary, focusing on advancing cooperation in archaeology and cultural heritage preservation and developing joint international projects.
Azerbaijan Premier League first round nears conclusion
The first round of the Azerbaijan Premier League will come to a close on August 17, AzerNEWS reports.
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SDF says forces could be dissolved and integrated into Syrian army in few days
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Azerbaijan Premier League first round nears conclusion
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Great Return continues as families resettle in Shusha and Khojavand
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Yemeni forces report 181 operations against Houthi targets
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Azerbaijan seeks to turn renewable power into high-value computing
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Türkiye detains 43 suspects over forest fires
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Azerbaijan hosts first Junior International Series badminton tournament
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Türkiye participates in NATO Integrated Air and Missile Defence Drill in Romania
16 August 23:34 -
Jared Kushner in Egypt for talks on Trump’s Gaza peace plan
16 August 23:01 -
Nearly 5,800 migrants receive medical care in Ceuta
16 August 22:36 -
Wildfires rage across Germany as heat and drought intensify
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Turkic world moves to expand joint archaeological research
16 August 21:42 -
France calls meeting after cyberattack affects 678,000 people
16 August 21:18 -
Azerbaijan, Romania discuss expanding business ties
16 August 20:55 -
Azerbaijan to host 2027 Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships
16 August 20:21 -
Mexico bets on $4 billion land corridor as global shipping routes face disruptions
16 August 19:49 -
Prolonged Gaza war pushes Israel’s military costs to $142 billion
16 August 19:22 -
Tax registration rules to change for certain foreign companies in Azerbaijan
16 August 18:54 -
Iran offers $30,000 reward for capturing or killing U.S. soldiers
16 August 18:27 -
South Korean military fires warning shots after North Korean troops cross border
16 August 17:50 -
17th-century wooden Catholic church destroyed by fire
16 August 17:21 -
Oil’s geopolitical premium collides with weaker global economy
16 August 16:55 -
Ukraine strikes Russian military plant in Rostov Region
16 August 16:26 -
Türkiye boosts healthcare technology with new heart-lung machine
16 August 15:57 -
CSTO Secretary-General urges Armenia to clarify its position
16 August 15:23 -
Azerbaijan Army conducts military oath-taking ceremonies [PHOTOS/VIDEO]
16 August 14:52 -
European interceptors must not remain in storage, Zelenskyy says
16 August 14:25 -
Colombia earthquake death toll rises to 294
16 August 13:57 -
Azerbaijan promotes tourism potential in Moscow [PHOTOS]
16 August 13:29 -
US State Department notifies Congress of extension of Azerbaijan's waiver from Section 907
16 August 12:53 -
NATO fighter intercepts drone over Romania
16 August 12:28 -
Iran, Oman agree on new shipping route through Strait of Hormuz
16 August 11:56 -
IDF targets senior Hezbollah commander in Southern Lebanon
16 August 11:25 -
Moscow Region drone attack hits another Wildberries warehouse
16 August 10:58 -
Seoul seeks direct talks with Pyongyang to build lasting peace
16 August 10:31 -
Oil pollution poses trillion-dollar threat to Gulf ecosystem
16 August 10:05 -
Georgia confirms fuel shipment to Abkhazia amid controversy over Russia link
16 August 09:37 -
DeepSeek V4 Pro official version, Harness go live on China's National Supercomputing Internet
16 August 09:00 -
SOCAR is building global business beyond Azerbaijan’s oilfields
16 August 08:30 -
Germany’s auto industry loses over 42,000 jobs in six months
16 August 08:00 -
Kobakhidze accuses ‘Deep State’ of seeking to undermine Georgia’s economy by targeting Russian tourism
15 August 23:58 -
Wildfire scorches 1,600 hectares in southwestern France
15 August 23:35 -
Three Iranian pilots reportedly held by Qatar for six months
15 August 22:59 -
11 killed in Israeli strikes on Hezbollah infrastructure in Lebanon
15 August 22:30 -
Israeli Minister warns 'with absolute certainty' that Syria could become “next war”
15 August 22:17 -
Bangladesh seeks Omani partnership to develop AI, biotech sectors
15 August 21:55 -
China handles record number of rail passenger trips in January-July
15 August 21:20 -
Armenian PM Pashinyan signals compromise with Russia over railway issue
15 August 21:11 -
Putin says Russia, North Korea coordinating efforts to ensure regional security, stability
15 August 20:50 -
EasyJet crew members in France have gone on strike
15 August 20:15 -
UAE state oil company says vessel attacked in Hormuz strait
15 August 19:45 -
WhatsApp tests new AI feature to protect users from scam messages
15 August 19:10 -
Circassian activists allege Russian military forcibly mobilised man who later died in custody
15 August 18:53 -
Swiss financial regulator warns banks, insurers over rising cyberattacks, AI risks
15 August 18:40 -
Jeff Bezos-backed group to buy 30% stake in Liverpool for $2.23 billion
15 August 18:05 -
Nakhchivan’s investment boom points to broader economic transformation
15 August 17:35 -
South Korea urges North Korea to discuss ending Korean War
15 August 17:00 -
Türkiye-Turkic states trade hits $9.4 billion in six months
15 August 16:30 -
Ukraine strike may have hit Russian Soyuz rocket production facility
15 August 15:55 -
Azerbaijan’s Khankendi and Romania’s Baia Mare to become sister cities
15 August 15:25 -
Neftchi sign American guard Jerod Robinson for rest of season
15 August 14:50 -
Meta to add Azerbaijan VAT rules to Facebook advertising from September 2026
15 August 14:20 -
Rain and thunderstorms continue across Azerbaijan on August 15
15 August 13:45 -
Oil spill covers more than 300 square kilometers in Strait of Hormuz
15 August 13:15 -
Azerbaijan wins bronze as Saleh Sultanov shines at European Para Judo Championships
15 August 12:40 -
Russia sends another 560 tons of wheat to Armenia through Azerbaijan
15 August 12:10 -
Indonesia earthquake death toll rises to 20 as search and rescue operations continue
15 August 11:35 -
Baku Metro Red and Green lines to be separated in major 28 May Project
15 August 11:05 -
Iran says no decision yet on resuming negotiations with US
15 August 10:30 -
Azeri Light oil price falls to $93.97 per barrel
15 August 10:00 -
Climatologists assess chances of 2026 temperature record
15 August 09:00 -
Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan are turning Caspian into trade bridge
15 August 08:30 -
Apple developed its own AI model for China
15 August 08:00 -
Italy’s government debt hits record €3.2 trillion in June
14 August 23:30 -
Kazakhstan launches major logistics hub
14 August 22:59 -
Sweden votes to lower criminal responsibility age to 14
14 August 22:24 -
US imposes tariffs on drone imports
14 August 21:53 -
Ukraine to accelerate production of strike weapons, Zelenskyy says
14 August 21:25 -
Chinese scientists develop new diabetes treatment
14 August 20:50 -
Over 13,000 Icelanders cast early votes in referendum on EU accession talks
14 August 20:20 -
Nakhchivan’s new chapter: Heritage, governance and changing regional role
14 August 20:00 -
Azerbaijan facilitates another Russian grain shipment to Armenia
14 August 19:45 -
Azerbaijan seeks to turn aluminum into pillar of industrial diversification [ANALYSIS]
14 August 19:15 -
Tashkent to host Azerbaijan-Uzbekistan Interregional Forum
14 August 18:37 -
NATO jets shoot down drone over Latvian airspace
14 August 18:12 -
National Library launches e-database in honor of Khagani Shirvani
14 August 17:45 -
Baku, Beijing discuss expansion of law enforcement cooperation [PHOTOS]
14 August 17:23 -
Azerbaijan’s natural gas exports to Türkiye reach $1.26 billion
14 August 17:05 -
Rainy weather expected in country's regions
14 August 16:46 -
Azerbaijan, Georgia reaffirm commitment to strategic partnership
14 August 16:23 -
Azerbaijan, China’s CITIC Group discuss $1.5 billion-scale AI computing platform [PHOTOS]
14 August 16:07 -
SOCAR’s Swiss revenue accounts for nearly 59% of sales in 2025
14 August 15:50 -
National gymnast shines at Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships
14 August 15:26 -
White House announces new tariffs on drones over national security concerns
14 August 15:09 -
SOCAR’s revenue reaches AZN 86.3 billion as profit surges in 2025
14 August 14:52 -
Caspian Sea at turning point after two decades of environmental cooperation
14 August 14:35 -
Azerbaijan Premier League's new season starts today
14 August 14:12 -
Azerbaijan’s electricity exports to Iran jump 60% in first half of 2026
14 August 13:49 -
White House accuses more than 40 countries of helping China
14 August 13:28 -
Kazakhstan increases oil shipments to BTC pipeline via Aktau port
14 August 13:11