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WTO warns global trade entering its most turbulent era in 80 years

WTO warns global trade entering its most turbulent era in 80 years

The warning issued by the World Trade Organization regarding the unprecedented crisis in the global trading system serves as a stark wake-up call for the modern global economy. Characterizing the current situation as the most severe turmoil in eighty years is by no means an exaggeration.

Nation
Bahar Muradova: Cities of future should be equally comfortable and accessible for everyone

Bahar Muradova: Cities of future should be equally comfortable and accessible for everyone

Opportunities must be created in a way that allows every person to meet their needs, Bahar Muradova, Chairperson of Azerbaijan’s State Committee for Family, Women and Children Affairs, said at the 13th Session of the WUF (WUF13) in Baku, AzerNEWS reports.

Oil & Gas
Azeri Light crude surges above $114 per barrel

Azeri Light crude surges above $114 per barrel

Global oil benchmarks posted solid gains on international markets, with Azerbaijan’s flagship Azeri Light crude surpassing $114 per barrel at Italy’s Augusta port.

Business
Azerbaijan’s copper concentrate production surges for Q1 of year

Azerbaijan’s copper concentrate production surges for Q1 of year

Azerbaijan produced 9,013.2 tons of copper concentrate during the January–April period of 2026, AzerNEWS reports, citing State Statistics Committee. The Committee noted that the figure represents a...

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Strategic reclamation of Lachin: How diplomacy and military rewrote South Caucasus map

Strategic reclamation of Lachin: How diplomacy and military rewrote South Caucasus map

To understand the profound strategic and emotional weight of Lachin’s return to Azerbaijani sovereignty, one must first revisit the bleak spring of 1992.

World
Zambian delegate: Azerbaijan showed that smart urbanization is achievable

Zambian delegate: Azerbaijan showed that smart urbanization is achievable

As discussions on sustainable urbanization and housing continued at the 13th session of the United Nations World Urban Forum (WUF13) in Baku, Zambian delegate Meekson Mwamulando, in his remarks to AzerNEWS, highlighted the importance of practical urban planning solutions and praised Azerbaijan’s smart city initiatives as an example for developing countries.

Analysis

Lifestyle
Urban planning fair brings festive atmosphere to World Urban Forum in Baku [PHOTOS]

Urban planning fair brings festive atmosphere to World Urban Forum in Baku [PHOTOS]

An urban planning fair has been organized for visitors and residents of the city in connection with the 13th Session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13), which is taking place in Baku, AzerNEWS reports.

Culture
Azerbaijan participates in int'l forum on music education in Tashkent [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan participates in int'l forum on music education in Tashkent [PHOTOS]

Tashkent has brought together leading scholars, musicians, educators, and cultural experts from around the world for the first international forum titled "Music Education: Towards a Unified Global Space," AzerNEWS reports, citing the Azerbaijan Cultural Center named after Heydar Aliyev in Uzbekistan.

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
WUF13 hears calls for more inclusive urban planning models

WUF13 hears calls for more inclusive urban planning models

Many educational institutions around the world continue to promote approaches that fail to correspond to real urban challenges, according to Vity Nsalambi, who called for a fundamental rethinking of architectural education and training.

Sports
Azerbaijani karatekas compete for medals at Para-Karate European Championship

Azerbaijani karatekas compete for medals at Para-Karate European Championship

The Para-Karate European Championship has started in Frankfurt, Germany, AzerNEWS reports.

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