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Trans-Caspian Corridor emerging as Eurasia’s trade lifeline

Trans-Caspian Corridor emerging as Eurasia’s trade lifeline

For decades, the geography of global trade has revolved around a handful of maritime chokepoints: the Suez Canal, the Strait of Malacca, and the Panama Canal. These narrow strips of water, carved or claimed by history, shaped how goods moved and how economies interacted. But the world of 2025 is no longer defined solely by coastlines. As geopolitical tensions harden and supply chains absorb repeated shocks, new pathways are beginning to attract global attention. Among them, the Trans-Caspian corridor—stretching from China across Central Asia, the Caspian Sea, the South Caucasus, and onward to Europe—has emerged as one of the most compelling alternatives.

Nation
Fireworks display held in honor of heads of state participating in the 7th Consultative Meeting of Heads of State of Central Asia in Tashkent

Fireworks display held in honor of heads of state participating in the 7th Consultative Meeting of Heads of State of Central Asia in Tashkent

On November 15, a fireworks display has been held in honor of the heads of state participating in the 7th Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia in Tashkent.

Oil & Gas
Azerbaijan sees slight increase in gasoline production

Azerbaijan sees slight increase in gasoline production

From January to October 2025, Azerbaijan produced 1.225 million tons of automobile gasoline, marking a 2 percent increase compared to the same period in 2024, when production totaled 1.201 million tons, Azernews reports, citing the State Statistics Committee.

Business
Azerbaijan’s construction glass production shows modest growth

Azerbaijan’s construction glass production shows modest growth

From January to October 2025, Azerbaijan produced 8.441 million square meters of construction glass, Azernews reports, citing the State Statistical Committee (SSC).

Analysis

Armenian-Azerbaijani conflict
Armenia ready to facilitate truck transit between Turkiye and Azerbaijan via TRIPP

Armenia ready to facilitate truck transit between Turkiye and Azerbaijan via TRIPP

Armenia has announced that it is prepared to allow truck transit between Turkiye and Azerbaijan through the Margara and Kornidzor border checkpoints starting today, Azernews reports, citing local media.

Armenian Aggression
Prosecutors announce sentencing proposals for accused Armenian citizens during trial [PHOTOS]

Prosecutors announce sentencing proposals for accused Armenian citizens during trial [PHOTOS]

The open court session in the criminal cases against citizens of the Republic of Armenia – Arayik Harutyunyan, Arkadi Ghukasyan, Bako Sahakyan, Davit Ishkhanyan, David Babayan, Levon Mnatsakanyan, and others—accused of committing crimes against peace and humanity, war crimes, including the preparation and conduct of an aggressive war, genocide, violation of the laws and customs of war, as well as terrorism, financing of terrorism, violent seizure of power, violent retention of power, and numerous other crimes as a result of Armenia's military aggression against Azerbaijan, continued on November 13.

World
Italy’s exports outpace major European economies

Italy’s exports outpace major European economies

In the first nine months of this year, Italy’s global exports grew faster than those of other major European manufacturing economies, Azernews reports, citing the Italian National Institute of Statistics (ISTAT).

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

Lifestyle
Azerbaijan's historic Victory through eyes of children [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan's historic Victory through eyes of children [PHOTOS]

Khatai Arts Center has presented a final exhibition within "Zəfər – 44" Arts Festival timed to the fifth anniversary of Azerbaijan’s historic Victory in the 44-day Patriotic War, Azernews reports.

Culture
Tashkent audience welcomes Taghiyev: Oil with strong applause [PHOTOS]

Tashkent audience welcomes Taghiyev: Oil with strong applause [PHOTOS]

A special screening of the film Taghiyev: Oil was held on November 14 at the renowned Panoramafilm cinema in Tashkent, Azernews reports.

Events
First-ever Solidarity Forum of NGOs from Turkic States to be held in Azerbaijan

First-ever Solidarity Forum of NGOs from Turkic States to be held in Azerbaijan

For the first time, Azerbaijan will host the Solidarity Forum of Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) of the Member States of the Organisation of Turkic States (OTS), bringing together civil society representatives from across the Turkic world.

Sports
Azerbaijan women’s handball team falls to Uzbekistan in opening match at Islamic Solidarity Games

Azerbaijan women’s handball team falls to Uzbekistan in opening match at Islamic Solidarity Games

The Azerbaijani women’s handball team played its opening match at the VI Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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