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Day before vote, Russia, West, and internal pressure shape Armenia’s election atmosphere

Day before vote, Russia, West, and internal pressure shape Armenia’s election atmosphere

With only one day remaining before the parliamentary elections in Armenia on June 7, debates surrounding the transparency and legitimacy of the electoral process continue to intensify.

Nation
Azerbaijan’s Foreign Ministry confirms consular support after Azov Sea incident

Azerbaijan’s Foreign Ministry confirms consular support after Azov Sea incident

It was reported that the condition of the injured is stable, and some of them are expected to be discharged from hospital in the near future.

Oil & Gas
Azeri Light Crude falls below $100 per barrel

Azeri Light Crude falls below $100 per barrel

Azerbaijan's Azeri Light crude oil price fell by $1.30, or 1.29 percent, to $99.48 per barrel on a CIF basis at Italy's Augusta port.

Business
Azerbaijan’s foreign assets to reach 117% of GDP in 2026, Fitch says

Azerbaijan’s foreign assets to reach 117% of GDP in 2026, Fitch says

According to the agency, Azerbaijan’s sovereign foreign currency assets are expected to reach $93 billion in 2026, equivalent to 117 percent of the country’s projected GDP.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Infrastructure Azerbaijan built to bypass Armenia could now be Yerevan's lifeline

Infrastructure Azerbaijan built to bypass Armenia could now be Yerevan's lifeline

The Baku-Tbilisi-Kars line officially entered full operation on Tuesday, its freight capacity rising fivefold to five million tonnes per year. Georgia's prime minister used the ceremony to signal Armenia could join. Whether Yerevan can, and whether it will, depends on an election, a Russian lease contract, and 41 kilometres of track through territory nobody can quite agree on.

World
Lebanese Brigadier General among two killed in drone attack

Lebanese Brigadier General among two killed in drone attack

The attack targeted a military vehicle traveling on the Khardali–Nabatieh road.

Analysis

Lifestyle
Azerbaijan showcases its cultural heritage in Turkmenistan [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan showcases its cultural heritage in Turkmenistan [PHOTOS]

A large Azerbaijani delegation led by Minister of Culture Adil Karimli has arrived in Ashgabat, the capital of Turkmenistan, ahead of the highly anticipated Azerbaijan Culture Days, AzerNEWS reports.

Culture
Azerbaijani culture showcases at International Exhibition in Beijing [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijani culture showcases at International Exhibition in Beijing [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan’s cultural heritage was presented at the "Culture of the World’s Peoples" exhibition hosted by Beijing Foreign Studies University in Beijing.

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 takes part in regional AI Leaders 2026 initiative

Azerbaijan takes part in regional AI Leaders 2026 initiative

The initiative has emerged as the largest community of AI leaders in the Central Eurasian region.

Sports
Para taekwondo athlete claims gold at Rome Grand Prix [PHOTOS]

Para taekwondo athlete claims gold at Rome Grand Prix [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan's national para taekwondo team delivered a strong performance at the World Para Taekwondo Grand Prix Rome, AzerNEWS reports.

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