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What Davos revealed about erosion of rules-based international order [COMMENTARY]

What Davos revealed about erosion of rules-based international order [COMMENTARY]

For more than three decades, global leaders have reassured themselves — and their publics — that the so-called rules-based international order remains the backbone of global stability. Even as wars multiply, institutions stall, and power politics return with renewed confidence, the language of multilateralism continues to dominate summit halls and diplomatic communiqués. Davos is no exception.

Nation
Azerbaijan, Iran review ties and regional stability amid Tehran tensions [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan, Iran review ties and regional stability amid Tehran tensions [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov has received Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Vahid Jalalzadeh, who is on an official visit to Baku, to discuss bilateral relations, regional developments, and the latest situation in Iran, Azernews reports.

Oil & Gas
India’s reliance to restart Russian oil imports in February and March despite sanctions spotlight

India’s reliance to restart Russian oil imports in February and March despite sanctions spotlight

India’s Reliance Industries Ltd is set to resume buying sanctions‑compliant Russian crude oil in February and March, four sources told Reuters, even after a month‑long halt in imports of Moscow‑sourced barrels, Azernews reports.

Business
Smartphone imports fall in volume but rise in value in 2025 as average prices climb

Smartphone imports fall in volume but rise in value in 2025 as average prices climb

In the first 11 months of 2025, Azerbaijan imported 1,198,900 smartphones worth $394.51 million. While the number of imported devices fell by 7.29 percent compared with the same period in 2024, the value of imports increased by 8.03 percent, reflecting higher average prices and a shift toward more expensive models, Azernews reports.

Analysis

Armenian-Azerbaijani conflict
Armenia, Azerbaijan to move toward energy integration, Pashinyan says

Armenia, Azerbaijan to move toward energy integration, Pashinyan says

The energy systems of Armenia and Azerbaijan will be integrated, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced on Wednesday during a session of the National Assembly of Armenia, answering questions from MPs, Azernews reports.

Armenian Aggression
Humanitarian worker injured in landmine explosion in Ağdərə’s Qızıloba village

Humanitarian worker injured in landmine explosion in Ağdərə’s Qızıloba village

A landmine explosion occurred in the Qızıloba village area of Ağdərə district, recently liberated from occupation, resulting in injury to a humanitarian worker, Azernews reports, citing the Azerbaijan National Agency for Mine Action (ANAMA).

World
Abu Dhabi hosts Russia-US-Ukraine talks, Donetsk remains key sticking point

Abu Dhabi hosts Russia-US-Ukraine talks, Donetsk remains key sticking point

Peace talks between Ukraine, Russia, and the United States have officially started in Abu Dhabi, marking the first direct trilateral negotiations since the full-scale Russian invasion nearly four years ago, Azernews reports via Sky News.

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
Winter Fairy Tale: Azerbaijan launches contest for art exhibition

Winter Fairy Tale: Azerbaijan launches contest for art exhibition

Aiming to foster a respectful attitude toward the environment among the younger generation and showcase the enchanting beauty of nature throughout the seasons, organisers have announced a call for submissions under the motto: "Get Closer to Nature – Capture Its Magic!" for the art exhibition "Winter Fairy Tale", dedicated to winter landscapes, Azernews reports.

Culture
Uzeyir Hajibayli Award presented on occasion of composer's anniversary [PHOTOS]

Uzeyir Hajibayli Award presented on occasion of composer's anniversary [PHOTOS]

A prominent composer, musicologist, public intellectual, and educator, Uzeyir Hajibayli laid the foundations of the country's professional music culture by bringing together Eastern musical tradition and Western compositional forms.

Events
January 20 Tragedy and continuity of statehood: Lessons from Heydar Aliyev’s legacy [PHOTOS]

January 20 Tragedy and continuity of statehood: Lessons from Heydar Aliyev’s legacy [PHOTOS]

A round-table discussion entitled “The January 20 Tragedy: The Just Voice of the National Leader Heydar Aliyev against the Silenced Outcry” was held at the NSU Scientific Library.

Sports
Azerbaijan participates in Snow Polo World Cup [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan participates in Snow Polo World Cup [PHOTOS]

The 41st Snow Polo World Cup has kicked off at St. Moritz, Switzerland, Azernews reports.

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