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US inflation, Fed and dollar: what it means for Azerbaijan

US inflation, Fed and dollar: what it means for Azerbaijan

The latest U.S. inflation data may look like a domestic economic story, but its consequences extend far beyond American borders. For emerging markets, including Azerbaijan, the real significance of July’s inflation figures lies not in the numbers themselves, but in what they could mean for Federal Reserve policy, the U.S. dollar and global capital flows.

Nation
Azerbaijan's diplomatic missions in Iran assigned to 'wartime status'

Azerbaijan's diplomatic missions in Iran assigned to 'wartime status'

The Embassy and Consulate of Azerbaijan in the Islamic Republic of Iran have been classified as diplomatic missions operating during wartime.

Oil & Gas
Azeri Light oil price rises to $92.31 per barrel

Azeri Light oil price rises to $92.31 per barrel

The price of Azerbaijan’s Azeri Light crude oil at Italy’s Augusta port, on a CIF basis, increased by $0.80, or 0.87%, from the previous figure to $92.31 per barrel.

Business
Azerbaijan’s gold exports: missing data behind claims of Russian re-exports

Azerbaijan’s gold exports: missing data behind claims of Russian re-exports

The claim that Azerbaijan is being used as a route for Russian gold to reach Western markets, based solely on a comparison between gold production and export volumes, fails to take into account the structure of the country’s state reserves and requires additional evidence.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Armenia discusses potential electricity imports from Azerbaijan

Armenia discusses potential electricity imports from Azerbaijan

Armenia is discussing the possibility of importing electricity from several countries, including Azerbaijan.

World
Iran agrees to set conditions for resuming traffic through Hormuz

Iran agrees to set conditions for resuming traffic through Hormuz

Iran has agreed to prepare a list of conditions for the resumption of traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.

Analysis

Lifestyle
Mugham art: Living tradition carried through centuries

Mugham art: Living tradition carried through centuries

There are sounds that belong to a particular place, and there are sounds that seem to belong to humanity itself. Azerbaijani mugham is one of them. Deeply rooted in the country's history, it carries the emotions, memories and worldview of generations, passing from one voice to another without losing its character.

Culture
New creative disciplines set to enter country's arts schools

New creative disciplines set to enter country's arts schools

The Culture Ministry's Scientific, Methodological and Qualification Center for Culture (MEMİM) has developed curricula for five new creative disciplines planned to be taught at arts schools.

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, Türkiye and Georgia strengthen military cooperation [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan, Türkiye and Georgia strengthen military cooperation [PHOTOS]

Final Planning Conference for the "Eternity-2026" computer-assisted command-staff exercise with the participation of military personnel from Azerbaijan, Türkiye, and Georgia, has concluded.

Sports
National judokas ready to take on Lausanne Grand Slam

National judokas ready to take on Lausanne Grand Slam

Azerbaijan will be represented by 14 judokas across nine weight categories at the Lausanne Judo Grand Slam 2026, Switzerland, from August 28 to 30.

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