Azernews.Az

Thursday January 8 2026
Azerbaijan's President draws clear lines in Gaza and Mideast policy

Azerbaijan's President draws clear lines in Gaza and Mideast policy

President Ilham Aliyev’s recent interview with local media went far beyond a discussion of Azerbaijan’s domestic politics and social issues. It also provided a comprehensive and clarifying overview of the country’s foreign policy, addressing sensitive international matters with notable precision and strategic clarity.

Nation
Nationwide bird health survey shows no evidence of avian flu or Newcastle disease

Nationwide bird health survey shows no evidence of avian flu or Newcastle disease

The Food Safety Agency (AQTA) has announced the results of epizootic monitoring conducted across the country, including the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, from November 17–21 and December 8–12, 2025, with the participation of relevant authorities.

Oil & Gas
Azeri Light oil prices decrease

Azeri Light oil prices decrease

It should be noted that Azerbaijan’s 2026 state budget is based on an average oil price of $65 per barrel, highlighting the importance of current market fluctuations for fiscal planning.

Business
ASCO strengthens Middle Corridor role with 9.08m tons

ASCO strengthens Middle Corridor role with 9.08m tons

Azerbaijan Caspian Shipping Company (ASCO), part of AZCON Holding, transported 9,085,935 tons of cargo in 2025, marking a 5.38 percent increase compared to 2024, the company announced, Azernews reports. This growth reflects expanding transport activity by ASCO’s diverse fleet, which includes tanker, dry cargo, ferry, and Ro-Pax vessels. The increase in 2025 was driven in part by strong performance in dry cargo transportation, where...

Analysis

Armenian-Azerbaijani conflict
Capitol Hill’s selective morality: How Congress uses Section 907 as political leverage

Capitol Hill’s selective morality: How Congress uses Section 907 as political leverage

History does not always take the side of those who are right, nor does it consistently stand with the oppressed. At times, the victim is recast as the villain, while the aggressor cloaks itself in the language of grievance. This distortion is especially pronounced in regions where the geopolitical ambitions of great powers collide, and where conflicts are endlessly reshaped to suit shifting strategic narratives. The South Caucasus is one such arena, and the case of Azerbaijan, more precisely, the injustice it endured in the context of the Garabagh conflict, offers a stark illustration.

Armenian Aggression
Babayan breaks silence as Garabagh Armenians’ fate becomes political weapon

Babayan breaks silence as Garabagh Armenians’ fate becomes political weapon

Samvel Babayan, once the “commander” of the so-called Artsakh Defense Army and ex-“secretary” of the self-proclaimed Artsakh National Security Council, has returned to the spotlight with a blunt and uncompromising critique of the Armenian authorities. His timing, right before the June parliamentary elections, raises eyebrows, but his words strike at the unresolved legacy of Garabagh and the failures of Armenian leadership.

World
Trump says US control of Venezuela will last “much longer”

Trump says US control of Venezuela will last “much longer”

US President Donald Trump told The New York Times that he was unable to specify how long the US will continue to remain Venezuela's political overlord, Azernews reports.

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
National conductor talks on revival of classical masterpieces and int'l projects [INTERVIEW]

National conductor talks on revival of classical masterpieces and int'l projects [INTERVIEW]

As the lights dim and the first chords fill the air, the stage transforms into a realm of dreams. Curtains rise, dancers glide, and the music carries the audience on a journey where every movement tells a story and every note awakens the imagination.

Culture
Music Arts Entrance Exams: What you need to know for 2026/2027

Music Arts Entrance Exams: What you need to know for 2026/2027

The admission exams for special talent-based majors in the field of music arts for the 2026/2027 academic year will traditionally be held in the form of written tests on theoretical subjects, Azernews reports citing the Azerbaijan State Examination Center (SEC).

Events
Will Maduro’s detention trigger sharp decline in oil or set stage for higher prices?

Will Maduro’s detention trigger sharp decline in oil or set stage for higher prices?

The arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by the United States has sent shockwaves through global politics, but oil markets have responded with something closer to indifference. Prices did not spike. There was no panic buying, no immediate surge driven by fears of supply disruption. Instead, oil remained under pressure, reflecting a market that, at least for now, sees this dramatic political event as insufficient to alter the near-term balance of supply and demand.

Sports
Azerbaijan Premier League: Round XVIII match schedule announced

Azerbaijan Premier League: Round XVIII match schedule announced

The Azerbaijan Premier League has officially announced the fixture list for Round XVIII, Azernews reports.

Latest See more