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Critical minerals become new weapons in US-China rivalry [ANALYSIS]

Critical minerals become new weapons in US-China rivalry [ANALYSIS]

In the 21st century, the struggle for natural resources is no longer a side issue in global politics. Countries today do not compete only for land, borders, or military influence. More and more often, they compete for access to the minerals, metals, and energy resources. In the modern world, whoever controls strategic mineral resources controls future.

Nation
Lithuanian Prime Minister makes phone call to President Ilham Aliyev

Lithuanian Prime Minister makes phone call to President Ilham Aliyev

On August 10, Prime Minister of the Republic of Lithuania Mindaugas Sinkevičius made a phone call to President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev.

Oil & Gas
Uncertainty over Strait of Hormuz drives oil prices higher

Uncertainty over Strait of Hormuz drives oil prices higher

Oil prices have risen amid continued uncertainty over the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for global energy supplies. According to foreign media reports, Brent crude futures gained more than...

Business
SOFAZ’s Alphabet investment rises 47.9% to $466 million

SOFAZ’s Alphabet investment rises 47.9% to $466 million

The State Oil Fund of Azerbaijan (SOFAZ) increased its investment in Alphabet, the parent company of Google, to $466 million by the end of the second quarter of 2026, AzerNEWS reports. According to the data, SOFAZ’s investment in Alphabet shares increased by...

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
EU hails Armenia, Azerbaijan’s progress one year after Washington summit

EU hails Armenia, Azerbaijan’s progress one year after Washington summit

Magdalena Grono, the EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus and the crisis in Georgia, made the remarks in a post on X marking the anniversary of the summit.

World
Houthis claim direct strike on Saudi forces in Yemen’s Mokha

Houthis claim direct strike on Saudi forces in Yemen’s Mokha

Yemen’s Houthi movement (Ansar Allah) carried out an airstrike targeting Saudi forces in the port city of Mokha, located in southwestern Yemen.

Analysis

Lifestyle
Rainy and cloidy weather expected in country

Rainy and cloidy weather expected in country

Rainy weather is expected in several parts of Azerbaijan on August 11. Thunderstorms, heavy showers, and hail are forecast in some areas, AzerNEWS reports citing the National Hydrometeorological Service.

Culture
National Library highlights literary legacy of distinguished writer

National Library highlights literary legacy of distinguished writer

The Azerbaijan National Library has presented a book exhibition dedicated to the 90th anniversary of the birth of Azerbaijani writer, translator, and historian Alisa Nijat, 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

Events
Azerbaijan congratulates Ecuador on National Day

Azerbaijan congratulates Ecuador on National Day

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan has congratulated Ecuador on its National Day.

Sports
Azerbaijani judokas add seven medals to country's medal haul [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijani judokas add seven medals to country's medal haul [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan has finished third in the team standings at the Skopje Junior European Cup 2026 held in North Macedonia, AzerNEWS reports.

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