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Can Russia really fund its war with gold as sanctions tighten? [ANALYSIS]

Can Russia really fund its war with gold as sanctions tighten? [ANALYSIS]

The war between Russia and Ukraine, which erupted in 2022 and quickly became the deadliest conflict in Europe since World War II, has now entered its fourth year. Despite the efforts of various international actors to bring an end to hostilities, the conflict continues, with little indication that these interventions have achieved their intended effect.

Nation
Western Azerbaijan: Armenian court decision risks derailing Baku-Yerevan normalisation

Western Azerbaijan: Armenian court decision risks derailing Baku-Yerevan normalisation

A prominent Azerbaijani civic group has accused forces in Armenia of attempting to derail the fragile peace process between the two countries, warning that a controversial court ruling in Yerevan risks undermining recent diplomatic gains.

Oil & Gas
Oil prices rise on global exchanges as Brent and WTI record gains

Oil prices rise on global exchanges as Brent and WTI record gains

Oil prices edged higher on global markets, supported by modest gains in both London and New York trading. According to AzerNEWS, Brent crude, the international benchmark, rose by...

Business
Gold price climbs to US$4,979.8 on COMEX as silver edges up – market update

Gold price climbs to US$4,979.8 on COMEX as silver edges up – market update

The increase follows recent volatility in global markets, as investors closely monitor safe-haven assets amid ongoing economic uncertainty and shifts in monetary policy expectations. Silver also registered gains, with the price per troy ounce rising by...

Analysis

Armenian-Azerbaijani conflict
JD Vance heads to Caucasus — What Washington hopes to achieve

JD Vance heads to Caucasus — What Washington hopes to achieve

US Vice President J.D. Vance’s upcoming visit to Armenia and Azerbaijan is notable not only for where he is going, but for the fact that he is going at all. In a year when the Trump administration has sharply limited overseas travel in favor of domestic priorities ahead of the November midterm elections, Vance’s decision to include the South Caucasus in his itinerary marks a deliberate exception. Officially, the trip follows his attendance at the opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy. Politically, it signals that Washington sees unfinished business, and rising risk, in a region it helped reshape only months ago.

Armenian Aggression
Experts examine how Azerbaijan pursued justice outside international courts

Experts examine how Azerbaijan pursued justice outside international courts

By restoring its territorial integrity and bringing alleged war criminals before the courts, Azerbaijan has pursued a rare post-conflict path that links sovereignty with legal accountability.

World
Netanyahu to meet Trump after Iran–US nuclear talks in Oman reach impasse

Netanyahu to meet Trump after Iran–US nuclear talks in Oman reach impasse

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to meet US President Donald Trump in Washington on Wednesday to discuss recent Iran–US talks on Tehran’s nuclear programme, his office said.

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
Smart Novruz bonfire concept bridges digital and cultural worlds

Smart Novruz bonfire concept bridges digital and cultural worlds

A new scientific seminar has been held at the Institute of Information Technologies of the Ministry of Education and the Science, Azernews reports citing Azertag.

Culture
Baku–Naples musical dialogue showcased at Gabala International Festival

Baku–Naples musical dialogue showcased at Gabala International Festival

The Gabala Festival, widely recognised not only as a music event but also as a platform for intercultural dialogue, continued on 7 February with a chamber music evening titled “Baku–Naples: A Musical Bridge” as part of the 2nd Winter Tale International Music Festival.

Events
President Ilham Aliyev attends Zayed Award for Human Fraternity presentation ceremony in Abu Dhabi [PHOTOS/VIDEO]

President Ilham Aliyev attends Zayed Award for Human Fraternity presentation ceremony in Abu Dhabi [PHOTOS/VIDEO]

The awarding ceremony of the Zayed Award for Human Fraternity has commenced in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates.

Sports
Nakhchivan Youth Chess Championship concludes, winners qualify for national stage [PHOTOS]

Nakhchivan Youth Chess Championship concludes, winners qualify for national stage [PHOTOS]

The Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic Chess Championship for players aged 8 to 18 concluded on 7 February at the Nakhchivan Children’s and Youth Chess School, following five days of competition.

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