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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.

Nation
Leyla and Alena Aliyeva visit female entrepreneur’s healthy food brand in Ganja [PHOTOS]

Leyla and Alena Aliyeva visit female entrepreneur’s healthy food brand in Ganja [PHOTOS]

Leyla Aliyeva and Alena Aliyeva familiarized themselves with the “Zarif Natural” brand established by female entrepreneur Fidan Zari in Ganja.

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
US vice president Vance to visit Azerbaijan and Armenia after Italy trip, back peace deal

US vice president Vance to visit Azerbaijan and Armenia after Italy trip, back peace deal

US Vice President J.D. Vance has departed for Italy to attend the opening of the 2026 Winter Olympics and is expected to visit Armenia and Azerbaijan later as part of a broader diplomatic tour, Azernews reports via The Associated Press.

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
Trump, Netanyahu to meet in Washington DC on Wednesday

Trump, Netanyahu to meet in Washington DC on Wednesday

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington on Wednesday about American talks with Iran, his office said Saturday, as concerns remain high about possible regional conflict, 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
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
Premiere of the animated series “İsi and Piti” held at Ganja State Drama Theater [PHOTOS]

Premiere of the animated series “İsi and Piti” held at Ganja State Drama Theater [PHOTOS]

The premiere of the animated series “İsi and Piti” took place at the Ganja State Drama Theater.

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
Azerbaijani judokas win gold and bronze on day one of Paris Grand Slam

Azerbaijani judokas win gold and bronze on day one of Paris Grand Slam

The Paris Grand Slam judo tournament has officially kicked off in the French capital, with Azerbaijani judokas making an impressive start by winning one gold and one bronze medal on the opening day.

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