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Baku's second IsDB summit and a very long to-do list that stretches from Karabakh to Africa

Baku's second IsDB summit and a very long to-do list that stretches from Karabakh to Africa

The Islamic Development Bank's 51st Annual Meeting closed in Baku with a record-breaking pipeline of signed agreements, a $2.8bn single-session approval round, and a set of bilateral meetings that brought the finance ministers of Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, and the heads of seven major Arab development institutions, into direct conversation with Azerbaijan's leadership. The transactions deserve closer examination than the headline figures suggest.

Nation
Presidents of Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan posed for photo against backdrop of Dashalti village in Shusha [PHOTOS]

Presidents of Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan posed for photo against backdrop of Dashalti village in Shusha [PHOTOS]

On June 23, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov posed for a photo against the backdrop of Dashalti village in the Shusha district.

Oil & Gas
Azeri Light oil price drops below $81 at Italy’s Augusta port

Azeri Light oil price drops below $81 at Italy’s Augusta port

The price of Azerbaijan’s Azeri Light crude oil fell by $2.52, or 3.04 percent, to $80.43 per barrel on a CIF basis at Italy’s Augusta port, AzerNEWS reports.

Business
Global crypto market climbs slightly to $2.19 trillion

Global crypto market climbs slightly to $2.19 trillion

The global cryptocurrency market capitalization recorded a slight increase over the past 24 hours, rising to $2.19 trillion, according to market data.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Azerbaijan to provide part of Armenia's international internet connectivity

Azerbaijan to provide part of Armenia's international internet connectivity

Azerbaijan and Armenia have taken another practical step toward regional connectivity, with telecommunications companies from the two countries signing agreements on internet transit services, AzerNEWS reports.

World
Mass Ukrainian drone strike reportedly triggers power outages and fires across Crimea

Mass Ukrainian drone strike reportedly triggers power outages and fires across Crimea

Ukraine launched a large-scale drone attack on the Russian-annexed Crimean Peninsula overnight into June 23, AzerNEWS reports, citing Russian and Ukrainian media outlets.

Analysis

Lifestyle
Baku hosts Caspian Waves 2026 Int'l Watercolor Festival [PHOTOS]

Baku hosts Caspian Waves 2026 Int'l Watercolor Festival [PHOTOS]

Caspian Waves 2026 International Watercolor Festival has been held in Baku, remembered for its rich program and large-scale participation of artists from different countries, AzerNEWS reports.

Culture
State Symphony Orchestra fascinates audience with classical music pieces [PHOTOS]

State Symphony Orchestra fascinates audience with classical music pieces [PHOTOS]

Fascinating concert by the State Symphony Orchestra named after Niyazi has been held at the Heydar Aliyev Palace in Agjabadi, 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
Earthquake hits Caspian Sea

Earthquake hits Caspian Sea

The earthquake occurred at a depth of 18 km beneath the earth’s surface.

Sports
Taekwondo champions crowned at Schoolchildren's Sports Olympiad [PHOTOS]

Taekwondo champions crowned at Schoolchildren's Sports Olympiad [PHOTOS]

The taekwondo competitions held as part of the National Schoolchildren's Sports Olympiad have come to an end, AzerNEWS reports.

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