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Azerbaijan wins the corridor race, but geopolitics get uncomfortable

Azerbaijan wins the corridor race, but geopolitics get uncomfortable

The Rasht-Astara railway is resuming after the Iran war disrupted its April start date. The project is not bad in itself. The problem is that it is being built by two sanctioned states, passes through a country at war, and terminates on the Azerbaijani border at exactly the moment when Baku is trying to position itself as a neutral node. There is a right move here, and it is not the same as the obvious one.

Nation
Azerbaijan, Russia discuss agricultural cooperation [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan, Russia discuss agricultural cooperation [PHOTOS]

A meeting was held between Azerbaijan’s Minister of Agriculture Majnun Mammadov and Ruslan Edelgeriev, Assistant to the President of the Russian Federation and Special Representative of the Russian President for Climate and Water Resources.

Oil & Gas
Azeri Light crude jumps nearly 8.5% as global oil prices rally

Azeri Light crude jumps nearly 8.5% as global oil prices rally

The price of Azerbaijan’s Azeri Light crude oil delivered on a CIF basis to Italy’s Augusta port increased by $8.54, or 8.49%, compared with the previous trading session, reaching $109.10 per barrel.

Business
Azerbaijan moves to strengthen digital payments infrastructure with visa

Azerbaijan moves to strengthen digital payments infrastructure with visa

The Central Bank of Azerbaijan (CBA) has held discussions with Visa on further expanding the country's digital payments infrastructure.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Baku court continues appeals of convicted Armenian nationals [PHOTOS]

Baku court continues appeals of convicted Armenian nationals [PHOTOS]

On July 21, the hearing continued at the Baku Court of Appeal on the appeals filed by citizens of the Republic of Armenia Arayik Harutyunyan, Arkadi Ghukasyan, Bako Sahakyan, Davit Ishkhanyan, David Babayan, Levon Mnatsakanyan, and others, who were convicted by the Baku Military Court of crimes against peace and humanity, war crimes, including the preparation and conduct of an aggressive war, genocide, violations of the laws and customs of war, terrorism, financing of terrorism, forcible seizure of power, and numerous other crimes committed as a result of Armenia’s military aggression against Azerbaijan.

World
UK closes embassy in Tehran as France recalls diplomats from Iran

UK closes embassy in Tehran as France recalls diplomats from Iran

The United Kingdom has closed its embassy in Tehran, while France has recalled its diplomats from Iran amid heightened tensions in the region

Analysis

Lifestyle
Dream Fest 2026 opens with dazzling celebration on Caspian Coast [PHOTOS]

Dream Fest 2026 opens with dazzling celebration on Caspian Coast [PHOTOS]

Thousands of music lovers gathered at the Sea Breeze resort on the Caspian coast as Dream Fest 2026 has officially launched its third international edition with a dazzling opening night, AzerNEWS reports citing Trend Life.

Culture
Azerbaijan's SECURE model presented at UNESCO World Heritage Committee

Azerbaijan's SECURE model presented at UNESCO World Heritage Committee

Azerbaijan Presents the SECURE Model for Post-Conflict Cultural Recovery at UNESCO's 48th World Heritage Committee Session, 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 Azerbaijan's Shamakhi district

Earthquake hits Azerbaijan's Shamakhi district

A magnitude 3.1 earthquake was recorded in the Shamakhi district, approximately 15 kilometers north of the Pirgulu seismic station.

Sports
Azerbaijani swimmers earn impressive medal haul in Georgia [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijani swimmers earn impressive medal haul in Georgia [PHOTOS]

Members of Azerbaijan's national swimming team have achieved strong results at an international swimming championship held in Kutaisi, Georgia. The athletes won a total of 55 medals at the competition, AzerNEWS reports.

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