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When diaspora politics collides with Armenia's new reality [OPINION]

When diaspora politics collides with Armenia's new reality [OPINION]

The Armenian National Committee of America has spent decades as one of Washington's most effective ethnic lobbies. Now, as Armenia's own government pursues peace, ANCA's positions increasingly diverge from Yerevan's, raising questions about whose interests it actually serves

Nation
Azerbaijan and Algeria discuss expansion of interparliamentary ties [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan and Algeria discuss expansion of interparliamentary ties [PHOTOS]

The delegation, led by Algerian Parliament membe rBouguerra Soltani, met with Shahid Ismayilov, Chair of the Committee on Youth and Sports of Azerbaijan’s Milli Majlis and head of the Azerbaijan–Algeria interparliamentary relations working group.

Oil & Gas
Azeri Light crude drops more than 4% amid broad decline in global oil prices

Azeri Light crude drops more than 4% amid broad decline in global oil prices

The price of Azerbaijan's Azeri Light crude oil declined sharply on international markets, falling by more than 4 percent amid a broader downturn in global oil prices.

Business
Azerbaijan's banks extend growth streak with assets near 60 bln manats

Azerbaijan's banks extend growth streak with assets near 60 bln manats

As of June 1, 2026, the assets of Azerbaijan’s banking sector amounted to 59 billion 183.7 million manats ($34.8 billion), AzerNEWS reports. According to the Central Bank of Azerbaijan (CBA), this represents an increase of...

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Armenian PM says TRIPP project in “working phase,” and no obstacles to implementation

Armenian PM says TRIPP project in “working phase,” and no obstacles to implementation

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has stated that the implementation of the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP) project is currently in an active working phase, emphasizing that there are no political or financial obstacles to its realization, AzerNEWS reports.

World
ECHR finds Russia responsible for torture and killing of Georgian POWs in 2008 war

ECHR finds Russia responsible for torture and killing of Georgian POWs in 2008 war

The European Court of Human Rights has ruled that Russia bears responsibility for the torture, inhuman treatment, and killing of three Georgian prisoners of war during the August 2008 Russia-Georgia War, including Giorgi Antsukhelidze, who is widely regarded as a symbol of the conflict, AzerNEWS reports.

Analysis

Lifestyle
Azerbaijani carpets to be showcased in Budapest [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijani carpets to be showcased in Budapest [PHOTOS]

Selected items from the collection of the Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum

Culture
Culture Minister participates in scientific conference at Int'l Maqom Art Forum [PHOTOS]

Culture Minister participates in scientific conference at Int'l Maqom Art Forum [PHOTOS]

The Azerbaijan's Culture Minister, Adil Karimli, has participated in a scientific-practical conference held as part of the 3rd International Maqom Art Forum in Namangan, Uzbekistan, 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
Azerkhalcha and Faig Ahmed unveil exclusive 'From Sketch to Carpet' collection at new showroom in Icherisheher [PHOTOS]

Azerkhalcha and Faig Ahmed unveil exclusive 'From Sketch to Carpet' collection at new showroom in Icherisheher [PHOTOS]

Azerkhalcha OJSC has presented a new carpet collection titled "From Sketch to Carpet" at the company's has recently opened showroom in the historic part of Baku – Icherisheher, AzerNEWS reports.

Sports
Neftchi FC extends contracts with team captains [PHOTOS]

Neftchi FC extends contracts with team captains [PHOTOS]

"Neftchi" has extended the contracts of its captains Emin Mahmudov and Emil Balayev, AzerNEWS reports.

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