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Trump’s Middle East ambitions falter as allies drift and Iran adapts

Trump’s Middle East ambitions falter as allies drift and Iran adapts

The current tensions between the United States, Israel and Iran have created more than new political fronts against Washington. No matter how the US army inflicted its deadliest strikes on Iran, its subservient strategy produced an inverted rivalry in which Washington’s traditional strength appears increasingly uncertain. What was once presented as a unified Anglo-American strategic order is now living through one of its most shaken moments.

Nation
Ghost of junta offers Armenia false gospel of peace [OPINION]

Ghost of junta offers Armenia false gospel of peace [OPINION]

As Armenia enters a volatile and tense pre-election cycle, the air is thick with the competing rhetorics of a fractured political landscape. From the halls of Yerevan to the border villages, opposition groups and burgeoning political parties are jostling for position, each offering a different panacea for the nation’s post-war malaise.

Oil & Gas
UAE to withdraw from OPEC, OPEC+

UAE to withdraw from OPEC, OPEC+

The UAE joined Opec in 1967 through the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and remained in the organisation when the UAE was formed in 1971.

Business
Azerbaijan’s strategic currency reserves far exceed external debt

Azerbaijan’s strategic currency reserves far exceed external debt

Azerbaijan’s strategic foreign currency reserves continue to provide a strong financial buffer, significantly surpassing the country’s external public debt, AzerNEWS reports. As of April 1 this year, Azerbaijan’s strategic currency reserves stood at...

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Armenia votes at crossroads: embrace regional trade or revive losing conflict

Armenia votes at crossroads: embrace regional trade or revive losing conflict

Armenia’s upcoming parliamentary elections, scheduled for June 7, have drawn significant attention both domestically and across the South Caucasus.

World
Spotify’s monthly active users exceed forecasts in Q1

Spotify’s monthly active users exceed forecasts in Q1

Spotify Technology S.A. reported on Tuesday that its monthly active users (MAU) for the first quarter of fiscal 2026 reached 761 million, an increase of 12% compared to the same period in fiscal 2025 and above analysts’ expectations, AzerNEWS reports, citing foreign media.

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
Gabala city to host Cinema Days

Gabala city to host Cinema Days

Gabala will come alive with the spirit of cinema from April 29 to May 1, as it hosts "Cinema Days in Gabala," organized by the Azerbaijan Filmmakers Union, AzerNEWS reports.

Culture
Magnificent ashig music night leaves audience in awe [PHOTOS]

Magnificent ashig music night leaves audience in awe [PHOTOS]

Magnificent concert at the International Mugham Center has brought together music lovers for an evening dedicated to Azerbaijan's rich ashig tradition, leaving a strong impression on the audience, AzerNEWS reports.

Analysis

Events
Baku hosts the DNA Day Youth Forum bringing together scientists and young researchers [PHOTOS]

Baku hosts the DNA Day Youth Forum bringing together scientists and young researchers [PHOTOS]

The “Molecular World: April 27 DNA Day” Youth Forum was held in Baku, gathering scientists, geneticists, and young researchers to mark DNA Day and discuss recent developments in molecular biology and biotechnology, AzerNEWS reports.

Sports
Total of 25,000 participants registered for Baku Marathon 2026

Total of 25,000 participants registered for Baku Marathon 2026

At the initiative of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, 25,000 participants have registered for the "Baku Marathon 2026," which will be held on May 3, AzerNEWS reports.

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