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Azerbaijan reaffirms strong ties with Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)

Azerbaijan reaffirms strong ties with Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)

The official opening ceremony of the 20th Session of the Conference of the Parliamentary Union of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Member States took place in Baku on June 24.

Nation
President Ilham Aliyev received delegation led by Speaker of Iran’s Islamic Consultative Assembly [PHOTOS/VIDEO]

President Ilham Aliyev received delegation led by Speaker of Iran’s Islamic Consultative Assembly [PHOTOS/VIDEO]

On June 24, President of the Republic of President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received a delegation led by Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Speaker of the Islamic Consultative Assembly of Iran, on June 24.

Oil & Gas
Oil prices decline as tanker traffic through Strait of Hormuz recovers

Oil prices decline as tanker traffic through Strait of Hormuz recovers

At present, Brent crude oil is trading at around $76 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI), also known as Light crude, is priced at approximately $72 per barrel.

Business
Azerbaijan insurance market records growth in first five months of 2026

Azerbaijan insurance market records growth in first five months of 2026

Insurance companies in Azerbaijan collected 732.633 million manats ($431 million) in premiums during the January-May period of 2026, AzerNEWS reports, citing the Central Bank.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Appeal court hearing continues for Armenian citizens in Baku [PHOTOS]

Appeal court hearing continues for Armenian citizens in Baku [PHOTOS]

On June 23, the Baku Court of Appeal continued hearings on the appeals filed by citizens of the Republic of Armenia – Araik Harutyunyan, Arkady Ghukasyan, Bako Sahakyan, David Ishkhanyan, David Babayan, Levon Mnatsakanyan, and others, AzerNEWS reports.

World
Tech is shifting from screens to voice and wearable devices

Tech is shifting from screens to voice and wearable devices

Some tech leaders envision a future in which people spend far less time staring at their phones. Whether this represents a meaningful solution to excessive screen time or the beginning of a new kind of technological dystopia remains an open question, AzerNEWS reports, citing BBC.

Analysis

Lifestyle
Young artists showcase their art pieces in Ganja [PHOTOS]

Young artists showcase their art pieces in Ganja [PHOTOS]

A creative workshop has been held in Ganja as part of "Creative Expedition" project, AzerNEWS reports.

Culture
Shahin Novrasli Festival marks fifth anniversary with expansion abroad [INTERVIEW]

Shahin Novrasli Festival marks fifth anniversary with expansion abroad [INTERVIEW]

The Shahin Novrasli Festival is an annual international music event in Baku that brings together a wide range of genres, including classical music, jazz, mugham, flamenco, tango, fado, and ethno-jazz.

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
Gilavar Photo Club presents digital archive project for country's heritage sites [PHOTOS]

Gilavar Photo Club presents digital archive project for country's heritage sites [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan is continuing its efforts to preserve and promote its rich cultural heritage through modern digital technologies.

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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