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Gaza’s next phase puts Trump, Netanyahu and Hamas on collision course [ANALYSIS]

Gaza’s next phase puts Trump, Netanyahu and Hamas on collision course [ANALYSIS]

US President Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan remains the subject of high-level diplomatic negotiations, as efforts intensify to overcome disagreements over its implementation. Against this backdrop, Trump’s special envoy for the Middle East, Jared Kushner, travelled to Egypt last week before heading to Israel in an effort to revive the stalled process.

Nation
Azerbaijan’s new ambassador to Costa Rica presents credentials to President Laura Fernandez [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan’s new ambassador to Costa Rica presents credentials to President Laura Fernandez [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan’s newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Costa Rica, Seymur Fataliyev, has presented his credentials to Costa Rican President Laura Fernandez.

Oil & Gas
Azerbaijan exports 360,300 tons of oil to Germany

Azerbaijan exports 360,300 tons of oil to Germany

Azerbaijan exported 360,300 tons of crude oil and petroleum products to Germany in January-July 2026, worth $210.9 million. Azerbaijan's State Customs Committee confirms that the value of these exports fell by...

Business
Azerbaijan exports $172.2 million worth of cotton in seven months

Azerbaijan exports $172.2 million worth of cotton in seven months

Azerbaijan exported more than 111,800 tons of cotton worth $172.2 million in January-July 2026, according to the State Customs Committee.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Another Russian shipment reaches Armenia via Azerbaijan as transit flows expand

Another Russian shipment reaches Armenia via Azerbaijan as transit flows expand

Another shipment from Russia to Armenia was dispatched through Azerbaijani territory on August 22, further expanding a transit route that has become increasingly active since Azerbaijan lifted restrictions on cargo transit to Armenia.

World
SDF commander announces completion of integration agreement with Syrian government

SDF commander announces completion of integration agreement with Syrian government

Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) Commander-in-Chief Mazloum Abdi has announced the completion of an integration agreement between Kurdish-led institutions in northeastern Syria and the country’s transitional government.

Analysis

Lifestyle
EAS Graduate becomes first Azerbaijani student to receive full scholarship for Stanford University [PHOTO/VIDEO]

EAS Graduate becomes first Azerbaijani student to receive full scholarship for Stanford University [PHOTO/VIDEO]

Nijat Tagizade, a graduate of the European Azerbaijan School (EAS) and a high-achieving student of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme, has been admitted to Stanford University in the United States. With an IB Diploma score of 43/45, Nijat will pursue a degree in Data Science at Stanford.

Culture
Azerbaijan, Mexico seek new paths for film cooperation [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan, Mexico seek new paths for film cooperation [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan and Mexico are looking to expand cooperation in cinema, with a particular focus on documentary filmmaking, cultural exchange, and joint film projects.

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
Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan strengthen cooperation in judicial sphere

Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan strengthen cooperation in judicial sphere

A meeting was held at the Supreme Court of the Republic of Azerbaijan with a delegation from the Supreme Court of the Kyrgyz Republic, led by Deputy Chairman Nurlan Alisherovich Musaev.

Sports
Baku welcomes European Volleyball Championship

Baku welcomes European Volleyball Championship

Baku is getting ready for another week of top-level women’s volleyball. The 2026 CEV Women's Volleyball European Championship begins today, August 21, with Baku hosting Pool C of the tournament.

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