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Partnership in motion: Baku, Beijing’s vision for connected Eurasia

Partnership in motion: Baku, Beijing’s vision for connected Eurasia

Operational results show significant progress. In the first nine months of 2025, ADY handled 296 block trains, including 113 transit trains, representing a 39 % increase compared to the same period in 2024. The total volume of containerized cargo reached 103,134 TEU, about 20 % higher than last year’s figure.

Nation
Azerbaijan supports launch of Youth Leadership and Innovation Center in Kenya [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan supports launch of Youth Leadership and Innovation Center in Kenya [PHOTOS]

With the support of the Azerbaijan International Development Agency (AIDA) under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Youth Leadership and Innovation Center has officially opened in Nairobi, Kenya, Azernews reports, citing Azerbaijan’s Embassy in Kenya.

Oil & Gas
Azeri Light crude slightly declines to $65.87 per barrel

Azeri Light crude slightly declines to $65.87 per barrel

The price of Azerbaijan’s Azeri Light crude oil at Italy’s Augusta port (CIF) edged down by $0.08, or 0.12%, on October 31, settling at $65.87 per barrel, Azernews reports.

Business
Azerbaijan–Kyrgyzstan Development Fund to finance small hydropower plant in Kyrgyzstan

Azerbaijan–Kyrgyzstan Development Fund to finance small hydropower plant in Kyrgyzstan

The Azerbaijan–Kyrgyzstan Development Fund (AKDF) has approved financing for the construction of a small hydropower plant in Kyrgyzstan, Azernews reports, citing the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic.

Analysis

Armenian-Azerbaijani conflict
Distorted narratives risk reversing South Caucasus peace progress [OPINION]

Distorted narratives risk reversing South Caucasus peace progress [OPINION]

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney recently met with Catholicos Aram I of the Great House of Cilicia in Ottawa, during which a number of politically charged issues were discussed. Interestingly, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s recent criticism of the clergy contained a rare moment of logic - his question as to “why the Church is more preoccupied with politics than with spiritual and moral matters.” This argument has now moved beyond rhetoric, sparking serious internal divisions within Armenia itself.

Armenian Aggression
Court interrogation of Armenian citizens concluded as prosecutors request time from judge to prepare speeches [PHOTOS]

Court interrogation of Armenian citizens concluded as prosecutors request time from judge to prepare speeches [PHOTOS]

The open court hearing on the criminal cases against citizens of the Republic of Armenia — Arayik Harutyunyan, Arkadi Ghukasyan, Bako Sahakyan, Davit Ishkhanyan, David Babayan, Levon Mnatsakanyan, and others — accused of committing 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, as well as terrorism, financing of terrorism, violent seizure and retention of power, and numerous other offenses resulting from Armenia’s military aggression against Azerbaijan, continued on October 31.

World
France’s car sales rise 3% in October despite annual decline

France’s car sales rise 3% in October despite annual decline

France’s auto market showed a modest rebound in October, with new car registrations rising by 2.94% to 139,513 units, Azernews reports, according to figures released Saturday by the automotive industry group PFA.

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
Traditional Azerbaijani weapons through eyes of artists [PHOTOS]

Traditional Azerbaijani weapons through eyes of artists [PHOTOS]

The Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum has opened an exhibition titled "Art and Weapon: Traditional Azerbaijani Weapons Through the Eyes of Artists", Azernews reports.

Culture
“Flowing Memory” exhibition opens in Baku’s historic underground bath

“Flowing Memory” exhibition opens in Baku’s historic underground bath

As part of the “Fly to Baku. Art Weekend: Sense the Future NOW” festival, a collective exhibition titled “Flowing Memory” has opened in a 17th-century underground bath located in Baku’s Old City (Icherisheher). The exhibition offers a contemporary reinterpretation of Azerbaijan’s traditional bathhouse culture.

Events
Türkiye at 102: Century of resilience, renewal, and emerging power

Türkiye at 102: Century of resilience, renewal, and emerging power

Despite economic hardships and political turbulence in its formative years, Türkiye managed to assert its sovereignty and neutrality through two world wars, demonstrating remarkable diplomatic prudence. By the mid-20th century, Türkiye had cemented itself as a key regional actor with aspirations of joining the Western security architecture.

Sports
Minister Gayibov oversees preparations for Islamic Solidarity Games [PHOTOS]

Minister Gayibov oversees preparations for Islamic Solidarity Games [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan Minister of Youth and Sports, Farid Gayibov, has provided guidance on preparations for the 6th Islamic Solidarity Games, scheduled to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Azernews reports.

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