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2020 exposed limits of international law: what President Aliyev’s Al Jazeera interview revealed

The most revealing part of President Ilham Aliyev’s 2020 Al Jazeera interview was not what the Azerbaijani leader said about the war that had just begun. It was the chronology behind his argument.

Nation

Cybercriminals turn to AI in new wave of sophisticated fraud

A new warning has been issued over cyber fraud schemes using artificial intelligence (AI), as organised criminal networks operating outside the country continue to develop more sophisticated cyberattacks.

Oil & Gas

LNG flows through Hormuz accelerate despite security risks

Despite ongoing security concerns and uncertainty, the number of liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipments passing through the Strait of Hormuz in September reached its highest monthly level since the start of the US-Iran war, according to data from analytics firms.

Business

Azerbaijan’s agricultural loan portfolio reaches ₼520.8 Million

The total volume of loans extended to Azerbaijan’s agriculture, forestry and fisheries sectors stood at ₼520.8 million ($306.4 million) at the end of August 2026. According to statistical data from the Central Bank of Azerbaijan, the loan portfolio amounted to...

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations

President: The current Armenian leadership used to make territorial claims against us

“All the blame cannot be pinned solely on the previous leadership of Armenia. Even though the previous Armenian leaders are all war criminals and must face their punishment,” President Ilham Aliyev said during his speech at the 8th Congress of the New Azerbaijan Party (YAP).

World

Hugh Jackman’s “Treasure Island” release date announced

Ridley Scott’s new adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic adventure novel Treasure Island has officially received a release date. The film is scheduled to hit theaters on November 11, 2027, just ahead of the holiday season.