
Azerbaijan's strategic role in rise of Global South: Bridge between worlds
In the evolving landscape of global geopolitics, the divide between the Global South and the Global North continues to shape the nature of international relations, development strategies, and multilateral cooperation. As Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev noted during his address at the founding conference of the Global South NGO Platform, “the biggest obstacle is the mistrust that has developed over the years between the Global South and the Global North.” This enduring mistrust, he emphasized, remains a fundamental barrier to building a more inclusive and equitable international order.

Azerbaijan’s Abraham Accords decision to redraw Middle East and Eurasian alliances
Azerbaijan is on the cusp of a decision that could dramatically reshape regional dynamics and reverberate far beyond the South Caucasus. Baku's possible accession to the Abraham Accords—the U.S.-brokered initiative for normalizing relations between Israel and Arab nations—has sparked intense debate among diplomats, analysts, and policymakers alike. If finalized, the move would not simply be a diplomatic milestone—it would mark a fundamental transformation in the geopolitical balance of power across the Middle East, Central Asia, and Europe.

Azeri Light oil price rises
The price of Azerbaijan's "Azeri Light" crude oil on a CIF basis at Italy's Augusta port increased by $0.13 or 0.19% compared to the previous figure, reaching $68.35 per barrel, Azernews reports.

International Conference in Baku marks 150th anniversary of Azerbaijani national press
An international conference on "Media and Communication Activities in the Digital Age" dedicated to the 150th anniversary of Azerbaijani national press is being held in Baku, Azernews reports.
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Illusion of mediation in world of power games: lessons from Garabagh and Kashmir [ANALYSIS]
Is a third party always necessary to resolve a conflict? It’s a question that repeatedly haunts the corridors of smaller states, especially those caught in the undertow of recurring crises.

Armenian forces open fire on Azerbaijani positions near Goris and Chambarak
On May 13, between 8:45 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., units of the Armenian Armed Forces opened intermittent fire with small arms on Azerbaijani military positions from their posts in the Goris and Chambarak districts, Azernews reports, citing the Azerbaijani Defense Ministry.

Putin seems absent as Russia announces delegation for Istanbul talks
The composition of the Russian delegation and expert group set to participate in the upcoming Istanbul talks has been officially announced, Azernews reports.

National Art Museum to present exhibition 'Nesvizh - Heritage of World Culture'
The exhibition titled "Nesvizh-Heritage of World Culture" organized by the Belarusian National Historical and Cultural Museum-Reserve "Nesvizh" will open at the Azerbaijan National Art Museum on May 19 at 16:00, Azernews reports.

Mugham Competition announced as part of 7th World of Mugham Int'l Festival
A mugham performers competition has been announced as part of the 7th World of Mugham International Festival held with the support of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation and the Culture Ministry on June 18-20, Azernews reports.

Aviation Energy Forum kicks off in Azerbaijan
The IATA (International Air Transport Association) Aviation Energy Forum (AEF) has kicked off in Baku with the support of Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL), a subsidiary of Azerbaijan Transport and Communication Holding (“AZCON Holding”). This important international event, hosted by Azerbaijan, is taking place from May 13–15, 2025, Azernews reports.

Ojag Sport hockey team secures bronze at Galaxy Cup
The Galaxy Cup international hockey tournament has been held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, bringing together young teams from various countries to showcase their skills and compete for top honours, Azernews reports.
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International Conference in Baku marks 150th anniversary of Azerbaijani national press
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National Art Museum to present exhibition 'Nesvizh - Heritage of World Culture'
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Azerbaijan presented as key player in green energy and connectivity at EBRD annual meeting [PHOTOS]
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Azeri Light oil price rises
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Putin seems absent as Russia announces delegation for Istanbul talks
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Dubai issue "golden visas" to nurses
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Azerbaijan's strategic role in rise of Global South: Bridge between worlds
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Apple tests technology that allow it to control its devices with the power of thought
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Google introduce new features for Android OS
14 May 23:56 -
Tesla to resume Chinese parts shipments for Cybercab, Semi truck
14 May 23:35 -
Microsoft to lay off 6,000 employees in July
14 May 22:25 -
Ancient Buddhist relics discover in temple in Thailand
14 May 21:23 -
Azerbaijan’s Abraham Accords decision to redraw Middle East and Eurasian alliances
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China's tech giant Baidu eyes Europe for Robotaxi launch
14 May 20:19 -
Burberry to cut 1,700 jobs amid profit slide and strategic overhaul under new CEO
14 May 19:49 -
Otoki to invest $40M in U.S. subsidiary
14 May 18:40 -
Azercell-supported Children Hotline receives 940 inquiries in Q1 2025
14 May 18:15 -
Mugham Center's opening marks fresh cultural chapter for Aghdam [INTERVIEW]
14 May 17:56 -
Mugham Competition announced as part of 7th World of Mugham Int'l Festival
14 May 17:42 -
Wage growth outpaces inflation as Azerbaijan's workforce nears 1.8 million
14 May 17:39 -
Fuel sales in Azerbaijan reach 1.16 billion manats in 1st four months of this year
14 May 17:24 -
Postwar purge: Armenia's military haunted by its own crimes
14 May 17:03 -
Azerbaijan’s internet speed hikes by 7 times in five years
14 May 16:46 -
Azerbaijan notes surge in sales of pharmaceutical products
14 May 16:33 -
Master class with famous Italian pianist to be held in Baku
14 May 16:24 -
Citizens can now drive to eight more liberated districts
14 May 16:15 -
Azerbaijan’s Milli Majlis holds discussions on rise of Global South [PHOTOS]
14 May 15:44 -
Baku Contemporary Music Days Festival to bring together local and int'l musicians [PHOTOS]
14 May 15:36 -
Azerishig launches 5.6M manats substation project in Khankendi to support green energy goals
14 May 15:29 -
Major overhaul underway on key road in Dashkasan district [VIDEO]
14 May 15:17 -
Turkish military delegation deepens ties with Azerbaijan armed forces
14 May 15:01 -
Azerbaijan, Moldova seek to broaden economic ties
14 May 14:53 -
Ojag Sport hockey team secures bronze at Galaxy Cup
14 May 14:42 -
Azerbaijan strengthens its Global South outreach with Zimbabwe at forefront
14 May 14:23 -
AZAL takes strategic steps toward sustainable aviation with SAF initiative
14 May 14:00 -
First season of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Azerbaijan to take place in Baku
14 May 13:46 -
Caspian Agro and InterFood Azerbaijan spotlight local entrepreneurs
14 May 13:39 -
Social insurance contributions continue to rise in Nakhchivan
14 May 13:16 -
Azerbaijan's GDP shows stable increase in four months of this year
14 May 12:57 -
Middle Corridor rapidly emerging as vital alternative to traditional trade routes
14 May 12:38 -
Azerbaijan ramps up crude oil exports to Romania
14 May 12:19 -
NAM health ministers meet ahead of WHO summit, praise Azerbaijan's leadership during pandemic
14 May 12:00 -
President Ilham Aliyev sends congratulatory letter to President of Paraguay
14 May 11:43 -
Retail trade turnover sees upward trend in early 2025
14 May 11:43 -
South Korea appoints new ambassador to Azerbaijan
14 May 11:34 -
Mugham Television Competition kicks off with support of Heydar Aliyev Foundation [VIDEO]
14 May 11:20 -
Azerbaijan sees double-digit growth in social insurance contributions amid formalization of labor market
14 May 11:02 -
Geological survey launched for metals in liberated territories
14 May 10:41 -
Azerbaijani judokas sustain their leading positions
14 May 10:26 -
Azeri Light crude rises as oil markets see modest gains
14 May 10:00 -
Armenian forces open fire on Azerbaijani positions near Goris and Chambarak
14 May 09:35 -
China successfully launches Shiyan-19 satellite to test communication technologies
14 May 09:00 -
Food, technology, and geopolitics converge at Baku’s expanding agri-fair [ANALYSIS]
14 May 08:30 -
Louis Vuitton store in Paris robbed for third time in 7 months
14 May 08:00 -
Vardanyan on trial: Baku confronts legacy of war and occupation [PHOTOS]
13 May 23:58 -
Apple iOS 19 update to introduce AI-driven iPhone battery optimization
13 May 23:46 -
Nissan group to close seven plants as part of restructuring
13 May 23:30 -
Vietnam strengthen fight against counterfeiting due to negotiations with US on duties
13 May 22:48 -
Kazakhstan and UAE finance development of Astana airport
13 May 22:27 -
Tesla continues to lose market share in China
13 May 21:55 -
EU spend more than €300 million on contracts with companies linked to Musk
13 May 21:23 -
Record decrease in gasoline prices record in Finland
13 May 20:42 -
China provide loans worth 9.2 billion dollars to Latin American countries
13 May 20:21 -
Hyundai Motor launches upgraded Ioniq 5, Kona Electric with enhanced features
13 May 19:55 -
Samsung unveils slimmest AI phone in bid to outclass Apple
13 May 19:12 -
Azerbaijan’s tolerance stands in stark contrast to Armenian revisionism [OPINION]
13 May 18:41 -
Honda's annual profit drop 24.5 percent
13 May 18:30 -
AZAL joins IATA’s CO2 Connect [PHOTOS]
13 May 18:15 -
Master of historical and compositional portraiture opens up about his artistic journey [INTERVIEW]
13 May 17:58 -
Azercell to be featured in Philip Kotler’s “Essentials of Modern Marketing”
13 May 17:52 -
Non-oil sector continues growth amid industry-wide challenges
13 May 17:33 -
Anar Alakbarov: "At the instructions of President Ilham Aliyev, Zangilan Mosque showcased at Venice Architecture Biennale" [PHOTOS]
13 May 17:29 -
Gas production from major Azerbaijani fields shows minor decline
13 May 17:15 -
SOCAR and partners to advance digital and safety collaboration
13 May 16:47 -
FIFA awards Aghsu stadium with Quality Certificate
13 May 16:35 -
Oil output slightly down at major Azerbaijani field
13 May 16:18 -
Azerbaijan sees 6.3% annual inflation in April 2025
13 May 15:57 -
Countdown to Eurovision 2025: Ultimate song contest kicks off [PHOTOS/VIDEO]
13 May 15:33 -
Azerbaijani food exports highlighted at major industry event
13 May 15:14 -
Azerbaijan Labour & Social Relations Academy and bp sign MoU
13 May 14:56 -
Renowned composer who charts new pathways for music art [PHOTOS]
13 May 14:37 -
Ninth Mugham Television Competition starts today
13 May 14:19 -
President Ilham Aliyev visits “InterFood Azerbaijan” and “Caspian Agro” exhibitions [PHOTOS/VIDEO]
13 May 14:15 -
Azerbaijan’s economy at turning point amid energy shifts
13 May 13:55 -
Baku to host Turkic World Literature and Book Festival
13 May 13:26 -
Baku, Ankara discuss risk-based financial oversight
13 May 13:04 -
Azerbaijan emerges as key transport link between East and West
13 May 12:45 -
AZAL developing comprehensive ESG strategy
13 May 12:23 -
US President Donald Trump arrives in Riyadh
13 May 12:16 -
Youth judo team joins training camp in Turkiye [PHOTOS]
13 May 12:01 -
'Made in Azerbaijan' Brand expands global reach through trade exhibitions
13 May 11:46 -
Azerbaijani team claims 17 medals at int'l gymnastics tournament [PHOTOS]
13 May 11:24 -
Aviation Energy Forum kicks off in Azerbaijan
13 May 11:02 -
President Ilham Aliyev receives Türkiye's National Security Council SecGen [PHOTO/VIDEO]
13 May 11:00 -
President Ilham Aliyev receives Türkiye's Minister of National Defense [PHOTOS/VIDEO]
13 May 10:43 -
EBRD maintains growth forecasts for Azerbaijan
13 May 10:43 -
Energy minister announces gas export data for early this year
13 May 10:21 -
Caspian Agro and InterFood Azerbaijan 2025 open at Baku Expo Centre
13 May 10:00 -
Google order three new nuclear power plants for its data centers
13 May 09:00 -
President Aliyev’s Aghdam visit signals strategic shift from recovery to transformation
13 May 08:30