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Middle Corridor boom triggers ADB’s $10 bln infrastructure push

Middle Corridor boom triggers ADB’s $10 bln infrastructure push

The Asian Development Bank's commitment to invest $10 billion across Central Asia and the South Caucasus by 2030, alongside a $70 billion push for pan-Asian power grids and digital highways, arrives at a moment when the Middle Corridor has already proven its case, and the region is trading well below its potential. The question is whether institutional capital can now accelerate what geopolitics has already started.

Nation
Azerbaijan provides humanitarian aid to flood-affected families in Pakistan [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan provides humanitarian aid to flood-affected families in Pakistan [PHOTOS]

According to the Embassy of Azerbaijan in Pakistan, as part of the project implemented through the diplomatic mission, 400 flood-affected families received aid packages containing essential food products and daily necessities.

Oil & Gas
SOCAR becomes sole owner of EKOL Engineering Services after stake sale

SOCAR becomes sole owner of EKOL Engineering Services after stake sale

Following the announcement of the liquidation of its representative office in Azerbaijan, Lancer Services S.A. sold its stake in EKOL Engineering Services OJSC, in which it had been a shareholder.

Business
Gold prices surge amid global uncertainty

Gold prices surge amid global uncertainty

Gold, traditionally regarded as a safe-haven asset, has experienced a complex and volatile trajectory in early 2026, shaped by competing macroeconomic forces, geopolitical risks, and liquidity dynamics, AzerNEWS reports. On the COMEX Commodity Exchange in New York, the price of one troy ounce of gold rose by...

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Ankara-Yerevan bridge deal marks strategic pivot in South Caucasus

Ankara-Yerevan bridge deal marks strategic pivot in South Caucasus

While many might view the bridge's restoration as having only symbolic or touristic value, the project contains much deeper economic and strategic layers.

World
Trump pauses "Project Freedom" plan to escort ships through Hormuz

Trump pauses "Project Freedom" plan to escort ships through Hormuz

According to Trump, the decision was made following requests from Pakistan and several other countries.

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
Int'l Carpet Festival 2026 successfully concludes in Baku [PHOTOS]

Int'l Carpet Festival 2026 successfully concludes in Baku [PHOTOS]

The International Carpet Festival 2026, which took place on May 1-3, jointly organized by "Azerkhalcha" OJSC and Icherisheher State Historical-Architectural Reserve Office, with the support of the Ministry of Economy and the Azerbaijan Export and Investment Promotion Agency (AZPROMO), has successfully concluded, AzerNEWS reports.

Culture
Documentary about National Leader show at Heydar Aliyev Center [PHOTOS]

Documentary about National Leader show at Heydar Aliyev Center [PHOTOS]

On the eve of the 103rd anniversary of the National Leader Heydar Aliyev, a documentary "In the Footsteps of a Journey" has been screened at the Heydar Aliyev Center, AzerNEWS reports.

Analysis

Events
Combined Arms Army marks graduation of servicemen training program [PHOTOS/VIDEO]

Combined Arms Army marks graduation of servicemen training program [PHOTOS/VIDEO]

The event commenced with commemorating the bright memory of the National Leader Heydar Aliyev and Shehids, who sacrificed their lives for the Motherland.

Sports
Azerbaijani judokas to compete at Astana Grand Slam

Azerbaijani judokas to compete at Astana Grand Slam

Azerbaijan has confirmed its national judo team for the Astana Grand Slam 2026, set to be held in Kazakhstan on May 8–10, AzerNEWS reports.

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