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Oil, tourism and security: Why Gulf states loom as losers in US-Israel-Iran war

Oil, tourism and security: Why Gulf states loom as losers in US-Israel-Iran war

The US-Israel-Iran war has been ongoing for more than two weeks already, and as the war engulfs further, the cracks seem to appear more visible. The war has lasted longer than many expected, and as the fighting intensifies, the consequences are no longer confined to the battlefield; economic pressures, energy insecurity, and widening instability are spreading across the Middle East.

Mine clearance accelerates across Azerbaijan’s liberated territories

Mine clearance accelerates across Azerbaijan’s liberated territories

Mine clearance efforts in the liberated territories of Azerbaijan continued at a significant pace in 2025, with 69,200 hectares of land cleared of mines and unexploded ordnance during the year, AzerNEWS reports.

Middle East war threatens cancer drug supply

Middle East war threatens cancer drug supply

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is beginning to disrupt the supply of vital medicines to countries in the Persian Gulf, putting at risk the delivery of life-saving treatments such as anti-cancer drugs and other pharmaceuticals that require constant refrigeration. As traditional air routes become less reliable, pharmaceutical companies are being forced to reroute flights and search for alternative land transport options, AzerNEWS reports.

Int'l Mugham Center pays tribute to People's Poet Samad Vurgun [PHOTOS]

Int'l Mugham Center pays tribute to People's Poet Samad Vurgun [PHOTOS]

The International Mugham Center hosts a wide range of projects dedicated to preserving and promoting the country's musical and literary heritage. Through these initiatives, the Center brings together musicians, poets, and audiences to celebrate and sustain Azerbaijan's rich artistic traditions.

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