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Penultimate day of WUF13: What world's largest urban gathering actually achieved in Baku

Penultimate day of WUF13: What world's largest urban gathering actually achieved in Baku

As the World Urban Forum in Baku enters its final day tomorrow, four days of ministerial commitments, first-ever summits, a landmark report, and the beginnings of a Baku Call to Action have produced more than most UN urban conferences manage.

Nation
President Ilham Aliyev receives UN Deputy Secretary-General [PHOTOS/VIDEO]

President Ilham Aliyev receives UN Deputy Secretary-General [PHOTOS/VIDEO]

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received Amina Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, on May 21, AzerNEWS reports.

Oil & Gas
Goldman Sachs warns global oil inventories falling at record pace

Goldman Sachs warns global oil inventories falling at record pace

Global crude oil and petroleum product inventories are shrinking at a record pace this month as the ongoing war in the Middle East continues to disrupt energy markets, according to global investment bank Goldman Sachs, AzerNEWS reports. Global oil inventories declined by a staggering...

Business
China–Russia trade increases in January–April

China–Russia trade increases in January–April

Trade between China and Russia increased significantly in the January–April period, rising by 19.7% year on year to reach 85.2 billion U.S. dollars, according to China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOC), marking a strong start to the year, AzerNEWS reports, citing foreign media.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Strategic reclamation of Lachin: How diplomacy and military rewrote South Caucasus map

Strategic reclamation of Lachin: How diplomacy and military rewrote South Caucasus map

To understand the profound strategic and emotional weight of Lachin’s return to Azerbaijani sovereignty, one must first revisit the bleak spring of 1992.

World
Trump to talk with Taiwan’s president despite protocol break

Trump to talk with Taiwan’s president despite protocol break

US President Donald Trump has said he may speak with Taiwanese leader Lai Ching-te regarding a possible US arms sale to Taiwan — a move that would mark a significant break from decades of diplomatic tradition, AzerNEWS reports, citing BBC.

Analysis

Lifestyle
Urban planning fair brings festive atmosphere to World Urban Forum in Baku [PHOTOS]

Urban planning fair brings festive atmosphere to World Urban Forum in Baku [PHOTOS]

An urban planning fair has been organized for visitors and residents of the city in connection with the 13th Session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13), which is taking place in Baku, AzerNEWS reports.

Culture
UNESCO official: Preservation of cultural heritage is living part of urban development

UNESCO official: Preservation of cultural heritage is living part of urban development

Cultural heritage should be treated not only as something to preserve but also as a living part of urban development and community life, Benedetto Zacchiroli, director of DiverCity, the UNESCO ICCAR Youth Bootcamp for Inclusive and Sustainable Cities, and President of the European Coalition of Cities against Racism (ECCAR), told AzerNEWS.

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

Events
Leyla Aliyeva meets with King Mswati III of Eswatini [PHOTOS]

Leyla Aliyeva meets with King Mswati III of Eswatini [PHOTOS]

The meeting was also attended by Prince Lindani Dlamini of Eswatini and Senator Pholile Shakantu, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the country, AzerNEWS reports.

Sports
Azerbaijani table tennis player enters Guinness World Records

Azerbaijani table tennis player enters Guinness World Records

An official confirmation certificate has been sent by the relevant authority recognizing Azerbaijani table tennis player Nihad Mammadov as a new Guinness World Record holder, AzerNEWS reports citing the Azerbaijan Table Tennis Federation.

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