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Azerbaijan, China expand transport quotas in boost to Middle Corridor

Azerbaijan, China expand transport quotas in boost to Middle Corridor

The decision by Azerbaijan and China to increase the quota for international road transport permits by fivefold marks a definitive turning point in the operational maturity of the Middle Corridor. This move is not merely a technical adjustment of administrative paperwork but a profound geopolitical and economic signal that the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route is transitioning from a conceptual alternative into a high-capacity artery of global trade.

Nation
ICC prosecutor Ocampo's video sparks outrage: Borrell in my circle, Pashinyan must be removed [VIDEO]

ICC prosecutor Ocampo's video sparks outrage: Borrell in my circle, Pashinyan must be removed [VIDEO]

A video circulating in Azerbaijani media has sparked controversy, raising allegations about lobbying activities, political influence, and possible interference in regional affairs, involving figures linked to European institutions and Armenian advocacy networks, AzerNEWS reports.

Oil & Gas
Azeri Light oil price jumps above $122 per barrel

Azeri Light oil price jumps above $122 per barrel

The price of Azerbaijan’s “Azeri Light” crude oil has recorded a notable increase on international markets, AzerNEWS reports. So, according to the report, the price of Azeri Light delivered on a CIF basis at Italy’s Augusta port rose by...

Business
Gold prices fall, while silver rises on global markets

Gold prices fall, while silver rises on global markets

Gold prices declined slightly in trading at the COMEX in New York, reflecting modest shifts in global precious metals markets, AzerNEWS reports. The price of one troy ounce of gold fell by...

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Ghost of junta offers Armenia false gospel of peace [OPINION]

Ghost of junta offers Armenia false gospel of peace [OPINION]

As Armenia enters a volatile and tense pre-election cycle, the air is thick with the competing rhetorics of a fractured political landscape. From the halls of Yerevan to the border villages, opposition groups and burgeoning political parties are jostling for position, each offering a different panacea for the nation’s post-war malaise.

World
Europe remains the fastest-warming continent

Europe remains the fastest-warming continent

In 2025, temperatures exceeded the long-term average across at least 95 percent of the region. At the same time, snow and ice cover continued to shrink, with growing consequences for ecosystems and human life.

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 Dance Day bridges cultures through rhythm and movement [PHOTOS]

Int'l Dance Day bridges cultures through rhythm and movement [PHOTOS]

International Dance Day, observed every year on April 29, is a global celebration dedicated to one of humanity's oldest and most expressive art forms, AzerNEWS reports.

Culture
Baku Evenings: New cultural project announced in country [VIDEOS]

Baku Evenings: New cultural project announced in country [VIDEOS]

A new cultural space is emerging in Azerbaijan's cultural life, AzerNEWS reports.

Analysis

Events
Baku hosts the DNA Day Youth Forum bringing together scientists and young researchers [PHOTOS]

Baku hosts the DNA Day Youth Forum bringing together scientists and young researchers [PHOTOS]

The “Molecular World: April 27 DNA Day” Youth Forum was held in Baku, gathering scientists, geneticists, and young researchers to mark DNA Day and discuss recent developments in molecular biology and biotechnology, AzerNEWS reports.

Sports
Baku hosts European Cup in Rhythmic Gymnastics

Baku hosts European Cup in Rhythmic Gymnastics

The 2026 European Cup in Rhythmic Gymnastics has officially begun in Baku, AzerNEWS reports.

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