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bp joins SOCAR in race to unlock Ustyurt’s untapped reserves

bp joins SOCAR in race to unlock Ustyurt’s untapped reserves

A 40% stake in six unexplored Uzbek blocks is bp's first upstream entry into Central Asia in decades. The real question is what it says about where the company, and its SOCAR partner, think the next major Caspian discovery is waiting to be made

Nation
Azerbaijan urges urgent climate action as disasters surge worldwide

Azerbaijan urges urgent climate action as disasters surge worldwide

Azerbaijan will continue promoting dialogue and cooperation among developing countries, while climate change has become a serious global threat affecting not only the environment but also economies, food security, and public health, AzerNEWS reports.

Oil & Gas
Oil prices edge higher amid economic uncertainty

Oil prices edge higher amid economic uncertainty

Global oil prices posted modest gains on Thursday as investors closely monitored upcoming talks between the United States and China, while geopolitical tensions surrounding the Iran conflict continued to fuel uncertainty in energy markets. On the London ICE (InterContinental Exchange Futures) exchange, the price of Brent crude rose by...

Business
Erdoğan turns to Central Asia as Middle Corridor ambitions accelerate

Erdoğan turns to Central Asia as Middle Corridor ambitions accelerate

Recep Tayyip Erdogan traveled to Kazakhstan to participate in two separate summits. President Erdoğan and his wife Emine Erdogan were welcomed at Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport in Astana by Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
South Caucasus peace push gains speed as regional barriers begin to fall [COMMENTARY]

South Caucasus peace push gains speed as regional barriers begin to fall [COMMENTARY]

The South Caucasus region is currently undergoing one of the most fateful and complex periods of transformation in its modern history. Decades of entrenched tension, military confrontation, and deep-seated mistrust are finally beginning to give way to a sense of cautious optimism and tangible prospects for peace. More specifically, the prospect of a definitive peace treaty between Azerbaijan and Armenia has never appeared as attainable as it does today. When examining the milestones achieved over the past few years, it becomes evident that many developments, once dismissed as mere utopian dreams, have now crystallized into daily realities.

World
US officials use temporary phones in China over cybersecurity fears

US officials use temporary phones in China over cybersecurity fears

As Donald Trump visits China, CEOs and US officials part of his entourage are carrying temporary devices instead of personal smartphones.

Analysis

Lifestyle
Kharibulbul International Music Festival kicks off in Shusha [PHOTOS]

Kharibulbul International Music Festival kicks off in Shusha [PHOTOS]

The 9th Kharibulbul International Music Festival has kicked off in Shusha on May 14, AzerNEWS reports.

Culture
Gulnara Khalilova successfully presents her eco-collection at Aspara Fashion Week [PHOTOS]

Gulnara Khalilova successfully presents her eco-collection at Aspara Fashion Week [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijani designer Gulnara Khalilova has marked her fourth appearance at Aspara Fashion Week in Taraz, Kazakhstan, participating in the 17th season of this major international project, AzerNEWS reports.

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
Azerbaijani and Turkish representatives hold meeting [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijani and Turkish representatives hold meeting [PHOTOS]

During the meeting, it was emphasized that international exercises conducted with the participation of our countries make a significant contribution to maintaining a high level of combat training of our armies.

Sports
Baku–Khankandi int'l cycling race ends with decisive final stage [PHOTOS]

Baku–Khankandi int'l cycling race ends with decisive final stage [PHOTOS]

The fourth stage of the Baku-Khankandi Azerbaijan International Cycling Race, a prestigious UCI 2.1 category event, has officially drawn to a close, AzerNEWS reports.

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