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Can taking Kharg Island really break Iran’s resistance?

Can taking Kharg Island really break Iran’s resistance?

From the very beginning of the US–Israel–Iran war, the central question has been deceptively simple: who will win, and how will it end? Yet with each passing day, the answers seem to grow more uncertain.

Nation
It may only be a matter of time” as economists warn of growing AI threat to jobs [ANALYSIS]

It may only be a matter of time” as economists warn of growing AI threat to jobs [ANALYSIS]

Economists who once dismissed concerns about artificial intelligence disrupting the labor market are beginning to change their tone, warning that while large-scale shocks have not yet materialized, the risk is growing, and policymakers may not be prepared, AzerNEWS reports.

Oil & Gas
Oil markets on borrowed time as US–Iran deadline looms over Hormuz [ANALYSIS]

Oil markets on borrowed time as US–Iran deadline looms over Hormuz [ANALYSIS]

With a 45-day ceasefire proposal rejected by Iran and Trump's Tuesday evening ultimatum approaching, energy markets face their most consequential 48 hours since the war began. A deal would not normalise supply for months. No deal risks removing 80% of the region's exports from the market.

Business
Azerbaijan state budget revenues exceed forecast by 5%

Azerbaijan state budget revenues exceed forecast by 5%

Positive trends were observed in the implementation of Azerbaijan’s state budget in the first quarter of 2026, AzerNEWS reports, citing the Finance Ministry. The Ministry noted that over 265,000 payment orders were executed by the treasury authorities during this period, with strong performance recorded in budget revenue collection. From January to March 2026, state budget revenues totaled...

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Karabakh as leverage: how Moscow sustains its grip on South Caucasus

Karabakh as leverage: how Moscow sustains its grip on South Caucasus

Why did Nikol Pashinyan’s recent visit to Moscow once again place Karabakh, the Azerbaijani territory that is internationally recognised, at the centre of discussions with Russia's Vladimir Putin?

World
Mediterranean migrant death toll surges in 2026

Mediterranean migrant death toll surges in 2026

At least 990 people have died or gone missing in the Mediterranean Sea since January 2026.

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
Trust and skepticism toward AI-generated cultural content

Trust and skepticism toward AI-generated cultural content

The rapid integration of artificial intelligence into art, music, and media has created a paradox. AI-generated cultural content is increasingly widespread and sophisticated, yet public trust in it remains deeply unstable.

Culture
Azerbaijan marks 120 years of its first satirical magazine [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan marks 120 years of its first satirical magazine [PHOTOS]

Humor has long been one of the most powerful tools for confronting injustice and pretension. This idea is perfectly embodied in "Molla Nasreddin", an influential eight-page satirical weekly that holds a special place in the history of Azerbaijani journalism.

Analysis

Events
OPEC+ adds barrels while watching Iran tensions escalate

OPEC+ adds barrels while watching Iran tensions escalate

The OPEC+ alliance agreed to raise oil production by 206,000 barrels a day starting in May, as key producers weigh rising geopolitical risks in the Middle East against the need to stabilise global energy markets.

Sports
New judo hall opens in Dashkasan [PHOTOS]

New judo hall opens in Dashkasan [PHOTOS]

A new judo hall has been opened in Dashkasan, AzerNEWS reports.

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