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Brotherhood meets business as OTS sets its sights on global influence

Brotherhood meets business as OTS sets its sights on global influence

The Organization of Turkic States gathered at Baku's Gulustan Palace on Thursday for its second heads-of-government meeting, with $21 billion in Azerbaijani investment on the table and the Middle Corridor's future at the centre of discussions. What was once a cultural bloc is becoming something with harder edges.

Nation
Three stations planned on Agdam–Khankendi railway to boost domestic mobility [VIDEO]

Three stations planned on Agdam–Khankendi railway to boost domestic mobility [VIDEO]

Three stations are planned along the Agdam–Khankendi railway, a project aimed at strengthening domestic transport connectivity in Azerbaijan, AzerNEWS reports, citing the Azerbaijan Railways OJSC.

Oil & Gas
TANAP signs long-term ABB deal to secure gas flow from Azerbaijan to Europe

TANAP signs long-term ABB deal to secure gas flow from Azerbaijan to Europe

TANAP Natural Gas Transmission Company has signed a five-year ABB Care service agreement with ABB for the maintenance of the Trans-Anatolian Gas Pipeline, a key energy corridor linking the Caspian region to Europe via Türkiye, AzerNEWS reports.

Business
ChatGPT’s market share in Azerbaijan declines for fourth consecutive month

ChatGPT’s market share in Azerbaijan declines for fourth consecutive month

In March 2026, the artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot ChatGPT held a 78.44% market share across all platforms in Azerbaijan, according to the latest report by Statcounter, AzerNEWS reports.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Armenia becomes frontline in Russia-West rivalry as it heads to polls

Armenia becomes frontline in Russia-West rivalry as it heads to polls

The recent polemics between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan have drawn predictable attention, and the most telling aspect of this exchange lies not in what was said, but in how it is being interpreted.

World
Sri Lanka forms panel to tackle water shortage

Sri Lanka forms panel to tackle water shortage

Sri Lanka's National Water Supply and Drainage Board has formed a special operations committee to tackle the worsening drinking water shortage, as prolonged dry weather continues to strain supply nationwide, AzerNEWS reports, citing foreign media.

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 Int'l Children's Book Day

Azerbaijan marks Int'l Children's Book Day

Every child's journey into the world of knowledge begins with a book. Beyond simple stories, books open doors to imagination, teach empathy, and connect young readers with the history and cultural heritage of their people.

Analysis

Events
Choking Iran or poisoning Gulf? True cost of targeting Kharg [ANALYSIS]

Choking Iran or poisoning Gulf? True cost of targeting Kharg [ANALYSIS]

The United States has already signalled its intention to deploy forces to Kharg Island, widely regarded as the backbone of Iran’s energy infrastructure. Kharg Island accounts for approximately 90 per cent of Iran’s crude oil exports, with a terminal capable of handling close to two million barrels per day. It is, in effect, the lifeline of Iran’s energy economy. By seizing this island, Washington appears to believe it can effectively choke Iran’s economic breathing space.

Sports
Azerbaijan's Shahriyar Mammadyarov climbs FIDE World Rankings

Azerbaijan's Shahriyar Mammadyarov climbs FIDE World Rankings

The International Chess Federation (FIDE) has unveiled its official April ratings, AzerNEWS reports.

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