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America's Armenian lobby turning peace process into political battleground

America's Armenian lobby turning peace process into political battleground

The latest move by the US House Foreign Affairs Committee against Azerbaijan raises a question that Washington should be asking itself: is Congress helping to consolidate peace in the South Caucasus, or is it allowing domestic lobbying politics to reopen a conflict that the region is finally trying to leave behind?

Nation
Azerbaijan Deposit Insurance Fund eyes instant compensation payments [PHOTO]

Azerbaijan Deposit Insurance Fund eyes instant compensation payments [PHOTO]

The Azerbaijan Deposit Insurance Fund (ADIF) has introduced new online payment options for citizens as part of its digitalisation strategy and is considering using the AniPay platform to provide compensation payments in the future.

Oil & Gas
Azerbaijan’s Azeri Light crude oil price falls to $102.73 per barrel

Azerbaijan’s Azeri Light crude oil price falls to $102.73 per barrel

The price of Azerbaijan's Azeri Light crude oil has fallen on global markets, declining by $6.37, or 5.8 per cent, to $102.73 per barrel

Business
Azerbaijan pays ₼1.73 billion in compensation to depositors of 19 liquidated banks

Azerbaijan pays ₼1.73 billion in compensation to depositors of 19 liquidated banks

A total of ₼1.73 billion in compensation has been paid to depositors of 19 banks undergoing liquidation in Azerbaijan as of 1 July this year. During the reporting period, the fund provided legal services in more than...

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Constitutional reform becomes Armenia's next political battleground

Constitutional reform becomes Armenia's next political battleground

In the coming period, Armenia may find itself facing one of the most significant constitutional challenges ever since the Velvet Revolution of 2018. With Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan taking the next steps towards constitutional reform considered by many as necessary for the normalization of relations with Azerbaijan and fulfillment of promises made during the peace process, the issue now is not whether the Constitution will be amended, but how. Indeed, as plausible as the ongoing process may be, the current domestic dynamics say otherwise.

World
Ukraine steps up drone strikes deep inside Russia as war takes new turn

Ukraine steps up drone strikes deep inside Russia as war takes new turn

Ukraine has intensified its long-range drone campaign against targets deep inside Russia, with a series of recent strikes reportedly hitting logistics facilities, an oil refinery and a military complex.

Analysis

Lifestyle
Turkish pop stars EDIS and Emre Altuğ honoured with stars at Sea Breeze Walk of Fame [PHOTOS]

Turkish pop stars EDIS and Emre Altuğ honoured with stars at Sea Breeze Walk of Fame [PHOTOS]

Turkish pop stars EDIS and Emre Altuğ have been honoured with their own stars at the Sea Breeze Walk of Fame, with a ceremony held at the Sea Breeze resort in Baku.

Culture
Dream Fest 2026 turns Sea Breeze into global music stage [PHOTOS]

Dream Fest 2026 turns Sea Breeze into global music stage [PHOTOS]

The international Dream Fest 2026 music festival is continuing at the Sea Breeze resort complex on the picturesque shores of the Caspian Sea, bringing together leading names from Azerbaijan's and the global music industry.

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
Spain's PM says 'save lives' is priority as record wildfires force 70,000 to flee

Spain's PM says 'save lives' is priority as record wildfires force 70,000 to flee

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Saturday that the government's priority was to "save lives" as firefighters battled record-breaking wildfires west of Madrid, warning that shifting winds could rapidly worsen the situation despite falling temperatures.

Sports
European Judo Hopes Tournament crowns first U-16 winners [PHOTO]

European Judo Hopes Tournament crowns first U-16 winners [PHOTO]

The first day of competition at the European Judo Hopes Tournament has concluded, with the final winners in the U-16 category determined.

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