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Can Russia really fund its war with gold as sanctions tighten? [ANALYSIS]

Can Russia really fund its war with gold as sanctions tighten? [ANALYSIS]

The war between Russia and Ukraine, which erupted in 2022 and quickly became the deadliest conflict in Europe since World War II, has now entered its fourth year. Despite the efforts of various international actors to bring an end to hostilities, the conflict continues, with little indication that these interventions have achieved their intended effect.

Nation
West Azerbaijan Community addresses US Vice President ahead of Azerbaijan visit

West Azerbaijan Community addresses US Vice President ahead of Azerbaijan visit

The Western Azerbaijan Community has issued a statement addressed to US Vice President James David Vance regarding his upcoming visit to Azerbaijan.

Oil & Gas
Oil prices rise on global exchanges as Brent and WTI record gains

Oil prices rise on global exchanges as Brent and WTI record gains

Oil prices edged higher on global markets, supported by modest gains in both London and New York trading. According to AzerNEWS, Brent crude, the international benchmark, rose by...

Business
Georgia seeks to boost regional transit role with major infrastructure push

Georgia seeks to boost regional transit role with major infrastructure push

Georgia is stepping up efforts to capitalise on its strategic location as a regional transit hub, with major investments aimed at strengthening transport links between Turkey and the South Caucasus, the country’s prime minister has said.

Analysis

Armenian-Azerbaijani conflict
JD Vance heads to Caucasus — What Washington hopes to achieve

JD Vance heads to Caucasus — What Washington hopes to achieve

US Vice President J.D. Vance’s upcoming visit to Armenia and Azerbaijan is notable not only for where he is going, but for the fact that he is going at all. In a year when the Trump administration has sharply limited overseas travel in favor of domestic priorities ahead of the November midterm elections, Vance’s decision to include the South Caucasus in his itinerary marks a deliberate exception. Officially, the trip follows his attendance at the opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy. Politically, it signals that Washington sees unfinished business, and rising risk, in a region it helped reshape only months ago.

Armenian Aggression
Experts examine how Azerbaijan pursued justice outside international courts

Experts examine how Azerbaijan pursued justice outside international courts

By restoring its territorial integrity and bringing alleged war criminals before the courts, Azerbaijan has pursued a rare post-conflict path that links sovereignty with legal accountability.

World
Coca-Cola signs new football partnership with Irish FA and NIFL

Coca-Cola signs new football partnership with Irish FA and NIFL

The Coca-Cola Company and its strategic bottling partner, Coca-Cola HBC Ireland and Northern Ireland, have agreed a new soft drinks partnership with the Irish Football Association (Irish FA) and the Northern Ireland Football League (NIFL).

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
Smart Novruz bonfire concept bridges digital and cultural worlds

Smart Novruz bonfire concept bridges digital and cultural worlds

A new scientific seminar has been held at the Institute of Information Technologies of the Ministry of Education and the Science, Azernews reports citing Azertag.

Culture
Leyla Aliyeva and Alena Aliyeva visit Special Secondary School No. 45 in Ganja [PHOTOS]

Leyla Aliyeva and Alena Aliyeva visit Special Secondary School No. 45 in Ganja [PHOTOS]

Leyla Aliyeva and Alena Aliyeva visited Special Secondary School No. 45 in Ganja.

Events
Gabala hosts opening ceremony of second "Winter Tale" International Music Festival [PHOTOS]

Gabala hosts opening ceremony of second "Winter Tale" International Music Festival [PHOTOS]

On February 6, the solemn opening ceremony of the "Winter Tale" International Music Festival was held in the city of Gabala.

Sports
Azerbaijani judokas finish Grand Slam tournament with 3 medals

Azerbaijani judokas finish Grand Slam tournament with 3 medals

Azerbaijani judoka Zelim Tchkayev won a silver medal at the "Grand Slam" tournament held in the French capital, Paris.

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