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Human Fraternity Award recognises Azerbaijan’s post-conflict peace strategy

Human Fraternity Award recognises Azerbaijan’s post-conflict peace strategy

The announcement that President Ilham Aliyev has been awarded the Human Fraternity Award by the Sheikh Zayed Foundation of the United Arab Emirates has drawn international attention and rightly so. This recognition underscores Azerbaijan’s dedication to peace, stability, and constructive diplomacy in a region that has witnessed decades of conflict. The Sheikh Zayed Foundation, established to honor the legacy of the United Arab Emirates’ founding father, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, is widely regarded as a prestigious institution promoting humanity, coexistence, and the principles of brotherhood. Its Human Fraternity Award celebrates individuals and leaders whose actions advance harmony and global dialogue.

China cuts Russian oil imports in 2025 amid sanctions pressure and energy diversification

China cuts Russian oil imports in 2025 amid sanctions pressure and energy diversification

China’s reduction of Russian oil imports in 2025 is not an isolated trade adjustment but part of a broader recalibration driven by geopolitics, sanctions pressure, and Beijing’s long-term energy security strategy, Azernews reports.

Azerbaijani buyers return to Turkish property market, but remain below peak levels

Azerbaijani buyers return to Turkish property market, but remain below peak levels

Azerbaijani citizens purchased 944 apartments in Türkiye in 2025, marking a year-on-year increase despite remaining below earlier peak levels, Azernews reports, citing data from the Turkish Statistical Institute.

Azerbaijani Literature Museum honors victims of Black January [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijani Literature Museum honors victims of Black January [PHOTOS]

The Black January remains one of the most painful moments in Azerbaijan's contemporary history, when Soviet forces ruthlessly targeted unarmed civilians in an effort to suppress the nation's yearning for freedom and independence.

January 20 and rise of Azerbaijan’s national liberation movement

January 20 and rise of Azerbaijan’s national liberation movement

In the history of Azerbaijan, there are many unforgettable days and indelible moments that have been permanently engraved in memory. January 20, 1990, is not only a great tragedy for the Azerbaijani people, but also a day of national pride and honor—a day when a heroic epic was written with blood and sacrifice.

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