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Why Washington and Tehran both trust Islamabad to host talks [OPINION]

Why Washington and Tehran both trust Islamabad to host talks [OPINION]

Islamabad may not command the economic weight of Washington, Beijing or Brussels, but it possesses something equally valuable in a fractured region: access, credibility and strategic necessity.

Nation
Azerbaijan summons Belgian and Dutch envoys over “anti-Azerbaijani” parliamentary resolutions

Azerbaijan summons Belgian and Dutch envoys over “anti-Azerbaijani” parliamentary resolutions

On April 20, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan summoned the ambassadors of Belgium and Netherlands to express strong protest over recent parliamentary decisions, AzerNEWS reports.

Oil & Gas
Azerbaijan’s non-oil surge offers hope for bigger economy

Azerbaijan’s non-oil surge offers hope for bigger economy

A new Oliver Wyman report puts a $150bn target on the Azerbaijani economy within a decade. The path requires 7.2% annual growth, well above current forecasts. But four structural opportunities, if seized simultaneously, make the ambition more plausible than it first appears.

Business
Butter imports to Azerbaijan fall sharply in first quarter of this year

Butter imports to Azerbaijan fall sharply in first quarter of this year

Azerbaijan significantly reduced its imports of butter and other dairy fats in the first quarter of 2026, even as overall imports of vegetable and animal fats increased slightly, AzerNEWS reports. According to monthly data from the State Customs Committee, as reported by Marja.az, the country imported 5,717 tons of butter and other milk-based fats worth...

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Armenia seeks stronger ties with neighbors, Pashinyan says

Armenia seeks stronger ties with neighbors, Pashinyan says

Pashinyan made the statement while presenting the provision of the ruling Civil Contract party’s election program for 2026 on institutionalizing peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan.

World
US urges citizens in Iraq to 'leave now' over potential threats

US urges citizens in Iraq to 'leave now' over potential threats

The US Embassy in Baghdad renewed its warning Monday against traveling to Iraq, calling on Americans already in Iraq to "leave now", AzerNEWS reports.

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
Exhibition 'Spring Colors' to open at Khatai Arts Center

Exhibition 'Spring Colors' to open at Khatai Arts Center

Khatai Arts Center will open an art exhibition titled "Spring Colors" on April 20 and 21 at 12:00 and 16:00, AzerNEWS reports.

Culture
Baku holds conference on urban planning and historical heritage protection [PHOTOS]

Baku holds conference on urban planning and historical heritage protection [PHOTOS]

As part of the "Year of Urban Planning and Architecture," various events are being held in the country's scientific and cultural institutions, where discussions are focused on urban planning traditions, modern approaches, and the preservation of historical heritage.

Analysis

Events
2nd Autism Awareness Forum held in Baku [PHOTOS]

2nd Autism Awareness Forum held in Baku [PHOTOS]

The “2nd Autism Awareness Forum” was held on April 18, 2026, at the Nizami Cinema Center in Baku, organized by the IDDO Mental Health Program.

Sports
Azerbaijan Weightlifting Federation participates in EWF Congress [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan Weightlifting Federation participates in EWF Congress [PHOTOS]

The European Weightlifting Federation has hosted an extraordinary Partial Electoral Congress in Batumi, Georgia, AzerNEWS reports.

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