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Central Bank pivot looms as oil rally heats up Azerbaijan economy [ANALYSIS]

Central Bank pivot looms as oil rally heats up Azerbaijan economy [ANALYSIS]

The global energy landscape is currently undergoing a seismic shift that transcends simple market fluctuations, signaling a period of profound economic recalibration for resource-rich nations like Azerbaijan. While the early months of 2026 began with a global trend toward monetary easing, the sudden eruption of large-scale conflict in the Middle East has effectively shattered those expectations.

Nation
Foreign Ministry: No country questioned Azerbaijan's territorial integrity, including Karabakh

Foreign Ministry: No country questioned Azerbaijan's territorial integrity, including Karabakh

During and following the meeting held in Moscow on April 1 between Vladimir Putin and Nikol Pashinyan, Russian officials made public remarks touching upon issues that are strictly internal to Azerbaijan.

Oil & Gas
Oil near $110 as Trump issues fresh Iran threat over Hormuz closure

Oil near $110 as Trump issues fresh Iran threat over Hormuz closure

US President Donald Trump has issued a renewed and sharply worded ultimatum to Iran, demanding the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and warning of potential strikes on critical infrastructure if Tehran fails to comply.

Business
Kazakhstan advances major Trans-Caspian railway project [PHOTOS]

Kazakhstan advances major Trans-Caspian railway project [PHOTOS]

Talqat Aldıbergenov, chairman of the board of Kazakhstan Temir Zholy, has inspected ongoing construction on the “Moyıntı–Kızıljar” railway line, a key segment of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (Middle Corridor).

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Zori Balayan, controversial voice of Karabakh-era nationalism, dies

Zori Balayan, controversial voice of Karabakh-era nationalism, dies

Armenian publicist, writer, socio-political figure, and traveler Zori Balayan has died, according to Armenian media reports cited by AzerNEWS. His death was confirmed by his son, Hayk Balayan.

World
Floods trigger building collapse in Makhachkala as hundreds evacuated [VIDEO]

Floods trigger building collapse in Makhachkala as hundreds evacuated [VIDEO]

A multi-storey residential building collapsed in Makhachkala following severe flooding caused by heavy rainfall, authorities reported, with several other buildings now at risk of collapse.

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
Uzbek edition of Maqsud Ibrahimbeyov’s ‘The Woman in Black’ unveiled in Tashkent [PHOTOS]

Uzbek edition of Maqsud Ibrahimbeyov’s ‘The Woman in Black’ unveiled in Tashkent [PHOTOS]

A presentation of the Uzbek-language edition of “The Woman in Black” (Qora libosli ayol tashrifi) by People’s Writer, State Prize laureate and prominent public figure Maqsud Ibrahimbeyov was held at the Azerbaijan Cultural Centre named after Heydar Aliyev under the Embassy of Azerbaijan in Uzbekistan.

Analysis

Events
No sabotage found in Turkish C-130 crash in Georgia, prosecutors say

No sabotage found in Turkish C-130 crash in Georgia, prosecutors say

No evidence of external interference has been found in the crash of a Turkish Air Force C-130 military transport aircraft in Georgia, AzerNEWS reports, citing the Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office.

Sports
Azerbaijan claims 3 golds, finishes second at European Judo Cup [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan claims 3 golds, finishes second at European Judo Cup [PHOTOS]

The European Cup for cadet judokas held in Ganja has come to an end.

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