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Azerbaijan reduces greenhouse gas emissions despite global rise

Azerbaijan reduces greenhouse gas emissions despite global rise

Every extra fraction of a degree in average global temperature is a direct contributor to the intensifying climate risks that humanity is now...

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Global diesel crisis highlights Azerbaijan’s growing role in fuel supply

Global diesel crisis highlights Azerbaijan’s growing role in fuel supply

Azerbaijan has the most affordable gasoline among the countries of the South Caucasus. Despite relatively low fuel prices compared with neighboring...

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France’s wave of unrest exposes a deepening crisis of governance

France’s wave of unrest exposes a deepening crisis of governance

In mid-October 2026, France found itself plunged into a period of acute societal upheaval. What began as a series of widespread demonstrations across...

20.10.2026 10

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France wants a reset with Azerbaijan - so why is Paris picking another fight?

France wants a reset with Azerbaijan - so why is Paris picking another fight?

A while ago, France spoke about a path toward the "normalization of relations" between Baku and Paris after decades of deep tension between...

18.10.2026 10

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Can Russian diesel help Trump bring down US fuel prices?

Can Russian diesel help Trump bring down US fuel prices?

A few weeks after US President Donald Trump signed a law expanding sanctions on Russia [hell sanctions] his administration issued a general license...

17.10.2026 20

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Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan open a new digital gateway to Europe

Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan open a new digital gateway to Europe

The Caspian Sea is becoming more than a link between Central Asia and the South Caucasus. It is emerging as a potential gateway for the digital...

16.10.2026 20

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Global food prices rise as import-dependent countries face growing risks

Global food prices have surged to a four-year peak, driven by significant logistics disruptions and adverse weather conditions that have heightened...

11.10.2026 30

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Caspian Sea decline prompts five countries to seek joint solutions

The Caspian Sea’s falling water levels are turning out to be more than an environmental warning. They are a test of whether regional cooperation can...

10.10.2026 30

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Azerbaijan’s 4,010 missing remain test of trust as South Caucasus seeks lasting peace

This week, Baku is hosting the 4th International Conference on "Strengthening Trust and Developing Effective Mechanisms and Solutions for...

09.10.2026 20

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Azerbaijan-Germany ties targeted amid Hanning espionage investigation

The steady warming of relations between Azerbaijan and Germany in recent times appears to unsettle certain forces and circles. Viewed in the context...

07.10.2026 20

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Baku, Astana tap Caspian to redraw Eurasia’s digital map

In October, a new fibre-optic communication line is set to launch, connecting Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan along the Aktau-Sumgayit route. The project...

07.10.2026 20

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US-China trade rivalry fuels demand for copper stockpiles

While oil prices hog the headlines and gas only gets a mention when winter rolls around, a far more important metal has been quietly flying under the...

05.10.2026 60

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How the Middle Corridor meets North-South in Azerbaijan’s new trade strategy

A few years ago, talk about Eurasian transport corridors mostly came down to finding the shortest route between Asia and Europe. Today, with global...

02.10.2026 30

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Why Brussels suddenly in a hurry to expand Europe [ANALYSIS]

After years of quiet, enlargement is back at the center of the European agenda. The European Commission is preparing accession roadmaps for...

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Uzbekistan eyes Zangezur Corridor as its shortcut to Europe

The TRIPP (Zangezur) Corridor no longer looks like just another road or transport line. If it manages to tie together the countries of Central Asia,...

29.09.2026 60

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UN leadership race exposes growing West-Global South divide

While the world keeps its eyes on wars, tariffs, and oil prices, a story is quietly unfolding in the corridors of the UN headquarters in New York, one...

27.09.2026 30

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Six years after war, South Caucasus faces historic chance for lasting peace

For years, the world looked at Karabakh as a frozen conflict. Diplomats wrote their reports, mediators gathered around tables in European capitals,...

26.09.2026 40

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China’s gold strategy signals broader shift in global investments

China highly increased its gold purchases this year. Over the first eight months, the country imported more than 1,000 tonnes of the precious metal,...

25.09.2026 30

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SOCAR enters Africa continent with Baleine stake in Côte d'Ivoire

Azerbaijan's state oil company, SOCAR, has moved into Africa's offshore energy scene by picking up a stake in an oil and gas field off the...

23.09.2026 30

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Trump-Xi summit puts AI, trade, rare earths at centre of new US-China contest [ANALYSIS]

On the eve of the September 24 meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, representatives of both sides sat down for a closed-door...

22.09.2026 30

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AI’s race to superintelligence is raising a new question: who can hit the brakes?

Calls to slow down the development of artificial intelligence (AI) are becoming increasingly common within OpenAI. AI experts and policymakers have...

21.09.2026 40

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Green energy becomes new anchor of Baku-London ties

The relationship between Baku and London moved beyond the familiar oil-and-gas script a long time ago, and the latest meeting at the Energy Ministry...

18.09.2026 40

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'Turkic quality mark’ could ease market entry for businesses across OTS

Economic cooperation among the Organization of Turkic-speaking States is gaining momentum. But despite this, some companies still face differences in...

15.09.2026 30

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Future of Hormuz shipping remains uncertain despite Iran-Oman understanding

Iran and Oman have reached an understanding on specific entry and exit routes for vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz following several weeks...

15.09.2026 30

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Middle Corridor expansion strengthens economic prospects across region

The expansion of the Middle Corridor is becoming increasingly important for the economic prospects of Central Asia and the South Caucasus. What was...

14.09.2026 30

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France moves into Armenia as Russia’s influence fades

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan concluded his visit to France, which was the first one since his party’s victory in the June parliamentary...

13.09.2026 40

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TAP expansion strengthens Azerbaijan-Albania energy links

The Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) became capable of transporting an additional 1.2 billion cubic metres of gas per year as of January 1 this year....

11.09.2026 40

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Iran’s new maritime restrictions put Hormuz under greater strain

The problem of transit through the Strait of Hormuz is beginning to affect an increasing number of countries. The volume of liquefied natural gas...

10.09.2026 30

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Azerbaijan wants more than transit as Middle Corridor expands [COMMENTARY]

The V International Black Sea-Caspian Transport Forum, titled "Corridors. Infrastructure. Investments," was held in Baku, bringing together...

10.09.2026 40

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Ukraine war unlikely to end by February 2027 - harder days lie ahead: expert warns

US-led effort to bring Russia and Ukraine closer to a possible settlement has entered a new stage. Talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and...

07.09.2026 40

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US Patriot shortage puts Ukraine and Europe in tough spot

When Zelenskyy left the White House after his July 28 meeting with Trump, he said the U.S. president had agreed to provide Ukraine with licenses to...

05.09.2026 30

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Washington’s Venezuela oil deal threatens China and Russia’s energy grip

Late summer handed the oil market something it hadn't seen in decades. Washington and Caracas signed an energy agreement that can seriously...

03.09.2026 40

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Azerbaijan seeks bigger role in Asia-Europe trade as SCO corridors expand

As the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit is being held in Bishkek on August 31–September 1, transport and connectivity are again in...

01.09.2026 40

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Meta’s teen safety settlement changes argument for regulators everywhere

The genie is out of the bottle, and nobody in Silicon Valley knows how to put it back. For years, governments have struggled to keep pace with social...

31.08.2026 40

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Can international law still prevent a nuclear catastrophe?

Every year on 29 August, the world observes the International Day against Nuclear Tests. Established by the United Nations General Assembly in...

29.08.2026 50

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Azerbaijan’s trade map is tilting west as Russia commerce slumps [ANALYSIS]

The global economic architecture in 2026 continues to present a complex web of logistical rewiring and volatile commodity flows. In Azerbaijan’s...

28.08.2026 50

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Armenia at a fork in the road: West or Moscow?

Armenia’s internal political scene is once again dominated by serious scandal, infighting and confrontation. At the centre of the latest turmoil are...

26.08.2026 40

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Shift from oil to lithium sparking new global race for strategic resources

The twentieth century unfolded under the sign of oil. Often called "black gold," petroleum powered industrial development, transformed...

26.08.2026 50

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Azerbaijan-Uzbekistan partnership could become backbone of Turkic world connectivity [COMMENTARY]

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev’s visit to Uzbekistan marks another stage in the rapid rapprochement between Baku and Tashkent. Relations between...

25.08.2026 40

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"Eternal Friendship" portrays new language of Azerbaijan-Uzbekistan alliance [OPINION]

There are diplomatic agreements that make headlines for a day, and there are agreements designed to shape relations for decades. The treaty signed by...

23.08.2026 40

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Gaza’s next phase puts Trump, Netanyahu and Hamas on collision course [ANALYSIS]

US President Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan remains the subject of high-level diplomatic negotiations, as efforts intensify to overcome...

22.08.2026 40

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Hormuz crisis puts Azerbaijan’s oil sector in spotlight

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has done more than interrupt tanker traffic. It has exposed a fundamental weakness in the global energy system....

21.08.2026 40

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Arctic thaw turns into new test of Russian, Chinese and US power [ANALYSIS]

For a long time, the Arctic was associated with the "dead land" of the North and was not considered a place suitable for economic activity...

20.08.2026 40

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China’s manufacturing surplus poses new test for global economy

China's industrial machine is producing an ever-growing volume of goods, but the global market's capacity to absorb them is beginning to...

19.08.2026 30

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Oil’s geopolitical premium collides with weaker global economy

The global oil market has entered another period where geopolitics is setting the tone, while weaker demand and rising inventories are trying to pull...

16.08.2026 50

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Caspian Sea at turning point after two decades of environmental cooperation

This year marks the 20th anniversary of Caspian Day, also known as the Day for the Protection of the Environment of the Caspian Sea. On August 12,...

14.08.2026 40

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From political dispute to trade artery: How Zangezur Corridor is taking shape [ANALYSIS]

Azerbaijan’s long-discussed Zangezur Corridor appears to be entering a new phase, shifting from a prolonged political dispute into a concrete...

13.08.2026 50

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Azerbaijan, Indonesia seek to unlock untapped trade potential

As a country located at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, Azerbaijan has long sought to build balanced and productive relations with both European...

11.08.2026 50

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How China is becoming a strategic energy partner for Azerbaijan [ANALYSIS]

Azerbaijan-China energy cooperation is entering a more mature and strategically significant phase, shaped by a mix of political trust and economic...

11.08.2026 40

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Critical minerals become new weapons in US-China rivalry [ANALYSIS]

In the 21st century, the struggle for natural resources is becoming a new type of covert warfare. Countries today do not compete only for land,...

10.08.2026 50

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