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An international forum titled Belt and Road Museums International Forum, themed "Interactive Museums: Advancing Digital Technology, Education and Community Engagement," has been held in Tbilisi, Georgia.

Georgia's exports to Azerbaijan increased by 6.9% in the first nine months of 2026, reaching $566.7 million, according to data released by the National Statistics Office of Georgia (GeoStat).

Elon Musk, founder of SpaceX, has said that traditional money could lose its significance in the future as advances in artificial intelligence and space exploration reshape the global economy.

US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff arrived in St.

Azerbaijan has announced its squad for the FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival, which will take place in Baku from October 22 to 30.

United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday that Ukraine would not without military assistance from his country.

The International Mugham Center has hosted an Azerbaijan-Turkiye concert organized with the support of the Baku Yunus Emre Institute.

The United States, Ukraine and European countries have developed a coordinated position on engagement with Russia and steps to be taken towards resolving the conflict.

The Olive Festival, which will be held on October 23-25 in Baku's Seaside National Park, will offer visitors an opportunity to explore a variety of olive products, alongside an exciting concert programme.

Azerbaijan’s Minister of Economy, Mikayil Jabbarov, begins a two-day visit to Italy today, accompanied by senior representatives of leading Azerbaijani state-owned and private companies, as well as investment firms.

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The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development’s (EBRD) current loan portfolio in Azerbaijan amounted to €879 million as of September 30, 2026.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plan to launch a new large-scale military operation against Iran in early October was halted by US President Donald Trump.

Elchin Amirbayov, the Azerbaijani President’s Representative for Special Assignments, has met with Kevin Hamilton, NATO Secretary General’s Special Representative for the Caucasus and Central Asia, in Brussels.

United States President Donald Trump is set to announce a $25 million Fraud Whistleblower Incentive Program (WHIP) later today, with Vice President JD Vance by his side, Fox News reported on Tuesday, citing a White House official.

Azerbaijan’s State Oil Fund (SOFAZ) manages a resource that extends far beyond today’s energy market: the financial value of the country’s oil and gas wealth.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced on Tuesday that the European Union has adopted the Arctic Strategy to protect its "northern neighborhood."

Families of Azerbaijanis who went missing during Armenia’s occupation of Azerbaijani territory have staged a protest outside the European Parliament in Brussels, calling for information about the fate of their relatives and urging Armenia to disclose reco…

Apple Inc. shared in a statement on Tuesday that through the American Manufacturing Program (AMP), it is creating new and expanding old partnerships with United States companies supplying critical materials and components for its smartphones.

European Commission trade spokesperson Olof Gill said on Tuesday that the European Union will not reopen negotiations on its free trade agreement (FTA) with Australia, which were concluded in March.

Turkish Defense Minister Yasar Guler shared on Tuesday that the country's troops will remain in Syria and Iraq "until border security is ensured."

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov claimed on Tuesday that his country remains optimistic about implementing a "diesel deal" reached with the United States.

EU foreign policy chief says European support has prevented Kyiv from accepting Russia’s terms and insists Europe must help shape any peace deal

Iran is said to have agreed to a secret visit by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to its nuclear sites under the Qatar-Pakistan proposal, sources told Al-Araby Al-Jadeed on Tuesday.

The United Kingdom government announced on Tuesday that it will provide additional military support to Saudi Arabia amid intensifying Houthi attacks.

The Trump administration reportedly came "very close" to authorizing a strike on Iran on at least one occasion, The Jerusalem Post reported Tuesday, citing sources.

Azerbaijan has spent about $15bn rebuilding the territories it recovered.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared that lasting security and stability for Israel can only be achieved through the removal of Iran's current government, while warning Tehran and Hezbollah against launching attacks.

South Korea's military has warned that it will respond decisively to any further provocations from North Korea, rejecting Pyongyang's accusations that Seoul is responsible for escalating tensions along the heavily fortified inter-Korean border.

Azerbaijan’s exports of petroleum products increased 1.5-fold in physical terms in January-September 2026 compared with the same period last year.

Leyla Aliyeva, Vice-President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation; Oguljahan Atabayeva, Vice-President for Medical Affairs of the Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation; and Saida Mirziyoyeva, Head of the Presidential Administration of the Republic of

The opening ceremony of the MAMA “Mother Nature” International Art Exhibition was held on October 20 in Ashgabat, the capital of Turkmenistan.

Former Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić has warned that the world is moving towards a large-scale military confrontation, arguing that the rapid rearmament of European countries makes a Third World War inevitable.

The impact of rising global oil prices is becoming increasingly evident.

Amazon has been accused of using an artificial intelligence-powered system to assess the likelihood of union organising at its warehouses in the United Kingdom, United States and Canada, according to documents disclosed during legal proceedings.

Baku has hosted the Sumo World Championships for the first time.

On October 20, "Falcons Meet – 2026" joint tactical flight exercise held Distinguished Visitors’ Day involving the leadership of the Azerbaijan Ministry of Defense and high-ranking officials.

Kazakhstan’s trade turnover with Azerbaijan totaled $282.9 million in January-August 2026.

On October 20, President Ilham Aliyev signed an Order on the establishment of Garabagh National Park in the Republic of Azerbaijan.

The Russian Orthodox Church has rapidly expanded its presence across Africa, establishing more than 350 parishes in 32 countries over the past four years, according to a report by UNITED24 Media.

The 12th Baku International Book Fair will host a series of presentations showcasing new publications by the Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation.

Russia plans to open a military attaché office at its embassy in Muscat, the capital of Oman.

Renowned Azerbaijani designer Gulnara Khalilova presented her national costume collection at the 9th Bursa Fashion Week, an international event bringing together designers from around the world.

Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov has received Speaker of Azerbaijan’s Milli Majlis, Sahiba Gafarova.

The United States is seeking a peaceful agreement with Iran while moving away from its traditional approach of attempting to control political developments in the Middle East, US envoy Tom Barrack has said.

The Azerbaijan National Library has launched virtual and traditional book exhibitions marking Zangilan City Day, celebrated on October 20.

Azerbaijan recorded a sharp decline in both the value and volume of electricity exports during the first nine months of 2026, according to data from the State Customs Committee.

A concert and exhibition dedicated to November 8, Victory Day, will be held at the Azerbaijan State Children's Philharmonic.

In mid-October 2026, France found itself plunged into a period of acute societal upheaval.

Regional electricity interconnections are becoming increasingly important, linking countries with surplus power to markets with high demand, strengthening energy security and helping balance the variable output of solar and wind power, Azerbaijan’s Energy…