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Germany’s VNG AG is seeking to increase its imports of Azerbaijani natural gas and is prepared to conclude a long-term supply agreement lasting between 15 and 20 years, a senior company executive has said.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday that NATO membership for Ukraine is currently not in the works, as Washington focuses on ending the war.

The ninth teaser for the feature film "44," titled "Həkim oğlu" (The Doctor's Son), has been released on social media ahead of the film's nationwide premiere.

The US Navy has rerouted 130 merchant ships linked to Iran since the country reinstated its naval blockade, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) reported.

“Azerbaijan and Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are separated by thousands of kilometers, but we are united by a common determination to build climate resilience,” said President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev in his address to the participants of the P…

ADA University and the Education Quality Assurance Agency (TKTA) have successfully organized the Third Annual Symposium on Quality Assurance in Higher Education.

“We placed the priorities of Small Island Developing States (SIDS) at the forefront of our COP29 Presidency and aimed to keep their concerns high on the international agenda,” said President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev in his address to the participants of…

Azerbaijan exported goods worth $3.48 billion to the United Kingdom in January-August 2026, marking a 14.5-fold increase compared with the same period last year.

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev addressed the participants of Pre-COP Leaders’ Event 2026.

Cooperation between Azerbaijan and BP is expanding through a number of new projects, Azerbaijani Energy Minister Parviz Shahbazov said during the 8th meeting of the Joint Intergovernmental Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation between the Government

Erich Arispe Morales, Managing Director and Head of the Eastern Europe Sovereign Ratings Group at Fitch Ratings, made the statement during the “Fitch on Azerbaijan 2026” event in Baku.

Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov received Ari Lightstone, senior adviser to the US Special Representative for Peace Missions, in Baku, the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry reported.

Three people were injured in attacks on two airports in southern Saudi Arabia, Saudi authorities reported on October 6.

Armenian newspaper Past has argued that a recent report by the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) on Armenia's parliamentary elections exposes serious shortcomings in the electoral process and signals growing European distrust toward P…

TAP's new "Fier South" facility is a modest piece of metering equipment.

Lithuania is ready to cover the costs associated with the permanent deployment of US troops in the country, Lithuanian Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevičius said in an interview with Bloomberg.

The most significant growth was recorded in the secondary market.

Dolly Parton's final recorded vocal will be released posthumously on U2's upcoming album Carnaval De Luz, marking the latest posthumous appearance by the country music icon.

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has described the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP) as a future cornerstone of the changing economic environment in Armenia and the wider region, saying work is underway to move the project…

Azerbaijan is urging German companies to view the country not simply as a domestic market but as a manufacturing and investment platform capable of serving a much wider region, Deputy Economy Minister Samad Bashirli said.

Azerbaijan’s state-owned energy company AzerEnerji is constructing three more hydropower plants with a combined capacity of 10.7 megawatts (MW) in the Lachin district.

Azerbaijani national team tumbler Tofig Aliyev has won two gold medals at the 2026 National Age Group Finals and British Championships in the United Kingdom.

Georgia has deported 107 foreign nationals in recent days as the country continues to step up enforcement of its migration laws, according to the Georgian Ministry of Internal Affairs.

Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong returned to his hometown of Rodeo, California, for a special performance with his side project The Coverups.

VNG AG and SOCAR have signed a long-term partnership agreement aimed at strengthening energy cooperation between the two companies.

Three Azerbaijani judoka will take to the tatami on the third day of the World Judo Championships in Baku.

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received Lord Anas Sarwar, Minister of State for Trade at the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Co-Chair of the Joint…

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has warned against deploying weapons in outer space, weeks after the United States publicly acknowledged for the first time that it is operating weapons in Earth’s orbit.

The World Bank has lowered its economic growth forecast for Azerbaijan in 2026, projecting the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) to expand by 1.2%.

A scuffle broke out in Armenia’s parliament during a regular session after tensions escalated between opposition and pro-government lawmakers.

Israel is building a new defensive line in the Golan Heights as part of efforts to strengthen its positions in the area.

Azerbaijan and Russia have discussed the current state and prospects of bilateral trade and economic cooperation during a meeting between Azerbaijani Deputy Prime Minister Shahin Mustafayev and Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexey Overchuk in Moscow on Oc…

The world's top judoka have gathered in Baku for the World Judo Championships.

The Trans-Caspian fiber-optic communication line linking Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan is expected to be launched in October, Kazakhstan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development Zhaslan Madiyev said at a governme…

A vehicle registered to one of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s drivers came under fire in Ashkelon during a suspected assassination attempt targeting the son of a prominent organized crime figure, according to Israeli media.

A foreign cargo ship named "Royad Mammadov" came under a drone attack in the Black Sea near the coast of Romania on October 5, Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported.

Gold futures for December delivery on the COMEX commodity exchange fell below ...

An exhibition showcasing Azerbaijani carpet art opened in Vienna on October 1 to mark the 120th anniversary of Latif Karimov, a prominent carpet artist, scholar, educator and People's Artist.

The price of Azerbaijan’s Azeri Light crude at Italy’s Augusta port rose by $0.60, or 0.48%, from the previous figure to $124.61 per barrel on a CIF basis.

Between January and September 2026, the total volume of foreign trade transactions conducted in Turkish lira reached 1.2 trillion lira, marking a 13% increase compared with the same period last year.

Oil and gas continue to hold a dominant position in Azerbaijan’s exports, but changes in the country’s export structure in recent years show that the economy is gradually relying on a broader range of sectors.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Monday that Ukrainian pilots will soon begin training on French Rafale fighter jets in France, calling it "a strong step for Ukraine's combat aviation."

Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a telephone conversation on 5 October, discussing the current state and future prospects of the Azerbaijan-US strategic partnership, as well as the Azerbaijan-Armenia…

An extremely unusual Land Rover has appeared for sale on eBay.

The Norwegian government is preparing to introduce a temporary ban on the use of AI-powered smart glasses in certain public places, including parks, schools, museums, medical facilities and shopping malls.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported on Monday that its troops opened fire on two suspects who were spotted approaching an IDF military post in southern Syria on a motorcycle earlier today.

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday that time was working against Moscow following a conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

A video highlighting the opening ceremony of the World Judo Championships at the National Gymnastics Arena has been shared on President Ilham Aliyev’s X social media account.

Yemeni Information Minister Moammar al-Eryani said on Monday that the government's military offensive represents a "new phase in the battle to restore the state."

Kremlin Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov warned on Monday that Ukraine will pay a price after President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukrainian forces will intensify attacks on Russian oil refineries.