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Oil prices soar on fears of escalation of Iran conflict
Oil prices edged up on Thursday morning as investors worried about escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran, and fears that any attacks on Tehran or shipping could lead to supply disruptions.
Erdogan calls for open dialogue between Turkey and Greece
Türkiye and Greece should maintain open dialogue and deepen cooperation as they face shared regional challenges, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said following talks with visiting Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.
US may lift sanctions on Russian oil
The U.S. Department of the Treasury sanctions on Russian oil will be lifted if the Ukrainian crisis is resolved peacefully, which will contribute to a reduction in global energy prices, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said.
Azerbaijan fully provides itself with key energy sources - Ilham Aliyev
Today, Azerbaijan fully provides itself with key energy sources and even exports them to global markets, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said at a meeting dedicated to the unified action plan on “Azerbaijan’s New Digital Architecture”.
Azerbaijan increases associated gas production to over 15 billion cubic meters in 2025
Associated gas accounted for 30.3% of Azerbaijan's total gas output in 2025, with volumes reaching 15.4 billion cubic metres - a 2.1% increase compared to 2024.
Azerbaijani President congratulates Iran on Victory of the Islamic Revolution Day
President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has sent a congratulatory letter to President of Iran Masoud Pezeshkian on the occasion of Iran's national holiday - the Victory of the Islamic Revolution Day.
Azerbaijan authorizes export of Armenian products through its territory - Pashinyan
The railway connection from Armenia to Azerbaijan via Georgia is open and operating without obstacles, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said, noting that Armenian businesses have not yet fully responded to this opportunity.
Armenia and USA sign nuclear energy cooperation agreement
Armenia and the USA have signed an agreement on cooperation in the peaceful use of nuclear energy, involving approximately $9 billion in US investment.
US Vice President arrives in Yerevan
J.D. Vance has arrived in Yerevan, where a meeting with Pashinyan is scheduled to discuss the Trump Route's implementation.
Moby to perform his first concert in Georgia
Moby will perform in Georgia this summer at the Rustavi International Motorpark.
International commission to assess food prices in Georgia
A parliamentary commission has proposed inviting an international company to conduct an audit of food prices in Georgia.
Azerbaijan authorizes export of Armenian products through its territory - Pashinyan
The railway connection from Armenia to Azerbaijan via Georgia is open and operating without obstacles, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said, noting that Armenian businesses have not yet fully responded to this opportunity.
Erdogan calls for open dialogue between Turkey and Greece
Türkiye and Greece should maintain open dialogue and deepen cooperation as they face shared regional challenges, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said following talks with visiting Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.
Justice Minister and Interior Minister resign in Turkey
Türkiye has announced a major reshuffle in senior judicial and administrative posts, with Akin Gurlek appointed as minister of justice and Mustafa Ciftci minister of interior, according to a presidential decision published on Wednesday.
Türkiye's Foreign Minister and UN Secretary-General discuss Iran and Gaza Strip
On Tuesday, February 10, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held a telephone conversation with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres
Analysis
Drivers of Azerbaijan success in the 21st century
Within recent decades, Azerbaijan has gone a long and successful way to become the strongest country of the South Caucasus and an important actor in international affairs
Earliest known author may have been a woman
A priestess named Enheduanna claimed authorship to poetry and other texts—sometimes in first-person—more than a millennium before Homer.
Why China’s property recovery is held back?
Despite a slew of measures to boost demand and the end of Covid Zero, Chinese residents remain reluctant to commit their savings to a sector that’s seen its worst downturn. That’s prompting analysts to expect more policy …
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Chemist Yusif Mammadaliyev aviation fuel Molotov cocktails satellites and rockets
Baku hosted a two-day international conference titled "Yusif Mammadaliyev: Science. Heritage. Innovation," dedicated to the 120th anniversary of the chemist, professor, and academician who once managed to elevate Soviet science to a new level. Who was Yusif Mammadaliyev and what leaders of international organizations said about him at the conference?
Mirmemmed Cavadzade - A Man with a kind heart and a sharp scalpel
Ten years ago, on September 15, 2015, a branch of the First Moscow State Medical University opened in Baku. Today, it possesses a substantial clinical base comprising fifteen medical centers, dispensaries, research institutes, and clinics. Among these is Mirmemmed Cavadzade Republican Clinical Urology Hospital. This is an article about the man it honors and his significant contribution to the field of urology.
Biden says goodbye 46th US Presidents farewell address
After four years in the White House and a half-century in Washington U.S. President Joe Biden has finally said farewell. Sitting in the Oval Office on Wednesday evening, the one-term Democratic leader used a 17-minute address to frame his four-year presidency. With only days left in the White House, Biden was saving a few surprises for his farewell address Wednesday evening, as President-elect Donald Trump takes office on January 20, 2025.