Azerbaijan's defense, security spending to reach nearly 9 bln manat
Azerbaijan's defense and national security expenditures are projected at 8.8 billion manat in 2027, accounting for nearly 21% of state budget expenditures.
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6th World Media Meeting underway in Alanya
The meeting’s program will conclude with a gala ceremony presenting awards for global achievements in journalism
SOCAR investing in Turkey's oil refining
The State Oil Company of the Azerbaijani Republic (SOCAR) plans to invest $120 million in a new jet fuel production unit at the STAR oil refinery in Turkey, Turkish media reported, citing SOCAR Turkiye.
Russia, US, Ukraine begin trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi
Trilateral talks between Russia, the United States and Ukraine have kicked off in Abu Dhabi. The meeting is closed to the press.
Conflict with Iran rapidly nearing end - Trump
The conflict with Iran is rapidly nearing an end, but the United States wants a long-term solution that takes its allies’ interests into account, U.S. President Donald Trump said.
Vatan Öz: Global Media Meeting in Turkey is extremely important event for all journalists
Today, the 6th Global Media Meeting concluded in Alanya, Turkey. On the sidelines of the forum, a Vestnik Kavkaza correspondent spoke with Turkish-British journalist Vatan Öz, the Global Journalists Council (KGK) European President and Deputy Chairman for Foreign Media.
Hüseyin Yayman: We not to allow third countries to destroy Turkey's relations with Russia and Azerbaijan
Hüseyin Yayman, a member of the Turkish Grand National Assembly and Deputy Chairman of the Justice and Development Party, was a guest at the 6th Global Media Meeting being held in Alanya, Turkey. On the sidelines of the forum, he answered Vestnik Kavkaza questions.
Russia advocates for economic cooperation with Georgia - Shoigu
Russia welcomes the development of trade and economic cooperation with Georgia, Russian Security Council Secretary Sergey Shoigu said at the 14th annual meeting of secretaries of CIS member states’ security councils.
Trump says new Iran strikes unlikely
After weeks of rumors that the U.S. and Israel were preparing new strikes on Iran, U.S. President Donald Trump said it was "highly unlikely" that he would order a new escalation as the Iranians "want to make a deal so badly."
Iranian authorities endorse agreement on Rasht-Astara railway
Iran’s Supreme National Security Council has endorsed the agreement on the construction of the Rasht - Astara railway line and the transfer of the entire 162-kilometer line to a Russian company to conduct surveys, Iranian Deputy Minister of Roads and Urban Development and Director General of Construction and Development of Transportation Infrastructures Company (CDTIC) Houshang Bazvand said.
Presidents of Azerbaijan and Türkiye hold one-on-one meeting in Shusha
A one-on-one meeting between President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and President of the Republic of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdoğan was held in Shusha in November 8.
US weighing attack against Iran on Monday - report
The United States is considering resuming the military operation against Iran on November 9, Fox News reported, citing sources.
Armenia hopes to establish diplomatic relations with Turkey soon
Armenia and Türkiye will establish diplomatic relations in the near future, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said.
Oil prices rise: Brent above 100 dollars per barrel
Oil prices rose Friday as investors weighed the risk of renewed military escalation between the U.S. and Iran following the midterm elections, alongside prospects for a diplomatic breakthrough.
Azerbaijan to chair Caspian Sea Aquatic Bioresources Commission
Azerbaijan will assume the chairmanship of the Commission on Aquatic Bioresources of the Caspian Sea, head of Turkmenistan's Caspian Sea Institute Murad Atajanov said during panel discussions held as part of the 1st Azerbaijan Regional Aquaculture Forum in Baku.
Oil prices drop despite Strait of Hormuz attacks
Oil prices were mixed Thursday following a sharp selloff in the previous session as traders assessed the outlook for U.S.-Iran relations and recovering oil supplies from the Middle East.
Russia and Azerbaijan sign emergency cooperation plan for 2027-2029
The Ministries of Emergency Situations of Russia and Azerbaijan signed a Joint Action Plan for 2027-2029, according to the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Azerbaijan.
US heads to polls to decide control of Congress
The first set of polls for the U.S. midterm elections have opened in several states as Americans decide which political party controls Congress.
Yerevan ready to withdraw international claims against Baku
Armenia will withdraw its claims against Azerbaijan before international bodies after the final signing of a peace treaty with Azerbaijan, Chief of Staff of the Prime Minister Lilit Makunts said at a joint meeting of the National Assembly’s standing committees.
Pashinyan departs for Brussels instead of Moscow
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has departed for Brussels on a working visit, the Armenian PM's spokesperson Melania Harutyunyan said, according to Armenian media outlets.
