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Nadira Tudor

Azerbaijan

Stop the global housing crisis: World Urban Forum, why it matters?

More than 40,000 participants are set to gather in Baku for the UN's World Urban Forum as UN-Habitat warns that 3 billion people lack adequate housing and slum populations could triple by 2050.

Culture news

EMIN reveals why his love for Elvis knows no bounds

There are some interviews where you sit down, ask the questions, and leave with the quotes you need. And then there are the conversations that feel more like moments. Meeting EMIN at Sea Breeze felt like the latter.

Business

Why investing in Caspian transit routes is crucial for energy security

As old energy routes buckle under the pressure of war and geopolitical disruption, governments and companies are converging on the Caspian region as the corridor that could keep Eurasia's energy flowing.

Business

US and Azerbaijan begin rollout of energy projects after Trump deal

The US and Azerbaijan have launched technical talks on the TRIPP corridor as global energy shocks push Baku's transit capabilities to the heart of Europe's gas supply debate.

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Azerbaijan

Armenia and Azerbaijan civil societies hold talks to push peace plans

Armenian and Azerbaijan’s representatives met for the fourth round of talks as part of the so-called Peace Bridge Initiative to advance the historic peace process between the two South Caucasus neighbours.

Focus

International dialogue addresses global challenges

In partnership with Azpromo

Leaders and experts gather in Baku for the 13th Global Forum to discuss governance, energy security and cooperation, highlighting the role of dialogue in addressing global challenges.

Cinema

Oscar-winning Brutalist cinematographer retraces steps to stardom

One year after winning an Oscar, British cinematographer Lol Crawley reflects on the long, uncertain road that took him from an audio-visual course in Wrexham to the heart of Hollywood. In a rare, personal conversation, Crawley speaks candidly about graft, self-belief and imposter syndrome.

Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan releases footage after foiling Iran-linked terror plots

Video aired by Azerbaijani media shows investigators displaying explosives allegedly recovered during the operation, including blocks of C-4 that officials say were smuggled into the country as part of a planned attack.

Azerbaijan

International community condemns Iranian drone attack on Nakhchivan

Baku says it is continuing to formulate its response to Iran's drone attack on Thursday, as the country’s armed forces remain on heightened alert.

Azerbaijan

Aliyev vows attacks on Azerbaijan 'will face our Iron Fist' after Iran drone strike

Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev accused Tehran of committing an “act of terror” after Iranian drones attacked its exclave of Nakhchivan, injuring four civilians and damaging an airport building, opening the prospect of the Iran war consequences widening further towards the South Caucasus.

Azerbaijan

Hundreds have fled from Iran to Azerbaijan amid intensifying conflict

Estimates suggest that at least 370-400 people have safely sought refuge in Azerbaijan after crossing the Astara border checkpoint. Some 100 of those were Azerbaijani nationals with the rest being expats from 19 different countries.

Azerbaijan

Azerbaijani soldiers are assisting those fleeing the conflict in Iran at the Astara border

While most are returning Azerbaijanis, 50 foreign nationals, including diplomats, have also used the corridor to evacuate.

Azerbaijan

Khojaly tragedy remembered as region moves towards peace

Commemorations are taking place to mourn the deaths of hundreds killed in February 1992 in the town of Khojaly during the Karabakh conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan.

Ukraine

Aliyev says Russia 'deliberately attacked' Azerbaijani embassy in Kyiv

In a direct statement at the Munich Security Conference, Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev declared that Russia “deliberately attacked” the Azerbaijani embassy and its infrastructure in Ukraine even after Baku supplied Moscow with the coordinates of its diplomatic missions.

Azerbaijan

US seals pact with Azerbaijan and Armenia in Vance's historic visit

US Vice President JD Vance arrived in Azerbaijan on Tuesday to sign a complex strategic partnership with Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev, the day after visiting Armenia on a historic trip set to reinforce the US engagement with the two former foes after their US-brokered peace process.

United Arab Emirates

Armenia-Azerbaijan peace deal praised at UAE human fraternity awards

At the 2026 Zayed Award for Human Fraternity held in Abu Dhabi, world leaders highlighted dialogue, compromise and practical peace.

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