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EU praises Azerbaijani gas partnership amid energy disruption triggered by Middle East crisis

Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen said Azerbaijan's gas supplies will remain an important backbone of the EU's energy security as the bloc deals with a new energy crisis following the suspension of LNG shipments from Qatar and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

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Hundreds of foreign nationals evacuate from Iran to Azerbaijan amid escalating 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.

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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.

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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.

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SOCAR gets EU green light for major Italian petrol bid

The European Commission cleared the acquisition of Italiana Petroli, paving the way for Baku to deepen its footprint in Europe’s downstream energy market.

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Eddie Howe's 'natural reaction' to Newcastle United demolition and mixed Champions League review

Newcastle United expected to be tested in the Champions League this season, but their play-off against Azerbaijani champions Qarabag was a strange culmination to an extremely one-sided tie after a 6-1 first leg win

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Life after ruin: Aghdam's fragile rebirth after the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict

Three decades after war reduced the city of Aghdam to ruins, deminers and returning residents are laying the groundwork for its revival.

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Troop and funding pledges come in for Trump's Gaza plan

After signing the Board of Peace’s founding declaration in Davos, the plan for Gaza will now move to concrete implementation. Commitments include reconstruction funding, infrastructure rebuilding and, in one case, troop deployment within the US-backed stabilisation framework for the Strip.

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Bodyguards for Azerbaijani president, in town for Trump’s Board of Peace, attack protesters in DC

Demonstrators were outside hotel in Washington demanding the release of political prisoners in Azerbaijan

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Machines take over one of the world's most dangerous jobs — clearing landmines

Humanitarian organisations including UN Mine Action Service and Mines Advisory Group say mines restrict access to farmland and basic services, hampering the return of refugees and displaced people across conflict zones.

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Qarabag vs. Newcastle: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

The Magpies make the long trip to Azerbaijan on Wednesday evening.

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Hidayat Heydarov's Olympic gold: how a judoka from Azerbaijan rewrote history

The Olympic judo tournament in Paris was one of the most intense and spectacular events of the 2024 Games. Hidayat Heydarov won the 73 kg weight category, confirming his status as one of the strongest judokas on the planet. His performances were watched not only by fans in the stands,…

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Azerbaijan grants visa-free travel to Omani citizens for one year

Omani nationals can now travel to Azerbaijan visa-free for short stays under a temporary one-year exemption. Starting February 15, 2026, Omani citizens can enter Azerbaijan for up to 30 days per visit, with a maximum of three visits allowed. This initiative aims to boost tourism and strengthen bilateral relations between…

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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.

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Caspian Sea faces ‘triple planetary crisis’: Can new cross-border rules save it?

Azerbaijan has highlighted rising environmental threats to the Caspian Sea as UN introduces cross-border environmental assessments.

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Dhruv Patel and Dipika Patel: Inside the Azerbaijan kidnapping of two Indians headed to US via 'donkey route'

An Indian couple,Dhruv Patel and Dipika Patel, was kidnapped in Azerbaijan while they were on their way to the US through the 'donkey route' via Canada. The couple was lured by agents to take the decision but midway they were beaten up and threatened that their kidneys would be sold…

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JD Vance defends Trump’s racist Obama video, says it’s ‘not a real controversy’

In a recent public address, US Vice President JD Vance dismissed the uproar over a controversial AI-generated video depicting the Obamas as apes, which was circulated by former President Donald Trump. Vance emphasized that this matter has moved past the point of effective discussion and highlighted the importance of focusing…

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The Latest: Bondi will face questions before Congress over Epstein files

Attorney General Pam Bondi will face questions from lawmakers over the Justice Department’s handling of files related to Jeffrey Epstein that have exposed sensitive private information about victims despite redaction efforts

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US consolidates engagement with Azerbaijan and Armenia in Vance's historic visit to South Caucasus

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.

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Did JD Vance hint at 2028 run? VP jokes about Usha as ‘Vice President’ in Azerbaijan

During his diplomatic visit to Azerbaijan, US Vice President JD Vance captured attention when he praised his wife, Usha Vance, likely taking a cue from the charisma of Azerbaijan's First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva.

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Vance promotes peace corridor in historic first visit by US vice president to Armenia

US Vice President JD Vance visits Armenia and Azerbaijan to promote a new trade corridor, TRIPP, after the two sides signed a historic peace deal following decades of conflict.

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Olympic figure skating music dispute between Armenia and Azerbaijan resolved after ISU review

ISU review and program change resolve Azerbaijan-Armenia dispute over Olympic skating music after complaint linked to Nagorno-Karabakh tensions today

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Central Asia posts growth above 6% in 2025, beating advanced economies

Economic activity accelerated across Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, the Kyrgyz Republic and Tajikistan in 2025. Azerbaijan, while outside Central Asia, remained closely linked through energy and trade corridors connecting the region to Europe and global markets.

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Azerbaijan joins Trump-backed peace board in a bid to increase its global profile

The decision to become a founding member of the “Board of Peace” marks Baku’s attempt to translate regional clout into international weight, while navigating sensitive regional dynamics with Iran.

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Armenia and Azerbaijan peace agreement 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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