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Strait of Hormuz Conflict: Tensions on the rise

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has established a task force to ensure the safe passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz, according to his spokesperson, Stéphane Dujarric.

30 Mar 2026-11:00
Azerbaijan builds an energy safety cushion

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on March 25 attended the opening of the Absheron Battery Energy Storage Centre, developed by the country’s largest electricity producer and transmission system operator, AzerEnerji.

28 Mar 2026-09:38
War with Iran: Oil and gas still at the core of global politics

Much has already been said about how much Russia has earned from selling oil and gas to Europe during the years of the war in Ukraine. Yet the issue remains highly topical: today, amid a sharp rise in fossil fuel prices, Russia continues to sell these resources to the West and generate substantial income.

21 Mar 2026-12:00
Is Azerbaijan ready for a global food crisis?

Carl Skau, Deputy Executive Director of the UN World Food Programme (WFP), stated on Tuesday that if the conflict in the Middle East continues until summer, the number of hungry people worldwide could rise by 45 million. Analysts believe that Africa and Asia will suffer the most, with hunger reaching record levels. “This is a terrible prospect,” Skau emphasized.

21 Mar 2026-10:30
War rhetoric toward Baku: Should Armenians elect Karapetyan?

Do Robert Kocharyan and Samvel Karapetyan understand that they will have to deal with Baku?

20 Mar 2026-10:00
How Israel hunts down Iran’s elite with deadly accuracy - expert opinions

At first glance, it may seem like a series of swift and nearly flawless operations, in which key figures within Iran’s system are targeted one after another. However, behind this apparent “ease” lies a far more complex reality — years of preparation, deeply embedded intelligence networks, and strategic groundwork carried out long before the current escalation. According to experts, it is precisely this factor that explains Israel’s remarkable precision and effectiveness today.

20 Mar 2026-09:35
Why Israel struck northern Iran and whether Azerbaijan should be concerned

The geography of the Iran–Israel confrontation is rapidly expanding, and the recent strikes on northern Iran clearly indicate that the conflict is entering a new phase. For the first time, the Caspian coastline has come under attack, specifically the port city of Bandar Anzali, located roughly 100 kilometers from the Azerbaijani border. The choice of target is far from accidental and reflects a deeper strategic logic than may initially appear.

19 Mar 2026-11:05
Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan anchor Middle Corridor’s rise in Eurasian trade

The Middle Corridor is rapidly emerging as a vital artery in Eurasian trade, reshaping how goods move between Central Asia and global markets.

19 Mar 2026-09:10
What Russia stands to lose from the Middle East war

The war involving the United States, Israel, and Iran has delivered a significant shock to the global economy. Its consequences are being felt far beyond the immediate conflict zone, affecting not only the directly involved parties but also countries geographically distant from the region. Middle Eastern states and Iran’s partners are experiencing particularly severe repercussions.

18 Mar 2026-12:30
Absheron gas field defies pessimistic forecasts on Azerbaijan’s reserves

Production in Azerbaijan’s sector of the Caspian Sea under the full-scale development of the Absheron gas-condensate field is scheduled to begin on September 1, 2029, TotalEnergies announced to journalists on Monday.

17 Mar 2026-11:07