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Caspian

Panic on flight to Nakhchivan: Woman tries to open aircraft door

A routine flight from Moscow to Nakhchivan turned into a mid-air nightmare after a passenger reportedly tried to open one of the aircraft's doors at a cruising altitude of 11,000 meters.

15 Jun 2026-22:57
Dosym Satpayev: “Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan may become independent centres of power by the mid-2030s” - EXSLUSIVE

As the Middle Corridor gains strategic importance across Eurasia, experts are increasingly debating its geopolitical implications. In this interview, we examine Kazakhstan–Azerbaijan cooperation, regional connectivity, and the future of Eurasian trade routes.

15 Jun 2026-13:07
Azerbaijan Naval Forces launch live-fire tactical drill - PHOTOS

Azerbaijan’s Naval Forces have launched a live-fire tactical exercise aimed at improving the skills of commanders and headquarters personnel in organising combat operations and managing forces. The exercise is also intended to assess the readiness of ships to carry out combat missions both individually and as part of tactical groups.

10 Jun 2026-15:24
President Ilham Aliyev warns of Caspian Sea crisis in World Environment Day speech

05 Jun 2026-12:55
Why Azerbaijan’s energy strategy is considered a model for other countries

Editor’s note: Faig Mahmudov is a journalist based in Azerbaijan covering regional security, foreign policy, and geopolitical developments. The views expressed in this article are his own and do not necessarily reflect the official position or editorial stance of News.Az.

02 Jun 2026-11:38
President Aliyev attends official opening of 31st Baku Energy Forum

01 Jun 2026-15:20
Pashinyan announces alternative to Russian gas — TRIPP?

30 May 2026-14:58
Earthquake strikes the Caspian Sea early Thursday morning

21 May 2026-09:31
Russia approves law to shield Caspian Sea oil rigs from drones

Russia’s upper house of parliament, the Federation Council, has officially approved a new law granting security forces the legal authority to shoot down hostile drones flying over oil and gas rigs in the Russian sector of the Caspian Sea.

20 May 2026-16:20
The Caspian’s silent crisis: A sea retreating before our eyes – PHOTOS

The Caspian Sea, long seen as a stable natural, economic and transport resource for the region, is changing rapidly. Its falling water level is no longer a topic only for scientists and environmentalists. Today, it has become an issue of national security, logistics, energy, fisheries, port infrastructure and the future of coastal cities. The problem is especially acute for Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan — two countries for which the Caspian is not just a sea, but a crucial element of economic development, international trade and geopolitical positioning.

20 May 2026-13:54