22 January 2026

What Kazakhstan’s new power reforms really mean

Editor’s note: Moses Becker is a special political commentator for News.Az, holding a PhD in political science and specializing in interethnic and interreligious relations. The views expressed in this article are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect the position of News.Az.
What the Davos BlackRock deal means for Azerbaijan’s economy

Editor’s note: Abulfaz Babazadeh is a scientist, a Japanese studies scholar and a political observer, as well as a member of the Union of Journalists of Azerbaijan. The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the position of News.Az.
Luke Littler signs sponsorship deal reportedly worth £20 million
Why Azerbaijani gas has become strategic for Europe

Editor’s note: Zaur Nurmamedov is a journalist, a graduate of the Faculty of Political Science at the Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan (1993–1999), and the former First Deputy Editor-in-Chief of the Vesti.Az news portal (2009–2023). The views expressed in this article are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect the position of News.Az.
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Ilham Aliyev joins Board of Peace, strengthening Azerbaijan's global role - VIDEO

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev participated on 22 January 2026 in the Board of Peace forum in Davos, an international platform dedicated to promoting sustainable peace, conflict resolution, and multilateral cooperation.
Azerbaijan, NATO discuss progress in Baku-Yerevan peace talks

Azerbaijan’s presidential special representative, Elchin Amirbayov, met NATO Deputy Secretary General Radmila Šekerinska in Baku on Thursday to discuss the peace process between Azerbaijan and Armenia and prospects for Azerbaijan-NATO cooperation.
France intercepts suspected Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tanker in Mediterranean