11 March 2026

Azerbaijan–EU partnership enters a new strategic phase

The partnership between Azerbaijan and the European Union represents a relatively rare phenomenon in modern international relations. Unlike many geopolitical alignments that are built against a third party, cooperation between Baku and Brussels has largely been driven by a pragmatic understanding of mutual benefit.
Why alternative hydrocarbon routes are needed

Editor’s note: Moses Becker is a special political commentator for News.Az. He holds a PhD in political science and specializes 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.
IRGC operatives eliminated in Tehran strikes - VIDEO

The Israel Air Force has launched another "wide-scale wave of strikes" against Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) infrastructure across Iran on Wednesday afternoon, simultaneously with strikes on Hezbollah targets in Beirut, the IDF said.
Secret behind India’s startup boom

Over the past decade India has quietly built one of the largest and fastest growing startup ecosystems in the world.
Microsoft sides with Anthropic in Pentagon dispute

After initiating a legal battle against the Pentagon, AI company Anthropic has gained backing from Microsoft, a company experienced in high-profile legal disputes.
Ripple CEO’s five year outlook reignites XRP investor debate

A fresh debate has erupted inside the XRP community after Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse suggested that investors who remain patient could be “very happy” within the next five years as blockchain adoption expands across the financial sector.
Gold slips as stronger dollar offsets Iran war uncertainty

Gold prices edged lower on Wednesday as a stronger U.S. dollar weighed on the precious metal, while markets continued to monitor the ongoing conflict involving Iran. Despite geopolitical tensions typically supporting safe haven demand, uncertainty over inflation and interest rate expectations kept gold under pressure.
Gold rush meets grapes: Explorers snap up wineries

A gold exploration company has acquired several vineyards in western Victoria.
Blaze spreads at Oman’s Salalah Port - VIDEO

A major fire is intensifying at Salalah Port in Oman following an Iranian attack earlier today.
How Indian students are conquering global universities

In recent decades, Indian students have become one of the most prominent groups in international higher education.