Farid Shafiyev: Azerbaijan is a reliable bridge between East and West

Farid Shafiyev: Azerbaijan is a reliable bridge between East and West

Farid Shafiyev, Chairman of the Board of the Center of Analysis of International Relations (AIR Center), has addressed an international seminar titled “Assessing the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route: Challenges, Opportunities and Prospects for Expanding Eurasian Connectivity toward Pakistan and the Indian Ocean.” Speaking at the event, Shafiyev said the Caspian region has evolved from being…

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UN rapporteur calls Israeli attacks in occupied West Bank civilians ‘pogroms’

UN rapporteur calls Israeli attacks in occupied West Bank civilians ‘pogroms’

Rania Abushamala 25 July 2026•Update: 25 July 2026 UN Special Rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territories Francesca Albanese on Saturday described Israeli attacks against Palestinian civilians across the occupied West Bank as “pogroms,” calling for an immediate arms embargo and a halt to trade with Israel. “Pogroms against defenseless civilians all over the West Bank,…

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Red Sea Tensions: Tankers Shift Course Amid Houthi Threats

Red Sea Tensions: Tankers Shift Course Amid Houthi Threats

In a significant development, four tankers in the Red Sea changed course on Wednesday, with two redirecting towards the Suez Canal. The move follows warnings from Yemen’s Houthi militia, urging ships to avoid Saudi Arabian ports amidst escalating tensions. The Houthis, aligned with Iran, declared a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia on Monday, raising concerns…

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Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan eye stronger trade through transport links

Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan eye stronger trade through transport links

BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 24. Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan reaffirmed their commitment to expanding bilateral economic cooperation, with a focus on trade, transport, energy and industrial partnerships, during a phone call between President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, National Leader of the Turkmen people and Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty. This was reflected in the statement by…

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India, Israel conclude second round of trade pact negotiations

India, Israel conclude second round of trade pact negotiations

The proposed free trade agreement between India and Israel covers multiple issues such as trade in goods and services, rules of origin, technical barriers, intellectual property rights, customs procedures and trade facilitations. File | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The second round of negotiations for the proposed free trade agreement (FTA) between India and Israel covering…

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