President Ilham Aliyev said proceeds from the illegal exploitation of Azerbaijan’s natural resources during nearly 30 years of occupation were laundered through international financial channels.
Mackerel has become harder to find in Azerbaijan, with some retailers charging 30 manats per kilogram as weak demand and high import costs lead sellers to reduce orders.
The IAEA has found no signs that Iran is rebuilding damaged nuclear facilities but still cannot verify the amount, composition or location of uranium enriched to 60%.
Scammers are taking over WhatsApp accounts and using familiar profiles and AI-generated voices to ask victims’ relatives and friends for money or banking information.
Azerbaijan had 151,000 working pensioners as of October 2026, including 107,000 people over 65 receiving old-age pensions, according to figures cited from the State Social Protection Fund.
An internal Pentagon estimate reviewed by Reuters puts U.S. military costs from the Iran war at more than $47 billion, over 25% above the figure given in July.
A possible Turkey-Israel war would put Azerbaijan under pressure over oil exports, alliances and commercial commitments. Baku would need to protect its independence in setting trade terms.
