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Remains Believed to Belong to 16 People Found in Karabakh

Forensic teams have recovered remains believed to belong to 16 people in Karabakh as Azerbaijan continues efforts to identify those missing from the First Karabakh War.

Azerbaijan to Chair Central Asia Consultative Format in 2027

Azerbaijan will chair the expanded Central Asia consultative format in 2027 as leaders seek closer cooperation on trade, transport, investment and energy.

Shevchenko Says Russia Should Not Take Offense at Aliyev’s Superpower Remarks

Russian journalist Maxim Shevchenko said President Ilham Aliyev’s description of the United States and China as the world’s two superpowers should not be interpreted...

70 Countries Co-Sponsor Azerbaijan-Backed U.N. Mine Resolution

The U.N. Human Rights Council adopted without a vote an Azerbaijan-backed resolution on anti-personnel mines and victims’ rights, with 70 states joining as co-sponsors.

Armenian Defense Chief Says Detained Azerbaijani Soldier Is Not a Saboteur

Armenian Defense Minister Suren Papikyan said detained Azerbaijani serviceman Nasimi Musayev did not resist arrest, indicating that he was not acting as a saboteur.

Aliyev Calls for UN Mechanism on Missing Persons

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev called for a dedicated United Nations mechanism to strengthen international efforts to locate missing people and support their families.

Azerbaijan Tells UN 71 Children Remain Missing Since Early 1990s

Azerbaijan told the United Nations that the fate of 71 children among more than 4,000 people missing since the early 1990s remains unknown.

Azerbaijan Repatriates Six Women and Seven Children From Syria

Azerbaijan repatriated 13 citizens from Syria on Oct. 6, including six women and seven children, and said they will receive rehabilitation and reintegration support.

Pashinyan Says Detained Azerbaijani Soldier Will Remain in Armenia for Now

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan says Azerbaijani serviceman Nasimi Musayev will remain in Armenia while a criminal investigation continues, with no exchange decision announced.

Azerbaijan, Türkiye and Uzbekistan Special Forces Complete Joint Drills

BAKU, Azerbaijan - Special forces from Azerbaijan, Türkiye and Uzbekistan completed the multinational “Eternal Brotherhood - V” exercise in Uzbekistan, training for joint operations...

Aliyev, UK Trade Minister Discuss AI, Security and Defense Industry

BAKU, Azerbaijan - President Ilham Aliyev and British Trade Minister Lord Anas Sarwar discussed expanding cooperation in areas ranging from energy and business to...

Azerbaijan to Provide $10 Million for Island States’ Climate Projects

Azerbaijan says it will provide $10 million over five years for climate projects in small island developing states and offer Azercosmos satellite data for environmental monitoring.

Azerbaijan Bill Sets 20-Day Deadline for Corruption Reports

Azerbaijan's proposed whistleblower law would require corruption reports to be reviewed within 20 working days, with a possible 10-day extension.

Azerbaijan Bill Proposes 20,000-Manat Payment to Families of Killed Whistleblowers

A draft law would provide a 20,000-manat payment when a corruption whistleblower or relative is killed because of a report, and 10,000 manats for bodily injury.

Azerbaijan, UK Agree Strategic Partnership Text as Trade Reaches $3.6 Billion

Azerbaijan and the United Kingdom have agreed on the text of a strategic partnership document that is expected to be signed by President Ilham...

Azerbaijan Sends 91 Cases Involving 144 People to Prosecutors After Conscription Review

Azerbaijan's mobilization service sent materials involving 91 cases and 144 people to prosecutors after an anti-corruption review of military registration and conscription.

Azerbaijan Urges More Austrian Investment as Gas Exports Expand

President Ilham Aliyev urged more Austrian companies to enter Azerbaijan as the two countries discussed investment, political dialogue and energy security.

Azerbaijan and Malaysia Discuss Visa-Free Travel and Direct Flights

Azerbaijan and Malaysia are considering reciprocal visa-free travel and direct air service to expand tourism and business ties.

Azerbaijan Introduces Bill to Protect Corruption Whistleblowers

Azerbaijan’s parliament will consider a separate bill on incentives and protections for people who report corruption-related offenses.

Bank Linked to Ramiz Mehdiyev’s Family Ends Licensed Lending

T-Kredit surrendered its license just over two months after becoming the legal successor to Bank BTB, a bank controlled by Ramiz Mehdiyev’s daughter-in-law.

Barda Marks Sixth Anniversary of First 2020 Missile Strike

Two civilians were killed and six wounded in the first 2020 strike on Barda; later attacks caused far heavier civilian casualties.

Zentürk Says Hijab Dispute Is Being Used to Strain Baku-Ankara Ties

Turkish journalist and political commentator Ardan Zentürk said a dispute over headscarves in Azerbaijani schools is being used to provoke tension between Baku and...

Aliyev Says Azerbaijan Halted Military Operations Twice to Pursue Peace

President Ilham Aliyev says Azerbaijan stopped military operations at decisive moments in 2020 and 2023 because it sought a political result and an end to bloodshed.

Azerbaijan’s Post-War Course Centers on Sovereignty, Analyst Says

Farhad Mammadov says Azerbaijan’s next stage will combine military strength, flexible diplomacy and internal resilience to protect sovereign decision-making.

Ganja Marks Sixth Anniversary of First 2020 Missile Attack

Ganja marks six years since the first of five missile and rocket attacks on the city during the 2020 Armenia-Azerbaijan war.

Baku Expects Concrete Peace Steps From Yerevan, Analyst Says

Analyst Ilgar Velizade says Baku wants Yerevan to translate its peace commitments into concrete action on border delimitation and transport links.

The Price of Security: Why a Strong Army Is Not Enough for Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan's military advantage must be reinforced by enforceable peace mechanisms, reliable transport rules, commercial energy partnerships and a stronger domestic economy.

Expert Says Soldier’s Detention Exposed Gaps in Armenian Border Surveillance

Military expert Sakhavat Mammad says the detained Azerbaijani serviceman’s reported route through Armenia raises questions about surveillance and patrols.

Aliyev Raises Azerbaijan Transit Target to 30 Million Tons

President Ilham Aliyev raised Azerbaijan’s medium-term transit freight target to 30 million tons and said nearly 9 billion manats is planned for defense and security in the 2027 budget.

Armenian Court Orders Azerbaijani Serviceman Held for Two Months

YEREVAN, Armenia - An Armenian court has ordered Azerbaijani serviceman Nasimi Musayev held in pretrial detention for two months after he was detained on...

Azerbaijan Forms Cyber Army and Deploys AI to Protect State Systems

Azerbaijan’s Defense Ministry is forming a cyber force as state security agencies deploy AI to audit government systems and prepare unified rules for official use.

Baku Calls Armenian Constitutional Change Final Step Toward Peace Deal

Azerbaijan says removing provisions it interprets as territorial claims from Armenia’s Constitution is the final unresolved issue before a peace agreement.

Aliyev Says Azerbaijan’s Sovereignty Is Restored and Strategic Course Unchanged

President Ilham Aliyev said Azerbaijan’s long-term course remains centered on independence, economic self-reliance, military strength and effective use of national resources.

Azerbaijan, Türkiye and Uzbekistan Complete Power of Unity Drills

The Power of Unity 2026 exercise involved 3,579 service members across Karabakh, Nakhchivan and Azerbaijan’s sector of the Caspian Sea.

Azerbaijan Chooses Weapons for Quality, Not Ideology, Analyst Says

Political analyst Ilgar Velizade says Azerbaijan evaluates weapons by performance and suitability while continuing defense modernization alongside the peace process with Armenia.

Baku and Yerevan Must Learn to Manage Disagreements, Isazade Says

A dispute over historical heritage and the cancellation of a planned visit by Azerbaijani civil-society representatives to Yerevan do not mean the peace process...

Experts Urge Practical Steps to Sustain Baku-Yerevan Dialogue

Historical disputes and mutual accusations are filling the public agenda while people in Armenia and Azerbaijan wait for tangible results from normalization, two regional...

Azerbaijani Serviceman Detained in Armenia After Alleged Shooting

Azerbaijani serviceman Nasimi Musayev, missing from his unit since Sept. 26, has been detained in Armenia, as authorities on both sides investigate how he crossed the border and an alleged shooting in Syunik.

Azerbaijan and EU Work on New Comprehensive Agreement

BAKU - Azerbaijan and the European Union are working on a new comprehensive bilateral agreement and updated partnership priorities, presidential aide Hikmat Hajiyev said...

Azerbaijan Unveils 24-kW Air-Defense Laser at ADEX 2026

BAKU - Azerbaijani defense company Zireh has presented a 24-kilowatt high-energy laser system designed to detect, track and neutralize aerial targets. The MB-24000 system was...

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