Approximately 500 Russian nationals are planned to be urgently evacuated from the territory of Iran via Azerbaijan, the Russian embassy in Baku announced, expressing "gratitude" to the Azerbaijani...

Approximately 500 Russian nationals are preparing to evacuate Iran through Azerbaijan, the Russian embassy in Baku announced on Sunday.

MFA: Embassies operating in enhanced mode amid regional escalation, 30 citizens cross into Azerbaijan  AzerNews

Directs authorities to ensure safe return of stranded citizens via Azerbaijan

Girls’ boxing championship concludes in Azerbaijan  AzerNews

Albanian President Bajram Begaj to visit Azerbaijan to attend 13th Global Baku Forum  AzerNews

Azerbaijan is taking steps to institutionalize artificial intelligence as part of its strategy to achieve economic growth beyond its oil sector.

The ICE agents reportedly wore fake NYPD badges and entered the Columbia University dorms where Elmina Aghayeva was staying.

Regional * Georgian Economy Minister Mariam Kvrivishvili said at the 7th Azerbaijan–Georgia–Turkey Business Forum that total Azerbaijan investment to Georgia since 2003 has exceeded $3.1 billion. Armenia * Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and his wife Anna Hakobyan are separating, Hakobyan announced on Friday. Pashinyan released a statement later saying he ‘respected’ her decision. * Pashinyan travelled to Poland, where he met with his Polish counterpart Donald Tusk, Polish President Karol

Ellie Aghayeva, a Columbia University student from Azerbaijan who was arrested by ICE agents earlier in the day, was released after the New York Mayor raised her detention with President Trump

Armenian-born billionaire Ruben Vardanyan was sentenced to 20 years in prison by an Azerbaijani military court on February 17 for his role in Nagorno-Karabakh.

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has arrived in Baku for an official visit aimed at strengthening relations between Ethiopia and Azerbaijan.

Azerbaijan announces players for EuroBasket 2029  AzerNews

The U.S. Embassy in Azerbaijan and First Vice-President Mehriban Aliyeva have shared statements and posts commemorating the anniversary of the Khojaly Genocide.

Azerbaijan is marking the 34th anniversary of the Khojaly genocide, one of the most severe tragedies in its recent history, while also looking towards a peace agreement.

Azerbaijan's greenhouse sector is experiencing a contraction, primarily due to a decrease in tomato output.

Eddie Howe's side won 3-2, completing a 9-3 aggregate victory over the Azerbaijani outfit to set up a last 16 clash with either Chelsea or FC Barcelona.Republic of Ireland youth international Murphy -

A diplomatic meeting in Almaty focused on deepening cooperation between Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan.

Newcastle United claimed a 3-2 win (9-3 on aggregate) over Qarabag at St James’ Park to send the Azerbaijani champions packing out of the UEFA Champions League.Sandro Tonali, Joelinton, and Sven Bot..

Officials from Azerbaijan and Armenia met to discuss potential confidence-building measures, aiming to improve relations between the two countries.

This week I travelled 5,000 miles from Scotland to Azerbaijan via Turkey and back to see Qarabag v Newcastle, before embarking on a 600-mile round trip drive to Nottingham. Eddie Howe said afterwards that he was proud of his players as they gave everything. Newcastle are basically through after that Anthony Gordon-inspired 6-1 Champions League rout, but you still hear the odd rumbling about the team's underachievement in the Premier League.

The United Kingdom has expressed its readiness to enhance cooperation with Azerbaijan in the water sector.

Iran and Azerbaijan have signed a comprehensive economic cooperation document, outlining collaboration across ten different sectors.

Azerbaijan congratulates Estonia on National Day  AzerNews

Representatives from Iran and Azerbaijan convened for a Joint Economic Committee meeting to discuss and strengthen bilateral economic cooperation.

As Azerbaijan prepares to mark the anniversary of the Feb. 26, 1992 genocide in Khojaly, the country’s Human Rights Commissioner urged international organizations to seek justice.

Iran and Azerbaijan have commenced a joint Economic Committee meeting in Baku, focusing on boosting trade and transport cooperation between the two nations.

Armenia * Catholicos Karekin II has refused to testify in a case involving the defrocking of a senior priest. His attorney, Ara Zohrabyan, told journalists on Sunday that the criminal proceedings pressed against Karekin II for defrocking Bishop Gevorg Saroyan aimed at ‘hindering the Bishops’ Synod’ in Vienna, Austria. Karekin II was scheduled to take part in the meeting, but was placed under travel ban, forcing the bishops in Austria to downgrade the meeting to a simple gathering. Azerbaijan

Pakistan's Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) is seeking public input on dollarized returns for the $432 million Pak-Azerbaijan oil pipeline project, which includes SOCAR, FWO, and PSO. A public hearing is scheduled for March 2 to discuss payback and transport-cost impacts, following earlier objections from ministries to dollar-based returns despite the ECC clearing the project at $300 million.

Tirana police have arrested two individuals, aged 20 and 39, on suspicion of exploiting a foreign national from Azerbaijan for prostitution.

Newcastle United footballer Anthony Gordon scored four goals in one half during a Champions League match against Azerbaijan's Qarabag, placing him alongside football legends like Messi and Ronaldo in the record books.

An earthquake has been reported in the Shamakhi district of Azerbaijan.

Azerbaijan's capital, Baku, is conducting new readiness checks to strengthen its air defense forces.

Protesters were outside hotel in Washington demanding the release of political prisoners in Azerbaijan Bodyguards traveling with the Azerbaijani president, who was visiting Washington for the inaugural meeting of Donald Trump’s Board of Peace, punched, kicked and chased protesters outside a Washington hotel on Thursday, video footage shows. Demonstrators calling for the release of political prisoners were driven from the street near the motorcade of Ilham Aliyev, the Azerbaijani leader. Continue reading...

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev attended the inauguration of 'Trump’s Board of Peace,' an organization both countries joined in January.

Gran Tierra is set to expand its operations into Azerbaijan through a new agreement with SOCAR.

Newcastle United’s journey into the UEFA Champions League knockout phase begins with a historic and gruelling 2,529-mile trip to Baku to face Azerbaijani side Qarabağ on Wednesday.The Magpies misse...

Omani nationals can now travel to Azerbaijan visa-free for short stays under a temporary one-year exemption, effective until February 15, 2026.

Total of 123 people evacuated from Iran to Azerbaijan, yet [PHOTOS/VIDEO]  AzerNews

Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan Foreign Ministers Discuss Middle East Situation  UzDaily.uz

Azerbaijan continues evacuation of citizens amid escalating US–Israel strikes on Iran [PHOTOS]  AzerNews

Says the people and armed forces of Pakistan are always ready to protect the country’s security and sovereignty

Azerbaijan judoka Ömər Rəcəbli reaches Tashkent Grand Slam final  AzerNews

The Ethiopian Prime Minister has concluded his official visit to Azerbaijan.

An Azerbaijani man and his partner were remanded in custody in Cyprus on suspicion of terrorism and espionage after being caught photographing Israeli-linked buildings.

Loans for transport and communication sectors in Azerbaijan have reached over ₼2.17 billion in early 2026, indicating significant investment in infrastructure.

An Azerbaijani student has been released from ICE custody following an appeal made by a mayor to former President Trump.

Azerbaijan's state oil company SOCAR has secured approval from the European Commission for its planned takeover of an Italian entity.

Federal immigration agents reportedly entered a Columbia University residence hall under false pretenses, claiming to search for a missing person, before arresting student Ellie Aghayeva from Azerbaijan.

Ruben Vardanyan, a former state minister of Nagorno-Karabakh, stated he would not appeal his 20-year prison sentence in Azerbaijan, calling the process a 'farce'.

Türkiye aims to strengthen its close partnership with Azerbaijan through expanded education cooperation, as stated by a senior Turkish lawmaker during a visit to Turkish-run schools.

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s chief adviser Akif Çağatay Kılıç on Wednesday received Igor Khovayev, Moscow’s special representative for the normalization process between Azerbai...

Gevorq Papoyan has stated that trade between Azerbaijan and Armenia has the potential to reach hundreds of millions, indicating possible economic cooperation.

Azerbaijan's state oil company SOCAR and Samsung E&A have signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen their collaboration in the energy sector.

Regional * The Deputy Foreign Ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan have met on the sidelines of the Human Rights Council session in Geneva. * Azerbaijani pro-government media outlet APA has reported that 4,500 tonnes of diesel would be sent to Armenia today via rail. Armenia * Defence Minister Suren Papikyan has met with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian as part of his working trip to Tehran. Papikyan ‘emphasised the need to resolve the situation around Iran through diplomatic means’, in

President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan has sent a congratulatory letter to the Emir of Kuwait.

Azerbaijan to ship another 4,500 tons of diesel fuel to Armenia  AzerNews

Azerbaijan is preparing to host its inaugural National Forum on Cochlear Implantation, an event that will likely bring together medical professionals and experts in the field.

Azerbaijani government-affiliated media outlets are claiming that Russia was behind anti-Aliyev protests in Washington D.C., where videos circulated showing President Ilham Aliyev’s security detail beating protesters.

Türkiye's parliamentary foreign affairs commission stated that growing energy trade between Armenia and Azerbaijan is crucial for broader regional normalization, including with Türkiye.

Azerbaijan has seen a significant increase in its output of construction materials, as reported by AzerNews.

Azerbaijani non-governmental organizations have called on the UK parliament to stop what they describe as a 'biased' inquiry into Karabakh.

Thousands of bird carcasses have been discovered along Azerbaijan's Caspian Sea coast, with state-run media reporting that the birds have been lying in coastal areas for over 20 days.

Ukraine has received 11 generators with a total capacity of 2.4 MW from the government of Azerbaijan.

Fuel production at an Azerbaijan refinery continues to decline.

President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan received a delegation led by the Iranian Minister of Roads and Urban Development.

National basketball cup tournaments concluded on Sunday evening, with winners emerging in Turkey, Italy, Poland, and Azerbaijan, including triumphs for teams led by Jasikevičius and Milano.

Azerbaijan is presenting its modern stamp collection at the Dubai 2026 World Stamp Exhibition.

Azerbaijan Premier League: Two matches to be held today  AzerNews

Azerbaijan is aligning its strategic interests with China's Belt and Road Initiative by developing the Middle Corridor, enhancing connectivity between Asia and Europe.

India has initiated 'Baku Evenings' in Azerbaijan to showcase and promote its rich culture and heritage to the local audience.

Security guards for Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev reportedly assaulted protesters on Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington D.C. while Aliyev was in the US for a council meeting.

Bodyguards of Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev reportedly assaulted protesters in Washington, D.C., though none of the injured required hospitalization.

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev participated in the inaugural session of the Peace Council in Washington, where Pashinyan also held brief conversations with former President Trump and the US Vice President.

Two Azerbaijani critics living in exile have been convicted in absentia on charges of inciting mass riots in Azerbaijan, according to reports.

Newcastle United aim to take a major step towards the round of 16 when they travel to face Qarabag in the first leg of their Champions League knockout phase play-off tonight.The Magpies arrive in conf

A former official from Karabakh has been sentenced to 20 years in an Azerbaijani prison, following ongoing tensions in the region.

Azerbaijan’s Interbank Card Center reports decline in transaction volume for January  AzerNews

FO briefs evacuation of citizens being facilitated through Azerbaijan to ensure the their safe return

Azerbaijan is emerging as a crucial transit hub due to regional airspace closures, enhancing its role in international logistics.

Moldova's Ministry of Foreign Affairs activated a crisis cell and issued recommendations for its citizens in Israel, UAE, Turkey, and Azerbaijan following the escalation in the Middle East.

Flydubai flights originating from Kazan and Moscow were diverted to Azerbaijan due to airspace closures.

Italy and France are identified as the primary importers of frog meat from Azerbaijan.

Elmina “Ellie” Aghayeva, an Azerbaijani student detained by ICE, was released after New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani spoke with President Donald Trump at the White House.

Azerbaijan has officially established a Digital Development Council through a new decree, aiming to advance the country's digital transformation initiatives.

Azerbaijan boxers claim victories in Bulgaria AzerNews

On the 34th anniversary of the Khojaly massacre, Rabbi Zamir Isayev reflects on why October 7 resonated so deeply in Baku and what that shared memory means for Israelis today.

A video showcasing President Ilham Aliyev's visit to Khojaly has been featured across his social media accounts. The visit highlights the President's engagement with the region.

The Central Bank of Azerbaijan has released its list of systemically important banks for the year 2026.

The Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs released a statement to commemorate the victims of the Khojaly Massacre in Azerbaijan on its anniversary.

The Khojaly Genocide, a brutal massacre of civilians in the Azerbaijani town of Khojaly by Armenian armed forces on February 26, 1992, is remembered with calls for global justice.

Gultakin Hajibayli, an Azerbaijani opposition politician, has been linked to an alleged coup plot involving Mehdiyev, following her deportation from Turkey after a two-month detention.

According to ADSEA, Azerbaijan's water reservoirs have only a 12-month 'buffer' left, indicating a looming water scarcity issue for the country.

Two youths from Gujarat and a native of Punjab reportedly faced torture in Azerbaijan after their 'dunki' dream, a term often associated with illegal immigration, turned into a nightmare.

An Azerbaijani actress claims that law enforcement raids in Rostov-on-Don, Russia, are specifically targeting Azerbaijani families.

In what is just their second season ever in the Champions League, Qarabağ have broke new ground for Azerbaijan football. Tonight, they've made more history but not the kind any side would want.  T...

We go into tonight’s match fully focused on giving our best possible performance to reach the round of 16. Although we were satisfied with our performance and the result in Azerbaijan last week, the..

Azerbaijan is set to launch 16 new industrial enterprises as part of a major expansion push planned for 2026.

The documentary film 'Memory of Generation' has premiered in Ismayilli, Azerbaijan.

Azerbaijan’s meat imports decline in January 2026  AzerNews

Russia is reportedly intensifying its shadow war against Azerbaijan as Baku strengthens its relationships with Western countries.

The Magpies welcome their Azerbaijan opponents to Tyneside for the second leg of a tie that looks all but over.United put Qarabağ FK to the sword in Baku last week, winning 6-1 after a 2529-mile trip...

An Azerbaijani TikToker, Zeinab Zeinalli, has been arrested for making 'immoral statements,' following a previous fine in November for promoting illegal gambling on social media.

Azerbaijan’s fertilizer exports drop over 30% in January, imports show mixed trend  AzerNews

Azerbaijan's economy is projected to achieve modest growth, even in the face of weak global oil prices.

Azerbaijan and Austria are fostering greater exchange and collaboration in the field of music education, as evidenced by recent initiatives and events.

The Head of the State Service for Mobilization and Conscription in Azerbaijan listened to citizens' appeals, with photos documenting the event.

Serbia is moving forward with ambitious energy plans, including the construction of a gas power plant near Niš following a bilateral agreement with Azerbaijan, and exploring projects like the Bistrica pumped-storage hydroelectric power plant and modular nuclear reactors.

India has initiated 'Baku Evenings' as a cultural program aimed at promoting its heritage and culture in Azerbaijan.

It was a night to remember for both Neave and the Magpies, who delivered their biggest ever win in the competition following a 6-1 away triumph over the Azerbaijan Premier League champions.Neave, who ...

Gran Tierra has sold its remaining Simonette asset for C$62.5 million and has expanded its operations into Azerbaijan.

Protesters in Washington D.C. claim they were attacked by security guards of Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev during his visit for a Trump Board of Peace meeting.

Newcastle United took a commanding lead in their Champions League knockout play-off with a 6–1 first-leg victory over Qarabag at the Tofik Bakhramov Stadium. Anthony Gordon scored four times in a first-half blitz as Eddie Howe’s side overwhelmed the Azerbaijani champions, putting themselves in a strong position ahead of the return leg at St James’ […]

Former Karabakh official Ruben Vardanyan has been sentenced to 20 years in an Azerbaijani prison, according to state media.

An analysis suggests Russia and Iran may need to intervene to stabilize the Caucasus region, where ruling groups in Armenia and Azerbaijan are reportedly not responding to rational approaches despite Moscow and Tehran's economic influence. The situation raises concerns about regional order.