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Capital and largest city of Azerbaijan

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Baku is the capital and largest city of Azerbaijan, as well as the largest city on the Caspian Sea and in the Caucasus region. Baku is 28 metres (92 ft) below sea level, which makes it the lowest lying national capital in the world and also the largest city in the world below sea level. Baku lies on the southern shore of the Absheron Peninsula, on the Bay of Baku. Baku's urban population was estimated at two million people as of 2009. Baku is the primate city of Azerbaijan—it is the sole metropolis in the country, and about 25% of all inhabitants of the country live in Baku's metropolitan area.

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Teams in Brazil work to extract black box data from crashed Azerbaijan Airlines plane The Embraer 190 aircraft, which was made in Brazil, was en route from the Baku to Grozny in Russia when it was diverted and crashed in Kazakhstan. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 3 weeks ago

Azerbaijan plane crash investigation to determine type of rocket used, authorities say A total of 38 passengers were killed, while 29 survived on Wednesday after an Azerbaijan Airlines flight from Baku to Grozny crashed as it attempted to make an emergency landing near the city of Aktau.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:20Published on December 27, 2024

Passenger Records Chaotic Moments Inside Azerbaijan Airlines Plane Before it Crashes in Kazakhstan Azerbaijan Airlines Flight J2-8243 crashed near Aktau, Kazakhstan, killing people. The plane, which was en route from Baku to Grozny, was diverted due to bad weather conditions before the crash... Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:50Published on December 26, 2024

Ukraine claims Russia downed an Azerbaijani plane, causing a crash in Kazakhstan, killing 38 A Ukrainian official claims that Russia's surface-to-air missile system downed an Azerbaijani passenger plane, causing it to crash in Kazakhstan. The crash, near Aktau on December 25, resulted in 38.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:17Published on December 26, 2024

Kazakhstan Plane Crash: 42 Killed in Kazakhstan, 25 Miraculously Survive\| List of Passengers Out A devastating plane crash near Aktau, Kazakhstan, has claimed the lives of at least 42 people, while 25 survivors were miraculously rescued from the wreckage. The Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer 190, en.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:06Published on December 25, 2024

Birds or a Technical Malfunction? Shocking Details Behind Azerbaijan Airlines Crash Revealed The shocking crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer 190 near Aktau, Kazakhstan, has left authorities and investigators scrambling to determine the exact cause. The flight, en route from Baku to.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:16Published on December 25, 2024

Kazakhstan Plane Crash Horror: Azerbaijan Airlines Jet Slams into Ground\| All About The Plane A catastrophic plane crash unfolded near Aktau, Kazakhstan, involving an Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer 190 aircraft. The jet, carrying over 100 passengers and crew, was en route from Baku to Grozny when.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:07Published on December 25, 2024

Kazakhstan Plane Crash: Jaw-Dropping Video Shows the Moment Passenger Plane With 110 Onboard Crashes A horrifying plane crash unfolded near Aktau, Kazakhstan, as a passenger jet carrying 105 passengers and five crew members plummeted from the skies. The aircraft, operated by Azerbaijan Airlines, was.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:53Published on December 25, 2024

COP29 in Baku spotlights culture as a critical tool in the fight against climate change In this episode of Cult, we explore how COP29 in Baku is redefining climate action by emphasizing culture’s essential role in driving sustainability, fostering resilience, and inspiring global.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 03:00Published on December 16, 2024

Baku COP29: Climate event ends with $300bn deal amid calls for more action COP29 has concluded in Baku, Azerbaijan. The two-week climate conference overran two days as negotiations worked towards a new global finance goal. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 05:00Published on November 28, 2024

Baku's COP29 legacy: a new era in climate finance or too little, too late? Several delegates stressed the significance of having reached an agreement and making progress in "difficult geopolitical times". Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:57Published on November 25, 2024

COP29: Summit ends with $300bn a year climate finance deal for developing nations After concerns climate talks in Baku could collapse, the gavel came down on a finance deal in the early hours of the morning. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:42Published on November 24, 2024

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COP29 ends with a weak outcome, India rejects the deal calling it an optical illusion UN climate talks in Baku concluded with a disappointing $300 billion per year climate finance pledge from developed nations by 2035, falling short of the $1.3 trillion demanded by developing countries... IndiaTimes - Published on November 24, 2024
The Caspian Sea used to lie beneath these swings. Now it's shrunk On a beach just outside the Azerbaijani capital Baku, a pair of deserted swings creak back and forth in the wind. Sky News - Published on November 24, 2024
Delhi air pollution crisis discussed at COP29 sidelines At COP29 in Baku, global health experts urged India to transition away from fossil fuels to combat its air pollution crisis. They emphasized the severe health impacts of fossil fuel pollution,.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 19, 2024

Starmer tells private sector to 'start paying their fair share' on global climate change The prime minister has encouraged companies to start spending money on global climate change as he heads to the COP summit in Baku, Azerbaijan. Sky News - Published on November 11, 2024
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Norris 'still hopeful' of good result in Baku McLaren’s Lando Norris says he is “still hopeful” of a good result in Sunday’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix despite starting the race in 16th place. BBC Sport - Published on September 14, 2024

NITI Aayog to come out with a roadmap to achieve India's 2070 'net zero' emissions goal in November NITI Aayog CEO B V R Subrahmanyam highlighted India's commitment to climate-friendly growth and the continued role of fossil fuels in driving economic progress. He announced that NITI Aayog would.. IndiaTimes - Published on September 11, 2024
DGCA probes whether IndiGo Delhi-Baku Jan 29 flight took off sans ATC nod; pilots derostered IndiaTimes - Published on January 30, 2024
Harrowing time for 300 flyers of Air Canada Delhi flight diverted to Baku An Air Canada flight from Toronto to Delhi had to make an emergency landing in Baku, Azerbaijan due to a possible technical issue. Passengers stranded in Baku are complaining about the lack of.. IndiaTimes - Published on October 23, 2023
GB's Powell wins world taekwondo bronze in Baku Great Britain's Aaliyah Powell wins bronze in the -62kg category at the World Taekwondo Championships in Baku, Azerbaijan. BBC Sport - Published on June 3, 2023

IndiGo to start flights to six destinations in Africa, Central Asia Embarking on "massive" international expansion plans, the carrier will connect Nairobi in Kenya and Jakarta in Indonesia, with direct flights from Mumbai in late July or early August. "Delhi will get.. IndiaTimes - Published on June 2, 2023
Lewis Hamilton to race at Canadian Grand Prix and 'wouldn't miss it for the world' despite pain Lewis Hamilton says he plans to compete at the Canadian Grand Prix and "wouldn't miss it for the world" despite experiencing pain in Sunday's race in Baku. BBC Sport - Published on June 13, 2022
Azerbaijan Grand Prix: Max Verstappen wins in Baku as Charles Leclerc retires Max Verstappen wins the Azerbaijan Grand Prix and takes control of the World Championship after an engine failure on Charles Leclerc's Ferrari. BBC Sport - Published on June 12, 2022

Baku

Capital and largest city of Azerbaijan

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DGCA probes whether IndiGo Delhi-Baku Jan 29 flight took off sans ATC nod; pilots derostered

Harrowing time for 300 flyers of Air Canada Delhi flight diverted to Baku

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