Azerbaijan

Country straddling West Asia and Eastern Europe

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Azerbaijan, officially the Republic of Azerbaijan, is a transcontinental and landlocked country at the boundary of West Asia and Eastern Europe. It is a part of the South Caucasus region and is bounded by the Caspian Sea to the east, Russia's republic of Dagestan to the north, Georgia to the northwest, Armenia and Turkey to the west, and Iran to the south. Baku is the capital and largest city.

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German Rivalry Reignites as Japan Claims 10 Golds in Baku The final day of the 2025 Baku Grand Slam delivered thrilling judo action. Murao Sanshiro, Arai Dota, Ruri Takahashi and Ota Hyoga led Japan to a total of 10 golds. Anna Monta Olek triumphed in a.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 03:00Published 2 weeks ago

Azerbaijan Strikes Gold as Stars Shine in New Weight Categories The second day of the 2025 Baku Grand Slam saw thrilling judo action. Home hero Zelim Tckaev secured Azerbaijan’s first gold, electrifying the crowd. Jessica Klimkait and Szofi Ozbas claimed gold in.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 03:00Published 2 weeks ago

Japan Sweeps Day 1 of Baku Grand Slam with Five Golds Japan dominated Day 1 of the Baku Grand Slam, claiming gold in all five weight categories. Highlights included Tsunoda Natsumi’s win at -48kg, Abe Uta’s triumphant return at -52kg, and Tamaoki.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 03:00Published 2 weeks ago

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Putin's BIG Win Kharkiv War: Russian Kill 30 Ukrainian Soldiers To Capture Kalinovo Russian forces continue their advance toward Kharkiv, with significant territorial gains including the capture of Kalinovo in the northeastern Kharkiv region. In a relentless push, Russia’s military.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:51Published on January 13, 2025

'Blatant Lie': Putin's Friend Lukashenko Denies Apologising To Zelensky Over Belarus' Role In War Belarus denies that President Lukashenko apologized to Ukraine's Zelensky, despite Zelensky's claims in a 2022 phone call. The interview with Lex Fridman brought attention to Belarus's role, including.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:00Published on January 8, 2025

Putin Responds To Zelensky's Request to Trump To Use Frozen Russian Assets For Arms & Ammo In a recent interview, Ukrainian President Zelensky proposed using the $300 billion in frozen Russian assets to buy U.S. weapons for Ukraine's defense. This would serve as a security guarantee in.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:15Published on January 7, 2025

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Putin apologises over deadly Azerbaijan Airlines crash Vladimir Putin has apologised to Azerbaijan's president for what he called a "tragic incident" after a plane crashed killing 38 people - but stopped short of taking responsibility. Sky News - Published on December 28, 2024
Footage from inside plane emerges as Azerbaijan mourns 38 people killed in crash Azerbaijan is observing a national day of mourning after 38 people were killed in a plane crash - as footage from inside the aircraft emerged. Sky News - Published on December 26, 2024
COP29 delegates leave summit with a bad aftertaste In Azerbaijan, the oil is cheap, the skyscrapers are shaped like fire and donuts, and the ruling elite have got rich quick from its abundant fossil fuels. It could be the Dubai of the Caspian Sea. Sky News - 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
Argentina walks out of climate summit Argentinian negotiators have been summoned home from global climate talks in Azerbaijan by the President Javier Milei's government. Sky News - Published on November 14, 2024
There's already a risk COP29 will end in failure - and damage of Trump 2.0 could yet spread World leaders who came for the start of the United Nations climate change conference COP29 in Azerbaijan are now heading home. Sky News - Published on November 13, 2024

Battle lines drawn on new climate fund despite 'shot in the arm' cash injection Battle lines have been drawn between the almost 200 countries meeting in Azerbaijan as they seek to agree a new pot of money to help developing countries cope with climate change. Sky News - Published on November 13, 2024
Azerbaijan president hails oil and gas as 'gift from God' at COP29 The president of Azerbaijan, who is hosting climate summit COP29, has hailed oil and gas as "a gift from God" as he lambasted Western media and climate activists. Sky News - Published on November 12, 2024
PM attempts new messaging strategy with climate announcement from Azerbaijan This week in Azerbaijan, we saw Keir Starmer honing the art of delivering different messages to different audiences. Sky News - Published on November 12, 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

'No plans' for Starmer to meet with Taliban at COP29 Sir Keir Starmer has "no plans" to meet with the Taliban during the COP29 climate summit in Azerbaijan, Downing Street said. Sky News - Published on November 11, 2024
COP29 host suggests it can't ditch gas because of EU demand - and plays down the Trump effect Azerbaijan has to increase its gas production because of "commitments" to meet EU demand, its key official has implied, as it prepares to open the COP29 climate talks in Baku. Sky News - Published on November 10, 2024
Oil state Azerbaijan is 'perfectly suited' to hosting climate summit, says man in charge Azerbaijan, a major oil and gas producer accused of serious human rights abuses, is "perfectly suited" to host a critical global climate summit, according to its man in charge. Sky News - Published on November 10, 2024	Piastri wins as Norris gains on Verstappen in Azerbaijan Lando Norris drives an extraordinary race to catch as his McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri wins an engrossing Azerbaijan Grand Prix. BBC Sport - Published on September 15, 2024
Verstappen fastest in Azerbaijan as Leclerc crashes Red Bull’s Max Verstappen pips Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton to fastest time at the end of a first practice session at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix punctuated by three red flags. BBC Sport - Published on September 13, 2024	Bearman to replace Magnussen at Haas in Azerbaijan Briton Oliver Bearman will replace the suspended Kevin Magnussen at Haas for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. BBC Sport - Published on September 6, 2024
'Strong close' from Gilmour as she wins badminton opener Watch the best shots from Great Britain's Kirsty Gilmour as she wins badminton opener 21-11 against Keisha Fatimah Azzahra of Azerbaijan at the Paris 2024 Olympics. BBC Sport - Published on July 29, 2024	Tens of thousands of Armenians call for prime minister's resignation after villages handed to Azerbaijan Tens of thousands of Armenian protesters have called for the resignation of prime minister Nikol Pashinyan after the nation agreed to hand over control of several border villages to Azerbaijan. Sky News - Published on May 27, 2024
Armenia asks UN court to throw out Azerbaijan’s claim alleging racial discrimination Armenia disputes Azerbaijan's claims at the UN court over Karabakh, citing war repercussions and tension reduction orders. Residents resist border negotiations as Pashinyan urges defining borders to.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 22, 2024	Elliott scores twice in big England Under-21 win Harvey Elliott scores twice to help England boost their 2025 European Under-21 Championship qualifying campaign with a big victory in Azerbaijan. BBC Sport - Published on March 22, 2024
Car industry insists 2,000% increase in sales to Azerbaijan has nothing to with Russia Britain's car industry has insisted that an unprecedented 2,000% increase in vehicle exports to Azerbaijan has nothing to with Russia and is explained by the fact that the former Soviet state is a.. Sky News - Published on March 18, 2024	At NAM Summit, Jaishankar highlights India as Vishwa Mitra, affirms global commitment, actions Jaishankar highlighted India's extensive contributions through 600 projects in 78 nations, demonstrating India's commitment to global solidarity and cooperation. He emphasized India's role as a friend.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 19, 2024
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India may send more weapons to Armenia amid Azerbaijan tensions India is contemplating additional military aid for Armenia, its strategic ally in the Caucasus, the Economic Times has reported. According to the report, India is planning to send additional shipment.. IndiaTimes - Published on October 26, 2023	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
Azerbaijani leader raises country's flag over former breakaway region Azerbaijan's president has raised the national flag over the capital of the former breakaway region of Nagorno-Karabakh. Sky News - Published on October 15, 2023	Most of Nagorno-Karabakh's people have left as Azerbaijan retakes control A mass exodus of ethnic Armenians from Nagorno-Karabakh has virtually emptied the breakaway territory after Azerbaijan took back control in a military operation. Sky News - Published on September 30, 2023
Thousands flee along 100 miles of winding road to Armenia after military offensive More than 47,000 people have left Nagorno-Karabakh after Azerbaijan launched a military offensive to reclaim control of the disputed territory. Sky News - Published on September 27, 2023

Azerbaijan

Country straddling West Asia and Eastern Europe

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