Month: January 2026

Zohran Mamdani, a self-described democratic socialist, was sworn in as New York City’s first Muslim mayor on Thursday during a small ceremony with his family, Azernews reports.

The recent investments of approximately 900 million USD made by the State Oil Fund of Azerbaijan (SOFAZ) in Gulf countries cannot be explained solely by financial portfolio diversification. The Fund’s positions in countries such as Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Kuwait constitute a key component of Azerbaijan’s strategy to enhance both economic and political influence through global financial markets. In particular, the 300 million USD invested in Saudi Arabian government bonds exemplifies this approach and represents not merely a profit-oriented step but one of strategic importance for Azerbaijan.

The Price of Westernization in Armenia  compactmag.com

A Ukrainian drone attack killed at least 24 people and injured 50 others during New Year’s celebrations in the Kherson region, according to regional governor Vladimir Saldo, Azernews reports.

A festive celebration marking 31 December – World Azerbaijanis Solidarity Day and the New Year was held at the “Tut Əlimdən” Social Rehabilitation Center for Children, organized at the initiative of the State Committee for Family, Women and Children’s Affairs.

A particularly large amount of narcotics has been discovered concealed inside a shipment of watermelons transiting through Azerbaijan, Azernews reports.

A total of 202,033 tourists from Central Asian countries visited Azerbaijan between January and November 2025, Azernews reports.