Day: February 5, 2026

Tourist arrivals from Middle Eastern countries to Azerbaijan increased significantly in 2025, reaching 301,318 visitors, according to official data. Azernews reports that this marks a 13.1 percent rise compared to 2024, highlighting Azerbaijan’s growing appeal as a regional tourism destination.

Al Jazeera has reported that it obtained details of a proposed US-Iran deal put forward with the mediation of Türkiye, Qatar, and Egypt, outlining a broad framework aimed at de-escalation and renewed diplomatic engagement, Azernews reports.

Shares of Sweden’s Volvo Cars plunged nearly 20% on Thursday after the automaker reported a sharp decline in fourth-quarter profits, Azernews reports, citing foreign media.