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Widespread devastation in Beirut neighbourhood after deadly Israeli strike



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Trump: US to leave Iran in 2 or 3 weeks


United States President Donald Trump said the US will be leaving Iran in “two or three weeks,” after being asked about his plan to bring down rising gas prices, AzerNEWS reports.

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Another drone debris kills foreign national in UAE


One person has been killed after debris from a drone intercepted by air defense systems in the United Arab Emirates fell into an agricultural area in the emirate of Al-Fujairah, AzerNEWS reports.

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Azerbaijan-UAE trade surges as ties build on multi-year growth trend


Trade turnover between Azerbaijan and the United Arab Emirates recorded a sharp increase in the first two months of 2026, continuing a broader upward trajectory in recent years, AzerNEWS reports. According to the State Customs Committee, bilateral trade rose by 60.5% year-on-year in January–February, exceeding…

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Risks to Azerbaijan’s currency peg ease as oil prices strengthen outlook


Risks surrounding a potential abandonment of Azerbaijan’s stable exchange rate against the US dollar have diminished, according to a recent report by ING Group.

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Turkmen Deputy PM arrives in Azerbaijan for official visit


Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan, Nokerguli Ataguliyev, arrived in Azerbaijan on April 1.

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Azeri Light crude surges above $132 per barrel amid broad oil market gains


The price of Azerbaijan’s flagship “Azeri Light” crude has recorded a notable increase in global markets, reflecting a broader upward trend in oil benchmarks.

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Pioneering female NFL official sues league over her treatment and firing


Pioneering female NFL official sues league over her treatment and firing Associated Press | American Football | 04/01/2026 Line judge Robin DeLorenzo looks on during the second half of an NFL football game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Tennessee Titans, Dec. 29, 2024, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

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Kazakhstan uses Starlink to manage train traffic


The Starlink satellite system is now being used to manage intermediate train traffic in Kazakhstan, AzerNEWS reports.

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Migratory species added to international protection


The Conference of the Parties to the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) has decided to add 40 new species to the list of animals granted international protection, AzerNEWS reports.