enhttps://next.anews.az/en/Anews.az - Sizin xəbər bələdçinizhttps://next.anews.az/theme/frontend/articles/style/default/img/anews_logo.pnghttps://next.anews.az/en/30069https://next.anews.az/en/world/529844/iran-urges-middle-east-nations-to-reject-us-military-support-warns-of-retaliatory-strikes/Tehran has called on Middle Eastern countries to deny support to the United States, warning of expanded retaliatory actions should regional tensions escalate further. Feda-Hossein Maleki, a member of the Iranian Parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Commission, cautioned that in the event of open conflict, Tehran may target non-military...89c9fc006e8304640296235054ff07c6Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:30:08 +0400https://next.anews.az/en/world/529842/belgian-prime-minister-warns-europe-lacks-funds-for-new-projects/Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever has pointed out deepening fiscal pressures across the European Union, stating that the bloc lacks the financial capacity to back new large-scale initiatives. The Belgian leader underscored the budgetary constraints facing the EU's leading economy. "Germany says it has no money. And if Germany has no money, I ass...e779be8fca6d408bc9d0bffb334f3764Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:00:38 +0400https://next.anews.az/en/world/529840/injuries-rise-to-46-following-magnitude-7-earthquake-in-tibet/The number of people injured following a powerful earthquake in China's Tibet Autonomous Region has risen to 46, with 11 individuals reported in critical condition, according to China Central Television (CCTV). The magnitude-7.0 earthquake, which struck on October 22, previously left 16 people dead. Approximately 340 houses have been destroyed or d...38bed72b40010935642691167e070915Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:30:37 +0400https://next.anews.az/en/ekonomika/529834/central-bank-of-azerbaijan-releases-official-exchange-rates-for-october-23/The Central Bank of Azerbaijan (CBA) has announced official foreign exchange rates for October 23. According to Centrak Bank, the US dollar remained unchanged at 1.7000 AZN. Meanwhile, the euro declined to 1.9055 AZN, and the Turkish lira eased to 0.0342 AZN. Conversely, the Russian ruble strengthened, with 100 rubles rising to 2.0883 AZN....a571a4110944ff25c2d4bd5f3e677debFri, 23 Oct 2026 11:00:53 +0400https://next.anews.az/en/ekonomika/529832/natural-gas-futures-drop-on-new-york-mercantile-exchange/Natural gas futures settled lower on the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX), according to market data reported by Reuters. Contracts for November 2026 delivery fell by 2.47% to trade at $2.73 per million British thermal units (BTU). N. Tebrizli...3e6e53a85b3962d160d4b06bf826e039Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:30:18 +0400https://next.anews.az/en/ekonomika/529830/brent-climbs-above-113-wti-tops-100/Global crude oil benchmarks have traded higher, according to market data cited by Reuters. On London's ICE Futures Europe exchange, December 2026 delivery contracts for Brent crude rose by 0.46% to settle at $113.69 per barrel. A corresponding upward move was observed on the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX), where light sweet crude (WTI) future...4651c409c2a5ccef434660358199ad60Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:58 +0400https://next.anews.az/en/cemiyyet/529828/csto-secretary-general-armenia-has-de-facto-withdrawn-from-the-organization/Armenia has effectively withdrawn from the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), Secretary General Taalatbek Masadykov stated in an interview with TASS. Masadykov noted that while the CSTO continues distributing operational documents to member states, Yerevan declines participation in discussions, joint decision-making, scheduled summit g...fb7bffc4857464a8dcd1a28c7eca8520Fri, 23 Oct 2026 09:30:44 +0400https://next.anews.az/en/cemiyyet/529790/disruptions-hit-official-websites-of-azerbaijani-state-agencies/Access to official web portals of several key Azerbaijani state institutions has been temporarily disrupted. Platforms belonging to the Cabinet of Ministers, Ministry of Internal Affairs, Prosecutor General's Office, Ministry of Digital Development and Transport, and the Ministry of Emergency Situations are currently inaccessible, while the web por...5eea91dfbfc09e2a6a59c2b4ac4c41bdThu, 22 Oct 2026 18:00:26 +0400https://next.anews.az/en/cemiyyet/529788/flu-vaccination-campaign-underway-in-baku-and-sumgayit-with-dutch-vaccine/State medical institutions in Baku and Sumgayit have been supplied with seasonal flu vaccines, with the immunization drive officially underway, according to the Administration of the Regional Medical Divisions (TABIB). The delivery of vaccines procured by the Ministry of Health to regional healthcare facilities across the country continues in sched...ad66ba9b2449d2f321bb6a78cf046987Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:30:48 +0400https://next.anews.az/en/ekonomika/529786/abortion-rates-in-azerbaijan-rise-219-in-2025-statistics-committee-reports/The number of abortions recorded among women aged 18–19 in Azerbaijan increased by 18.7% in 2025 compared to the previous year, rising to 3,180 from 2,679 in 2024, according to the State Statistical Committee. Across the nation, total abortions grew by 21.9% year-on-year, advancing from 78,245 to 95,344 cases. Among young women aged 15–29, the figu...ffaf00b423bd91692c54188d706f0b7fThu, 22 Oct 2026 16:59:15 +0400https://next.anews.az/en/cemiyyet/529778/abortion-rates-in-azerbaijan-rise-219-in-2025-statistics-committee-reports/The number of abortions recorded among women aged 18–19 in Azerbaijan increased by 18.7% in 2025 compared to the previous year, rising to 3,180 from 2,679 in 2024, according to the State Statistical Committee. Across the nation, total abortions grew by 21.9% year-on-year, advancing from 78,245 to 95,344 cases. Among young women aged 15–29, the figu...2e535916da79ecf9b1c1ab72d37e8679Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:29:33 +0400https://next.anews.az/en/politika/529773/pashinyan-announces-forthcoming-draft-constitution-does-not-rule-out-early-elections/Armenia is set to publish a draft of its new constitution in the near future, initiating public consultations before submitting the document to parliament, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan told domestic media outlets. Pashinyan emphasized that adopting a revamped constitutional framework is fundamentally essential to ensuring the preservation of the...8baa410777c558c8404db2b2ea5f7f3dThu, 22 Oct 2026 16:00:57 +0400https://next.anews.az/en/politika/529771/pashinyan-peace-treaty-with-azerbaijan-possible-in-2027ndash2028/Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated that a comprehensive peace treaty with Azerbaijan could potentially be signed in 2027–2028, noting that concluding the process within this year remains unlikely due to time constraints. According to Sputnik Armenia, Pashinyan underscored that finalizing the agreement requires additional time to conclud...6fe26b99f051decb79a192be65a939bfThu, 22 Oct 2026 15:30:08 +0400https://next.anews.az/en/cemiyyet/529755/cabinet-approves-updated-board-of-defense-industry-ministry/Azerbaijan's Prime Minister Ali Asadov has signed a resolution approving the restructured composition of the Board (Collegium) of the Ministry of Defense Industry, setting its total membership at 11 officials. Chaired by the Minister of Defense Industry, the board includes the deputy defense industry ministers, the Chief of the Ministry's Staff, an...f2e21c937a3ff517ff7bd1ed5a07ce0fThu, 22 Oct 2026 15:00:58 +0400https://next.anews.az/en/ekonomika/529758/armenian-deputy-pm-visits-syunik-for-trump-route-infrastructure-planning/Armenian Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan visited the Syunik region to oversee initial planning for infrastructure under the Trump Route (TRIPP) project. Joined by heads of relevant state agencies, Grigoryan reviewed organizational matters and scheduled field operations. The site visit follows the Armenian Parliament Foreign Relations Committee...13f08ed64333b986b611a21eeb94a488Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:30:22 +0400https://next.anews.az/en/ekonomika/529753/azerbaijan-sets-target-for-transition-to-electric-stoves-in-residential-buildings/Azerbaijan is planning a phased transition from natural gas cooking appliances to electric stoves across residential buildings, according to the "Long-Term Low-Emission Development Strategy of Azerbaijan". The policy framework targets transitioning residential households to electric stoves by 2035, supported by the integration of renewable energy s...aa69d421158da7d3a7c9f3af91493330Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:00:17 +0400https://next.anews.az/en/world/529741/us-orders-partial-evacuation-of-diplomats-from-saudi-arabia/The United States has ordered select diplomatic personnel and their families to depart Saudi Arabia amid rising regional security concerns. US State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott stated that the directive stems from attacks by Iran-backed Houthi forces targeting civilian infrastructure in the kingdom. According to Reuters, Washington is simu...2667c0fabb6d9bce6bc7d6f19b798533Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:30:34 +0400https://next.anews.az/en/ekonomika/529737/brent-surges-to-11084-wti-reaches-9864/Crude oil futures posted sharp gains across major international commodity exchanges. On London's ICE Futures Europe, the price of December 2026 contracts for Brent crude advanced 1.86% to settle at $110.84 per barrel. Concurrently, December contracts for WTI crude on the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX) rose 1.53%, reaching $98.64 per barrel. N...5dafba4ec2a2f2b687004b9c82748c05Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:00:57 +0400https://next.anews.az/en/ekonomika/529734/azeri-light-crude-climbs-to-11970-per-barrel/Prices for Azerbaijan's flagship "Azeri Light" (CIF) crude oil registered a marginal increase on international markets, rising by $0.02 or 0.02% to reach $119.70 per barrel. The grade's previous settlement stood at $119.68. For comparison, the base assumption for Azeri Light crude in the current national state budget is calculated at an average pri...9aed4e831248c7ac30d560ebb830e888Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:30:39 +0400https://next.anews.az/en/ekonomika/529732/gold-drops-to-4106-per-ounce-on-comex/Precious metals prices declined across global commodity exchanges. On the New York Mercantile Exchange's COMEX division, December 2026 gold futures dropped 1.04% to settle at $4,106.70 per troy ounce (31.1 grams). Concurrently, COMEX silver futures for December delivery fell 2.23%, closing at $56.43 per ounce. N.Tebrizli...230c900daf4ff64e1ebd168e5b28432bThu, 22 Oct 2026 12:00:57 +0400https://next.anews.az/en/ekonomika/529730/euro-climbs-to-19113-ruble-advances-further/The Central Bank of Azerbaijan (CBA) has released official foreign exchange rates for today. The US dollar remained unchanged at 1.7000 manats. Meanwhile, the euro gained 0.16% to reach 1.9113 manats, and 100 Russian rubles rose 0.83% to 2.0791 manats. N.Tebrizli...ab3156c1c3202ac63162316e82ff8496Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:30:48 +0400https://next.anews.az/en/ekonomika/529750/enjoy-more-affordable-data-packs-with-azercell-mifi-and-wi-fi-devices/Azercell offers 60 GB of free data to subscribers purchasing MiFi and Wi-Fi devices Azercell is introducing a special offer for subscribers purchasing MiFi and Wi-Fi devices. Subscribers who purchase either device will receive 60 GB of free data, with the option to upgrade their package to 100 GB for an additional AZN 10 or 200 GB for an additional...0765e389e73729d409bffccae2593164Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:26:47 +0400https://next.anews.az/en/ekonomika/529748/confirming-transfers-in-birbank-with-sma-mza-is-now-more-convenient/The process of confirming money transfers in the Birbank app has been updated. Birbank users can now confirm their transfers using SİMA İmza, making the process faster and more convenient. There is no longer any need to wait for an SMS code or enter it manually. Previously, money transfers were confirmed using 3D Secure and a one-time SMS code. The...c004379e1b3a74d6e7f09c6fc7a123a2Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:02:04 +0400https://next.anews.az/en/politika/529728/azerbaijani-citizen-found-after-crossing-into-armenia/Armenia's National Security Service (NSS) confirmed that an Azerbaijani citizen was located on Armenian territory on October 19. According to the NSS statement, at approximately 17:50 that day, 58-year-old Yashar Ali oglu Gasimov, a resident of the village of Chatakh in the Tovuz region, was found in Armenia's Tavush province. Verification measures...5c8a999a25c5328ef3ef85ff1ce5cc82Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:00:59 +0400https://next.anews.az/en/ekonomika/529726/bitcoin-rises-to-82814-amid-mixed-crypto-market/Mixed price movements were recorded across major digital assets in the cryptocurrency market over the past 24 hours. According to CoinMarketCap data, Bitcoin edged up 0.14% to reach $82,814.99, bringing its market capitalization to $1.66 trillion. Among other prominent assets, Ethereum inched up 0.01% to $2,442.07, BNB gained 0.09% to $741.33, and...dc18d2e9ce3a0d4ad280987b6cb5068dThu, 22 Oct 2026 10:33:31 +0400https://next.anews.az/en/politika/529722/leyla-aliyeva-tours-quoteternal-cityquot-complex-in-samarkand/Leyla Aliyeva, Vice President of the Heydər Aliyev Foundation, visited the "Eternal City" complex in Samarkand on October 21 as part of her visit to Uzbekistan for the World Summit on "Investing in Child Well-being" and the Second International Congress on Pediatric Oncology. During the tour of the historical complex, Leyla Aliyeva met and converse...4ab1970211b9e626d5b639fa400247c2Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:00:59 +0400https://next.anews.az/en/cemiyyet/529720/us-and-israel-weigh-iran-strikes-after-november-3/The United States and Israel are considering resuming military operations against Iran following the US midterm congressional elections on November 3. According to sources cited by The New York Times, Washington and Tel Aviv have prepared a blueprint for brief but intensive strikes. Potential targets include Iranian nuclear facilities—potentially e...ccf3443d38765e7cd58eadd6981bb2a6Thu, 22 Oct 2026 09:30:15 +0400https://next.anews.az/en/ekonomika/529664/kazakhstan-uncovers-100m-oil-products-smuggling-ring/Kazakhstan's National Security Committee (KNB) has dismantled an organized criminal syndicate that illegally exported more than 160,000 tonnes of petroleum products worth roughly 45 billion tenge (over $100 million) between 2019 and 2023. Investigators revealed that the group procured raw crude from local operators, processed it at the Standart Pet...2e86de5c53a28decf9e03d5d00a093adWed, 21 Oct 2026 18:30:44 +0400https://next.anews.az/en/world/529660/netanyahu-urges-renewed-campaign-against-iran-trump-stalls-until-midterms/Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is pushing to resume full-scale military operations against Iran to "finish what was started," the Financial Times reported, citing sources familiar with the matter. However, U.S. President Donald Trump has signaled to the Israeli leadership that Washington opposes escalating the conflict ahead of the U.S....7d00a241a11fc8679ebd72fae5128dbeWed, 21 Oct 2026 18:00:39 +0400https://next.anews.az/en/ekonomika/529687/pasha-bank-is-set-to-finance-the-launch-of-the-regionrsquos-largest-energy-storage-project-in-azerbaijan/PASHA Bank will provide US$40 million in financing for a new energy storage project in Azerbaijan, with a total value of US$58.6 million. The agreement-signing ceremony was attended by Bahruz Naghiyev, Deputy CEO of PASHA Bank, and Tolunay Yıldız, Chairman and CEO of YEO Teknoloji. The project will be carried out by YEO Teknoloji, a Turkish energy...ace6f75a821d90d83ea52fec335f11cdWed, 21 Oct 2026 17:53:13 +0400