Azerbaijan has been in the news recently due to various events, including the recapture of the breakaway Nagorno-Karabakh region from Armenian separatists, effectively ending a three-decade stand-off between the two countries. Additionally, there have been reports of Russian forces being withdrawn from Azerbaijan's Karabakh region, where they were stationed as peacekeepers following the 2020 war. Azerbaijan has been accused of systematically erasing traces of ethnic Armenians in the disputed region, leading to international concern and calls for action to protect minority populations.
Azerbaijan, officially known as the Republic of Azerbaijan, is a country located in the Caucasus region of Eurasia. It gained independence from the Soviet Union in 1991 and has since been known for its rich oil reserves, making it a significant player in the global energy market. The country has a diverse cultural heritage influenced by Persian, Turkish, and Russian traditions. Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, is a major cultural and economic hub known for its modern architecture and historic landmarks. Azerbaijan has faced territorial disputes with neighboring Armenia, particularly over the Nagorno-Karabakh region, leading to periods of conflict and tension between the two countries.
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"I don't know much about that," Speaker Mike Johnson said when asked if Cuellar should resign.
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Mr. Cuellar and his wife are accused of accepting bribes from a bank in Mexico City and from an oil and gas company owned by Azerbaijan. He has maintained they are innocent.
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A hearing by MPs is told that UK companies celebrating a surge in sales to Eurasia nations down the pub should instead be questioning why that increase has occurred.
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Last autumn, Azerbaijan recaptured the breakaway Nagorno-Karabakh region from Armenian separatists that effectively ended a three-decade stand-off between the neighbours over control of the mountainous region.
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Officials from both countries say Russian forces are being withdrawn from Azerbaijan’s Karabakh region, where they have been stationed as peacekeepers since the end of a war in 2020
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Azerbaijan systematically ‘erasing’ all traces of ethnic Armenians in the disputed region, Yerevan says.
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Brussels has pledged to boost Armenia’s ‘resilience’ as the US warns against renewed violence.
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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will hold talks with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris on Tuesday on supporting Ukraine in its war with Russia and the Israel-Hamas conflict.
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Nikol Pashinyan has pledged to sign a lasting peace deal with Baku after decades of conflict.
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Armenia suspends its participation in the Russia-led Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO)
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Azerbaijan and Armenia trade accusations over a border skirmish that resulted in the deaths of at least four Armenian soldiers.
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President Ilham Aliyev secures a fifth term with over 90 percent of the vote in an election marred by a crackdown on opposition activists and journalists.
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A French national has been arrested in Azerbaijan on suspicion of espionage, leading to escalating diplomatic tensions between France and Azerbaijan.
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Azerbaijan is where the petroleum era began.
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Germany's carbon emissions hit a 70-year low in 2023, driven by a significant reduction in coal usage and a surge in renewable energy production.
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Azerbaijan backed by Eastern European group to host COP29 climate summit
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Armenian Prime Minister expresses concern over peace process with Azerbaijan, citing differing diplomatic languages and potential for new military aggression.