https://www.azernews.az/ News from Azerbaijan, Business, Energy, Analysis ru Tue, 19 May 2026 09:49:33 +0400 agency@trend.az (Trend News Agency) https://www.azernews.az/ https://www.azernews.az/assets/images/rss_logo.png https://www.azernews.az/nation/258604.html Footage from the opening ceremony of the 13th Session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) was shared on President Ilham Aliyev's social media pages, AzerNEWS reports. Nation https://www.azernews.az/nation/258604.html Tue, 19 May 2026 09:36:00 +0400 https://www.azernews.az/oil_and_gas/258603.html What is happening now in the Middle East, to a certain degree, influences everybody because some may think that a high oil price could be beneficial. Yes, it is. But at the same time, countries which are rich in oil reserves, many of them are investing in the treasuries. Oil & Gas https://www.azernews.az/oil_and_gas/258603.html Tue, 19 May 2026 09:24:51 +0400 https://www.azernews.az/region/258577.html China has begun testing a digital identification system for humanoid robots. In Hubei Province, several models have received official ID numbers for the first time—effectively functioning as a “passport” for machines, AzerNEWS reports. World https://www.azernews.az/region/258577.html Tue, 19 May 2026 09:00:00 +0400 https://www.azernews.az/nation/258602.html On May 18, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev gave an interview to Euronews TV. Nation https://www.azernews.az/nation/258602.html Tue, 19 May 2026 08:54:00 +0400 https://www.azernews.az/analysis/258597.html The global spotlight shines brightly on Baku as it plays host to the 13th World Urban Forum (WUF13). Coming just a year and a half after its successful hosting of COP29, Azerbaijan has once again solidified its position as a premier diplomatic hub and a bridge between East and West. Analysis https://www.azernews.az/analysis/258597.html Tue, 19 May 2026 08:30:00 +0400 https://www.azernews.az/region/258576.html After the third weekend in theaters, The Devil Wears Prada 2 has grossed $175.9 million in the United States, AzerNEWS reports. World https://www.azernews.az/region/258576.html Tue, 19 May 2026 08:00:00 +0400 https://www.azernews.az/nation/258599.html On May 18, an official reception was held at the Gulustan Palace in Baku on behalf of President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva in honor of the heads of state and delegations participating in the 13th Session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13). Nation https://www.azernews.az/nation/258599.html Tue, 19 May 2026 00:40:00 +0400 https://www.azernews.az/nation/258601.html The Azerbaijan pavilion is now welcoming visitors at Urban Expo, held within the framework of the thirteenth session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13), AzerNEWS reports. Nation https://www.azernews.az/nation/258601.html Tue, 19 May 2026 00:35:00 +0400 https://www.azernews.az/region/258581.html Researchers increasingly believe that the rapid spread of smartphones and social media is contributing to declining birth rates across many regions of the world, AzerNEWS reports. World https://www.azernews.az/region/258581.html Tue, 19 May 2026 00:16:00 +0400 https://www.azernews.az/region/258598.html US President Donald Trump announced that Washington has postponed a planned military strike against Iran after appeals from key Gulf leaders urging more time for negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear programme. World https://www.azernews.az/region/258598.html Mon, 18 May 2026 23:48:00 +0400 https://www.azernews.az/region/258585.html British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who is under intense pressure to quit from within his Labour Party after a set of poor local election results, will not set out a timetable for his departure, his deputy David Lammy said on Monday, AzerNEWS reports, citing Tribune. World https://www.azernews.az/region/258585.html Mon, 18 May 2026 23:20:00 +0400 https://www.azernews.az/region/258583.html The Mandalorian & Grogu is being released this week and is reportedly set for the lowest opening weekend of any Star Wars film to date. With recent TV projects also underperforming, the franchise’s declining audience interest has become a growing topic of discussion, AzerNEWS reports, citing foreign media. World https://www.azernews.az/region/258583.html Mon, 18 May 2026 22:45:00 +0400 https://www.azernews.az/region/258582.html Indonesia’s Jakarta Composite Index (JCI) fell sharply by around 4% at Monday’s market open, following an extended holiday break that amplified early trading volatility, AzerNEWS reports, citing foreign media. World https://www.azernews.az/region/258582.html Mon, 18 May 2026 22:15:00 +0400 https://www.azernews.az/region/258589.html Pope Leo XIV said Monday he was deeply concerned for Lebanon and the Middle East, AzerNEWS reports, citing ANSA. World https://www.azernews.az/region/258589.html Mon, 18 May 2026 21:40:00 +0400 https://www.azernews.az/region/258592.html Germany could miss its 2030 greenhouse gas emissions target, experts warned Monday, AzerNEWS reports, citing Anadolu Agency. World https://www.azernews.az/region/258592.html Mon, 18 May 2026 21:10:00 +0400 https://www.azernews.az/nation/258596.html A video about Azerbaijan, screened during the opening ceremony of the 13th Session of the United Nations World Urban Forum (WUF13), has been shared on the social media accounts of President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev. Nation https://www.azernews.az/nation/258596.html Mon, 18 May 2026 20:48:22 +0400 https://www.azernews.az/region/258584.html US President Donald Trump has warned Iran that the “clock is ticking” as diplomatic efforts to end the conflict appear to have stalled, AzerNEWS reports, citing BBC. World https://www.azernews.az/region/258584.html Mon, 18 May 2026 20:35:00 +0400 https://www.azernews.az/region/258587.html Pakistan on Monday condemned the drone attack on the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), saying that deliberate targeting of nuclear facilities constitutes a grave violation of international law and that such reckless actions carry potentially catastrophic and irreversible consequences for human life, AzerNEWS reports, citing Tribune. World https://www.azernews.az/region/258587.html Mon, 18 May 2026 20:05:00 +0400 https://www.azernews.az/region/258590.html In March 2026, imports are expected to show stronger quarterly growth (+4.8%) than exports (+4.1%) in Italy, Istat said Monday, AzerNEWS reports, citing ANSA. World https://www.azernews.az/region/258590.html Mon, 18 May 2026 19:30:00 +0400 https://www.azernews.az/region/258591.html Kyiv is ready to open a new, mutually beneficial chapter in Ukrainian-Hungarian relations "without delay," said Ukraine's top diplomat Monday, AzerNEWS reports, citing Anadolu Agency. World https://www.azernews.az/region/258591.html Mon, 18 May 2026 18:59:00 +0400 https://www.azernews.az/nation/258595.html President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev met with President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev on May 18. Nation https://www.azernews.az/nation/258595.html Mon, 18 May 2026 18:49:00 +0400 https://www.azernews.az/culture/258594.html As part of the WUF13, a panel session entitled “From Heritage to Resilience: Turkic Houses” was held at the Turkish Pavilion, organized by the Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation, AzerNEWS ​reports. Culture https://www.azernews.az/culture/258594.html Mon, 18 May 2026 18:29:00 +0400 https://www.azernews.az/nation/258588.html Speaking to AzerNEWS on the sidelines of the 13th session of the World Urban Forum 13 in Baku, members of the Pakistan delegation shared their impressions of the forum, discussed the country’s urban development experience, and outlined prospects for future international cooperation and investment. Nation https://www.azernews.az/nation/258588.html Mon, 18 May 2026 18:06:00 +0400 https://www.azernews.az/nation/258579.html Saudi Arabia looks to global experience to strengthen Vision 2030 projects Nation https://www.azernews.az/nation/258579.html Mon, 18 May 2026 17:46:00 +0400 https://www.azernews.az/nation/258580.html Urban overcrowding and climate risks top concerns at WUF13 discussions. Nation https://www.azernews.az/nation/258580.html Mon, 18 May 2026 17:28:00 +0400