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Azerbaijan's commercial gas production saw a growth of over 6%, highlighting a significant boost in the country's energy sector. This increase contributes to strengthening Azerbaijan’s role as a key player in regional and global energy markets
Azerbaijan’s commercial gas production has seen a 6% increase, marking a significant milestone for the country’s energy sector. This growth is driven by enhanced operations in key gas fields, particularly the Shah Deniz field, which continues to be a major source of gas in the region.
The expansion of the Southern Gas Corridor, including the TAP and TANAP pipelines, has played a crucial role in boosting Azerbaijan’s ability to export gas to Europe and Turkey, solidifying its position as a key player in global energy markets.
The rise in production has positively impacted Azerbaijan’s economy, increasing revenue from energy exports and contributing to GDP growth. As global gas prices remain high, the country stands to benefit further from this increase.
Looking ahead, Azerbaijan plans to continue expanding its gas production capacity while balancing this growth with sustainable energy practices, including investment in renewable energy sources and energy efficiency improvements.
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Iran has called Monday's U.S. strikes on it 'a gross violation' of their ceasefire. The U.S. military said it carried out defensive strikes in southern Iran after boats were seen laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, the U.S. says a peace deal may require several more days.
The new AnewZ documentary, TARGET: Yerevan, builds its explosive case on exclusive, secret recordings originally published by Minval Politika.
Dozens of people were killed in Israeli strikes on Lebanon on Tuesday, Lebanese officials said, straining a fragile ceasefire agreed between the countries in April. The attacks came as Iran accused the U.S. of violating a separate ceasefire with strikes near the Strait of Hormuz.
Four people, including two schoolchildren, have died after a train collided with a school minivan at a level crossing in the northern Belgian town of Buggenhout on Tuesday morning, authorities have confirmed.
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Kazakhstan on Wednesday for a three-day state visit focused on energy, transport and economic cooperation with one of Moscow’s closest regional partners.
As Britain's sanctions on three Georgia-registered companies made headlines on 26 May, the Georgian side of the story was already complicated. The National Bank of Georgia had flagged Arvix LLC, Rapira Group LLC and Aifory LLC to law enforcement back in September 2025.
Israeli forces carried out more than 120 airstrikes across southern and eastern Lebanon on Tuesday (26 May), killing at least 31 people in one of the heaviest bombardments in recent weeks, according to Lebanese security and health officials.
Tajikistan is hosting the Fourth International Conference on the International Decade for Action “Water for Sustainable Development” from 25 to 28 May in Dushanbe, bringing together thousands of participants from governments, international organisations and financial institutions.
Tajikistan is hosting the Fourth International Conference on the International Decade for Action “Water for Sustainable Development” in Dushanbe from 25 to 28 May, bringing together more than 2,500 participants from governments, international organisations and financial institutions.
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