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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.
Saudi civil defence sent an all-clear on Saturday after issuing alerts for a second time for potential danger in Riyadh and the city of Al-Kharj east of the capital, amid an uptick in attacks by Iran-aligned Houthis on the Gulf country.
Houthi attacks target Riyadh amid concerns over Saudi oil supplies, as Iran says it will not reopen the Strait of Hormuz until its conditions are met and U.S. commitments are implemented, parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said on Sunday.
The U.S. State Department approved a $2.7 billion military sale to Ukraine for air-defence development upgrades, along with related equipment and services, the department said. Meanwhile, Ukrainian authorities reported at least 10 people had died in Russian attacks over the last 24 hours.
The death toll from an overnight Russian attack on the Kyiv region rose to four, including three children, Kyiv regional authorities said on Sunday. A mother and her two 3-year-old children were killed when a Russian drone strike hit a private home, the emergency service said.
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that additional news organisations could be barred from the White House, hours after announcing bans on CNN, MS NOW and Politico over coverage he described as “fake news”.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has cleared the criminal record of former soldier Elor Azaria, who was convicted of manslaughter for shooting dead a wounded Palestinian in the West Bank in 2016.
Saudi civil defence sent an all-clear on Saturday after issuing alerts for a second time for potential danger in Riyadh and the city of Al-Kharj east of the capital, amid an uptick in attacks by Iran-aligned Houthis on the Gulf country.
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The death toll in a suicide attack at a police compound in northwest Pakistan has reached 31, AFP reported on Saturday, citing a police official.
Azerbaijan has rejected France’s justification for advising its citizens against travel to the country, after Paris cited risks of arbitrary detention and unfair trials.
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