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Qatari LNG tanker comes under attack in Persian Gulf

The Al Mayeda liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker, owned by Qatar's Nakilat shipping company, came under attack in the Persian Gulf on the evening of October 30.

Farid Rasulov's Long Live, Caspian exhibition opens at Baku's OTAQ gallery

A solo exhibition by Azerbaijani artist Farid Rasulov, titled Long Live, Caspian! (Yaşa, Xəzər!), has opened at the OTAQ gallery in Baku's Icherisheher, exploring the ecological challenges facing the Caspian Sea through contemporary art.

Dispatch – October 30: Rehabilitation

It’s after 10 pm, and about a hundred meters from the parliament building, in a place once covered with asphalt, there is a large, deep, dark hole. Inside the hole lies a massive concrete box, the outer frame of the underground passage, and over that large box runs a pipe, a newly installed one, but dirty. Over the pi…

Zelensky arrives in Istanbul for Erdogan talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he arrived in Istanbul with his team ahead of talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, with Black Sea shipping among the issues on the agenda.

Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan seek to expand cooperation in logistics and AI

Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan are exploring new opportunities to strengthen economic cooperation in logistics, information technology, advanced technologies and artificial intelligence.

Kazakhstan Reports Growth in Rail Freight With Turkic States

Rail freight transportation between Kazakhstan and member states of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) has increased by 10%, approaching 40 million tons, Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said.

Oil Poised for Fourth Monthly Gain Amid Hormuz Supply Risks

Oil prices rose on Friday, putting them on track for a fourth consecutive monthly gain as traders anticipated a possible escalation in the US-Iran conflict following the US midterm elections. An attack on a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz has further underscored the risks to global supplies posed by the war.

Georgia, Azerbaijan Hold Intergovernmental Meeting, Talk ‘Speeding Up’ Border Process

Georgia and Azerbaijan signed documents, discussed cooperation, and agreed to speed up the border demarcation and delimitation process as officials from the two countries held the 11th meeting of the Georgia-Azerbaijan Intergovernmental Commission on Economic Cooperation on October 30 in Tbilisi. The meeting, co-chair…

Man Arrested As Tourist From Belarus Alleges Attack Over Russian Speech in Tbilisi

The Interior Ministry confirmed that one person has been arrested, as Russian sources cited a tourist from Belarus alleging that a man physically attacked her at Tbilisi railway station because she was speaking Russian. The alleged assailant reportedly claimed that he hit her after she rejected his attempt to introduc…

International Reactions to Georgia’s Opposition Party Ban Proceedings

Georgia’s Constitutional Court has begun hearings in a lawsuit filed by 88 lawmakers from the ruling Georgian Dream-led majority seeking to ban five major opposition political groups. The lawsuit targets the United National Movement (UNM), Coalition for Change, Lelo/Strong Georgia, Federalists, and former Prime Minist…

Azerbaijan, Georgia Sign New Agreements to Boost Trade and Border Cooperation

Azerbaijan and Georgia have signed a series of bilateral agreements to strengthen economic cooperation, streamline customs procedures and improve coordination in agriculture and food safety.

Oil prices continue climbing amid escalating Middle East tensions

Oil prices on global markets are heading for a fourth consecutive monthly gain amid attacks in Saudi Arabia and rising tensions around the Strait of Hormuz. According to the information, forecasts suggest that Brent crude will end the month up approximately...

From Baku’s Old City to Mud Volcanoes: Discover Azerbaijan’s Hidden Wonders

Azerbaijan offers a striking blend of ancient history, modern architecture and extraordinary natural landscapes. Its capital, Baku, sits on the shores of the Caspian Sea, where historic streets and centuries-old landmarks stand alongside cutting-edge architecture.

Kyrgyzstan receives first rail shipment of Chinese gasoline to boost energy security

Railway shipments of gasoline from China to Kyrgyzstan launched

Spanish MEP: Rail crash not linked to underinvestment

Domenec Ruiz, a Member of the European Parliament for Spain and member of the ruling Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE), said on Thursday that the recent train disaster in Toledo was "not necessarily connected to a general lack of investment" in the country's railway network.

Russia Turns to Arctic Route to Export Grain Amid Black Sea Disruptions

Russia, the world’s largest wheat exporter, has turned to an Arctic shipping route used during World War II to export grain for the first time, as the conflict in Ukraine disrupts Black Sea trade.

Kroger accelerates direct sourcing efforts for better cost control, visibility

The grocery chain seeks to boost first-party procurement volumes to more than 10% while working toward a fully owned import and distribution model.

Protests in Europe expose growing generational divide

With the arrival of autumn, Europe has sunk into a wave of protests that still hasn't let up. Hundreds of thousands of people have taken to the streets, and not in a single country but in a good dozen of them at once. France, Italy, Belgium, Portugal, Greece, Albania, and Germany is next in line. Yet behind all of the…

FedEx drawing parcel-focused shippers to its air freight services

Air freight demand from traditionally parcel-centric customers is rising as the carrier pushes for more business in high-value segments like AI and data centers.

OPI, Nioxin owner appoints chief supply chain officer

Javier Huerta will oversee The Wella Company’s sourcing, manufacturing and logistics capabilities, effective Dec. 1

Pakistan-Afghanistan border clashes leave dead and injured on both sides

The situation along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border has escalated again following fresh clashes between the two countries' military forces, resulting in casualties on both sides.

Trump opts for trade talks over tariffs for robotics, industrial machinery

For the second time this month, the president directed cabinet officials to negotiate over imports deemed a threat to U.S. commerce and security by a Section 232 probe.

Drone Strike on Ukraine's Dnipro Railway Platform Leaves 13 Dead

A Russian drone attack struck a railway station platform in Dnipro, in Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk region, killing 13 people and injuring many others.

Bosphorus Shipping Resumes After Cargo Ship Engine Failure

Ship traffic through Bosphorus Strait in Türkiye's Istanbul city has resumed after a technical failure aboard the cargo vessel Alisuvar Mammadov was resolved.

Azeri Light crude oil prices increase at Augusta and Ceyhan ports

The price of Azerbaijan’s Azeri Light crude oil on a CIF basis at Italy’s Augusta port increased by $2.93, or 2.39%, from the previous figure to $125.42 per barrel.

Tokayev Highlights Kazakhstan’s opportunity to Become Eurasian Logistics Hub

Kazakhstan has a historic opportunity to become a leading logistics hub in Eurasia as vulnerabilities in maritime routes increase the strategic importance of land corridors, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said Wednesday.

Coty pursues less air freight, more ocean and rail transport

The beauty giant has cut air cargo by 48% since 2019 as the company looks to trim emissions in its supply chain.

Three naval drones attack container ship in Black Sea

Three naval drones have attacked a container ship in the Black Sea, 21 nautical miles off the Bulgarian coast near Cape Kaliakra.

US dollar dominates Azerbaijan’s state-guaranteed debt portfolio

The US dollar accounted for the largest share of Azerbaijan’s state-guaranteed debt as of October 1, exceeding the euro’s share by ...