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Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan plan joint intermodal cargo terminal

Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan are planning to establish a joint intermodal cargo terminal and a new Trans-Caspian ferry system called the "Caspian Bridge."

BCG: Kazakhstan poised to strengthen its position in critical minerals market and attract investment

Current conditions in the global critical minerals market offer Kazakhstan an opportunity to strengthen its position in global supply chains and attract new investment, according to a study by Boston Consulting Group (BCG), cited by Report . Under BCG's forecasting model, by 2040, demand for several key mineral commod…

Armenia begins preparatory work on TRIPP railway and highway project

The Government of Armenia has effectively already begun implementing the “Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity” (TRIPP) project, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan told lawmakers on Monday, according to Armenpress.

New Japanese ambassador outlines priorities for strengthening ties with Azerbaijan

The new Ambassador of Japan to Azerbaijan, Furuya Tokuro, has outlined key areas of activity to strengthen bilateral relations between Tokyo and Baku. According to Report , the diplomat noted in his official address that he arrived in Baku on October 26. According to him, even before his appointment, he frequently com…

Polish PM Donald Tusk accuses Russia of backing opponents amid constitutional crisis

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has accused Russia of supporting his political opponents amid an escalating dispute over the country's Constitutional Tribunal, warning that the crisis threatens the rule of law in Poland.

Mher Grigoryan: Yerevan hopes to resume border delimitation with Azerbaijan soon

Armenia hopes to resume border delimitation work with Azerbaijan in the near future, Armenian Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan said, according to Armenian media, cited by Report . "We have not yet reached an agreement on the next stage of the work or its timeline. However, I think we will discuss it, reach an agre…

Nearly 1 billion barrels drained from global oil inventories, ADNOC CEO says

Sultan al-Jaber, CEO of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), says the world's energy buffers have eroded since the launch of the US-Israel war on Iran with nearly one billion barrels of oil drained from global inventories, Report informs referring to Al Jazeera. Al-Jaber told an energy conference in Abu Dhabi t…

World rail contract news round-up

A round-up of recent rail industry contract awards around the world, compiled by Railway Gazette International . Austria: DPB Rail Infra Service took delivery of its first Siemens Mobility dual-mode Vectron on October 8. The locomotive is approved for operation in Austria and Germany, expanding the company’s operation…

Iran announces goods exports through Kermanshah Province customs

IOI outlines new areas for cooperation with Turkmenistan on Caspian Sea (Exclusive)

UAE prepares for worst-case scenario amid Iran-US tensions

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) hopes that the crisis between Iran and the United States can be resolved peacefully, but is also prepared for a possible escalation.

IRNA: Iran submits evidence to IMO regarding US, Israeli attacks on country's maritime infrastructure

Iran has submitted documents and photographic evidence of US and Israeli attacks on the country's ports, civilian vessels, and maritime infrastructure to the International Maritime Organization (IMO), warning that the damage poses serious risks to maritime safety across the Persian Gulf, the Strait of Hormuz, and the …

Wooden fuel vessel catches fire near Strait of Hormuz

A wooden vessel carrying fuel has caught fire off the coast of the Gulf of Oman near the Strait of Hormuz, according to the press service of the Sirik port in the Iranian province of Hormozgan, Report informs citing ISNA. "This morning, a fire broke out on a fuel vessel 2 miles (3.22 km) off the coast in Sirik," reads…

Drone strikes target power and oil facilities in eastern Sudan

Drones belonging to the Rapid Support Forces targeted the Haya electrical transformer station and a nearby oil pumping station on Saturday, setting fires and damaging the facilities, Report informs referring to Sudan Tribune. The oil facility sits on the pipeline transporting crude to the Bashayer port on the Red Sea …

Azerbaijan Customs Committee allocates $68,100 for financial consulting

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.

Azerbaijani Embassy in Bulgaria hosts World Cities Day event

Azerbaijan's Embassy in Bulgaria has hosted a hybrid event titled "Discover the Cities of Azerbaijan, the Pearl of the Caucasus," marking World Cities Day, Urban October and Azerbaijan's designation of 2026 as the Year of Architecture and Urban Planning, the embassy told Report . The event brought together tour operat…

Australia: Aiming high for ETCS interoperability

With ETCS being rolled out on several suburban networks, Australia has adopted it as the technology pathway for national interoperability in widely differing applications. A regulatory structure has been agreed, while the use of common standards is expected to reduce the need for compatibility testing, as Frank Heibel…

Türkiye submits Black Sea grain shipping proposals to US

Türkiye has submitted proposals to the United States on ensuring the safety of grain shipments through the Black Sea, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said, Report informs. Speaking at a press conference following a meeting of G20 foreign ministers in Atlanta, Rubio said Washington was reviewing the proposals. "We ar…

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.

Azerbaijani judoka wins silver at Abu Dhabi Grand Slam

Azerbaijani judoka Ushangi Kokauri (over 100 kg) has won a silver medal at the Grand Slam tournament in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Accoeding to Report , he lost to Georgia's Irakli Demetrashvili in the final on the last day of the competition. Another Azerbaijani judoka, Dzhamal Gamzatkhanov, competing in the same weight categor…

Startups act as engine of economic growth, transformation, Azerbaijani deputy minister says

Startups not only create innovations but also act as an engine of economic growth and transformation, Deputy Minister of Economy Azer Bayramov said at the event of the "Startup School 4: Five Continents – 500 Startups" innovation program, organized by the Enterprise Azerbaijan portal, Report informs. According to him,…

Sustainable energy supply vital for startup ecosystem formation, official says

The formation of a startup ecosystem is impossible without a sustainable energy supply, Javid Abdullayev, Chairman of the State Agency for Renewable Energy Sources, said at Demo Day, the final event of the global innovation program "Startup School 4: Five Continents – 500 Startups," organized by the Enterprise Azerbai…

Azerbaijan expanding use of AI for research, workforce development

Azerbaijan is consistently taking measures to expand the application of artificial intelligence to develop scientific research and strengthen the capacity of qualified personnel. Deputy Minister of Economy Azer Bayramov made the remark at Demo Day, the final event of the global innovation program "Startup School 4: Fi…

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's startup ecosystem value nears $600M

The total value of Azerbaijan's startup ecosystem is approaching $600 million, Executive Director of the Center for Analysis of Economic Reforms and Communication Vusal Gasimli said at the final event of the "Startup School 4: Five Continents – 500 Startups" innovation program held by the Enterprise Azerbaijan portal,…

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.

Egypt fears another escalation in war on Iran would be 'more destructive'

Egypt's ⁠Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty has said he is⁠ "extremely worried" about the prospect of another escalation ‌in the US-Israeli war on Iran, Report informs referring to Al Jazeera. Speaking at the ⁠IISS Manama Dialogue security summit in Bahrain, Abdelatty expressed fear that a new round of attacks would have…

Uzbekistan, 11 countries eye 2027 rail freight tariffs at Tariff Conference

China: Belt & Road brings growth to metro operator

Shenzhen Metro Group has emerged over recent years as an increasingly active player in the development of metro, light rail and suburban projects across a swathe of emerging markets, from Algeria to Vietnam, as Benjámin Zelki explains. Embracing the expansionist ideals of China’s Belt & Road initiative, Shenzhen Metro…