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Baku: Quick Facts

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Baku Art Weekend: Two days of remodelling and rethinking art • Nov. 3, 2026, 10:23 AM ET (Euronews)
Islamic states prosecutors call for global enforcement coalition • Oct. 30, 2026, 3:00 AM ET (Euronews)
Russia mark return to FIFA competitions with 11-0 win at Under-15 World Cup • Oct. 24, 2026, 3:00 AM ET (New York Times)
Isaac Herzog meets with Bahrain foreign minister at CICA summit hosted by Azerbaijan • Oct. 18, 2026, 8:51 AM ET (Jerusalem Post)
Madrid-based Kyen Sasikumar looking to deliver for S’pore U-15s at FIFA Youth World Cup and Festival • Oct. 17, 2026, 3:00 AM ET (Straits Times)

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View of Baku's Caspian coast with a curved waterfront promenade, modern buildings, and a large Azerbaijani flag near the shoreline.
Cityscape of Baku, Azerbaijan at night, with bright city lights reflecting on the curved shoreline and water, and buildings visible in the background under an orange sky.
old town of Baku, Azerbaijan
Map showing the location of Baku, the national capital of Azerbaijan, situated on the western coast of the Caspian Sea. Surrounding countries including Russia, Georgia, Armenia, Turkey, and Iran are labeled, with a small inset globe highlighting the region's position in Eurasia.
oil derricks near Baku
The Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center in Baku, Azerbaijan, designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, features sweeping, illuminated curves and glass facades at dusk.
Baku, Azerbaijan
Baku: mosque
Numerous oil derricks scattered across dry land near small pink-roofed buildings, with the Caspian Sea visible in the background outside Baku, Azerbaijan.
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