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The Azerbaijan men’s boxing team has travelled to Poland to compete in a friendly match against the Polish team in Krakow on November 15, Azernews reports.

Coaches Etibar Abdullayev and Jeyhun Abiyev have selected the following fighters to compete: Nijat Huseynov, Kanan Babayev (both 55 kg), Mahammadali Ashuraliyev (60 kg), Malik Hasanov (65 kg), Mehdi Hasanov (70 kg), Shamsi Shahbazov (75 kg), Surat Garayev (85 kg), Alfonso Dominguez (90 kg), and Mahammad Abdullayev (+90 kg). The team is set to return to Baku on November 18.

Boxing is known as one of the oldest sports in the history of humankind.

The earliest evidence of boxing dates back to Egypt around 3,000 BC.

This sport was introduced to the ancient Olympic Games by the Greeks in the late 7th century BC.

In 1924, the International Amateur Boxing Federation (FIBA) was established.

Since 1946, it has been referred to as the International Boxing Association (AIBA). Boxing made its Olympic debut at the 1904 Games in St. Louis.

In 1926, the boxing championship was held for the first time in Azerbaijan, where national boxers took first place.

Since 1992, the Azerbaijani Boxing Federation has become a full member of the International Boxing Association (AIBA).

Azerbaijani boxers have won many prestigious awards at many international championships.

Aghasi Mammadov has entered Azerbaijan’s history of boxing as the first national boxer, as a gold medallist at the world championship.

Another Azerbaijani boxer, Fuad Asadov, was among the medallists at the 2004 Summer Olympic Games.

Many times, Azerbaijan has been chosen as the host country for major boxing championships.

The AIBA Youth World Championships were held in Baku in 2019. This world championship was the first licensed youth tournament to qualify for the 2010 Olympic Games held in Singapore.

The country also hosted the 2011 AIBA World Boxing Championships, which was the first major qualifying event for the London 2012 Olympic Games.

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received a delegation of the U.S. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on November 13, Azernews reports.

The delegation included David Bednar, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, Jack Gerard, a member of the Quorum of the Seventy and First Counselor of the Europe Central Area Office, Miles Hansen, President and Board Director for the Stirling Foundation, and Paul Picard, a member of the Europe Central and Eurasian Quorum of the Seventy.

During the conversation, the sides fondly recalled the previous meetings between President Ilham Aliyev and the delegation of the U.S. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

The delegates conveyed their congratulations to President Ilham Aliyev on the achievements attained in Washington regarding the advancement of the peace agenda between Azerbaijan and Armenia, witnessed by U.S. President Donald Trump.

Expressing his gratitude for the congratulations, the head of state highlighted the historical importance of the agreements reached between Azerbaijan and Armenia in Washington, emphasizing that they play an important role in the development of the region. Noting that Azerbaijan-U.S. relations have entered a new stage after Donald Trump’s re-election as President, President Ilham Aliyev recalled that significant documents were signed regarding the development of bilateral relations during his visit to Washington in August of this year.

The delegates expressed their gratitude to President Ilham Aliyev for the official registration of the U.S. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by the Azerbaijani government, saying that they would participate in the opening of the Baku office of this church. They described this as a manifestation of the care shown to representatives of all religions in Azerbaijan.

The meeting highlighted the efforts undertaken at the state level in Azerbaijan to promote intercultural and interreligious dialogue, as well as many significant international events that have been organized in the country in this regard.

It was noted that tolerance is the way of life for the people of Azerbaijan, and through history, representatives of different religions and nations have lived in Azerbaijan in peace and harmony as one family.

Turkish Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloglu attended the opening ceremony of the TransMEA 2025 Middle East and Africa Smart Transport, Logistics and Infrastructure Exhibition and Forum held in Cairo, Egypt.

Speaking at the event, Minister Uraloglu announced that in October 2025, Egypt ranked first among countries engaged in container transportation with Turkish ports, both in terms of exports and imports.

The opening ceremony, also attended by Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, marked the official authorization for the trial operation of Egypt’s first Velaro high-speed train. Following the ceremony, Minister Uraloglu posed for a family photo with Prime Minister Madbouly and his counterparts from various countries.

During his visit, Uraloglu held meetings with high-level officials and transport ministers from several countries and toured the exhibition area, where he visited pavilions, including those of Turkish companies, to exchange views with participants.

Referring to the October 2025 maritime transport data prepared by the Directorate General of Maritime Affairs, Uraloglu noted that the total container volume handled at Turkish ports rose by 3.5 percent year-on-year in the January-October period, reaching 11,685,357 TEU. In October alone, container throughput increased by 3.3 percent to 1,193,441 TEU, compared with the same month last year.

Commenting on Egypt-related shipping activity, Uraloglu stated:

‘In October, Egypt was the leading country in terms of container arrivals at Turkish ports via maritime routes, with 88,476 TEU. It was followed by Greece, with 48,419 TEU, and China, with 36,335 TEU.’

He further noted that Egypt also topped the list for container exports from Turkish ports, with 93,058 TEU loaded for destinations in Egypt. ‘This reflects the strengthening of maritime trade between Turkiye and Egypt,’ he said. Uraloglu added that Egypt was followed by China (43,192 TEU) and Italy (33,316 TEU) in outbound container shipments.

Thus, in October 2025, Egypt ranked first in both loading and unloading operations at Turkish ports, with a total of 181,534 TEU containers linked to Egypt – accounting for more than 15 percent of all containers handled nationwide that month.

Minister Uraloglu is also scheduled to take part in a high-level panel tomorrow alongside transport ministers from Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Jordan, Greece, and South Africa. The session, titled ‘Connecting the Middle East and Africa in Industry, Transport, and Logistics,’ will focus on regional cooperation in mobility and infrastructure.

At what is considered one of the region’s largest transportation platforms, Uraloglu will share Turkiye’s experience in transport and infrastructure investments, highlighting recent mega projects and the Development Road Project, which reflects Turkiye’s vision for enhanced regional connectivity.

Google LLC announced a major update for its Pixel smartphones, introducing a range of new AI-powered features designed to make everyday communication smarter and more secure. Among the highlights are AI notification summaries and a creative new tool called Remix in Google Messages, Azernews reports, citing foreign media.

With Remix, users can now edit any photo directly within their chats, powered by Google’s Gemini AI and the innovative Nano Banana photo editor. The feature allows users to reimagine their images – from adjusting details and adding objects to completely transforming the visual style.

Another key update is AI-generated conversation summaries, which automatically condense long chat threads into short, easy-to-read overviews. Pixel devices will also let users prioritize their closest contacts through a new VIP alerts system, ensuring that important notifications always come first.

For users of Pixel 6 and newer models in the United States, Google is rolling out a new Scam Detection feature. This tool uses AI to analyze incoming messages and alerts users to potential scams or suspicious activity in popular chat apps.

According to Google, these updates reflect the company’s ongoing mission to make smartphones more intuitive, personalized, and secure. The new features will begin rolling out to users over the coming weeks.

Google also hinted at an upcoming AI Calls feature that could soon summarize phone conversations in real time and even suggest quick responses – another step toward a truly intelligent smartphone experience.

On December 18, the Heydar Aliyev Center in Baku will host the opening of an exhibition by Peruvian artist Sol Alejo, titled “The Imaginary World between the Andes and the Caucasus”, Azernews reports.

The main subjects of the artworks in this exhibition are alpacas, which have become a symbol of the Andean plateau. In Alejo’s paintings, these alpacas are depicted with human-like emotions.

Visitors will also have the opportunity to view works that the artist specifically created for the Baku exhibition. These pieces, presented for the first time, depict the artist’s characters set against the historical landmarks and notable places of Baku and Shamakhi. Scenes include an alpaca farm in Shamakhi, the Ferris wheel in Baku, views of Baku Boulevard, the area in front of the Heydar Aliyev Center, and other locations.

Sol Alejo, who has participated in more than 60 local and international exhibitions to date, has been passionate about art since a young age.

Drawing inspiration from the nature of the Andes and the Caucasus mountains, the artist emphasizes that her work serves as an intercultural bridge through the generalized image of alpacas, which inhabit both the Andes and the Caucasus.

In her paintings, alpacas are not only a central narrative element but also carry symbolic and emotional significance.

Spectacular concert program dedicated to the creative work of the prominent composer, Tofig Guliyev, has taken place at the Azerbaijan State Academic Philharmonic Hall, Azernews reports.

The event featured the State Chamber Orchestra under the baton of conductor Mustafa Ashurov.

The audience responded enthusiastically to Guliyev’s film scores, romances, and pop music selections. Notable pieces from beloved films such as “Görs” (Meeting), “Qizmar gn?s altinda” (Under the Scorching Sun), “Qaynana” (Mother-in-law),”Ögey ana” (Stepmother) and many others, were showcased in the concert.

The soloists featured in the performance included Ulkar Aliyeva, Nurlana Abdullayeva, Khayyam Nisanov, Hidayat Aliyev (vocals), Nigar Jalilova, Sema Hamzayeva, Gunel Hajiyeva, Nargiz Karimova, Elmira Rahimova (soprano), Jalal Karimov (baritone), Nihad Orujov, Farid Aliyev, Atash Garayev (tenor), and Ravana Gurbanova (mugham singer), alongside instrumental performances by Fahmin Ahmadli (piano), Ravan Mustafazad? (tar), and Seymur Hasansoy (accordion), enriching the concert program.

The Azerbaijan State Chamber Orchestra was established in 1964 through the initiative of Azerbaijani classical music icons Gara Garayev and Fikrat Amirov.

The ensemble’s first chief conductor and artistic director was People’s Artist and state award laureate Nazim Rzayev.

Throughout its over fifty-year history, the orchestra has graced many prestigious venues across the globe, participated in renowned international festivals, and helped promote Azerbaijani musical heritage.

In recognition of its significant contribution to the global promotion of Azerbaijani classical music, the orchestra received the national Humay Prize in 2007.

Since 2018, the orchestra has been under the leadership of People’s Artist Fakhraddin Karimov, who serves as its artistic director and chief conductor.

The 2025 European Aerobic Junior and U15 Championships have officially come to a close, Azernews reports.

Held over three days at the Ganja Sports Palace, the competition saw 380 talented gymnasts from 20 different countries competing for the coveted continental title.

Over the course of the first two days, athletes took part in the qualification rounds, showcasing their skills in various events, including individual performances, trio routines, group routines, mixed pair routines, and the dynamic “aerodance” program.

The second day of the event also featured an award ceremony to recognise the team rankings, celebrating the achievements of the top-performing teams.

On the final day of the competition, the championship’s decisive stage took place, with the top athletes competing for the prestigious titles, ultimately determining the winners and bringing the event to an exciting conclusion.

Founded in 1956, the Azerbaijani Gymnastics Federation comprises seven gymnastics disciplines recognised by the International Federation of Gymnastics (FIG).

The federation has been experiencing a revival since 2002. The restructured federation has brought gymnastics to a completely new level. The high-level organisation of the gymnastics events did not go unnoticed.

The International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) has included the Azerbaijan Gymnastics Federation (AGF) in the list of meritorious federations.

For many years, the AGF has been included in the FIG list of the Top 10 gymnastics federations.

According to Russia’s TASS news agency, the Second International Conference ‘Science for Public Administration in Russia’ was held on November 6 at the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration (RANEPA) in Moscow. Azernews reports that the event featured presentations on the role of intellectual property (IP) in public administration across the Eurasian region, with Azerbaijan’s state policy in the field of intellectual property highlighted as a model example.

Speaking at the conference, Grigory Ivliev, Honored Lawyer of the Russian Federation, First-Class State Advisor, former head of the Federal Service for Intellectual Property (Rospatent), and current President of the Eurasian Patent Office, delivered a report on ‘Regional Regulation of Intellectual Property Issues in the Eurasian Space.’

In his remarks, Ivliev emphasized the need to establish a unified executive body capable of centralizing management functions in copyright, related rights, and industrial property, and of formulating and implementing state policy in the IP field. He noted that Russia currently lacks such a unified structure and recommended learning from Azerbaijan’s successful experience.

Referring to Azerbaijan’s Intellectual Property Agency, established in 2018, Ivliev praised its comprehensive management model covering all aspects of intellectual property. Citing an article by Kamran Imanov, Chairman of the Board of the Intellectual Property Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan, published in the authoritative international journal ‘Industrial Property’, Ivliev highlighted that the creation of the Agency stemmed from large-scale institutional reforms implemented under President Ilham Aliyev.

Within these reforms, the Patent Center of the former State Committee for Standardization, Metrology, and Patents and the Copyright Agency were merged to form a single, independent authority – the Intellectual Property Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan. This body, established by a presidential decree, was granted an executive status equal to that of other central government institutions.

Ivliev noted that Azerbaijan’s approach reflects a modern understanding of intellectual property that goes beyond traditional legal frameworks to include economic and socio-cultural dimensions. The integration of industrial property and copyright under one institutional umbrella, he said, demonstrates the effectiveness of this comprehensive model.

Quoting statistical data, Ivliev stated that 98 countries worldwide have unified intellectual property agencies, of which 37 operate independently without being subordinate to other bodies. ‘Among these 37 developed countries, Azerbaijan occupies a special place,’ he stressed. ‘This successful experience results from President Ilham Aliyev’s reforms, through which Azerbaijan’s IP system performs not only legal but also economic and socio-cultural functions.’

The conference was also attended by Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko, RANEPA Rector Alexei Komissarov, Director General of the Presidential Library Yuri Nosov, and other officials.

This mid-January, Mecum Auction House will offer one of the most remarkable examples of the first-generation Ford GT40 sports car. This particular car is one of only 48 GT40 MkI units ever assembled, with its value further enhanced by participation in promotional events and direct connections to the legendary engineer Carroll Shelby. At this time, auctioneers have not disclosed any expectations for the final sale price, Azernews reports.

The GT40 in question, with chassis number P/1018, was built in 1965 and immediately delivered to Shelby American, which owned the car until 1968. During this period, it was featured in promotional photo shoots with Carroll Shelby and showcased at numerous exhibitions. Shelby himself also drove the car at various public events not directly linked to Ford.

This iconic sports car has also made appearances on screen. It was featured in John Frankenheimer’s film ‘Grand Prix’, appeared in an episode of the 1960s TV series ‘Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.’, and even appeared in Top Gear in 2004. Beyond its screen presence, the GT40 has a rich history of full-scale races and historic events, as well as several restorations and repaintings. Remarkably, the car will be auctioned in its original 1965 color, preserving the authenticity of its first assembly.

Under the hood, this GT40 is powered by a 4.74-liter V8 engine paired with a five-speed manual transmission, staying true to its original performance specs.

The GT40 MkI is exceptionally rare. Only five roadster-bodied MkIs are known to exist, and just one of them ever competed in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, which sold at auction earlier this spring for $7 million. Given its provenance, racing pedigree, and connection to Carroll Shelby, P/1018 is expected to attract serious collectors and enthusiasts alike.

This GT40 isn’t just a car – it’s a piece of automotive history that has touched Hollywood, raced on iconic tracks, and shared a road with one of the greatest automotive legends in history.

‘Azerbaijan attaches special importance to the comprehensive development of collaboration with all countries in the region (Central Asia) at the highest level,’ President Ilham Aliyev stated in an interview with Uzbekistan’s UzA agency, Azernews reports.

The head of state said: ‘I believe that the strategic partnership and allied relations established between the countries of Central Asia and Azerbaijan on a bilateral basis, as well as our active political dialogue and reciprocal visits, play a key role in making this cooperation format successful.’