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‘We had achieved economic independence, and today Azerbaijan is economically dependent on no country. This gave us greater political strength,’ President Ilham Aliyev stated during his speech at the military parade dedicated to the fifth anniversary of the Victory in the Patriotic War, Azernews reports.

‘We were a country pursuing an independent policy, and these factors, along with others, were bringing us closer to the glorious Victory,’ the head of state added.

On November 8, the President of the Republic of Trkiye, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, arrived in the Republic of Azerbaijan for an official visit, Azernews reports.

A guard of honor was lined up at Heydar Aliyev International Airport to welcome the distinguished guest, with the national flags of both brotherly nations proudly waving.

President Erdogan was received by First Deputy Prime Minister of Azerbaijan Yagub Eyyubov, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Samir Sharifov, Minister of National Defense of Trkiye Yasar Gler, and other high-ranking officials.

First Vice-President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Mehriban Aliyeva, made a post on her official Instagram account on the occasion of Victory Day.

According to Azernews, the post reads: “Dear compatriots! I sincerely congratulate each of you on the fifth anniversary of the glorious Victory achieved in the Patriotic War! I thank our President, our brave soldiers and officers for celebrating today’s holiday with pride as a heroic nation!

May God have mercy on all our martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the Motherland! May the Almighty protect our people and our Motherland!”

President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, sent a congratulatory letter to President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, Azernews reports.

“Dear Ilham Heydar oglu,

I sincerely congratulate you on the occasion of your country’s remarkable holiday – Victory Day.

This milestone date holds a special place in the history of modern Azerbaijan, testifying to the unshakable will of the people of Azerbaijan to justice, peace and unity, and their strong commitment to the principles of sovereignty and independence.

Thanks to your wise and far-sighted leadership, nationwide support for the strategic course you have been pursuing, Azerbaijan has restored its territorial integrity in accordance with the fundamental principles of the UN Charter and international law, and has opened a new chapter of sustainable and creative prosperity in the annals of statehood.

Your policy aimed at establishing lasting peace and stability in the South Caucasus has rightfully gained wide support from the international community. Because this policy creates favourable conditions for the long-term cooperation, mutual trust and sustainable development of the entire region.

Availing myself of this opportunity, I would like to note with great pleasure the dynamic development of the strategic partnership and alliance between Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan. I hail your outstanding personal contribution to the strengthening of bilateral cooperation in the spirit of friendship and good-neighborliness.

Dear Ilham Heydar oglu, taking this opportunity, I wish you inexhaustible energy, and new achievements for the welfare of the fraternal people of Azerbaijan,” the letter reads.

First Vice-President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Mehriban Aliyeva, made a post on her official Instagram account on the occasion of Victory Day.

According to Azernews, the post reads: “Dear compatriots! I sincerely congratulate each of you on the fifth anniversary of the glorious Victory achieved in the Patriotic War! I thank our President, our brave soldiers and officers for celebrating today’s holiday with pride as a heroic nation!

May God have mercy on all our martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the Motherland! May the Almighty protect our people and our Motherland!”

On the occasion of the fifth anniversary of the Victory in the Patriotic War, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva visited the Alley of Martyrs, Azernews reports.

President Ilham Aliyev and First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva paid tribute to the cherished memory of the heroic sons of the Motherland who sacrificed their lives in the struggle for Azerbaijan’s freedom, independence, and territorial integrity.

The head of state placed a wreath in front of the Eternal Flame monument.

President Ilham Aliyev and First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva viewed a panorama of the capital, Baku, which was preparing for the military parade dedicated to the Victory in the Patriotic War.

Azerbaijan’s Embassy of Azerbaijan in Russia organized an official reception to celebrate the 5th anniversary of the Victory achieved in the Patriotic War, Azernews reports.

The event gathered together heads and members of several diplomatic missions accredited in Moscow, military attachés, prominent figures from the fields of science, education, culture, and arts of Russia and Azerbaijan, notable representatives of the Azerbaijani community in Moscow, as well as Azerbaijani students studying at universities in Russia.

Colonel Kanan Tahmazov, Military Attaché of the Azerbaijani Armed Forces in Russia, Azerbaijani Ambassador to Russia Rahman Mustafayev addressed the event.

Subsequently, a video dedicated to the construction, restoration, and reintegration projects carried out in Azerbaijan’s liberated territories was screened.

The event also featured classical works of Gara Garayev, Vivaldi, Grieg, and others by the Moscow Youth Chamber Orchestra as part of the musical program of the solemn reception led by Russia’s Honored Artist Valeria Voronina.

During the event, guests also viewed photo displays depicting the 44-day Patriotic War.

President of the Republic of Trkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan has completed his visit to the Republic of Azerbaijan, Azernews reports.

A guard of honor was lined up for the Turkish President at Heydar Aliyev International Airport decorated with the national flags of both countries.

The Turkish head of state was seen off by Yagub Eyyubov, Azerbaijani First Deputy Prime Minister, Samir Sharifov, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yasar Gler, Turkish Minister of National Defense, and other officials.

The trade turnover between Russia and China from January to October 2025 totaled $183.24 billion, marking a 9.5% decline compared with the same period in 2024, Azernews reports.

According to official statistics, the decrease was driven by a 6.7% drop in Chinese exports to Russia, which fell to $82.07 billion, and a 12.6% decline in imports of Russian goods to China, totaling $101.17 billion. Analysts attribute this slowdown to weaker energy demand, currency fluctuations, and the normalization of post-sanctions trade surges that had fueled growth in previous years.

During the same period, China’s total foreign trade reached $5.24 trillion. Overall exports rose by 5.3% to $3.08 trillion, while imports increased by 2.7% to $2.15 trillion, reflecting steady global demand for Chinese manufacturing and technology products.

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) remained China’s largest trading partner, with trade volume reaching $1.4 trillion in the first ten months of the year – an increase of 8.2% in imports and 14.3% in exports.

Trade with the European Union totaled $1.15 trillion, with imports up 4.0% and exports rising 7.5%, underscoring the gradual recovery of European consumer and industrial demand.

Meanwhile, trade with the United States continued to contract sharply, as geopolitical tensions and tariff disputes persisted. Chinese imports from the U.S. fell 16.6%, while exports to the U.S. dropped 17.8%.

Experts suggest that the dip in Russia-China trade may be temporary, as both countries remain strategic economic partners, particularly in the energy, metals, and technology sectors. However, the decline also indicates that the initial surge in bilateral trade following Western sanctions on Russia is stabilizing, and both sides may now focus on long-term cooperation projects, such as energy infrastructure and cross-border payment systems.

OpenAI is facing seven lawsuits in California state courts alleging that its artificial intelligence chatbot, ChatGPT, contributed to suicides and cases of severe psychological distress, according to US broadcaster ABC, Azernews reports, citing Tribune.

The complaints, filed Thursday on behalf of six adults and a teen by the Social Media Victims Law Centre and the Tech Justice Law Project, accuse OpenAI of wrongful death, assisted suicide, involuntary manslaughter and negligence.

The plaintiffs claim the company released its GPT-4o model despite internal warnings that it is ‘psychologically manipulative’ and ‘dangerously sycophantic.’

The filings said four of the victims died by suicide, including 17-year-old Amaurie Lacey. The lawsuit claims that ChatGPT caused ‘addiction and depression,’ and ultimately provided detailed guidance on suicide methods.

‘Amaurie’s death was neither an accident nor a coincidence,’ said the complaint. ‘But rather the foreseeable consequence of OpenAI and Samuel Altman’s intentional decision to curtail safety testing and rush ChatGPT onto the market,’

OpenAI described the cases as “incredibly heartbreaking” and said the company was reviewing the lawsuits to better understand the claims.

Another case involves 48-year-old Alan Brooks of Ontario, Canada, who allegedly experienced delusions after ChatGPT ‘manipulated his emotions and preyed on his vulnerabilities.’ His lawyers argue that Brooks, who had no prior mental health history, suffered ‘devastating financial, reputational and emotional harm’ as a result.

‘These lawsuits are about accountability for a product that was designed to blur the line between tool and companion, all in the name of increasing user engagement and market share,’ said Matthew Bergman, the law centre’s founding attorney. He accused OpenAI of prioritising market dominance over user safety by releasing GPT-4o ‘without adequate safeguards.’

Advocates have said the cases highlight broader concerns about the psychological risks of conversational AI. ‘These tragic cases show real people whose lives were upended or lost when they used technology designed to keep them engaged rather than keep them safe,’ said Daniel Weiss, chief advocacy officer at Common Sense Media.