Category: Azer News

Final bouts in the boys’ boxing category are underway at the 3rd Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) Games, with Azerbaijani athletes making a strong showing, Azernews reports.

Azerbaijan’s Ali Aliyev claimed gold in the 48 kg weight class after defeating Azamjon Hasanov of Tajikistan in a decisive bout.

Earlier, another Azerbaijani boxer, Gardash Rahimov, secured the national team’s first gold medal of the tournament by defeating Uzbekistan’s Utkirbek Norkosimov in the 46 kg division.

Azerbaijan continues to strengthen its medal tally as the Games progress.

The 10th day of the 3rd CIS Games, being hosted by Azerbaijan for the first time, will feature competitions across 10 different sports, Azernews reports.

Azerbaijan’s national volleyball team will face Belarus in the semifinals in Ganja, while the 3×3 basketball team will go up against Uzbekistan in Group A.

Finals in various disciplines will also take place across multiple cities:

Yevlakh will host boxing matches

Gabala will see the badminton finals

Khankendi will feature archery events

Ganja will also host fencing and shooting competitions

Mingachevir will hold the canoeing and rowing finals

Goygol will be the venue for the mixed team judo competition

The 3rd CIS Games are set to conclude on October 8.

Nissan North America Inc. is recalling 19,077 electric vehicles in the United States due to a battery overheating issue that poses a potential fire risk, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced on Friday.

Azernews reports, according to NHTSA documents, the lithium-ion battery in certain 2021-2022 Nissan LEAF models may overheat during Level 3 DC fast charging, increasing the risk of a thermal event or fire.

The recall specifically affects LEAF vehicles equipped with a Level 3 quick charging port. Nissan will notify affected owners, and authorized dealerships will update the vehicle’s battery management software at no cost.

In the meantime, owners are advised not to use Level 3 fast charging stations until the software update has been completed.

No injuries or accidents related to the issue have been reported as of the announcement, but the recall highlights ongoing concerns over thermal management in high-speed EV charging systems.

The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies (OPEC+) announced on Sunday that the group will increase crude oil production by 137,000 barrels per day (bpd) starting in November, Azernews reports.

The modest output hike will be shared among eight member countries, with Saudi Arabia and Russia accounting for the largest individual increases – each set to boost production by 41,000 bpd.

In its official statement, OPEC+ emphasized that the decision reflects the group’s ongoing commitment to supporting market stability and responding cautiously to shifting global demand.

‘Member countries will continue to closely monitor and assess market conditions,’ the statement read. ‘In their continuous efforts to support market balance, they reaffirmed the importance of adopting a cautious approach and retaining full flexibility to pause or reverse the additional voluntary production adjustments if necessary.’

The next ministerial meeting of OPEC+ is scheduled for November 2, where members are expected to reassess market dynamics and adjust their strategy accordingly.

a powerful photo exhibition dedicated to the victims of landmines in Azerbaijan was held on Grote Marktstraat, one of the central streets in The Hague, Netherlands.

Azernews reports that the event was organized by the Gilavar Photo Club Public Union as part of its ongoing project, ‘European Photo Exhibitions on Landmine Victims,’ with support from the Agency for State Support to Non-Governmental Organizations of the Republic of Azerbaijan. The project’s local partner in the Netherlands was the ‘Ana V?t?n’ European Azerbaijani Women’s Association.

Rashad Mehdiyev, Chairman of the Gilavar Photo Club, explained the significance of hosting the final exhibition in The Hague:

‘The Hague is widely recognized as the international capital of law, home to the International Court of Justice, the International Criminal Court, and several other major tribunals. That’s why, after holding exhibitions in Germany, France, and Belgium, we chose to conclude this European tour in this symbolic city.’

Over the course of nine days, the traveling exhibition reached five European cities, drawing large crowds and shedding light on the humanitarian consequences of landmines allegedly laid by Armenia in Azerbaijani territories. The photos captured the deep scars and human tragedies caused by these explosives, many of which continue to threaten civilians.

Mehdiyev emphasized that Azerbaijan has yet to receive accurate and comprehensive mine maps from Armenia, making demining efforts even more dangerous and costly.

‘We envision a South Caucasus free of mines and filled with peace. We demand justice for landmine victims.’

The date of the exhibition-October 4-was intentionally chosen to coincide with the anniversary of missile attacks on the Azerbaijani city of Ganja, which targeted civilians during the 2020 war. Mehdiyev described the attack as ‘another attempt at a Khojaly-style massacre.’

The exhibition concluded with a symbolic gesture: the planting of an olive tree-a universal emblem of peace-near the Khojaly memorial site in The Hague. The act was dedicated to the memory of those killed or injured by landmines in Azerbaijan.

‘This olive tree stands as a tribute to the innocent lives lost and affected by landmines planted across Azerbaijani lands,’ said Mehdiyev.

Hong Kong International Airport has canceled or delayed more than 100 flights due to the impact of Typhoon Matmo.

Azernews reports, according to airport authorities, 27 flights have been officially canceled, while 81 flights are expected to experience delays.

The airport management advised passengers to check the latest flight information directly with their airlines and to allow ample time for travel to the airport once their flights are confirmed. Weather conditions are forecasted to improve by October 6.

Typhoon Matmo marks the 12th cyclone this year to trigger a danger signal in Hong Kong – the highest number recorded since 1946.

When the typhoon made landfall in the city of Zhangjiang, Guangdong Province, China, wind speeds reached up to 42 meters per second. According to China Central Television, heavy rain and strong winds were reported in the coastal region during the storm’s arrival.

As the natural disaster approached, nearly 300,000 residents in Hainan and Guangdong provinces were relocated to safer areas in precautionary evacuations.

Meta Platforms, Inc. is reportedly nearing an agreement with Pembina Pipeline Corp. to build a new artificial intelligence data center in Alberta, Canada, according to a report by The Logic on Friday, Azernews reports.

The Logic noted that Pembina is expected to partner with Kineticor, a Canadian power generation company, to supply natural gas-fired electricity for the facility.

While the final terms are still under negotiation, sources say a regulatory framework announcement could come as early as today, pending approval.

Following the report, shares of Pembina Pipeline surged 5.54% as of 2:22 p.m. ET during Friday’s trading session.

If confirmed, the deal would mark a significant expansion of Meta’s AI infrastructure and a noteworthy crossover between tech and traditional energy sectors in Canada.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky revealed on Sunday that Russia’s latest overnight assault involved the launch of 50 missiles and 500 drones targeting multiple regions across the country, Azernews reports.

In a Telegram post, Zelensky listed the affected areas as Lviv, Ivano-Frankivsk, Zaporizhia, Chernihiv, Sumy, Kharkiv, Kherson, Odesa, and Kirovohrad. According to preliminary reports, the attacks resulted in five fatalities and left ten others injured.

The president emphasized that rescue operations and restoration efforts are currently underway. ‘We urgently need enhanced protection and faster implementation of all defense agreements,’ Zelensky urged, stressing the crucial role of the United States and Europe in applying pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin to halt the aggression.

The 3rd Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) Games are in full swing across seven cities in Azerbaijan, showcasing intense competition and strong performances from participating nations.

Azernews reports that Russia currently tops the medal table with an impressive total of 157 medals – 89 gold, 40 silver, and 28 bronze. Host country Azerbaijan is in second place with 139 medals: 23 gold, 44 silver, and 72 bronze. Belarus follows in third with 84 medals, including 20 gold, 23 silver, and 41 bronze.

So far, athletes from 9 of the 13 participating countries have secured medals in the Games, which continue to serve as a key platform for athletic development and regional cooperation among CIS member states.

Advisor to the President of the Azerbaijan Badminton Federation, Ajdar Jafarov, has commended the performance of the national badminton team during the 3rd CIS Games, Azernews reports.

Speaking to journalists in Gabala, where the badminton events were held, Jafarov highlighted the athletes’ strong preparation and promising results.

‘I rate our athletes’ performance positively,’ he said. ‘We didn’t rely on regional players this time. The fact that our junior athletes performed well on the international stage is truly encouraging. I believe these Games will play an important role in their development.’

Jafarov noted that while the team showed technical strength, a lack of experience was a key factor in missing out on gold:

‘In my view, what we lacked was experience, not skill. Our technical preparation was at a high level. Some of our players were competing internationally for the first time. Hosting the Games added pressure and responsibility, but I’m confident these athletes will achieve strong results in the future.’

Azerbaijan’s badminton team concluded the 3rd CIS Games with one silver and six bronze medals.