Culture news Fantasy futsal: Azerbaijan impress indoors as global game reach soars Futsal, the fast-paced, small-sided version of indoor football, has grown into a truly global sport, played in over 100 countries and enjoyed by more than 30 million players worldwide, according to FIFA. 25 January 2026
Business Azerbaijan strengthens investment ties with Brookfield, BlackRock, GIP The State Oil Fund of the Republic of Azerbaijan has signed long-term strategic partnerships with Brookfield Asset Management, BlackRock, and GIP at the World Economic Forum in Davos. 21 January 2026