Azerbaijan-Armenia Peace Anniversary: President Ilham Aliyev marked the first anniversary of the Aug. 8, 2025 Washington summit, praising Donald Trump for ending “three decades” of conflict and saying U.S.-Azerbaijan ties are at their “highest point” in 34 years; Aliyev pointed to practical gains like cargo shipment access to Armenia, Azerbaijani petroleum exports, and grain moving through Azerbaijan, while Trump and Aliyev also spoke by phone to note peace held without incidents. EU & Germany Backing Peace: Germany’s Foreign Office called the summit a “historic impetus” and urged Baku and Yerevan to keep momentum, while the EU welcomed “positive and constructive steps” to institutionalize the process. Energy & Regional Role: Azerbaijan reiterated it can support Ukraine’s energy security if needed, with Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov discussing possible use of Ukrainian underground gas storage. Local Developments: Azerbaijan is upgrading electricity networks across nearly 30 villages in Khojaly and Khojavand, installing new transformer substations and power lines. Public Safety: A fire broke out at the Baku oil terminal in Khatai district but was extinguished quickly with no casualties. Sports & Culture: Azerbaijan’s Archery Championship and Cup crowned winners across senior and youth categories; Azerbaijani poet and translator Chingiz Alioghlu died at 82. International Watch: NATO’s southern-neighbourhood envoy visited Qatar on regional security cooperation as Iran-linked attacks continue to roil the Gulf.