Azerbaijan–Palestine Diplomacy: President Ilham Aliyev met Palestinian PM Mohammad Mustafa, reaffirming support for an independent Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as capital, highlighting humanitarian help (including a planned secondary school) and the opening of Azerbaijan’s Ramallah representative office; the talks also noted 37 Palestinian students in Azerbaijan under the Heydar Aliyev International Education Grant. Culture & Heritage: Baku Steel Company will help renovate and digitalize the House-Museum of People’s Artist Tahir Salahov in Icherisheher, aiming for modern museum standards and an interactive visitor experience. Archaeology in Yardimli: Culture Minister Adil Karimli visited excavations at a newly discovered ancient settlement in Urakaran, with findings tied to the Bilga Necropolis (3rd century BC–3rd century AD) and plans to expand research using modern technologies. Arts Spotlight: Honored Artist Nahida Orujova marked her 65th birthday with a special performance of Uzeyir Hajibayli’s operetta “The Cloth Peddler,” followed by a ceremonial tribute. Regional Peace Talks: Azerbaijan says it is in “real peace” with Armenia but insists Yerevan amend its constitution before a final treaty, framing the issue around the constitution’s preamble reference to Nagorno-Karabakh. Women’s Rights Lens: A global report revisits how some countries still keep Soviet-era bans restricting women from certain jobs, shaping everyday work opportunities. Travel & Connectivity: Egypt’s ambassador in Baku said regular direct Cairo–Baku flights are being planned, with visa-on-arrival facilitation already expanded for Azerbaijani travelers.