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Rubio Emphasizes Peace, Prosperity Link in Regional Infrastructure
Rubio: Peace and Prosperity Reinforce Each Other; TRIPP Is More Than an Infrastructure Project
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued a statement highlighting the interconnection between peace and economic prosperity, addressing the TRIPP (Transport and Regional Infrastructure Partnership Project) initiative. According to Rubio, the infrastructure project extends beyon
Armenia deepens ties with Arab states, emphasizes regional peace
Regional peace and stronger ties top agenda at Pashinyan’s meeting with Arab ambassadors
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan met with ambassadors from Arab states accredited to Armenia to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation. The government emphasized its commitment to deepening political, diplomatic, and economic relations with the Arab world, citing shared histor
Russia Sets December 2026 Deadline for Armenia EU Referendum Decision
Russian Deputy FM Gives Armenia December Deadline for Holding EU Membership Referendum
Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin has given Armenia a December 2026 deadline to decide whether to hold a nationwide referendum on European Union membership, according to comments made to the TASS news agency. The statement reflects ongoing geopolitical tensions sur
Syrian Court Sentences Bashar al Assad to Death in Absentia
Bashar al Assad sentenced to death in absentia by Syrian court for war crimes
Syria's Fourth Criminal Court in Damascus has sentenced former president Bashar al Assad and his brother Maher to death in absentia for war crimes and crimes against humanity. Judge Fakhareddine al Aryan announced the ruling on Tuesday, stating that Assad "used state agencies to
CSTO May Discuss Stripping Armenia of Voting Rights
CSTO to Discuss Depriving Armenia of Vote Right
Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin told TASS news agency that the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) may consider depriving Armenia of its voting rights during the military alliance's upcoming summit in November. The CSTO is a Moscow-led defense bloc com
US, Armenia, Azerbaijan Mark White House Summit Anniversary
Joint Statement of the United States of America, the Republic of Armenia, and the Republic of Azerbaijan on the One-Year Anniversary of the White House Peace Summit
The United States, Armenia, and Azerbaijan issued a joint statement marking the one-year anniversary of a peace summit hosted by President Trump at the White House. The statement, released by all three parties, reflects on the diplomatic engagement that took place during the summ
British Media Highlights Yerevan as Emerging Travel Destination
The Independent spotlights Yerevan as a must-visit destination
The Independent, a major British newspaper, has published a travel feature showcasing Yerevan as a must-visit destination. Written by travel journalist Laura Millar following a familiarization trip organized by Armenia's Tourism Committee, the article highlights the capital's ble
Netanyahu Rejects Trump's 15-Point Gaza Peace Plan
Israel rejects Trump’s 15-point plan for Gaza, Netanyahu says
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected a U.S.-backed 15-point peace proposal for Gaza, stating that Israel will not withdraw its military forces until Hamas is "genuinely" disarmed. Trump's Board of Peace announced the plan last month, which called for the complet
Aram Vardevanyan Elected Deputy Speaker of Armenian Parliament
Aram Vardevanyan elected Deputy Speaker of Armenia’s Parliament
Aram Vardevanyan has been elected Deputy Speaker of Armenia's National Assembly, following a nomination by the opposition Strong Armenia faction. The election took place on August 10, with 53 of the legislature's 105 deputies participating in the vote. All 53 voting deputies cast
Ukrainian drone strike kills at least 13 in Russian region
At least 13 killed in Ukrainian drone strike on Russia’s Tatarstan region
At least 13 people, including one child, were killed in a Ukrainian drone strike on Russia's Tatarstan region, according to Russian officials cited by the BBC. The attack on the city of Nizhnekamsk, located over 1,100 kilometers from the Ukrainian border, also injured 39 people,
Vardanyan's Wife Seeks Armenian Foreign Ministry Response on Baku Visit
Ruben Vardanyan’s Wife Awaits Armenian Foreign Ministry Response on Women’s Humanitarian Visit to Baku
Anush Apetyan, wife of businessman and political figure Ruben Vardanyan, has requested contact details from Armenia's Foreign Ministry to organize an international women's humanitarian delegation to Baku. Apetyan indicated she is awaiting a substantive response from the ministry
Armenia's Defense Minister Discusses Military Recruitment Strategy
Armenia’s Defense Minister holds consultation on military personnel recruitment
Armenian Defense Minister Suren Papikyan convened a consultation on August 10 to address recruitment and staffing efforts for the Armed Forces. The meeting examined measures to strengthen officer, non-commissioned officer, and sergeant ranks within the military. The consultation