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Pentagon seeks $87 billion as Iran conflict costs mount

Iran war has cost US $37.5bn so far, Hegseth says, as Pentagon seeks billions more

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told the Senate Appropriations Committee that ongoing hostilities with Iran have cost the U.S. $37.5 billion to date, an $8 billion increase since May estimates. Hegseth requested an additional $87 billion in congressional funding for the Pentagon,

Application Filed at European Court for Imprisoned Armenian Official

Application lodged with European Court of Human Rights in Ruben Vardanyan case

An application has been submitted to the European Court of Human Rights on behalf of Ruben Vardanyan, an Armenian national imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Vardanyan's lawyer, Siranush Sahakyan, filed the petition on July 19, 2026, citing violations of eight articles of the European Con

Armenia Ranks 89th in World Happiness Report

Armenia placed 89th in the 2024 World Happiness Report, according to research published by the Wellbeing Research Centre at the University of Oxford. The annual report ranks countries based on factors including GDP per capita, social support, life expectancy, freedom to make life

Armenia's Electric Networks Increase Tax Payments 62%

ENA Pays About 62% More in Taxes and Duties During First Half of Year

Electric Networks of Armenia (ENA) paid approximately 12.6 billion drams in taxes and duties during the first half of the year, representing a 62 percent increase compared to the same period last year. The significant rise in tax contributions reflects either increased operationa

Application Filed at European Court for Ruben Vardanyan

Application Lodged with ECtHR in Ruben Vardanyan Case, Says Lawyer

Attorney Siranush Sahakyan has submitted an official application to the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) on behalf of Ruben Vardanyan, an Armenian citizen currently detained at the Umbaki Penitentiary Complex in Azerbaijan. The legal filing represents an escalation of effor

Israel's Armenian Genocide Recognition: Fact vs. Rumor

What happened to Israel’s recognition of the Armenian Genocide? Fact vs. rumor

Israel's foreign minister announced last month that the government would recognize the Armenian Genocide, sparking international media coverage. The Israeli Cabinet subsequently approved the recognition unanimously and forwarded it to the Knesset for final approval. Turkey and Az

Armenia's CEC Approves Prosecution Request Against MP-Elect

CEC approves prosecution request against MP-elect Narek Karapetyan

Armenia's Central Electoral Commission has approved a request from the Prosecutor General's Office to authorize criminal prosecution against Narek Karapetyan, an MP-elect from the Strong Armenia alliance. The CEC granted the first of two motions submitted—one to initiate criminal

Armenia Exported 7,654 Tons of Apricots in Early Summer

Armenia Exported 7,654 Tons of Apricots Between June 1 and July 19; No Exports Made to Spain or Portugal

Armenia exported 7,654 tons of apricots between June 1 and July 19, according to trade data. The shipments were distributed across multiple markets, though notably no exports were recorded to Spain or Portugal during this period. Apricots represent a significant agricultural expo

Prosperous Armenia Leader Tsarukyan Questioned in Money Laundering Probe

Tsarukyan Brought to Investigative Committee for Questioning

Gagik Tsarukyan, leader of the Prosperous Armenia Party, was brought to Armenia's Investigative Committee for questioning as part of an ongoing money laundering investigation. Tsarukyan remains in detention while authorities conduct their inquiry. The development marks a signific

Ararat-Armenia Defeats Shamrock Rovers 2-0 in Champions League

UEFA Champions League: Ararat-Armenia Secure Convincing Victory Over Shamrock Rovers 2-0

Armenian champions Ararat-Armenia secured a 2-0 victory over Ireland's Shamrock Rovers in UEFA Champions League play, according to reporting from Massis Post. The match took place in Yerevan, with the Armenian side delivering a convincing performance to advance in European compet

Armenia Extends Detention of Andranik Tevanyan on Espionage Charges

Andranik Tevanyan's Detention Extended

Armenia's Investigative Committee has extended the detention of Andranik Tevanyan on espionage charges, according to reporting from Hetq on May 21, 2026. Authorities accuse Tevanyan of being recruited by foreign intelligence services in 2024 and subsequently passing state secrets

Armenia and Canada Hold Political Consultations in Ottawa

Armenia, Canada hold political consultations in Ottawa

Armenia and Canada held political consultations in Ottawa on July 21, led by Armenian Deputy Foreign Minister Vahan Kostanyan and Canadian Associate Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Alexandre Lévêque. Both nations commended their steadily developing bilateral relations and note