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Armenia Considers Mandatory Mediation for Labor Disputes
Labor Dispute Mediation May Become Mandatory in Armenia
Armenia's Ministry of Justice has introduced a legislative proposal requiring mandatory mediation in labor disputes. The package has been submitted for public discussion as part of efforts to reform the country's labor dispute resolution process. Mandatory mediation systems aim t
Iran's Ambassador Raises TRIPP Project Concerns With Armenia
Iran’s Ambassador: Managing Risks Related to TRIPP should be on Armenia-Iran agenda
Iran's Ambassador to Armenia, Khalil Shirgolami, has called for managing risks related to the TRIPP project to be included in bilateral discussions between Yerevan and Tehran. The ambassador expressed concern about potential U.S. military presence near Iran's borders, referencing
US and Iran Exchange Military Strikes, Ceasefire Collapses
Iran fires at American military sites in Bahrain and Kuwait after US hits dozens of Iranian targets
The United States and Iran have escalated tensions after both countries conducted military strikes this week, effectively ending a ceasefire agreement signed last month. The US Central Command reported firing at more than 80 Iranian targets, including over 60 Islamic Revolutionar
Archbishop Galstanyan Files Defamation Suit Against Prime Minister Pashinyan
Archbishop Galstanyan Sues Pashinyan for Defamation
Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan, head of the Armenian Apostolic Church's Tavush Diocese, has filed a defamation lawsuit against Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, according to reporting from Hetq. Galstanyan was taken into custody by Armenia's National Security Service in June 2025. Th
Vardanyan's Wife Seeks Support for Detainee Humanitarian Visit
Ruben Vardanyan’s wife seeks international support for humanitarian visit to Armenian detainees in Azerbaijan
Veronika Zonabend, wife of Armenian businessman Ruben Vardanyan, announced plans to organize an international women's humanitarian delegation to visit Armenian detainees held in Azerbaijan. The initiative aims to deliver letters, photographs, and personal items from families, and
Armenian Businessman Tsarukyan Detained in Money Laundering Probe
Gagik Tsarukyan Gets Two-Month Detention
Armenia's Investigative Committee has detained businessman Gagik Tsarukyan for two months as part of a money laundering investigation, according to reporting from Hetq, an Armenian investigative news outlet. Tsarukyan, a prominent figure in Armenian business and politics, was det
EU to Build Three Border Crossing Points in Armenia
EU plans three border crossing points in Armenia, demining to be first step
The European Union plans to construct three border crossing points in Armenia, with demining operations serving as a prerequisite for the infrastructure projects, according to EU Ambassador Vassilis Maragos. Maragos announced the plans during a ceremony in Yerevan where the EU pr
Israel's Genocide Recognition Triggers Diplomatic Tension With Azerbaijan
Israel’s Recognition of Armenian Genocide Sparks Crisis with Azerbaijan
Israel's recognition of the Armenian Genocide has created diplomatic strain between Israel and Azerbaijan, according to reporting from Israeli news outlet Ynet citing unnamed officials. While both countries have avoided public statements on the matter, sources indicate underlying
Armenia Appoints First Ambassador to Pakistan
Armenia Appoints Ambassador to Pakistan for the First Time
Armenia has appointed its first ambassador to Pakistan in the country's post-independence history, marking a significant diplomatic milestone. The appointment represents the establishment of formal diplomatic representation between the two nations and signals Armenia's expansion
OpenAI Launches GPT-5.6 Model After White House Security Review
ChatGPT creator to launch ‘strongest model yet’ after delay
OpenAI has received White House clearance to launch its GPT-5.6 artificial intelligence model series, weeks after postponing the rollout in June for security review. The delayed launch came amid U.S. government concerns over advanced AI systems' potential misuse by foreign advers
Congressional opposition grows to Turkey's F-35 program readmission
Congressional opposition to Turkey’s return to F-35 program
Rep. Dina Titus (D-NV) and 17 House colleagues have urged House leadership to prepare legislation blocking any Trump administration effort to readmit Turkey to the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program. The lawmakers cited Turkey's occupation of Cyprus, threats to Greece, and materia
Armenian Court Orders Confiscation of Funds from Former President
Around 630 Million Drams to Be Confiscated from Serzh Sargsyan in Favor of Armenia
Armenia's Anti-Corruption Court has partially granted a case ordering the confiscation of approximately 630 million drams from former President Serzh Sargsyan in favor of the Armenian state. The decision, handed down on July 3, 2026, represents an ongoing legal proceeding related