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Armenia, AMAA to Build Education Complex in Vardenis
Armenian PM, AMAA discuss construction of education complex in Vardenis
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan met with Gary Phillips, president of the Armenian Missionary Association of America (AMAA), to discuss a joint government-AMAA project constructing an education complex in Vardenis. The 700-student-capacity facility is scheduled for construction bet
Iranian Vice President Meets Pashinyan on Infrastructure Projects
Iranian Vice President and Pashinyan Discuss Infrastructure and Road Construction Projects
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan received a delegation led by Iranian Vice President to discuss infrastructure and road construction initiatives. The meeting, held in Yerevan, focused on potential collaborative projects between Armenia and Iran in transportation and development sec
Two powerful earthquakes strike Venezuela, killing at least 235
Rescuers search rubble for survivors as Venezuela earthquakes kill at least 235
Two successive earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday evening, killing at least 235 people and injuring more than 4,300. A 7.2-magnitude quake was followed seconds later by a stronger 7.5-magnitude temblor, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Both quakes occurred at shall
Aurora Prize Laureate Extends Funding to Global Humanitarians
Aurora Prize Laureate Dr. Denis Mukwege Extends Funding Support for Local Humanitarians
Dr. Denis Mukwege, laureate of the $1 million Aurora Prize, is directing additional funding support to other humanitarian workers around the world. The Aurora Prize operates as a participatory grant program, with laureates receiving a portion of the award directly while reallocat
Israeli FM Proposes Official Recognition of Armenian Genocide
Israeli FM to propose resolution to officially recognize the Armenian Genocide
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar plans to introduce a cabinet resolution Sunday formally recognizing the Armenian Genocide, according to reporting by The Times of Israel. The proposal condemns what it characterizes as an "organized campaign of denial and minimization" of the
Armenia's Constitutional Court Hears Election Result Challenges
Armenia’s Constitutional Court begins hearing challenges to parliamentary election results
Armenia's Constitutional Court has begun hearings on challenges to the results of the June 7, 2026 parliamentary elections. Seven political parties—the Strong Armenia Alliance, Wings of Unity Party, Democracy Law Discipline Party, Prosperous Armenia Party, For the Republic Party,
Armenia Proposes Mobile Phone Database, Experts Raise Privacy Concerns
Armenia Wants to Create Database of IMEI Mobile Phone Numbers: Experts Warn of Dangers
Armenia's government approved draft amendments to its telecommunications law on June 25, 2026, that would establish a database tracking international mobile equipment identity (IMEI) numbers for all mobile phones in the country. The IMEI system would enable monitoring of device-l
Political Violence Erupts at Yerevan City Council Session
The Region in Brief
Political tensions in Armenia intensified this week when a Yerevan Council of Elders meeting descended into violence, leaving an opposition Mother Armenia bloc member injured. The confrontation occurred during a heated session at City Hall, where Deputy Mayor Armen Pambukhchyan,
Iraq Appoints Armenian Christian as First Ambassador to US
Iraq taps Krikor Der-Hagopian as first Armenian Ambassador to US
Iraq has nominated Krikor Der-Hagopian, an Armenian Christian adviser to Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi, to serve as ambassador to Washington. Der-Hagopian, a U.S.-educated Iraqi official who has advised multiple Iraqi leaders including former President Barham Saleh, is awaiting for
Israeli Foreign Minister to Propose Armenian Genocide Recognition
Israeli Foreign Minister to Introduce Armenian Genocide Recognition Resolution for Government’s Consideration
Israel's Foreign Minister plans to introduce a resolution for the government's consideration regarding recognition of the Armenian Genocide, according to reporting from Hetq. The move marks a significant diplomatic development, as the Armenian Genocide recognition has been a recu
Russia suspends all Armenian fish product imports
Russia suspends imports of all fish products from Armenia
Russia has suspended imports of all fish products from Armenia, according to the country's agricultural watchdog Rosselkhoznadzor. The agency expanded restrictions by halting certification for two additional Armenian fish companies—MF Export LLC and Invest Plus LLC—that had been
Armenian Deputy PM highlights deepening US partnership at reception
Armenian Deputy PM highlights growing Armenia-US partnership at US Independence Day reception
Armenian Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan attended a US Independence Day reception on June 25, where he emphasized the growing strategic partnership between Armenia and the United States. Grigoryan highlighted shared values of freedom, independence, and equality as foundation