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Pashinyan Thanks Trump for Brokering Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace Deal
Pashinyan, Trump Mark Anniversary of Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace Deal
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan spoke by phone with U.S. President Donald Trump today to mark the anniversary of a peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan. The deal was signed on August 8, 2025, in Washington D.C., with the United States playing a key role in broke
Judge Recuses from Criminal Case Involving Catholicos Karekin II
Judge Recuses Himself from Case Involving Catholicos Karekin II
A judge has recused himself from the preliminary hearing in a criminal case involving Catholicos Karekin II, the spiritual leader of the Armenian Apostolic Church. The recusal occurred during the first preliminary hearing in Etchmiadzin. Details regarding the nature of the charge
Pashinyan and Aliyev Discuss TRIPP Route Implementation
Pashinyan, Aliyev Discuss TRIPP Project Implementation
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev discussed the implementation of the TRIPP (Transport and Regional Integration and Prosperity) project, according to reporting from Hetq. The discussion centered on executing the route in accordance wit
Pashinyan: Armenia Cannot Simultaneously Join EAEU and EU
Pashinyan: Armenia Understands Simultaneous Membership in EAEU and EU Is Impossible
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated during a meeting of the Eurasian Economic Union's Intergovernmental Council that Armenia recognizes the impossibility of maintaining simultaneous membership in both the EAEU and the European Union. The remarks reflect Armenia's ongoi
Soviet Fighters Down U.S. Spy Plane Over Armenia in 1958
Deadly Cold War Clash: Soviet MiG-17 Fighters Down U.S. Spy Plane Over Armenia
During the Cold War, Soviet and American military aircraft engaged in two separate incidents over Armenian airspace in 1958. The first clash occurred on June 27, followed by a second confrontation on September 2. Soviet MiG-17 fighter jets downed a U.S. spy plane during these enc
Pashinyan Says EU Lacks Leverage Over Armenia
Pashinyan: EU Has No Leverage to Pressure Armenia
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated that the European Union does not have sufficient leverage to pressure Armenia, according to reporting from Massis Post. Pashinyan's comments, made in Cholpon-Ata, suggest confidence in Armenia's ability to resist external pressure re
France Marks First Anniversary of Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace Deal
France Hails First Anniversary of Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace Deal
France's Foreign Ministry issued a statement today marking the first anniversary of the Armenia-Azerbaijan peace agreement, commending both nations' leaders for taking "important and bold steps" toward making peace a reality for their populations. The statement reflects internati
Armenia Makes Case for Dedicated Museum of Dolls
Why Armenia needs a Museum of Dolls
A permanent Museum of Dolls in Yerevan could recognize dolls as significant cultural artifacts rather than mere toys, according to an opinion piece in The Armenian Weekly. The proposal builds on growing public interest in doll exhibitions across Yerevan's museums, including a pop
AGBU President Sam Simonian Honored for Service to Armenia
AGBU President Sam Simonian Honored for Lifelong Service to Armenia
Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturyan received AGBU President Sam Simonian in Yerevan to honor his lifelong contributions to Armenia. The Armenian General Benevolent Union, a major diaspora organization with significant presence in the United States, has long supported humanitar
Haigazian University Hosts Lecture on AI and Minority Languages
“Cultural Heritage and Under-Resourced Languages in the Age of AI” by Dr. Khatchig Mouradian
Dr. Khachig Mouradian delivered a public lecture at Haigazian University in Beirut addressing the intersection of artificial intelligence and the preservation of under-resourced languages, including Armenian. The lecture, titled "Cultural Heritage and Under-Resourced Languages in
Dr. Hrayr Jebejian Elected to Global Bible Societies Council
Dr. Hrayr Jebejian Elected to the United Bible Societies Global Fellowship Council
Dr. Hrayr Jebejian has been elected to the Global Fellowship Council of the United Bible Societies, according to an announcement from the Bible Society in the Gulf. The United Bible Societies is an international federation of Bible societies operating in over 240 countries and te
ANCA Opposes Trump Administration's Azerbaijan Aid Waiver
ANCA condemns Trump administration’s intent to renew Azerbaijan aid waiver
The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) has condemned the Trump administration's plan to extend a waiver that permits U.S. aid to Azerbaijan, announced in early August 2026. Section 907 of the FREEDOM Support Act has restricted U.S. assistance to Azerbaijan since 1992 i