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Actor James Handy, 81, Killed in Los Angeles Stabbing
US actor James Handy stabbed to death, with girlfriend’s son arrested
James Handy, an 81-year-old actor known for appearances in films including Jumanji and Top Gun: Maverick, has been found dead from stab wounds at his home in Tarzana, California. Police discovered Handy unconscious in his front garden on Wednesday with multiple chest wounds. Mich
Israel Deployed Troops to Azerbaijan During Iran Conflict
Israel sent troops to Azerbaijan during Iran war – CNN
Israel secretly deployed elite military and intelligence units to Azerbaijan during its recent conflict with Iran, according to CNN reporting citing four sources familiar with the matter. The forces operated from several locations in southern Azerbaijan near Iran's northern borde
Hungary Halts Work Visas for Armenian Citizens
Hungary to stop issuing worker visas to people from three countries starting Friday
Hungary will stop issuing new work visas to Armenian citizens beginning June 6, according to government spokesperson Vanda Szondi. The policy change also applies to workers from the Philippines and Georgia as part of the newly elected government's effort to restrict foreign labor
Former Yerevan Mayor Arrested on Corruption Charges
Former Yerevan Mayor Gagik Beglaryan Arrested
Gagik Beglaryan, who previously served as mayor of Yerevan, was arrested following criminal charges filed in 2025 for money laundering and abuse of official powers. The arrest comes as Armenia continues efforts to address corruption allegations involving government officials. Beg
EU Allocates €50 Million Aid to Armenia Amid Trade Pressures
EU to Provide More Than €50 Million to Armenia in Response to Russian Trade Restrictions
The European Union will provide Armenia with more than €50 million in financial assistance in response to trade restrictions imposed by Russia. The aid package represents the EU's support for Armenia as it faces economic headwinds from reduced Russian trade activity. The funding
AI-Designed Vaccine Targets Coronaviruses in Human Trials
‘World-first’ vaccine designed by artificial intelligence
Researchers at the University of Cambridge have developed a vaccine whose key component was designed entirely by artificial intelligence and tested in human trials—a world-first achievement, according to reporting by the BBC. The vaccine was engineered to protect against multiple
Former Armenian State Property Official Detained Over Bribery Allegations
Former Head of Armenia’s State Property Management Department Gets Two Month Detention
A former head of Armenia's State Property Management Department was ordered held in two-month detention following his arrest in April. The official was apprehended as part of a criminal investigation into allegations of giving and receiving election bribes. The detention order ma
Armenian Court Voids Land Sale from Sargsyan Defense Ministry Era
Court Invalidates Land Sale Agreement Signed During Serzh Sargsyan’s Tenure as Defense Minister; 131 Million Drams to Be Recovered
An Armenian court has invalidated a land sale agreement that was signed during Serzh Sargsyan's tenure as Defense Minister, ordering the recovery of 131 million drams. The ruling favored the Republic of Armenia in the case, according to court documents. Details regarding the spec
Armenia to Forgive Loan Obligations for Artsakh Displaced
Armenian Government to Forgive Certain Loan Obligations of Thousands Displaced from Artsakh
The Armenian government announced a policy to forgive certain loan obligations for thousands of Armenians displaced from Artsakh following the 2023 conflict. The relief measure targets individuals who fled the region and faced financial hardship as a result of displacement. The p
Rubio Says Armenia-Azerbaijan Conflict Ended With New Agreement
Rubio: Armenia-Azerbaijan Conflict Ended With Agreement I Signed Yesterday
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict has concluded following an agreement he signed, according to reporting from Massis Post. The statement suggests a diplomatic resolution to the longstanding regional dispute that has seen multiple flare-
Armenia's June Elections Could Reshape Russia Relations
Armenian elections and the path to decoupling from Russia
Armenia's June 7 parliamentary elections may signal a historic shift in the country's geopolitical alignment, according to analysis in The Armenian Weekly. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's push toward European Union membership and away from Russian influence has prompted Moscow t
Armenia balances EU ties amid Russian pressure ahead of election
Selective interference framing intensifies Russian economic pressure
Armenia faces mounting pressure from Russia over its European integration efforts as the country prepares for June parliamentary elections. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's government is pursuing closer EU relations while formally remaining in the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU),