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Egypt, Turkey, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia Form Strategic Alliance
The emerging Middle East-South Asia strategic alignment
A new geopolitical alignment is emerging among Egypt, Turkey, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, characterized by heightened diplomatic engagement and security coordination rather than a formal military pact, according to analysis in The Armenian Weekly. The quadrilateral alignment respo
Armenian Weekly: Pattern of Denial Shapes National Politics
Armenia’s information war: Conditioning a nation to surrender
An article in The Armenian Weekly analyzes a recurring pattern in Armenian political communication over the past decade, in which government authorities initially deny controversial policies, ridicule public concerns, gradually normalize disputed outcomes, and eventually implemen
Armenian Sports News Secures White House Credentials for UFC Event
How Armenian Sports News reached the White House
Armenian Sports News (ASN), an independent digital outlet founded in 2021, has secured dual media credentials to cover UFC Freedom 250 at the White House on June 14. The event, part of the nation's 250th-anniversary celebrations, represents a major milestone for the platform foun
AYF-YOARF Encourages Juniors to Embrace New Experiences
Why every Junior should try something new this year
The Armenian Youth Federation's Junior organization is urging members to try new activities and programs this year, citing personal and community benefits. According to an article in The Armenian Weekly, participating in unfamiliar experiences—such as Junior Seminar, Junior Confe
Pashinyan: Armenia Pursuing Both EAEU and EU Integration
Armenia Will Move Toward Both the EAEU and EU as Long as They Remain Compatible, Pashinyan Says
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated that Armenia will continue pursuing integration with both the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and the European Union simultaneously, provided the two blocs remain compatible. Pashinyan characterized the dual-track approach as a sovereign Armen
Armenia Receives Letter from Russian Energy Minister
Armenia Receives Letter from Russian Energy Minister, Foreign Ministry Says
Armenia's Foreign Ministry has received a letter from Russia's Energy Minister, according to a statement from the ministry. The communication marks recent diplomatic contact between the two countries on energy-related matters. Armenia has historically maintained close ties with R
Armenia Rejects Accreditation for Russian Election Observers
Armenia Unofficially Rejects Accreditation for Several Russian Election Observers, Zakharova Says
Armenia has unofficially rejected accreditation for several Russian citizens seeking to serve as election observers, according to Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova. The move marks a notable diplomatic development amid ongoing tensions between the neighboring c
Debut Novel Explores Armenian Genocide Through Three Generations
Book review: “First Rule of Fire”
Rebecca Gopoian's debut novel "First Rule of Fire" traces the Gazarian family across three generations and historical periods, beginning with 14-year-old Jivan surviving the Armenian Genocide in 1914 Ottoman Turkey, followed by his wife Araxie's struggle to rebuild in 1928 Americ
Trump Expresses Support for Armenian PM Pashinyan
President Trump Endorses PM Pashinyan: “He Has My Complete and Total Support”
U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly endorsed Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, stating that the PM "has my complete and total support." The statement was made during remarks in Washington, D.C., marking a notable expression of backing for Armenia's leadership from the
Historic 1919 Boston Gala Photo Preserves Armenian Diaspora Memory
‘We trust that you will understand us and stretch out your brotherly and helping hand’
A photograph from a December 14, 1919 gala honoring Armenian civil and military missions to the United States offers a window into early 20th-century Armenian-American community life. The panoramic banquet photo, taken at Boston's Copley Plaza Hotel and now housed in NAASR's arch
Massachusetts Chamber Music Artists concludes season with Armenian program
“Mosaics of Armenia” offers a magnificent performance
Massachusetts Chamber Music Artists concluded its inaugural season with a concert devoted entirely to Armenian classical music on May 17 at Follen Church in Lexington. Titled "Mosaics of Armenia," the program featured violinist Hayk Hovsepian (founder and artistic director), cell
Armenia Adopts AI Tools for National Education Initiative
Firebird to Join Armenia’s National-Level Education Efforts to Support AI-Native Learning at Scale, Launches Firebird Labs
Armenia has joined a coalition of countries integrating artificial intelligence into educational systems through a new initiative called Firebird Labs. The program provides Armenian academic institutions access to OpenAI's Codex and ChatGPT Edu platforms, which offer enterprise-g