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Trump orders disproportionate retaliation for every U.S. service member killed by Iran - ARMENPRESS Armenian News Agency
8+ hour, 5+ min ago (112+ words) Trump orders disproportionate retaliation for every U.S. service member killed by Iran Armenpress Trump orders disproportionate retaliation for every U.S. service member killed by Iran U.S. President Donald Trump has said Iran will pay a disproportionate price for every American service member killed…...
U.S. forces carried out heavy overnight strikes on Iran, Trump says - ARMENPRESS Armenian News Agency
9+ hour, 50+ min ago (179+ words) U.S. President Donald Trump said American forces carried out heavy strikes against Iran overnight in honour of three U.S. service members killed in the Middle East, Sky News reported. “We hit Iran very hard last night in honour of three great patriots,…...
Japan’s defence minister calls for debate on country’s nuclear policy
8+ hour, 6+ min ago (185+ words) Armenpress Japan’s defence minister calls for debate on country’s nuclear policy Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi has said Japan should begin an open debate on the role of nuclear weapons in its security policy. According to Kyodo News, Koizumi said…...
Youth protests gain momentum in India
10+ hour, 54+ min ago (150+ words) Thousands of students, parents, activists and political leaders marched towards India’s parliament in New Delhi, calling for reforms to the country’s education system, Reuters reported. The demonstration was organised by the youth wing of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Delhi…...
Mediators propose 10-day ceasefire between Iran and U.S., Reuters reports
10+ hour, 52+ min ago (239+ words) Armenpress Mediators propose 10-day ceasefire between Iran and U.S., Reuters reports Mediators have presented Iran with a proposal aimed at reducing tensions in its conflict with the United States, calling for a 10-day ceasefire to create an opportunity to restore the…...
Greece hit by first heatwave of the season
12+ hour, 7+ min ago (179+ words) Greece is experiencing its first heatwave of the season, with temperatures expected to exceed 40°C on July 20, Reuters reported. Authorities have advised residents to stay indoors and avoid outdoor work between 11:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. They have also urged…...
More than 170,000 affected by floods in India’s Assam state
9+ hour, 24+ min ago (153+ words) More than 170,000 people have been affected by flooding triggered by heavy rainfall in India’s northeastern state of Assam, NDTV reported. According to the broadcaster, the floods have impacted 12 districts, 30 administrative circles and 580 villages. The worst-hit areas are the districts of…...
Central Bank of Armenia: exchange rates and prices of precious metals - 20-07-26
13+ hour, 17+ min ago (194+ words) Armenpress Central Bank of Armenia: exchange rates and prices of precious metals - 20-07-26 The Central Bank of Armenia informs “Armenpress” that today, 20 July, USD exchange rate down by 0.92 drams to 365.93 drams. EUR exchange rate down by 0.87 drams to 418.37 drams. Russian Ruble…...
Armenia aims to ensure inclusive negotiations and a results-oriented COP17 presidency
9+ hour, 49+ min ago (151+ words) Armenian Minister of Environment Hambardzum Matevosyan has discussed preparations for the COP17 UN Biodiversity Conference, due to be held in Yerevan in October, with international biodiversity and multilateral negotiations expert Basile van Havre. Matevosyan announced the meeting in a post on…...
Pre-trial investigation completed into criminal case over sale of Black Fortress during Serzh Sargsyan’s tenure as defence minister
13+ hour, 30+ min ago (258+ words) Armenpress The Committee alleges that the transaction was not based on, or provided for by, decisions of the Armenian government. According to the Investigative Committee, these actions caused significant harm to the state’s lawful interests through negligence, resulting in grave…...