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08 May 2019 • 06:32 AMT
Yerevan hosts first session of U.S.-Armenia Strategic Dialogue

Washington and Yerevan recommitted to strengthening ties at the inaugural meeting of the U.S.-Armenia Strategic Dialogue.

08 May 2019 • 06:18 AMT
Militants attempt to attack Hmeimim Airbase in Syria

The Russian air defenses have managed to repel all three attacks by the militant rebels on the Hmeimim Airbase.

07 May 2019 • 14:39 AMT
Syrian army attacks militant stronghold with new missile system

The Syrian Arab Army has yet to storm the jihadist positions in Kabani but the offensive is set to commence in the next few days.

07 May 2019 • 13:23 AMT
Iran says will “overcome psychological warfare” of rivals

Iran will overcome psychological warfare of the enemies, Iran’s Defense Minister Amir Hatami said on May 7.

07 May 2019 • 12:51 AMT
Ameriabank, Citibank, ADB seal deal to expand cooperation

The new facility will secure better and more competitive terms for Ameriabank’s clients engaged in foreign trade.

07 May 2019 • 12:35 AMT
Brain scans reveal “pokémon region” in adults who played as kids

More importantly, this charming research method has given us new insight into how the brain organizes visual information.

07 May 2019 • 11:03 AMT
Adults more likely to vape if they live with kids: study

Previous research has suggested that teens who live with someone who vapes are more likely to pick up the habit themselves.

07 May 2019 • 10:37 AMT
New Zealand will vote on legalizing cannabis in 2020

Andrew Little said the vote would be binding, but it will ultimately be up to the next administration to enact the legislation.

07 May 2019 • 10:10 AMT
Armenia’s foreign debt down by $60 million in two months

As of January 31, Armenia’s foreign debts stood at $5.547 billion, but as of March 31 it has come down to $5.488 billion.

07 May 2019 • 09:22 AMT
Turks banging on pots and pans to protest Istanbul vote rerun

The high election board (YSK) ruled that a fresh Istanbul mayoral contest must be held on 23 June.

07 May 2019 • 09:09 AMT
Biological barrier could keep cancer from metastasizing: study

The research focused on a cell receptor called ALK7, studying its role in mice with breast cancer or pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors.

07 May 2019 • 08:49 AMT
New “Game of Thrones” theory says Bran Stark may be the Lord of Light

One theory posits that Bran Stark, who has become the Three-Eyed Raven, may actually be The Lord of Light.

07 May 2019 • 08:14 AMT
Armenian-American general to lead NATO’s Allied Air Command

Jeffrey L. Harrigian assumed command of NATO’s Allied Air Command, U.S. Air Forces in Europe, and U.S. Air Forces Africa.

07 May 2019 • 07:52 AMT
Russia, Syria launch joint attack in northeast Latakia

The Russian Air Force joined the assault by launching several airstrikes over the hilltops in Kabani.

07 May 2019 • 07:27 AMT
In Armenia, significantly more boys than girls were born in 2018

There are now about 111 males to 100 females in Armenia, whereas the 105:100 ratio is considered by experts to be the norm.

07 May 2019 • 06:46 AMT
Turkey annuls Istanbul election results

The opposition Republican People’s Party won control of both Istanbul and capital city Ankara in the local elections.

07 May 2019 • 06:35 AMT
Two Armenians injured in bombing in Syria’s Kessab

The two injured Armenians were immediately taken to a hospital in Latakia and both reportedly were in stable condition.

07 May 2019 • 06:26 AMT
U.S. legislators ask Trump to directly affirm Armenian Genocide

Shepherded by Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues Co-Chair Rep. Jackie Speier, the letter is signed by 28 Members of Congress.

06 May 2019 • 14:41 AMT
Eating junk food “killing people more than smoking”

Following unhealthy diets and eating bad food lacking in any nutrition causes around 11 million deaths which are easily preventable

06 May 2019 • 14:10 AMT
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle welcome first child together

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have welcomed a boy on Sunday, May 6, marking their first child together.

06 May 2019 • 13:41 AMT
U.S.-Armenia strategic dialogue in focus of upcoming meeting

Grigor Hovhannissyan and George P. Kent will head the Armenian and American delegations, respectively.

06 May 2019 • 12:55 AMT
U.S. urges Turkey against drilling for oil and gas off Cyprus

“We urge Turkish authorities to halt these operations and encourage all parties to act with restraint,” Morgan Ortagus said.

06 May 2019 • 12:35 AMT
Illinois could legalize recreational marijuana

The proposed legislation announced by Pritzker and Democratic lawmakers would allow people 21 and over to purchase recreational marijuana.

06 May 2019 • 12:17 AMT
New test detects Alzheimer’s 8 years before symptoms appear

The process is claiming to confidently detect Alzheimer’s disease nearly a decade before clinical symptoms appear.

06 May 2019 • 11:55 AMT
Moscow plane fire: Pashinyan sends condolences to Putin

Pashinyan expressed solidarity on behalf of himself and the Armenian people, wishing strength to the families of those who dies or were hurt.

06 May 2019 • 10:32 AMT
Kim Kardashian wants to focus on prison reform after reality TV career

If Kardashian West passes the “baby bar” this summer, she will be given the okay to continue for three more years of study.

06 May 2019 • 10:12 AMT
Israel, Palestine reach ceasefire agreement

Gaza officials said a deal was reached, and no Israeli air raids on the Palestinian territory have been reported since.

06 May 2019 • 09:49 AMT
Arsenal have to start Mkhitaryan more often, says Ian Wright

Arsenal have to start Lacazette, Ozil, Mkhitaryan and Aubameyang more often, says legendary Ian Wright.

06 May 2019 • 09:11 AMT
Scientists create device that turns brain signals into speech

The invention could give people who have lost the ability to speak a better way of communicating than current methods.

06 May 2019 • 08:31 AMT
Armenian Foreign Minister due in Bratislava May 6

When in Slovakia, the Armenian Foreign Minister will take part in the plenary meeting of the Visegrád Four.