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tass.comArmenia's governing party wins parliamentary majority with 49.8 percent of vote
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's Civil Contract party secured enough seats to retain control of parliament. The outcome follows the 2023 loss of Nagorno-Karabakh and reflects voter support for his peace agenda.
Al JazeeraArmenia Holds Parliamentary Election as Government Seeks Stronger Mandate
Voting began Sunday in Armenia's parliamentary election. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and his Civil Contract party are seeking a mandate to continue shifting ties toward Europe and away from Russia.
al-monitor.comArmenians Vote in Parliamentary Election Focused on Peace Deal and Russia Ties
Voters in Armenia go to the polls on Sunday to elect a new parliament. The contest centers on the government's peace efforts with Azerbaijan and relations with Russia.
upi.comUkrainian Drone Strike on Vessel in Azov Sea Kills Five Azerbaijani Sailors
@MarioNawfal reported that a Ukrainian drone struck a vessel overnight in the Azov Sea, killing five Azerbaijani sailors. New video shows the aftermath of the attack.
azernews.azArmenians to vote in parliamentary election on June 7
Voters will decide the makeup of parliament in an election that tests the current government's approach to relations with Azerbaijan and Western countries. The vote follows a shift away from longstanding ties with Russia.
Le MondeU.S. and Armenia Sign Corridor and Partnership Deals During Rubio Visit
Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan on May 26 during a refueling stop in Yerevan. The two sides signed documents on a planned corridor linking Azerbaijan to its Nakhchivan exclave and on broader strategic cooperation.
EuronewsBaku Completes Final Preparations for World Urban Forum 13
More than 28,000 participants and around 1,000 media representatives are expected to attend the global urban forum beginning this week. Organisers have converted the Olympic Stadium into a large-scale conference venue while authorities expand transport, security and tourism servi…
nypost.comFlorida Congressional Race Draws in Disputes Over Antisemitism and Foreign Allegiances
A Florida congressional race has expanded into a dispute involving antisemitism accusations, Israel, Azerbaijan and the Armenian-American community. The conflict began after a candidate publicly criticized social media personality Dan Bilzerian following a government report that…
jpost.comAzerbaijan Commemorates Jewish Tank Commander Albert Agarunov, Killed in 1992 Battle of Shusha
Rabbi Zamir Isayev led students and young Jewish community members to Albert Agarunov’s grave at the Alley of Martyrs in central Baku this weekend. The posthumous National Hero of Azerbaijan fought in the defense of Shusha in May 1992 and was killed by a sniper on May 8, 1992. Me…
thegatewaypundit.comU.S. Extends License Allowing BP to Handle Payments With Sanctioned Iranian and Russian Partners
The U.S. has extended a license that permits BP to continue using a workaround for payments involving sanctioned Iranian and Russian entities. The arrangement applies to BP's participation in a major natural gas project in Azerbaijan. The extension allows operations to proceed wi…
hrw.orgJailed Azerbaijani Opposition Leader Urges West to Press Regime on Rights Record
Ali Karimli, leader of Azerbaijan's opposition Popular Front Party, spoke from prison about an ongoing crackdown on dissent. He called on Western partners, including the UK, to use their leverage to address human rights concerns. Rights groups have reported at least 340 political…
koreatimes.co.krSouth Korean Foreign Minister Holds Phone Call with Azerbaijani Counterpart on Regional Developments
Foreign Minister Cho Hyun spoke with Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov on Wednesday to discuss regional developments and bilateral cooperation. Cho expressed thanks for Azerbaijan's aid in evacuating South Korean nationals from the Middle East last year amid Iran-Israe…
azernews.azAzerbaijan's State Oil Fund Sells 22 Tons of Gold After Allocation Hits Maximum Threshold
Azerbaijan's sovereign wealth fund sold approximately 22 tons of gold in the first quarter of 2026. The sale came after a record-breaking rally elevated the fund's gold allocation to its upper limit. @business reported the details of the transaction.