Some 11,385 COVID -19 tests were performed yesterday, revealing 934 new cases; 22 people died. As of October 1 Total number of tests performed in Armenia- 1,724,070 Confirmed positive cases – 262,631 Deaths – 5,319 Recovered – 242,569 Patients currently receiving treatment – 13,512

Turkish President Erdogan has said that Turkey’s frictions with the U.S. were “worth it,” adding that Ankara can strengthen its defense as it pleases. In an interview with The New York Times last week on the sidelines of the annual meeting of the United Nations, Erdogan was asked whether Turkey’s actions had been worth the …

The Russian Ministry of Justice has included Mediazona in its list of media outlets recognized as foreign agents, BBC Russian Service reported. In addition, it included the organization Zona Prava, which deals with the assistance of prisoners, and the editor-in-chief of Mediazona, Sergey Smirnov, and the publisher, Pyotr Verzilov, were included in the list of …

Turkish President Erdogan has said that Russian President Putin supports the establishment of a six-country platform for stability in the South Caucasus, Turkish Sabah reported. Erdogan calls for the creation of a six-party platform, which will include Turkey, Russia, Iran, as well as Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia to ensure peace, stability and cooperation in the …

The search for the bodies of the killed servicemen was carried out today by one rescue detachment in Varanda (Fizuli) region. Remains of one Armenian soldier killed during the military operations were found. His identity will be confirmed after a forensic examination. Since the establishment of the ceasefire, 1,678 bodies have been found and evacuated …

At least 17 Talibs have been killed in clashes with Islamic State militants in Afghanistan’s Zabul province, according to Kabul News TV channel, korrespondent reported. According to media reports, IS militants ambushed and attacked the Taliban, losing three militants in the battle. Hama Press reported yesterday that the Taliban had announced the launch of operations …

The Government of Lithuania has decided to donate to Armenia 50,000 doses of Spikevax vaccine manufactured by Moderna, a message posted on the Facebook page of the Lithuanian embassy in Armenia says. The post also says that tt is the first time a Moderna-manufactured vaccine reaches Armenia, as well as the first time Lithuania is donating this type …

Kiumars Heidari, Commander of Iran’s Army Ground Forces, said on Thursday that the military exercise entitled “Conquerors of Kheibar” by Army Ground Forces will kick off in northwest part of the country on Friday. Iranian MEHR news agency reported. “The military exercise will begin tomorrow in northwestern region with the participation of armored units, artillery, …

Armenian Ambassador to the United States Lilit Makunts on September 29 had an online meeting with Congressman Adam Schiff, the Armenian Embassy in the United States said. Ambassador Makunts conveyed her gratitude to Congressman Schiff for his continued support and assistance to Armenia and the Armenian people. She also thanked Congressman Schiff for the latest …