The Taliban has claimed victory in Afghanistan after taking over the capital Kabul, bringing to a swift end almost 20 years of a US-led coalition’s presence in the country, BBC reported. Fighters have seized the presidential palace. The government has collapsed, with President Ashraf Ghani fleeing. A spokesman for the group has told news network …

U.S. Congressman Frank Pallone has tweeted that U.S. State Department should use all available means to stop the aggression of Azerbaijan, Armenpress reported. Pallone said that the accusations against Armenia during and after the war in Artsakh last year are a vivid example of Aliyev’s unbelievable arguments. The United States should not blame both sides …

A 3.3 magnitude earthquake was registered 15 km north-east of Bavra village in the Georgian -Armenian border zone on August 15, at 23:42 local time (19:42 GMT). The magnitude of the earthquake in the epicenter was 4-5. The earthquake was also the villages of Amasia, Zuygaghbyur, Paghaghbyur and Metsavan. No casualties were reported. Another 4.5 …

Some 5,415 COVID -19 tests were performed yesterday, revealing 256 new cases; seven people died As of August 16 Total number of tests performed in Armenia- 1,440,147 Confirmed positive cases – 234,818 Deaths – 4,702 Recovered – 222,801 Patients currently receiving treatment – 6,175

Azeri troops attacked the Armenian position at Lake Sev in Syunik province on early hours of August 16 with a goal to gain positional advance, the Armenian Ministry of Defense said in a report. The Armenian units initiated counter-actions thrown the enemy back to the starting positions. Azeris suffered at least one loss; no casualties …

A statement issued by the Caucasus Heritage Watch says that satellite imagery shows that between April 10 and June 5, the 51 sculptures in the park of the Shushi Museum of Fine Arts were removed and the area completely cleared. “CHW is concerned about the condition of these artworks, which are the property of that …

Two Azerbaijani servicemen were killed in a car accident in the Karvachar (Kelbajar) region occupied by the Azerbaijani armed forces, Armenpress reported citing the Azerbaijani Haqqin.az. According to the Azerbaijani Defense Ministry, Lieutenant Hasanl Eldar Mushvigoglu and Sergeant Jafarov Anar Mustastimoglu died in the accident.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Wednesday that teachers and other school employees must either be vaccinated against Covid-19 or submit to regular testing. California will become the first state in the nation to implement such a requirement. “To give parents confidence that their children are safe as schools return to full, in-person learning, we are …

Some 7,077 COVID -19 tests were performed yesterday, revealing 430 new cases; seven people died As of August 12 Total number of tests performed in Armenia- 1,428,627 Confirmed positive cases – 234,397 Deaths – 4,685 Recovered – 222,397 Patients currently receiving treatment – 6,013

The Turkish manufacturer of drones Baykar is developing an investment project to build a research center for advanced technologies in aerospace engineering and a production center for drone assembly in Ukraine, Deputy Director General for Investments Natalya Ozden has said. “Baykar intends to invest in Ukraine, and is currently developing a corresponding investment project,” she …