US President Joe Biden has announced that he is extending sanctions against Turkey over Ankara’s actions in Syria, according to a statement issued by the White House. The statement reads in parts: “The situation in and in relation to Syria, and in particular the actions by the Government of Turkey to conduct a military offensive into …

The hearings at the International Court of Justice, the principal judicial organ of the United Nations, over Armenia’s request to indicate provisional measures against Azerbaijan will be held on October 14-15. On September 16, 2021, Armenia instituted proceedings against the Republic of Azerbaijan before the International Court of Justice with regard to alleged violations of …

Turkey has made a request to the U.S. to buy 40 Lockheed Martin-made F-16 fighter jets and nearly 80 modernization kits for its existing warplanes, as the NATO ally looks to modernize its Air Force after the purchase of F-35 jets fell through, sources familiar with the matter said, Reuters reported. The deal, worth billions, …

The situation with gas prices in Europe could negatively affect Russia’s reputation as a reliable supplier of energy resources, EU Ambassador Markus Ederer has said, RIA Novosti reported. He insisted that the increase in the price of natural gas should concern not only Europe but also Moscow for several reasons. “First of all, it can …

The Armenia faction will challenge the legislative package on community enlargement in the Constitutional Court, the secretary of the faction, Artsvik Minasyan, said at briefings in the National Assembly. In addition, the faction submitted a motion to the Constitutional Court, demanding the immediate suspension of the legislative package. The spokesperson of the Supreme Court, Eva …

Some 8,576 COVID -19 tests were performed yesterday, revealing 1,202 new cases; 33 people died. As of October 8 Total number of tests performed in Armenia- 1,789,088 Confirmed positive cases – 269,874 Deaths – 5,499 Recovered – 246,259 Patients currently receiving treatment – 16,409

“I see there are people who have started a movement to make coronavirus treatment paid for. They ask, ‘why should we pay taxes so that people are not vaccinated and go for free treatment.’ And I predict that the voice of those people will be louder,” Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said at today’s government meeting. …

President Joe Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping plan to meet virtually before the end of this year, a senior U.S. administration official told CNBC Wednesday. The two leaders reached an “agreement in principle” for a virtual bilateral meeting, the official said. It will be part of an effort to manage competition between the two …

In the coming days, by the order of the Minister of Health Anahit Avanesyan, all the medical workers who will urge the citizens not to be vaccinated, to wait for some time or to choose this or that vaccine, will be immediately fired, a government source has told Factor.am. According to the source, the new …