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UN secretary-general says humanitarian pause in Gaza not a solution

The humanitarian pause in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict zone is not a solution, and the United Nations continues to insist on a ceasefire and immediate release of all hostages, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has said.

World's largest iceberg on the move

The world's biggest iceberg — which is roughly three times the size of New York City — is "on the move" after being stuck to the ocean floor for 37 years, CBS News reported, citing scientists.

Pashinyan, U.S. Secretary of State discuss humanitarian issues of NK forcibly displaced persons

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has spoken by phone with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken to discuss issues related to the regional agenda and bilateral relations, the Prime Minister’s Office has said.

We see a real opportunity for Azerbaijan and Armenia to make peace. James O’Brien

We see a real opportunity for Azerbaijan and Armenia to make peace. US Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs James O'Brien said, answering journalists' questions during a briefing.

Stepantsminda-Larsi highway closed to traffic

The Stepantsminda-Larsi highway connecting Armenia and Russia via Georgia is closed to all vehicles as of Tuesday morning, the Armenian Interior Ministry's Rescue Service reported.

Blinken reaffirms United States’ ongoing support for Armenia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has spoken by phone with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

Vagif Khachatryan files appeal against unlawful 15-year prison sentence in Azerbaijan

Artsakh citizen Vagif Khachatryan kidnapped by Azerbaijani border guards during his ICRC-mediated medical evacuation on July 29 and later sentenced to 15 years in prison in Azerbaijan on fabricated war crime charges, has appealed the verdict to a court of appeals.

Armenian Prime Minister, ADB President discuss infrastructure development projects

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has received Masatsugu Asakawa, the President of the Asian Development Bank (ADB).

Biden to skip UN climate summit in Dubai — The New York Times

US President Joe Biden will not attend a major United Nations climate summit in Dubai, known as COP28, The New York Times reported citing a White House official.

China begins military drills along Myanmar border

China has started military exercises along its border with Myanmar, the official Xinhua News Agency reported.

Azerbaijan turned Shushi cultural site into dumping ground

Construction in Azerbaijani-occupied Artsakh town of Shushi has damaged the archaeological remains of the 1838 Meghretsots Holy Mother of God church (Meghretsots St. Astvatsatsin Church).

Armenia ready to exchange convicted Azeris with PoWs under 'all for all' principle

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has expressed regret that Azerbaijan is using the purely humanitarian issue concerning the prisoners for political goals. He said that Azerbaijan’s actions are illogical.

Armenian PM: The return of Armenians to Nagorno-Karabakh is currently unrealistic

The return of forcibly displaced Armenians to Nagorno-Karabakh is being discussed, including on international platforms, but as of today, it is not realistic. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said at a televised press conference on Friday, news.am informs.

Armenian FM and EU ambassador discuss Armenia-EU partnership issues

Armenian Minister of Foreign Affairs Ararat Mirzoyan received on Friday the Head of the European Union Delegation to Armenia, Ambassador Vassilis Maragos. They discussed a number of issues of the comprehensive and ambitious agenda of Armenia-EU partnership, the foreign ministry said.

4-day Israel-Hamas ceasefire comes into effect Friday morning

The four-day ceasefire between the Israeli army and the Palestinian Hamas movement, which governs Gaza, comes into effect on Friday at 7am.

Today: 'For You, Armenia' - The 26th Telethon of the Hayastan All-Armenian Fund

"Today, November 23, at 10:00 p.m., the 26th Telethon of the 'Hayastan' All-Armenian Fund, titled 'For You, Armenia,' will be broadcast live on the Public Television Company.

Armenian PM meets with UK Minister for Europe Leo Docherty

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has met with UK Minister for Europe Leo Docherty.

Armenian Prime Minister meets with Canadian parliamentary delegation

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has met with a parliamentary delegation from Canada led by Senator Leo Housakos.

UK Minister for Europe Leo Docherty to visit Armenia

UK Minister for Europe, Leo Docherty, is commencing a South Caucasus tour on November 20. The minister is expected in Armenia on Monday, the British embassy said in a statement.

EU shares Armenian Prime Minister’s vision of open South Caucasus

EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus and the crisis in Georgia, Toivo Klaar, has expressed support to the Armenian government’s Crossroads of Peace project.