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PM Pashinyan: The Man Who Banned Jesus

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s long-simmering feud with Armenia’s clergy finally reached its boiling point: Pashinyan signed an executive order, banning the construction of the giant Jesus statue planned for Mount Hatis and dragged its sponsor, opposition leader Gagik Tsarukyan, into court. For
November 7, 2025

OPTIMISM GROWS FOR ARMENIA-TURKEY BORDER OPENING IN EARLY 2025

YEREVAN – A prominent policy expert has expressed strong optimism that the long-closed border between Armenia and Turkey could see significant progress in early 2025. Speaking at a recent international forum focused on peacebuilding, the analyst predicted that positive developments are likely
November 5, 2025

POLAND TO DEVELOP INDEPENDENT DRONE DEFENSE SYSTEM

Poland is moving forward with plans to create its own national drone defense system rather than waiting for European Union-wide initiatives to materialize, according to defense officials. The country’s Ministry of Defense is preparing to announce significant investments in technologies capable of
November 4, 2025

LEBANON FORCED TO PURSUE DIPLOMATIC PATH WITH ISRAEL

BEIRUT—Lebanese President General Joseph Aoun declared that his nation is compelled to engage in dialogue with Israel, asserting that diplomatic engagement holds greater value than military confrontation. The remarks were conveyed through an official statement from the presidential office. In his assessment
November 4, 2025