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Why Israel's recognition of the Armenian genocide is raising new questions

Israel's recognition of the 1915 Armenian genocide has ended decades of caution over one of the world's most politically sensitive historical events. The cabinet decision, announced last week and still awaiting parliamentary ratification, has also prompted questions over whether it is driven more by current regional politics than by historical…

Radio France Internationale

Top EU official visits Armenia and offers economic support to help counter Russian pressure

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has visited Armenia, promising an 18-million euro aid package and the removal of import duties on most Armenian farm products

The Independent UK

Von der Leyen unveils major EU support initiatives in strategic trip to Armenia

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a significant economic and political support package to Armenia during her strategic visit to engage with the South Caucasus peace process and the new opportunities in the region formerly in Russia’s orbit.

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EU looks to South Caucasus for solutions as von der Leyen holds talks with President Aliyev

Von der Leyen begins her South Caucasus tour in Baku as the EU steps up engagement on regional stability, energy and connectivity.

Euronews

Why has Israel recognised the Armenian genocide?

In this edition of Middle East Matters, Nadia Massih is pleased to welcome our Jerusalem correspondent Noga Tarnopolsky as well as Amberin Zaman, chief correspondent for Al Monitor, a Washington-based independent news organisation that covers the Middle East and North Africa. Zaman argues that Israel's apparent recognition of the Armenian…

France 24

Soviet markets, sunshine and beer steins: This beautiful former USSR city is opening up to tourists

Nearby Tbilisi is still enjoying its moment and now – thanks to new flights from London – Yerevan in Armenia is ready to welcome more visitors, finds Rich Booth

The Independent UK

Von der Leyen visits Azerbaijan and Armenia to deepen South Caucasus ties

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen begins the first visit to the South Caucasus since Armenia and Azerbaijan signed their historic peace agreement, now offering the EU the opportunities to build on the EU's strategic engagement with the region formerly in Russia's orbit.

Euronews

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Israel formally recognises Armenian genocide in rebuke to Turkey

The Israeli government on Sunday unanimously recognised the massacres of Armenians during World War I as genocide, a move widely seen as a rebuke to Turkey and a stark signal of the deepening rift between the two countries.

Radio France Internationale

Visit Armenia with Siam Society

Siam Society is holding a cultural and scenic discovery trip to Armenia from Sept 15-24.

Bangkok Post

Israel government recognises Armenian genocide in rebuke to Turkey

The Economic Times

Von der Leyen to visit Azerbaijan and Armenia to build on EU engagement

The European Commission president will visit Baku and Yerevan to build on the EU’s strategic engagement with the South Caucasus and to strengthen energy cooperation, trade and regional connectivity for the EU economies.

Euronews

Will a peace deal between Iran and the US hold? Lessons from ancient Rome and Persia

“Making peace with Iran may be just as painful as winning the war,” a recent CNN report noted. As negotiations roll on during a shaky ceasefire, what a deal between the US and Iran might look like and whether it holds is anyone’s guess.

The Conversation

Von der Leyen to visit Pashinyan in Yerevan to build on Armenia’s pro-EU vote

As the EU rolls out a support package for Armenia, European Commission President von der Leyen is set to meet re-elected Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan in Yerevan after he secured a decisive pro-West mandate from the Armenian people, sources confirmed to Euronews.

Euronews

Armenia and Azerbaijan agree landmark internet deal as peace process continues

Armenia and Azerbaijan’s leading telecom companies agreed to a joint internet transit project as both countries move forward together after decades of war, boosting regional connectivity.

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The Guardian - UK

An Armenian tycoon has a private zoo. Now he wants the world’s biggest Jesus statue

Gagik Tsarukyan hopes project will resonate with global movement that blends religious faith, nationalism and cultural conservatism

The Independent UK

Controversy behind ‘world’s largest Jesus statue’ that’s become an Armenian village tourist attraction

IN FOCUS: The giant aluminium figure lies behind an iron fence in a village on the outskirts of the Armenian capital. Rich Booth visited the site to find out whether it would ever be finished

Sports Lens

Portugal vs DR Congo World Cup 2026 Predictions and Best Bets

Portugal host DR Congo in a Group K World Cup opener at NRG Stadium on June 17. Can the -340 favorites cover, and is over 2.5 goals the play?

Radio France Internationale

Armenia election result revives hopes of reopening border with Turkey

Nikol Pashinyan’s sweeping re-election in Armenia has raised fresh hopes that the border with Turkey could finally reopen after three decades of closure. The Armenian prime minister campaigned on restoring ties with Turkey and Azerbaijan, as well as moving Armenia closer to Europe – but constitutional reform remains a major…

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The Times of India

The week that was in international affairs : Zelenskyy's peace bid rejected, Iran-Iraq war escalates, World Cup kicks off

Welcome back to another edition of My Take 5, your weekly round-up of top international news. This week we are covering Zelenskyy’s open letter to Putin, EU’s unveiling of the 21st sanctions package against Russia, Pashinyan wins Armenia’s election, tensions flare up again in the US-Israel war against Iran, and…

France 24

'I am a prisoner of conscience': Ali Karimli, the opposition figure defying Azerbaijan’s regime

Azerbaijan’s opposition leader Ali Karimli, a former secretary of state, goes on trial in Baku on Wednesday for an alleged "attempted coup". Karimli spoke to FRANCE 24 from prison, where he slammed the charges against him as "entirely fabricated and politically motivated" and warned that he risked assassination.

France 24

Russian interference in Armenia: A nation tested by disinformation

Under the leadership of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, Armenia is moving to distance itself from Russia and forge closer ties with the European Union. Despite pro-Russian disinformation campaigns targeting the government, the pro-European candidate won the parliamentary elections held on June 7.

The Guardian - UK

‘You escape the slaughter. But there’s a long tail of sadness’: musician Bedouine on the strangeness of Arab life outside the Middle East

With roots in Armenia, Syria and Saudi Arabia, the singer-songwriter now lives in the US. But despite her Carole King-style sound, her homelands are never far from her mind

The Guardian - UK

Pro-western but populist: how Nikol Pashinyan retained power in Armenia

PM secured re-election despite devastating military defeat to Azerbaijan and political and economic pressure from Moscow

Radio France Internationale

Armenia PM Pashinyan wins vote, cementing pro-Western shift

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's ruling party has won parliamentary elections, preliminary results showed on Monday, a victory seen as endorsement of the nation's pro-Western shift after threats from Moscow and claims of Russian interference.

The Independent UK

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan claims victory following general election

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has claimed victory in the country’s Sunday general election, as preliminary results showed his governing Civil Contract party came first with 49.81% of the vote

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