The Latest Breaking News from Armenia

The trial of a Frenchman accused of espionage as begun in Azerbaijan on Monday, as relations between Baku and Paris have deteriorated for months, largely due to France's support for Armenia.

Up-and-coming Elina Avanesyan, who switched allegiances from Russia to Armenia, has made the second round of the Hobart International tennis tournament.

A "partial peace" with Armenia is not a possibility, Azerbaijan's foreign minister said Saturday at the UN General Assembly's annual gathering, after Yerevan offered a more optimistic message.

Letter: Elin Suleymanov, Azerbaijan’s ambassador to the UK, responds to accusations of its move being a cynical PR stunt

Men and women make it 6/6, beat hosts Hungary and Armenia respectively

D Gukesh and Arjun Erigaise, the two in-form stars in the World Championship challenger, led the Indian men to a 3-1 victory against Azerbaijan in the 45th Chess Olympiad's fifth round. Gukesh and Arjun quickly defeated Aydin Sulemanli and Rauf Mamedov respectively with their white pieces, showcasing their exceptional form.

Row may signal that newly elected Tehran government is willing to take tougher line with Moscow

Fears are rising that Azerbaijan and Armenia are entering an arms race, which could undermine US-backed peace talks and trigger a new conflict.

Joint military exercises between US and Armenian forces are the latest steps in Yerevan's efforts to shift away from Moscow. The potential reopening of the Armenian border with Turkey could also prove crucial – though it may ultimately depend on Armenia's rival, Azerbaijan.