Iran appoints new ambassador to Armenia Iran has appointed Khalil Shirgholami as its new ambassador to Armenia. The appointment was confirmed by Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. October 30 2025, 21:50
Holy Etchmiadzin condemns sacrilege and demands restoration of rights to Hovhannavank October 30 2025, 20:40
October 30 2025, 16:10 Armenian government approves draft bill to reduce mandatory military service by six months The Armenian government has approved a draft bill to reduce the duration of mandatory military service. The proposed legislation would shorten the term…
October 30 2025, 15:14 Pashinyan says ‘no major obstacles to opening Armenian-Turkish border’ During his address at the 8th Paris Peace Forum, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated that, as of today, there are no major…
October 30 2025, 14:29 ‘I will fight and I will not break’ – arrested lawyer Ruben Mkhitaryan Political prisoner and member of the “Our Way” movement, Ruben Mkhitaryan—who was unlawfully detained and later arrested without any grounds while carrying out…
October 30 2025, 13:35 Pashinyan is making serious mistake by trying to ‘sit on several chairs’ – Vladimir Sergienko Speaking with Alpha News, German political scientist Vladimir Sergienko commented on Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's visit to France. "Pashinyan is working for…
October 30 2025, 12:40 Decline in trade with Russia will mean collapse of Armenian economy – Andrey Perla Political observer Andrey Perla spoke to Alpha News about Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan's statement that Russia remains Armenia’s close partner. "The current…
October 30 2025, 11:44 Trump instructs Pentagon to start nuclear weapon testing ‘immediately’ The United States has more nuclear weapons than any other country, US President Donald Trump said in a post on Truth Social. According…
October 29 2025, 21:30 Pope Leo XIV to visit Armenian Apostolic Cathedral in Turkey From November 27 to December 2, during his first apostolic journey outside Italy, Pope Leo XIV will visit Turkey and Lebanon. As part…
October 29 2025, 18:38 Pashinyan’s actions mirror processes unfolded in Ukraine – Andranik Hovhannisyan The states of the Caucasus region pursue distinct policies, and the refusal of at least two countries to participate in the 8th European…
October 29 2025, 18:22 Armenian side has no agenda for defending its own interests – Alen Ghevondyan The Azerbaijani MP’s episodic statement fits neatly within a well-structured and justified national ideology, political scientist Alen Ghevondyan told Alpha News, referring to…
October 29 2025, 14:53 Breakthroughs achieved in longstanding conflicts, says Belarusian President Speaking at the Third Minsk International Conference on Eurasian Security, held on October 28-29 in the capital of Belarus, President Lukashenko highlighted positive…
October 29 2025, 12:52 Pashinyan leaves for France to meet with Macron Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan will be on a working visit to France from October 29 to 30, reports Nazeli Baghdasaryan, press secretary…
October 29 2025, 12:00 Armenia will have to make choice sooner or later – Dmitry Suslov Dmitry Suslov, Deputy Director of the Center for Comprehensive European and International Studies at the National Research University Higher School of Economics, spoke…
October 29 2025, 10:00 ANCA-WR holds gala event in Los Angeles On October 26, the Armenian National Committee of America – Western Region (ANCA-WR) held its 2025 annual gala in Los Angeles. At this…
October 28 2025, 18:14 Very soon you will see that everything we talked about has become reality – Sevak Khachatryan As a team, we promise you that after the elections—very soon—we will meet again, and you will see that everything we talked about…
October 28 2025, 17:20 Alexander Kochubayev released from detention The preventive measure against Alexander Kochubayev has been changed from detention to a restriction on leaving his place of residence, lawyer Erik Aleksanyan…
October 28 2025, 12:46 Both Armenia and other post-Soviet countries are profiting from sanctions against Russia – Alexey Mukhin Speaking with Alpha News, political scientist Alexey Mukhin assessed the recently imposed US sanctions against Russia and their potential impact on Armenia. "Considering…
October 28 2025, 11:50 Armenian people must express their will in elections – Konstantin Tasits Political scientist and South Caucasus expert Konstantin Tasits spoke to Alpha News about the arrests and imprisonment of Armenian opposition leaders and the…
ANCA has filed lawsuit against Dr. Oz, who targeted Armenians in California – Garen Jinbachian February 28 2026, 13:34
Armenians’ main task is not to forget Sumgait and keep speaking about it – Vitaly Harutyunyan February 28 2026, 11:42
Established system could ‘collapse overnight’ – Shoigu on Armenia’s stance toward Russian railways February 19 2026, 19:40
‘May Almighty God establish peace in our Homeland and in our hearts’ – message of Karekin II on Great Lent February 16 2026, 13:22
ANCA urges Trump–Vance administration not to play favorites in Armenian politics February 10 2026, 23:30