- Armenia’s defense minister indicated the country has seen significant progress and success in efforts to diversify its defense ties, naming France and India primary partners.
- An explosion in Yerevan’s Erebuni district has left at least two people dead and two injured. The cause of the blast has yet to be determined.
- The United States loosened travel restrictions for its diplomats posted to Armenia.
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