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Popular Armenian singer Iveta Mukuchyan has announced a long-awaited reunion with fellow singer Aram MP3.
"The long-awaited reunion is here! After 8 years, Aram MP3 and I are bringing our ‘Dashterov’ duet back to the stage," she said, captioning a short video on Instagram.
Former President Donald Trump said Wednesday there were "big threats" on his life posed by Iran after the Republican presidential candidate's campaign team said US intelligence warned him of "real and specific" threats from Tehran, AFP reported.
"Big threats on my life by Iran. The entire U.S. Military is watching and waiting," Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform. "Moves were already made by Iran that didn't work out, but they will try again. ... I am surrounded by more men, guns, and weapons than I have ever seen before."
His campaign spokesman Steven Cheung said in a statement on Tuesday that Trump was warned by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) “regarding real and specific threats from Iran to assassinate him in an effort to destabilize and sow chaos in the United States”.
“Intelligence officials have identified that these continued and coordinated attacks have heightened in the past few months,” Cheung said.
Armenian GM Levon Aronian won silver medals on individual board and as part of the U.S. team at the 45th Chess Olympiad.
“Very intense Olympiad! Congrats to India for their historical achievement! What an unbelievable tour de force!” he posted on Facebook on Monday.
“As for us, I am happy to get silver on individual board and silver as a team USA! Thanks to Fabi, Wesley, Lenier, Ray and our coaches John and Misha! We didn’t play too well, but we fought very hard and had a great and inspiring come back in the second half.,” Aronian added.
Separately, he highlighted that the International Chess Federation (FIDE) named the Armenian men's team as the Team of the Century while celebrating its 100th birthday.
“I am so proud and honored to have been part of this team that made history for our nation,” the GM wrote.
Armenian actress Milena Vardanyan has tied the knot with Canadian Ambassador to Armenia Andrew Turner.
She announced the marriage on Instagram on Thursday, posting photos from the registration ceremony.
“Pleased to celebrate our wedding registration and looking forward to celebrating the wedding ceremony in November with you! Mr and Mrs Turner,” she wrote.
Turkey has blocked access to social media platform Instagram, the infotech regulator said on Friday, without stating a reason or duration for the ban, which also left the platform's mobile app inaccessible, Reuters reported.
The move follows comments on Wednesday by Turkish communications official Fahrettin Altun, criticising the platform for what he called its decision to block condolence posts on the killing of Ismail Haniyeh, a key official of Palestinian militant group Hamas.
"This is censorship, pure and simple," Altun, the communications director of the Turkish presidency, said on X, adding that Instagram had not cited any policy violations for its action.
There was no immediate comment from Instagram parent Meta Platforms Inc (META.O), opens new tab on either the ban or Altun's comments.
Turkey's Information Technologies and Communication Authority (BTK) published the Aug. 2 decision on its website.
France is involved in the restoration project of Big Desert of Tatev, a 17th-century Armenian monastery, French Ambassador to Armenia Olivier Decottignies said on Monday.
“Tatev Monastery is one of the jewels of Armenia's cultural heritage and symbolizes the country's identity,” the envoy wrote on X.
Greece welcomes the EU’s "historic" decision to provide European Peace Facility assistance and launch visa liberalization dialogue with Armenia, the Greek Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday.
“Strengthening EU-Armenia Partnership fosters democracy, peace and regional stability,” the ministry said in a post on X.
The EU Council on Monday adopted an assistance measure under the European Peace Facility (EPF) in support of the Armenian armed forces worth €10 million.
#Greece welcomes the #EU’s historic decision to provide European Peace Facility #EPF assistance & launch visa liberalisation dialogue w/ #Armenia. Strengthening EU-Armenia Partnership fosters democracy, peace & regional stability.@MFAofArmenia
— Υπουργείο Εξωτερικών (@GreeceMFA) July 24, 2024
US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said Friday he had spoken by telephone with Ukraine leader Volodymyr Zelensky, and pledged to end the European country's war with Russia, France 24 reported.
"I appreciate President Zelensky for reaching out because I, as your next President of the United States, will bring peace to the world and end the war that has cost so many lives and devastated countless innocent families," Trump said in a post on his Truth Social platform.
"Both sides will be able to come together and negotiate a deal that ends the violence and paves a path forward to prosperity."
The United States has provided tens of billions of dollars in military assistance for Kyiv since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 -- though a Trump victory in the November election would put Washington's continued support into question.
Zelensky confirmed the call, during which he congratulated Trump on formally becoming the Republican Party's presidential nominee, as well as wishing the 78-year-old well after an attempt on his life a week ago.
"We agreed with President Trump to discuss at a personal meeting what steps can make peace fair and truly lasting," Zelensky said in a post on X.
The EU Mission in Armenia (EUMA) on Friday hosted a delegation of the Dutch Parliament and Ambassador of the Netherlands to Armenia Jaap Frederiks.
"Honoured to host a delegation of the Dutch Parliament and the Ambassador of Netherlands to Armenia, Jaap Frederiks, in EUMA," it said in a post on X.
"The visitors joined a patrol in Ijevan region to learn more about the Mission’s work on the ground. Thank you for your continued support!" EUMA added.
U.S. Ambassador to Armenia Kristina Kvien on Thursday joined the European Union Mission in Armenia (EUMA) to observe the situation on the border in the town of Kapan, the U.S. Embassy reported.
"The United States welcomes the progress by Armenia and Azerbaijan toward a dignified and durable peace," the embassy said.
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