News in Brief: 17-Hour Water Supply Regime, Confirmed Candidate for Prime Minister is Samvel Karapetyan

Concise and substantive news from the past hour:

• “Veolia Jur” will switch to a 17-hour water supply regime in Yerevan and the provinces starting May 1 due to increased summer consumption. Water will be supplied from 07:00 to 24:00.
• “Strong Armenia” has reaffirmed that their candidate for Prime Minister is Samvel Karapetyan, making firm political statements. The issue of constitutional amendments was also discussed.
• Approximately two thousand trucks have accumulated at the “Verin Lars” checkpoint, waiting to cross the border. This information has been confirmed by official sources.
• A suspect has been detained in the case concerning the murder of an actress’s son, with the investigation ongoing. The incident originated from a domestic dispute and ended in gunfire.
• The US has deployed a large number of military forces near Iran amid rising tensions in the region. It is noted that this is one of the largest presences in recent years.
• Bloomberg reports that frontline casualties are hindering Russia’s preparedness for a large-scale offensive. Combat losses exceed the draft rates.
• The Governor of Texas has ordered to strengthen security at the border with Mexico in response to rising violence. Additional forces have been deployed along the border.
• According to South Korean intelligence, the daughter of North Korea's leader has been involved in missile control systems, indicating that she has been assigned a responsible role.
• Meta and AMD have signed a multi-year agreement for the supply of chips for artificial intelligence. The value of the deal could reach 100 billion dollars.
• Precipitation is expected in the upcoming days across the republic, with snow and blizzard conditions in mountainous regions. The air temperature will drop, and poor visibility is observed in some areas.