News in Brief: Political Tensions to War Developments

News from the past hour, briefly and substantively.

• Samvel Karapetyan has been allowed to publish a video message on Facebook as part of his political activities. The investigative body has accepted the corresponding request.
• Mutual criticisms continue between the government and the opposition in the political arena. The issues of power, programs, and conduct are at the center of discussion.
• The volume of agricultural sector financing has reached about 380 billion drams. It is noted that investments in the sector show an upward trend.
• The government plans to close the “Nubarashen” prison and is considering options for building a new one. Models of public and private partnership are being discussed.
• Tensions in the Middle East have increased following Iranian strikes, resulting in damage to Israel's energy infrastructure. Large-scale military funding is being discussed in the United States.
• Discussions regarding political prisoners have taken place in Belarus, resulting in pardons for several convicts. This is presented as a humanitarian step.
• A new cyclone is approaching Armenia, with rain and variable weather expected. The temperature is not expected to change significantly.