News in Brief: From Fake News to Salary Increases. 2100 Children Victims of War. Explosion in the USA

Brief and substantive news from the past hour:

• The Ministry of Health has denied reports about the merger of ministries, labeling them as fake and unfounded information.
• Minister Arsen Torosyan announces a 30% salary increase for employees under the ministry's jurisdiction starting in May.
• The National Assembly has held its regular session of the eleventh session of the eighth convocation.
• Israel is not participating in negotiations with Iran, while countries in the Middle East express dissatisfaction with the lack of influence from the US decisions.
• The US is considering the possibility of deploying an air assault brigade in the Middle East amidst rising tensions in the region.
• US forces have destroyed over 9000 targets and more than 140 warships in actions against Iran.
• Tehran is studying the conditions presented by Washington in the context of possible negotiations.
• As a result of Israeli strikes near Beirut, at least 2 people have died and 5 others have been injured, with further attacks reported in southern Lebanon.
• According to UNICEF, at least 2100 children have been affected during military operations against Iran.
• An explosion occurred at the Valero oil refinery in Texas, sending a thick plume of black smoke into the sky.