News in Brief: Raids in Yerevan and New Anti-Corruption Case, Global Energy Threats

Recent news summarized succinctly:

• The police and Investigative Committee in Yerevan are conducting raids at around 20 locations. Details about the objectives of these actions have not yet been disclosed.
• The Anti-Corruption Court has accepted a new case for the confiscation of illegal property. A number of real estate, funds, and vehicles are being demanded for seizure.
• Tensions between Iran and Israel continue with airstrikes occurring in Iranian territory. Iranian authorities are declaring readiness to maintain internal stability and to prepare for possible incursions.
• International responses are intensifying, with European and other leaders discussing the economic and energy repercussions of the war. The world is facing the threat of an energy crisis.
• Spain has reported significant economic losses associated with the war in the Middle East. The impact is also felt at the citizen level.
• North Korea and Belarus have signed a cooperation agreement, while the U.S. has opted not to publish its new military deployment plan, shifting its long-standing practice.