19:00 News in Brief: Controversial Statements, Statistical Changes in Armenia

Here are the latest news highlights from the past hour:

• The Minister of Foreign Affairs commented on a video circulating around his home, outlining the financial sources for his property acquisition and responding to allegations.
• The court has placed the co-author of the 'Imnemenimi' program under house arrest in connection with statements made during the broadcast.
• A former official of the Energy Distribution Company announced that the processes surrounding the company are political, and that the government has lost, according to the presented facts and court evaluations.
• In the USA, discussions are underway regarding a possible replacement for the intelligence chief amid presidential dissatisfaction and internal disagreements.
• The Israeli Defense Minister issued a threat towards the leader of Hezbollah in light of escalating tensions from rocket attacks.
• A silent protest was held in support of a young man arrested over the St. Anna Church incident, emphasizing its non-political nature.
• According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the number of pedestrian accidents, casualties, and injuries has decreased in Armenia compared to last year.