09:00 News in Brief: The Noose Tightens Around Iran, Impeachment Demands at the Pentagon, Pashinyan's Grand Motorcade

News highlights from the past hour:

• U.S. Senate has rejected a resolution to cease hostilities with Iran, while the White House announced a new round of negotiations and tougher sanctions.
• Israel and Lebanon are preparing for direct negotiations and a possible ceasefire after decades of interruption.
• Democrats in the U.S. Congress have initiated impeachment proceedings against the Pentagon chief, accusing him of abuse of power and violations of war laws.
• The U.S. Navy has forcefully stopped and pushed back an Iranian cargo ship attempting to breach the maritime blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.
• Airstrikes in Tuapse and Kyiv have resulted in civilian casualties, including minors, and have damaged residential buildings.
• The authorities in Georgia have established a no-fly zone around Bidzina Ivanishvili’s residence, officially justified by the protection of an observation post.
• BBC plans to cut around two thousand jobs for financial savings due to inflation and declining revenues.
• In Armenia, private and educational flights will be restricted from May 3-5 to ensure the safety of international delegations.
• A ceremonial opening of a new segment of the North-South Road will take place on April 19, led by the Prime Minister’s motorcade and a concert program.
• Dry weather is expected in Armenia in the coming days, with a significant rise in air temperature.