16:00 News in Brief: Manhunt for General, Hopes for Border Reopening

Latest news summarized and informative:

• General-Mayor Grigori Khachaturov has been placed on the wanted list following a court decision to apply pre-trial detention as a measure of restraint.
• The Human Rights Defender raises concerns over the targeting of clergy, the alarming use of hate speech, and criminal tools that restrict freedom of speech.
• Turkey is discussing the possibility of reopening the border with Armenia, aiming to establish a new trade and logistics route connecting Europe and Asia.
• Iran has refused to participate in the second round of negotiations with the U.S., citing unrealistic demands from Washington and violations of the ceasefire regime.
• The United States plans to expand its military bases in Cyprus starting in 2027, aiming to create an evacuation hub and new infrastructure for the Middle East.
• More than 156,000 residents were urgently evacuated in Japan after a 7.5 magnitude earthquake and tsunami threat.
• Precipitation and thunderstorms are expected in Armenia over the coming days, but starting April 22, temperatures will gradually rise.