09:00 News in Brief: Stabbing on Public Transport, Electoral Lists, Zelensky's Strong Response

News from the past hour, summarized and substantive:

• In Yerevan, an intoxicated passenger has stabbed the driver of route 8 bus.
• Malhas Amoyan will fight for his 5th gold medal at the European Championship.
• Weightlifter Aleksandra Grigoryan has become the vice-champion of the European Championship.
• The 'Republic' party has confirmed its electoral list led by Aram Sargsyan.
• The United National Constitutional Party has published its candidates for the 2026 elections.
• Russia has allowed the import of goods without preliminary labeling until May 2026.
• The Director of the FBI has filed a $250 million lawsuit against a publication for defamation.
• The U.S. Secretary of Labor has been removed from office amid a scandal of misuse of public funds.
• Vladimir Zelensky criticized the U.S. envoy's decision to travel only to Moscow.
• Iran has announced that it will not negotiate under the threat of a maritime blockade.
• Israel and Lebanon will discuss the cessation of hostilities in Washington.
• Intensive rainfall is expected in Armenia, followed by a rise in temperature starting tomorrow.