14:00 News in Brief: Macron Coming to Armenia, Fate of 500 Dram Coin, Iran-U.S. Expected Negotiations

Recent news summarized:

• French President Emmanuel Macron will arrive in Armenia on May 5 for a state visit to discuss bilateral strategic and economic agenda.
• The Central Bank has confirmed that the 500 dram coins will remain in circulation as legal tender.
• The government considers the improvement of rural communities and the fulfilment of tax obligations as the foundation of the state's prosperity.
• Delegations from the U.S. and Iran may negotiate conflict resolution in Islamabad, potentially involving Donald Trump.
• The Israeli Prime Minister has announced the final neutralization of the nuclear threat posed by Iran with U.S. support.
• The Russian armed forces reported gaining control over 1700 square kilometers of territory and dozens of settlements in Ukraine since the beginning of the year.
• Property owned by Anatoly Chubais and his former partners has been seized in Russia over allegations of misappropriating funds from "Rosnano."