09:00 News in Brief: Historic FIFA Decision, Trump Portrait Passports, Impact on Europe's Wallet

Last hour's news summarized and substantial:

• Armenia and Georgia will jointly host the FIFA U-20 World Cup in 2029.
• The opposition parties are concerned about potentially low voter turnout ahead of the June elections.
• New biometric passports are being introduced in Armenia, which will operate on the principles of an international 'trust network.'
• In the US, a limited number of passports featuring Donald Trump's portrait will be issued to commemorate the country's 250th anniversary.
• King Charles III emphasized the importance of allied ties and defense of Ukraine in his speech to the US Congress.
• Donald Trump is considering the possibility of extending economic sanctions against Iran and declaring victory in the conflict.
• Military operations against Iran have inflicted serious financial damage on both Europe and the US.
• Ukrainian drones have attacked the city of Orsk, causing the airport to temporarily suspend operations.
• Putin has accused Ukraine of attempting to create an ecological disaster by striking Tuapse using terror methods.
• This year's May 9 parade in Moscow will be held without a display of military equipment.
• Gradual temperature rise and brief rains are expected in Armenia.