12:00 News in One Line: Alen Simonyan's Response to Minsk, Community Mergers, and SRI Discoveries

Last hour's news summarized and content-rich:

• The Speaker of the National Assembly addressed Belarus's response to his statements and the freedom of speech of parliamentarians.
• The government proposes to merge several communities in the Lori, Syunik, and Vayots Dzor regions, planning new elections in 2026.
• Legislative changes are planned in the Foreign Intelligence Service regarding the citizenship of employees and the rules for carrying weapons.
• The US is considering the imposition of secondary sanctions against China for ignoring restrictions on Iran.
• A fire in one of Tehran's trade centers has resulted in numerous casualties and injuries.
• The State Revenue Committee has uncovered several violations related to the illegal circulation of foreign currency and tax evasion.