20:00 News in Brief: Unbuilt Ajapnyak Metro Station, Candidate Withdrawals, Billions for the Army

Last hour's news summarized and informative.

• The Central Electoral Commission has declared the registration of 45 candidates for parliament void based on withdrawal applications. One candidate's application was rejected due to procedural non-compliance.
• A government representative announced that Armenia's military budget has nearly tripled since 2018.
• The campaign addressed the project of the unconstructed Ajapnyak metro station, a proposal to limit loan interest rates, and security programs.
• Following a protest by Indian citizens in a sweater factory in Ijevan, one person has been arrested. A criminal case has been initiated regarding the incident.
• In Cuba, there have been protests due to prolonged power outages. Authorities have announced the depletion of fuel reserves and the dire state of the energy system.
• In international news, it was noted that according to Trump, China does not intend to supply military equipment to Iran but will continue to purchase oil.
• Rain, thunderstorms, and hail are expected in Armenia on May 15, with temperatures dropping. In Yerevan, daytime temperatures will range from +19 to +21 degrees Celsius.