09:00 News in One Sentence: Scandal at the Hermitage, Risk of Resuming War in the Middle East

Yesterday's news highlights:

• Significant rain, thunderstorms, and a drop in temperatures are expected in much of Armenia, including Yerevan, while the roads and the Lars pass remain open.
• The “Old Khndzoresk” historical and cultural reserve has renovated its tourist paths and will soon open a new information center.
• Vigen Euljckhyan, a Lebanese-Armenian who returned to Armenia from captivity in January, met his daughter for the first time in 5.5 years.
• The USA and Israel are discussing the resumption of military action against Iran, while Washington is transferring substantial military equipment to the Middle East.
• Iran has stated that it will not back down in the face of US threats and that any dialogue is under the supervision of the country’s supreme leader.
• China has committed to purchasing at least $17 billion worth of agricultural products from the US over the next three years.
• In the Çorlu district of Turkey, police officers responding to an armed brawl were shot, while the assailant was shot and arrested during the exchange of gunfire.
• A powerful explosion and fire erupted in the Kremlin area of Izmailovo, Moscow, due to an alleged drone attack.
• A 5.2 magnitude earthquake in southern China has resulted in human casualties.
• A man armed with a hidden knife broke through a barrier at the Hermitage and took a seat on the Grand Imperial Throne.
• Armenian wrestler Avetik Tutkhalyan won against a Georgian opponent and secured a bronze medal at the U-17 European Championship.