13:00 News in Brief: Arrest for Facebook Hooliganism, Kim Jong-un's New Order

Last hour's news summarized and significant.

• In Armenia, the appreciation of the dram is attributed to increased financial flows and a weakening of the US dollar's position. The Central Bank continues to intervene in the foreign exchange market only when a unilateral disbalance arises.
• Due to the escalation of conflict in the Middle East, there is a risk of rising prices for food and energy products worldwide. Unlike the slow economic growth of partner countries, Armenia continues to register high activity in the construction and service sectors.
• You have boasted a bit too much; you cannot trample on a person, said Narek Karapetyan to the authorities.
• According to data released by the Azerbaijani side, over $9 million worth of goods were exported from that country to Armenia in the first four months of the year. In the same period, the volume of indirect imports from Armenia to Azerbaijan was only $960.
• A criminal investigation has been initiated against a person who posted an inappropriate video targeting a citizen due to their political views on social media. As a measure of restraint, house arrest has been applied to the individual who committed hooliganism using information technologies.
• The leader of North Korea has ordered that the border between the two countries be transformed into an impregnable fortress. To this end, a review of the structure of military units is planned, and the frontline troops will be strengthened in technical terms.