20:00 News in Brief: Pensioners' Reverse Mortgage Housing, Merkel Rejects Mediation on Ukraine

Current news summarized and detailed:

• Arthur Osipyan, who had a dispute with Nikol Pashinyan, has been arrested on suspicion of hooliganism and transferred to the Arabkir division of the police. No further details about the incident have been reported.
• The National Assembly has discussed a draft law for the implementation of 'reverse mortgage' that will allow pensioners to receive lifelong payments by pledging their homes without having to leave. The initiative also aims to establish a new regulation for the transfer of joint property between spouses upon death.
• The United States has extended the exemption from sanctions against maritime supplies of Russian oil for an additional 30 days. At the same time, Western media report preparations for possible new military actions against Iran.
• Donald Trump has made a strong statement demanding the unconditional surrender of Iran, while also criticizing major American media outlets. The topic continues to create tension in the Middle East.
• Angela Merkel has declined to mediate negotiations on the Ukraine issue, stating that such processes should be conducted by current leaders. She also emphasized that Europe must maintain its role in relations with Russia.
• The Moldovan Ministry of Foreign Affairs has delivered a note of protest to the Russian ambassador due to the violation of the country's airspace by a Russian drone.
• Rain, thunderstorms, and hail are expected in most regions of Armenia tomorrow. Temperatures will drop, and rain and strong winds are also forecasted for Yerevan.