UAE bars Iranian airlines as US sanctions squeeze Iran’s aviation sector
UAE joins Oman, Iraq, Azerbaijan, Georgia and Turkmenistan in restricting access to Iranian airlines.
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‘Fear mongering is the main narrative’ in Armenia’s elections
‘Fear mongering is the main narrative’ in Armenia’s elections
Published On 7 Jun 2026
Armenia votes in test of PM’s pivot to Europe amid Russian pressure
Two political blocs and 17 parties taking part in the election after campaign shaped by security and identity issues.
From: Inside Story
Why are Armenia’s elections being so keenly watched abroad?
Russia, the United States and European Union all have interests as geopolitics take centre-stage.
Published On 6 Jun 2026
Armenian PM rejects Russia’s demand for EU referendum as relations nosedive
Russia is raising the pressure on Armenia as traditional ally looks to the West.
Armenia signs strategic partnership deal with US as election approaches
PM Nikol Pashinyan, who deepened ties with US, faces challenge from pro-Russia parties in upcoming parliamentary polls.
From: NewsFeed
Macron sings as Armenia’s leader drums in unusual moment at state dinner
French President Emmanuel Macron sang ‘La Boheme’ accompanied by Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on the drums.
Published On 5 May 2026
From: NewsFeed
Armenia hosts major EU summits in pivot away from Russia
European leaders gathered in Armenia for two major summits, as security, trade, and the war in Ukraine dominate talks.
Published On 4 May 2026
NATO chief says Europeans have ‘gotten the message’ from Trump on defence
The US president has accused some NATO countries of not doing enough to support the US-Israel war on Iran.
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US strikes civil nuclear agreement with Armenia, Russia’s former close ally
Visiting US Vice President JD Vance pledges as much as $9bn in potential investment in Armenia.
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