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Economy13:49 • 02.10.26Ucom Becomes an Official Partner of the Armenia-UK Business Forum 2026The exchange of international expertise, ideas and professional networks plays an important role in Armenia’s technological and economic development.
Event11:51 • 02.10.26Taiwan's first new F-16V fighter jets arrive to bolster defences against ChinaThe first two of a batch of 66 new F-16V Block 70 fighter jets ordered in 2019 arrived in Taiwan on Friday after months of delays, helping to strengthen an air force that has to scramble almost daily to shadow China's military.
Politics11:31 • 02.10.26Iran readies harder retaliation if attacked as diplomacy faces long oddsIran is preparing a broader and more forceful response if the United States resumes large-scale military attacks, sources said, while continuing a diplomatic push that Iranian officials privately see as unlikely to succeed.
Politics11:09 • 02.10.26South Korea warns of 'further measures' if Ukraine refuses public apology over POW transfer disclosureThe POWs were captured by Ukrainian forces early last year after being deployed alongside thousands of North Korean troops to support Russia's war against Ukraine.
Politics10:48 • 02.10.26Trump vows to hit Iran 'very hard' if linked to flydubai pilot stabbing attackPassengers described rushing the cockpit and a fight for control after the plane suddenly plummeted, losing around 17,000 feet of altitude in the span of a minute, according to the Flightradar24 website.
Politics09:45 • 02.10.26Ararat Mirzoyan and U.S. Deputy Secretary of State discussed issues on the Armenia-U.S. comprehensive strategic partnership agendaMinister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade of the Republic of Armenia Ararat Mirzoyan met with Riley Barnes, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor.
Politics09:25 • 02.10.26EU turns page on Ukraine's $27 billion deficit, says all needs are coveredThe mystery surrounding Ukraine's $27 billion shortfall abruptly ended on Thursday as the European Commission confirmed the country's financial and military needs for 2026 are fully covered.
Politics09:19 • 02.10.26Nikol Pashinyan highlights the importance of developing relations between Armenia and Croatia in all areas during meeting with Croatian Minister of HealthPrime Minister Nikol Pashinyan received Croatian Minister of Health Irena Hrstić.
Event20:35 • 01.10.26Hundreds held, dozens wounded as protests over conditions in French schools escalateSince last week, students have staged protests outside schools over grievances ranging from timetables, class sizes and a shortage of teachers to overheated classrooms during this year's heatwaves.
Event19:25 • 01.10.26Armenia wins its first medal of excellence at the WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 International CompetitionThe 48th WorldSkills International Competition has concluded in Shanghai, China. Armenia participated with a national team in three skill categories: Cooking, Mobile Applications Development, and Fashion Technology.
Politics18:14 • 01.10.26Lost in translation: Montenegro's EU accession faces a language barrierMontenegro may not be able to accurately translate all EU laws in time for accession, so the European Commission is currently weighing options for a derogation, including allowing Podgorica to use an existing EU language to fill the gaps. Croatian would be the most obvious choice.
Economy17:40 • 01.10.26Gevorg Papoyan and Turkmenistan’s Minister of Finance and Economy discussed opportunities to expand trade, economic and investment cooperationOn October 1, Armenian Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan met with Turkmenistan’s Minister of Finance and Economy Mammedguly Astanagulov in Ashgabat. T
Event15:35 • 01.10.26Swiss glaciers lose more than 5% in ice volume in 2026Over the last five years, Swiss glaciers have lost nearly 20% of their mass, and 2026 saw the second-biggest loss of glacier volume on record. Experts warn there could be no ice left in the next 10-15 years.
Economy15:24 • 01.10.26Ucom Sales and Service Center at 20/52 Erebuni Reopens After Renovation (photos)The premises have been fully renovated to provide subscribers with faster and more efficient service in a more comfortable environment.
Event14:52 • 01.10.26The concept for preservation and adaptive reuse of the former building of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been approved (photos)Developed in collaboration with Foster + Partners, the internationally renowned London-based architecture and design firm behind some of the world’s most significant architectural and urban projects, and Quadrum Architectural Office.
Event10:19 • 01.10.26US military cuts generals, admirals by 20%. HegsethThe US defense secretary has also unveiled major changes, including a new drone command and an Elon Musk-led task force to assess the future of warfare.
Politics09:39 • 01.10.26France, Spain welcome idea of UK rejoining EUDuring a visit to Spain, France's Emmanuel Macron said it would be "good news" if the UK moves towards the EU, with Pedro Sanchez also embracing the idea. UK PM Andy Burnham has not ruled out rejoining the bloc.
Event09:01 • 01.10.26Too early to say what motive for Dubai-Tel Aviv flight attack was. Israeli PMIsrael's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said it is too early to say what was behind the foiled attempt by a co-pilot to crash an Emirati flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv.
Politics08:25 • 01.10.26First meeting of the Joint Coordination Committee of the Armenia–UN Sustainable Development Cooperation framework 2026–2030 heldThe first meeting of the Joint Coordination Committee of the Armenia–UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework 2026–2030 was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade of the Republic of Armenia.
Politics08:10 • 01.10.26There is no immediate threat to NATO territory. Secretary General RutteNATO chief Mark Rutte told Euronews there is no immediate threat to the alliance and he does not take Russia's Kaliningrad nuclear warning seriously, saying Moscow is trying to distract from its struggles in Ukraine.