Armenia
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Kim Jong-Un oversees new AI-guided missile tests in North Korea
North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un has supervised the testing of new AI-guided cruise missiles and artillery systems, marking a shift in tactical strike capability.
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Canada’s Express Entry PNP Draw Hits 2026 High as Broader Selection Pauses
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 334 invitations in the latest Express Entry draw, marking a 2026 high for the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) cutoff score of 805.
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Manchester United Confirm Michael Carrick as Permanent Head Coach on Two-Year Deal
Manchester United has officially appointed Michael Carrick as permanent head coach through 2028, following a successful interim period that secured Champions League qualification.
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Duchy of Cornwall Advances Sustainable Housing and Regional Infrastructure in Scilly
Prince William’s recent visit to the Isles of Scilly underscores a strategic shift in the Duchy of Cornwall’s commitment to regional development, highlighted by an £11 million investment in eco-friendly housing.
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NHL Blockade in Gatineau: Territorial Rights and the Battle for the National Capital Region
The NHL has enforced its 80-kilometre territorial rule, cancelling a Montreal Canadiens viewing party in Gatineau to protect the Ottawa Senators’ market expansion.
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Arsenal Exhaustion: The Strategic Cost of U.S. Missile Defense in the Iran-Israel Conflict
Pentagon assessments reveal a critical depletion of U.S. missile-defense interceptors, including half of the total THAAD inventory, as Washington shoulders the burden of defending Israel against Iranian strikes.
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U.S. Suspends Permanent Joint Board on Defense with Canada Amid Spending Disputes
Elbridge Colby has suspended the U.S.-Canada Permanent Joint Board on Defense, citing Canada’s failure to meet defense spending commitments and a need to re-evaluate the utility of the historic institution.
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UK Driving Test Booking Restrictions: Assessing the Impact of the New DVSA Mandate
The UK’s Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency has implemented a ban on third-party booking to curb backlogs, sparking concerns over accessibility and system stability.
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Mid-Air Collision of U.S. Navy EA-18G Growlers at Mountain Home AFB: Safety and Strategic Implications
A mid-air collision between two U.S. Navy EA-18G Growlers during the Gunfighter Skies Air Show has triggered a major safety investigation and highlighted the risks of tactical demonstrations.
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Mid-Air Collision Disrupts Gunfighter Skies 2026: Two EA-18G Growlers Crash in Idaho
A high-stakes mid-air collision between two Boeing EA-18G Growler electronic warfare jets forced the immediate lockdown of Mountain Home Air Force Base and the cancellation of the Gunfighter Skies 2026 air show.
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Shift in the Shield: US Halts Major Troop Deployments to Poland and Germany
In a significant pivot of Transatlantic security policy, the Pentagon has canceled the deployment of thousands of troops to Poland and Germany, returning the U.S. presence in Europe to pre-2022 levels.
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Newcastle United Pursue Reims Goalkeeper Ewen Jaouen Amid Strategic Squad Overhaul
Newcastle United has reportedly reached an agreement in principle with Reims goalkeeper Ewen Jaouen, signaling a major shift in the club’s goalkeeping hierarchy for the 2026/27 campaign.
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Toronto Marlies Ignite Postseason Run as Maple Leafs Search for New Direction
While the Toronto Marlies stun the Cleveland Monsters in a playoff comeback, the parent club Maple Leafs face a pivotal offseason defined by a search for a new head coach and roster adjustments.
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UK Deploys ‘Kraken’ Autonomous Drone Fleet to Strait of Hormuz Amid Escalating Regional Conflict
The UK Ministry of Defence has announced a £115m deployment of the ‘Beehive’ modular system and Kraken autonomous drone boats to secure the Strait of Hormuz.
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Armenian Parliamentary Elections 2026 — Live Blog
This live blog tracks verified developments around Armenian Parliamentary Elections 2026 with concise timestamped updates.
