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Armenia Bill Allows Remote Work During House Arrest
An Armenian draft law proposes allowing employees under house arrest to work remotely with employer consent if restrictions permit & job nature allows. Notification process is clarified.
Justice Department Pushes for Google Chrome Sale Amid Antitrust Case
The Justice Department is urging a federal judge to force Google to sell its Chrome browser as part of remedies for its search monopoly.
Judge Temporarily Blocks Massive Layoffs at CFPB Amid Legal Dispute
A U.S. judge has halted plans to lay off 90% of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau staff, citing concerns over compliance with legal requirements.
Akinyela Sawa Taylor: US Man Shot Dead After Attempting Plane Hijacking in Belize
Akinyela Sawa Taylor, a 49-year-old US citizen, was shot dead after attempting to hijack a Tropic Air plane in Belize. The incident left three injured and raised questions about airport security.
Maryland Lawmakers Oppose Proposed NASA Budget Cuts
Maryland congressmen vow to block proposed NASA budget cuts, citing risks to critical space missions and national security.
Mark Zuckerberg Defends Meta in Landmark Antitrust Trial
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg testifies in a pivotal antitrust trial, defending acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp amid monopoly allegations.
Armenia Rights Office, UNHCR Discussed Nagorno-Karabakh Displaced
Nina Pirumyan, Chief of Staff of Armenia’s Human Rights Defender, met with UNHCR Deputy Representative Liv Feijen on April 7th to discuss the protection of the rights of individuals forcibly displaced from Nagorno-Karabakh, among other human rights issues.
Paul Schrader Accused of Sexual Assault, Settlement Breach
Filmmaker Paul Schrader faces allegations of sexual assault and breaching a settlement agreement with his former assistant, Jane Doe.
Armenia Investigates Azerbaijani Gunfire Towards Khnatsakh
Armenian authorities have launched a criminal investigation into an incident where Azerbaijani armed forces allegedly fired shots towards the village of Khnatsakh on the night of March 30-31, 2025, with charges including attempted murder and illegal firearm possession.
Canada Freedom Convoy Leaders Guilty of Mischief
Tamara Lich and Chris Barber, organizers of Canada’s Freedom Convoy, were found guilty of mischief for their roles in the 2022 protests against COVID-19 mandates.
Yvette Cooper Targets UK Immigration Law’s Family Clause Amid New Review
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper is reviewing the application of Article 8 of the Human Rights Act in UK immigration cases, aiming to address irregular migration and strengthen border control.
Voter Lists Now Available on New MIA Platform: elections.mia.gov.am Launched
Armenia MIA launches elections.mia.gov.am for online voter lists access for local elections. No more paper notifications.
Yerevan Special Operation: Large Quantity of Methamphetamine Found Hidden in Woman’s Bra
In a special operation in Yerevan, police discovered a large quantity of methamphetamine hidden inside a woman’s bra.
Major Theft at Metsamor Nuclear Plant Raises Security Concerns
A major theft has occurred at the Metsamor Nuclear Power Plant in Armenia, raising serious questions about the NPP’s security system. Learn more about the details of the theft, the investigation, and potential consequences.
Armenia Seizes $1.1 Million USD Worth of Drugs in Major Interdiction
Armenian authorities have intercepted a massive drug shipment from Iran, seizing approximately 30 kilograms of marijuana valued at over $1 million USD, disrupting a major drug trafficking operation.