Syrian army halts Aleppo offensive, gives Kurds deadline

Syrian army halts Aleppo offensive, gives Kurds deadline

January 9, 2026 - 16:22 AMT  12:22 GMT
Syrian authorities have declared a ceasefire in Aleppo after days of deadly clashes with Kurdish forces, offering them hours to withdraw.
Yerevan, Baku talk trade: tobacco, brandy base, livestock

Yerevan, Baku talk trade: tobacco, brandy base, livestock

January 9, 2026 - 16:20 AMT  12:20 GMT
Minister Papoyan noted that Azerbaijani companies have expressed interest in specific goods.
ISDA trademark protection extended to Armenia

ISDA trademark protection extended to Armenia

January 9, 2026 - 16:19 AMT  12:19 GMT
The CBA noted that this is especially important as Armenia’s domestic market increasingly adopts contracts based on international standards.
Housing aid program for displaced may be improved: minister

Housing aid program for displaced may be improved: minister

January 9, 2026 - 15:13 AMT  11:13 GMT
Arsen Torosyan said over 4,000 displaced families received home purchase certificates; citizenship issues remain a major hurdle.
Khamenei says Trump should focus on U.S., not Iran

Khamenei says Trump should focus on U.S., not Iran

January 9, 2026 - 15:08 AMT  11:08 GMT
Speaking on state television, Khamenei accused foreign-backed forces of trying to destabilize the country amid a wave of domestic protests.
Dust levels exceed limits in Vanadzor, Gyumri, other cities

Dust levels exceed limits in Vanadzor, Gyumri, other cities

January 9, 2026 - 13:40 AMT  09:40 GMT
Dust pollution surpassed safe levels in multiple Armenian cities from December 23 to 29, according to environmental monitoring data.
Armenian prisoner in Baku sends handwritten letter to wife

Armenian prisoner in Baku sends handwritten letter to wife

January 9, 2026 - 13:38 AMT  09:38 GMT
SOAR expressed its gratitude to the ICRC for facilitating the letter’s transfer, highlighting the organization's role within its humanitarian mandate.
Аleppo–Yerevan flight canceled amid Syrian tensions

Аleppo–Yerevan flight canceled amid Syrian tensions

January 9, 2026 - 13:31 AMT  09:31 GMT
Recent clashes have been taking place in Aleppo between units of Syria’s Transitional Government and Kurdish armed groups.
Fuel prices in Armenia may drop by up to 80 drams

Fuel prices in Armenia may drop by up to 80 drams

January 9, 2026 - 13:08 AMT  09:08 GMT
”I’m pleased to report that, due to these developments, other fuel companies are also working toward lowering their prices,” Papoyan said.
U.S. envoy, Armenian deputy PM highlight TRIPP project

U.S. envoy, Armenian deputy PM highlight TRIPP project

January 9, 2026 - 11:13 AMT  07:13 GMT
Both sides stressed the importance of the TRIPP project and ongoing U.S.–Armenia cooperation.
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