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Kardashian Family's Beloved Grandmother MJ Dies at 91
Mary Jo "MJ" Shannon, the beloved grandmother of the Armenian-American Kardashian siblings and a familiar face to millions through the family's reality television shows, has died at the age of 91. Kris Jenner announced her mother's death Thursday in a heartfelt Instagram tribute, remembering Shannon as "the heart of our family" and honoring the love, strength and guidance she provided throughout her life. "Today, we said goodbye to my beautiful Mommy MJ," Jenner wrote. "There
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Jul 16
Lebanese Army Receives Body of Armenian-Lebanese Soldier Held by Israel Since April
The Lebanese Army has announced the return of the body of Armenian-Lebanese soldier Patrick Antranik Bekarian, months after he was killed in an Israeli strike and his remains were withheld, according to an official military statement. Bekarian had been missing since April 19, 2026. The Lebanese Army said its investigation determined that he was killed when Israeli forces targeted his military vehicle. His body remained in Israeli custody until July 15, when it was handed over
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Jul 16
Armenian Political Prisoner's Son Urges EU to Make Prisoners' Release a Condition for Ties With Azerbaijan
The son of an Armenian political prisoner held in Azerbaijan urged the European Union to turn its repeated expressions of support into concrete action, saying European institutions have failed to exert enough pressure on Baku to secure the release of Armenian detainees. Speaking before lawmakers and human rights advocates at the European Parliament, Armen Ishkhanyan, whose father, former Artsakh National Assembly Speaker David Ishkhanyan, has been imprisoned in Azerbaijan sin
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Jul 15
New Study Finds Ancient Armenians Built Sophisticated Society Nearly 6,000 Years Ago
A new international study is shedding light on one of the Armenian Highlands' oldest archaeological mysteries, concluding that the people who carved the region's prehistoric Vishap, or Dragon, stelae belonged to a sophisticated society capable of organizing major engineering and religious projects nearly 6,000 years ago. The findings, published in Nature Partner Journals – Heritage Science, suggest communities living in the Armenian Highlands around 4000 BC had the social str
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Jul 15
Trump Appoints Konstantin Sokolov to Oversee $201 Million TRIPP+ Initiative for Armenia and the Region
A prominent Republican donor with major business interests in Armenia has been appointed to lead a new U.S. State Department-backed investment fund that will direct more than $201 million toward infrastructure, energy and private-sector projects across the South Caucasus and Central Asia. The appointment of Konstantin Sokolov, a Chicago-based private equity investor, was confirmed Friday by the U.S. State Department, according to The Guardian. Sokolov will serve as chairman o
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Jul 15
Armenian Perfumer Francis Kurkdjian Receives France's Highest Civilian Honor
Armenian master perfumer Francis Kurkdjian has been awarded the Legion of Honor, France's highest civilian distinction, joining hundreds of people recognized this year for their contributions to public life, culture, science and business. Kurkdjian was appointed a Knight of the Legion of Honor as part of France's 2026 civilian honors list, approved by President Emmanuel Macron. The annual awards recognize individuals whose work has made a lasting impact across a wide range of
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Jul 15
Guardian Security CEO Antranik Kalaydjian Says Speaking at Mantashyants in Armenia 'Means the World to Me'
Antranik Kalaydjian, the Armenian-American founder and CEO of Guardian Professional Security, said returning to Armenia as a featured speaker at the Mantashyants Business Club conference became far more meaningful than he ever expected, describing the experience as a homecoming filled with gratitude, pride and a renewed connection to his roots. Kalaydjian, who built one of the United States' leading executive protection companies, said he never imagined he would one day addre
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Jul 14
Urgent Warning: Armenian POW’s Life at Risk as Health Rapidly Deteriorates in Azerbaijani Custody
An Armenian prisoner of war held in Azerbaijan is facing a serious medical emergency, with his lawyer warning that his life is at risk as he remains behind bars without access to independent medical care. Attorney Luciana Minassian said newly released medical records show that Lyudvig Mkrtchyan, who was captured during the 2020 war, has developed multiple heart conditions, including left ventricular hypertrophy, diastolic dysfunction and aortic regurgitation. His blood tests
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Jul 14
Yerevan Rolls Out the Red Carpet as 23rd Golden Apricot Film Festival Begins
Photo Credit: Narek Aleksanyan| hetq.am Armenia’s largest international film festival is underway, transforming Yerevan into a gathering place for some of the world’s leading filmmakers, actors and cinema professionals. The 23rd Golden Apricot Yerevan International Film Festival opened July 13 and will run through July 19, presenting acclaimed films from around the world while highlighting Armenia’s growing role in the international film community. The Armenian Report is cove
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Jul 14
Armenian Scientist Behind Historic Discovery Confirming Einstein’s Theory of Relativity
An Armenian astrophysicist is among the international scientists behind a landmark study that has produced the most precise confirmation yet of one of Albert Einstein's central predictions about how the universe works. The research, published in the latest issue of Nature, measured the elusive frame-dragging effect with unprecedented accuracy. First predicted by Einstein's general theory of relativity, the phenomenon occurs when a massive rotating object such as Earth subtly
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Jul 14
King Charles' Great-Nephew Samuel Chatto Engaged to Armenian Artist Eleanor Ekserdjian
Armenian artist Eleanor Ekserdjian is set to join Britain's extended royal family after announcing her engagement to Samuel Chatto, the great-nephew of King Charles III and grandson of the late Princess Margaret. Chatto, 28, shared the news on Instagram, revealing that he proposed with a porcelain engagement ring he crafted himself. "I'm really delighted to say that Ellie and I are engaged. And we couldn't be happier. I proposed with a porcelain ring which I made," he wrote.
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Jul 14
Elon Musk’s Starlink Donates 56 Satellite Internet Terminals to Strengthen Armenia’s Emergency Response
Armenia has expanded its emergency communications network after Starlink donated 56 satellite internet terminals to support disaster response and rescue operations across the country. The donation was announced by High-Tech Industry Minister Mkhitar Hayrapetyan, who said the equipment was provided following discussions between the Armenian government and the U.S.-based satellite internet company. The new terminals have already arrived in Armenia and will be transferred to the
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Jul 13
Aliyev Defends Ethnic Cleansing of Nagorno-Karabakh, Renews Demands on Armenia
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev used an international media forum in Shushi to defend his government's ethnic cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh, criticize Western institutions and repeat long-standing demands on Armenia, the United States and Europe, while ironically insisting that peace in the South Caucasus must be built on international law. The appearance came one day after Aliyev delivered a more confrontational message during a meeting with settlers of villages in the oc
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Jul 13
Armenia Is Europe’s Fastest-Growing User of Probation Instead of Prison
Armenia has become Europe's fastest-growing user of probation as an alternative to prison, according to a new Council of Europe report — a major shift in how the country handles criminal sentencing. The report found that the number of people placed under probation in Armenia increased by 65% in 2025, the largest rise among Council of Europe member states with populations above 500,000. Probation allows convicted offenders to serve their sentences under supervision rather than
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Jul 13
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