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New Armenian Character Blaze Manoukian Joins Pixar’s ‘Toy Story 5’
A new character with Armenian heritage is set to join one of the world’s most famous animated movie franchises. According to the Armenian Film Society, Toy Story 5 will introduce a new character named Blaze Manoukian, who is half-Black and half-Armenian. The organization reported the news following an exclusive early preview event held at Disneyland. Blaze Manoukian is described as a confident and independent 8-year-old girl who loves animals. The character is voiced by young
The Armenian Report Team
May 27
Armenian POW From Baku Prison Says Azerbaijan Told Him: “You Are Here as Long as the Armenian Government Wants”
Former President of the National Assembly of Artsakh, David Ishkhanyan, has said from a prison in Baku that Azerbaijani officials directly told Armenian detainees that their continued imprisonment depends on the decisions and actions of the Armenian authorities. During a phone conversation with his family from prison, Ishkhanyan stated that Azerbaijani officials made it clear to them that “you are here for as long as the Armenian authorities want you to be here.” According to
The Armenian Report Team
May 27
Armenian Government Replaces Army Emblem After Criticizing Previous Military Symbol
Armenia’s Ministry of Defense has officially unveiled a newly redesigned emblem for the Armenian army, introducing major visual and symbolic changes that officials say are meant to better reflect the strength, readiness, and identity of the country’s armed forces. The ministry announced the updated emblem as part of the broader reform and transformation process currently underway within Armenia’s military. Officials said the previous emblem, which had been in use since 2001,
The Armenian Report Team
May 27
“Historic Disgrace”: Armenia Court Strips Artsakh Government of Its Last Official Presence in Yerevan
Armenia’s Administrative Court has ruled that the government authorities of the Republic of Artsakh no longer legally own their longtime representation building in Yerevan, siding with Armenia’s Prosecutor General’s Office in a decision that effectively transfers control of the property back under Armenian state authority. The ruling means that the Republic of Artsakh has effectively lost ownership of the building that for years served as its official representation in Armeni
The Armenian Report Team
May 26
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio Lands in Yerevan for 40-Minute Visit as U.S. and Armenia Sign Massive TRIPP Deal
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited Yerevan on May 26 for a trip that lasted approximately 40 minutes, holding meetings with Armenian officials before departing from Zvartnots International Airport. The Armenian Report’s Ani Khachatryan was at Zvartnots covering Rubio’s arrival and departure. During the visit, the United States and Armenia signed a framework agreement connected to the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity, known as TRIPP, a regional infra
The Armenian Report Team
May 26
Most Armenian Citizens Interviewed on the Streets of Yerevan Oppose Re-Electing Pashinyan to a Third Term
As Armenia prepares for its high-stakes parliamentary elections on June 7, political tensions are rising across the country, with debates over leadership, security, peace negotiations, and the nation’s future dominating public conversation. Against this backdrop, The Armenian Report took to the streets of Yerevan to ask ordinary citizens a direct question: Does Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan deserve to be re-elected for a third term? Over the course of roughly two hours, The
The Armenian Report Team
May 26
Pashinyan Leads Armenia’s Election Polls as New Survey Shows Majority of Voters Back Him and Say Country Is on the Right Track
A new survey published by the International Republican Institute shows that a majority of Armenians believe the country is moving in the right direction ahead of the June 7 parliamentary elections. The poll also found strong voter interest in the upcoming vote, while concerns over national security, unemployment, and peace remain among the country’s top issues. The survey, released on Friday, found that 61% of Armenians believe the country is heading in the right direction. T
The Armenian Report Team
May 25
Armenian Flag and Language Spotlighted in New Episode of HBO’s “Euphoria”
The Armenian language and Armenian flag made a prominent appearance in the seventh episode of the third season of Euphoria, which premiered in April, through the introduction of a new Armenian character connected to the storyline of Nate Jacobs. The role is played by Armenian-American actor Jack Topalian, who earlier spoke with The Armenian Report about joining the globally popular HBO series. In the interview, Topalian described the opportunity as a major milestone in his ca
The Armenian Report Team
May 25
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio Heads to Armenia as Washington Expands Influence in the Region
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is scheduled to arrive in Armenia on May 26, according to Armenia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The visit will include official meetings, press statements, and the signing of bilateral documents, as Armenia and the United States continue to deepen their cooperation. The Armenian Foreign Ministry announced that Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan will meet with Rubio during the visit. After the meeting, the two ministers are expected to make s
The Armenian Report Team
May 25
“A Liar, Fantasist and Plagiarist”: Ruben Vardanyan Unleashes Sharp Attack on Pashinyan From Azerbaijani Prison Ahead of Election
On his 57th birthday — the third birthday he has spent in Azerbaijani captivity — former Artsakh State Minister Ruben Vardanyan released a new audio message from prison in Baku, delivering sharp criticism of Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan just weeks before Armenia’s high-stakes parliamentary elections and warning about what he described as growing dangers facing the Armenian state. The message, recorded in Armenian during a phone conversation with his family from pri
The Armenian Report Team
May 25
Millions, Luxury Cars, and Cash Holdings: Armenia’s Politicians Reveal Reported Wealth Ahead of Election
Image generated using artificial intelligence (AI) As Armenia’s high-stakes parliamentary election approaches, newly released financial disclosures are pulling back the curtain on the personal wealth of the country’s most powerful political figures, revealing millions in salaries, luxury property, bank holdings, and cash assets tied to candidates seeking to shape Armenia’s future. Armenia’s Central Electoral Commission has published the financial declarations of the leading f
The Armenian Report Team
May 22
At 64, She Left France Behind to Volunteer in Armenia and Found the Meaning of Home Again
It’s one thing to hear your native language spoken in your living room in France; it’s another to hear it rising from the back of a crowded bus in Yerevan. For Silva Sardarian, that moment in 2000 - the goosebumps, the sudden realization of belonging - was a seed that took twenty years to fully bloom. Most people at 64 are looking toward a quiet retirement, but Silva chose to listen to her daughters who had gone to Armenia to volunteer through Birthright Armenia. When one of
The Armenian Report Team
May 21
He Confronted Pashinyan Over Artsakh. Pashinyan Asked ‘Why Are You Alive?’ Days Later, He Was Jailed
Armenian authorities have placed Artsakh refugee and activist Artur Osipyan under two months of pre-trial detention following a heated confrontation with Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan during the ruling Civil Contract party’s election campaign in Yerevan on May 18. The incident, which quickly spread across Armenian social media and political circles, took place during a campaign event connected to Armenia’s upcoming June 7 parliamentary elections. Osipyan, who is originally f
The Armenian Report Team
May 21
Cher Turns 80: Celebrating the Armenian-American Icon Who Never Forgot Her Roots and Became One of the World’s Most Recognizable Armenian Voices
Mediamax | Photo: Mkhitar Khachatryan As legendary Armenian-American icon Cher celebrates her 80th birthday, The Armenian Report is honoring not only her extraordinary career in music, film, and entertainment, but also her decades of advocacy, humanitarian work, and public support for Armenians around the world. Throughout her life, Cher has used her global platform to speak about the Armenian Genocide, defend Armenians during times of crisis, support humanitarian causes conn
The Armenian Report Team
May 20
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