Armenia’s Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs in Brazil, Abraham Kulajian, won a gold medal in Brazilian jiu-jitsu at the Rio International Championship, adding an international sports title to his work representing Armenia and its diaspora. After the victory, Kulajian said he hopes his participation in international competitions will encourage young Armenians across the diaspora to take up sports while staying connected to their heritage. “I hope our participation in international...

A joint Armenian-Italian archaeological team has uncovered major new discoveries at the ancient settlement of Shamiram in western Armenia, revealing fresh evidence of how the site evolved over thousands of years and offering new clues about the people who lived, ruled and were buried there. The monthlong excavation, carried out from May 26 to June 25 in Aragatsotn Province, adds to growing evidence that Shamiram was continuously occupied from the Late Bronze Age through the medieval period....

British-Armenian footballer Finn Geragusian has signed his first professional contract with Sunderland after a breakout season in the English club’s academy. The 18-year-old striker scored 13 goals and provided three assists across Sunderland’s youth teams last season, earning him the club’s Under-21 Player of the Season award. Geragusian also helped Sunderland’s Under-21 team reach the Premier League Cup final, adding to a season that saw him make progress at both the club and international...