Ruben Vardanyan’s Phone Call With Family Interrupted, Barred From Appealing To Azerbaijan’s Ombudsman

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On March 13, during a phone call with his family, Ruben Vardanyan attempted to make a public appeal to Azerbaijan’s Ombudswoman Sabina Aliyeva. However, the call was forcibly interrupted, according to a statement from Vardanyan’s family. “Ruben Vardanyan was compelled to take this step because,...

ON THIS DAY in 1918 (25 May) the Battle of Karakilisa was fought.

In quick succession, the invading Turks managed to conquer the cities of Yerznga, Erzerum, Sarikamish, Kars and Alexandropol. Pressed by the Turkish regular army, Armenian forces began to retreat. Part of the Ottoman-Turkish...

ON THIS DAY in 1918 (21 May) the Battle of Bash Abaran began.

The Ottoman forces looked to make a foray into Yerevan, but were met in Abaran by the Armenian detachments, led by General Drastamat Kanayan. - Prior to the battle, Sedrak Jalalian and Arsen Der-Boghosian, both...

Iran Vows to Shield & Prevent Harm to Armenia Ties from External Pressure, Rejects “Zangezur Corridor” Plans

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Iran Vows to Shield & Prevent Harm to Armenia Ties from External Pressure, Rejects “Zangezur Corridor” Plans

Iran will not permit any foreign influence to undermine its strategic partnership with Armenia, a senior Iranian security official stated on May 18 during high-level meetings with visiting Armenian officials in Tehran. Ali Akbar Ahmadian, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, made the remarks during talks with Armen Grigoryan, Secretary of Armenia’s Security Council, who was in the Iranian capital to participate in the Tehran Dialogue Forum. “Tehran will not allow its enemies to cause harm to these relations,” Ahmadian said, referring to external powers that “do not want lasting peace in the region.” While he did not explicitly name any country, his comments come amid growing Armenian engagement with...

Ruben Vardanyan’s Phone Call With Family Interrupted, Barred From Appealing To Azerbaijan’s Ombudsman

On March 13, during a phone call with his family, Ruben Vardanyan attempted to make a public appeal to Azerbaijan’s Ombudswoman Sabina Aliyeva. However,...

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The All-Armenian Student Association (All-ASA), a non-profit umbrella organization representing Armenian Student Associations across...

Ruben Vardanyan’s Phone Call With Family Interrupted, Barred From Appealing To Azerbaijan’s Ombudsman

On March 13, during a phone call with his family, Ruben Vardanyan attempted to make a public appeal to Azerbaijan’s Ombudswoman Sabina Aliyeva. However, the call was forcibly interrupted, according to a statement...

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Ruben Vardanyan’s Phone Call With Family Interrupted, Barred From Appealing To Azerbaijan’s Ombudsman

On March 13, during a phone call with his family, Ruben Vardanyan attempted to make a public appeal to Azerbaijan’s Ombudswoman Sabina Aliyeva. However,...

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Armenian-American filmmaker Madeline Sharafian dressed in Jocund by Armenian fashion designer Varduhi Torozyan to the 2026 Oscars, with the look curated and executed by...

Sev Ohanian’s “Sinners” Wins Four Oscars at the 2026 Academy Awards

Armenian-American producer Sev Ohanian’s film “Sinners” won four Academy Awards at the 2026 Oscars, marking a major moment for the record-breaking film that entered...

Natalie Musteata of Armenian Descent Wins Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film

Filmmaker Natalie Musteata, of Armenian descent, has won the Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film at the 2026 Academy Awards for “Two People...

25 Prominent Genocide Scholars Call For Gzoyan’s Reinstatement As Former Pashinyan Aide Takes Over Armenian Genocide Museum 

Twenty-five prominent internationalgenocide scholars from leading universities in the United States and Europe have issued a joint statement expressing deep concern over the resignation...

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