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New Armenia PM targets former elite in graft crackdown

Nearly two months after mass anti-government protests propelled him to power, Armenia's new premier Nikol Pashinyan has launched an all-out crusade against corruption that has long eroded the ex-Soviet republic.

UAE, Armenia discuss stronger cooperation in energy field

Dr. Jassim Mohammed Mubarak Al Qasimi, UAE Ambassador to Armenia, has met with the Armenian Minister of Energy Infrastructures and Natural Resources Artur Grigoryan, in the presence of Emirati investors in the energy sector.

Belarus plans to export fruit, vegetable preserves to China

There are plans to export Belarusian fruit and vegetable preserves to China, BelTA learned from Yelena Andreyeva, Head of the Tinned Food Industry Section of the Sugar and Tinned Food Industries Coordination and Development Office of the Belarusian state food industry concern Belgospishcheprom, on 28 June.

UAE leaders receive Eid Al al-Fitr greetings

President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has received congratulatory cables on the occasion of the Eid al-Fitr from King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain, Sultan Qaboos bin Said of Oman,

Asian Development Bank's (ADB) Boosts Support for Trade Finance with $350 Million Additional Headroom

The Asian Development Bank's (ADB) Board of Directors has approved $350 million in additional headroom to further expand the scope and impact of its Trade Finance Program (TFP),

Pakistan signs Qingdao's declaration, vowing to work for common development

New Armenia PM tells Putin Moscow ties will remain close

New Armenian premier Nikol Pashinyan on Monday assured Russia's Vladimir Putin that Yerevan's ties with Moscow will remain close following his rise to power on the back of mass anti-government protests

New Armenia PM sacks heads of police, security service

New Armenia PM sacks heads of police, security service

New Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, who was swept to power this week on the back of popular protests, said Thursday he had sacked the heads of the country's police and security service

Armenian protest leader elected prime minister

Armenian protest leader set to be elected PM

The Armenian parliament is due to elect a new prime minister Tuesday with opposition leader Nikol Pashinyan set to take the post after spearheading weeks of mass protests against the ruling party

Russia concerned at Armenian unrest

Russia Friday said Armenia should resolve its domestic problems legally on the basis of its constitution and through consultations among its political forces

Armenian opposition on uncertain path to power: analysts

Asian Development Bank (ADB) ready to provide policy-based lending to support Pakistan's budget deficit: President of Asian Development Bank (ADB)

By Najam ul Hassan President of Asian Development Bank (ADB) Takehiko Nakao, Thursday said the bank was ready to provide the public sector a policy-based lending to support Pakistan's budget deficit.

Armenia turmoil: end in sight?