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In 1885, Luther Burbank introduced a blackberry that later became one of the West Coast’s most invasive shrubs

Luther Burbank introduced the Himalaya Giant blackberry in eighteen eighty-five as a productive fruit plant. This plant, originating from Armenia and northern Iran, spread rapidly across the West Coast. Birds and animals aided its dispersal, and it became a common sight by the early nineteen hundreds. The shrub is now…

The Times of India · Jul 28

‘Bullied, beaten up, killed’: Armenia's drag queens risk it all for the stage

Armenian attitudes toward the LGBTQ community have transformed in recent years, in part due to the war in Ukraine. While a queer club in Yerevan was firebombed in 2012, the capital is now home to a thriving underground drag scene. But despite these events attracting hundreds, police raids and family…

France 24 · Jul 26

Israel's move to recognise Armenian genocide stalls under regional pressure

The Israeli parliament's decision to postpone a vote on recognising the Armenian genocide by Ottoman Turkey is being seen as a triumph for regional diplomacy, as Azerbaijan in particular seeks to avert a further escalation in tensions between its close allies.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 25

London art gallery linked to Princess Eugenie cleared of breaching Russia sanctions

Hauser & Wirth has a showroom in Savile Row, Mayfair, and locations in New York, Los Angeles, Hong Kong, and Paris

Evening Standard · Jul 9

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky says Kyiv urgently needs Patriot interceptor missiles after massive attack

Putin exploiting acute shortage of Patriot missiles and using this to increase attacks on Ukraine, says Kyiv

The Independent UK · Jul 6

'One shot and we can take them all out': Trump on Iranian leadership at Ali Khamenei's funeral

US President Donald Trump claimed Washington could eliminate Iran's leadership with a single strike but is keeping diplomatic channels open. He expressed surprise at public mourning for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, suggesting "fake tears." Iran's embassy in Armenia sharply criticized Trump's remarks. Meanwhile, Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is reportedly…

The Economic Times · Jul 5

Armenia’s defiant drag scene braves pushback

Armenia sits at the crossroads of Europe, Asia and the Middle East. While in much of the European Union, the drag scene is mainstream, in Armenia it remains underground. Performers face threats of violence, stigma, police pressure and even rejection by their own families. Despite this, drag queens have built…

France 24 · Jul 4

Why Israel's recognition of the Armenian genocide is raising new questions

Israel's recognition of the 1915 Armenian genocide has ended decades of caution over one of the world's most politically sensitive historical events. The cabinet decision, announced last week and still awaiting parliamentary ratification, has also prompted questions over whether it is driven more by current regional politics than by historical…

Radio France Internationale · Jul 3

Top EU official visits Armenia and offers economic support to help counter Russian pressure

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has visited Armenia, promising an 18-million euro aid package and the removal of import duties on most Armenian farm products

The Independent UK · Jul 2

Von der Leyen unveils major EU support initiatives in strategic trip to Armenia

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a significant economic and political support package to Armenia during her strategic visit to engage with the South Caucasus peace process and the new opportunities in the region formerly in Russia’s orbit.

Euronews · Jul 2