The declaration welcomes what it describes as the “historic momentum” in Armenia-Azerbaijan relations, highlighting the outcomes of the August 8, 2025 Washington Summit and the subsequent steps taken by Armenia and Azerbaijan toward the normalization of relations.

“The Federal Republic of Germany reiterates its full support for the efforts of the two countries aimed at achieving sustainable peace in the region,” the declaration states.

The document, adopted as part of a broader strategic agenda between Germany and Azerbaijan, also reaffirms the parties’ commitment to the principles of the United Nations Charter, the Helsinki Final Act, the European Convention on Human Rights and other international legal instruments promoting peace and security.

In a statement, Hovakimyan said the date had been set in accordance with Article 100(1) of Armenia’s Electoral Code and Article 32(1) of the National Assembly Rules of Procedure. Under the legislation, the first session of a newly elected parliament following regular elections is convened on the day the previous parliament’s term expires.

On July 21, the Central Electoral Commission signed the protocols allocating parliamentary mandates to the political forces that secured seats in the June 7 elections.

According to the final distribution, the Civil Contract Party received 64 seats, the Strong Armenia Alliance was allocated 29 seats, and the Armenia Alliance secured 12 seats in the new National Assembly.

The competition brought together 666 students from 120 countries, with each country represented by up to six contestants. The Olympiad was conducted in two theoretical rounds.

Hayk Manukyan, a 10th-grade student at the Quantum College, earned a silver medal for Armenia.

Bronze medals were awarded to Tigran Hakheyan and Aren Grigoryan, both 10th-grade students at Quantum College, as well as Sarkis Arakelyan, an 11th-grade student, and Arsen Makaryan, a 12th-grade student, both from the A. Shahinyan Physics and Mathematics Specialized School.

Arman Asatryan, a 12th-grade student at the A. Shahinyan Physics and Mathematics Specialized School, received an honorable mention.

In the team standings, Armenia placed 43rd.

The Armenian team was led by Grigor Kerobyan of WorldQuant and Narek Khandanyan of Krisp.

At the 66th International Mathematical Olympiad, held in Australia last year, the Armenian team won three bronze medals and three honorable mentions.

Sixty-nine people aboard the MV Barima had been rescued, Prime Minister Mark Phillips told reporters on Monday, adding 83 more remained missing.

Divers continue to search the site where the vessel capsized and people who believe their loved ones may have been on board the stricken vessel have been asked to contact the authorities.

“Our focus again is on finding people,” said Phillips. “We still have hope.”

An investigation into the tragedy had been launched, he said earlier.

“Let me be absolutely clear: where negligence, misconduct or criminal wrongdoing is established, those responsible will face the full force of the law,” he said.

Guyana’s Public Works Minister, Juan Edghill, expressed his anger at a news conference on Sunday, accusing those who operated the ferry of trying to “cheat the system”.

The official registry had listed 133 as being on board the ferry, but Phillips said on Monday he was now “confident” there were 179 people.

In his message, Pashinyan extended his best wishes to Prime Minister De Wever and the people of Belgium, expressing satisfaction with the steady development of Armenia-Belgium relations.

“I am pleased to note that recently the relations between Armenia and Belgium have been continuously developing, encompassing new strategic directions of partnership,” the Armenian Prime Minister said.

Pashinyan also recalled his meeting with De Wever in Yerevan in May this year, voicing confidence that joint efforts would further expand bilateral cooperation across various sectors and strengthen trade and economic ties.

The Prime Minister praised Belgium’s continued support for deepening Armenia’s partnership with the European Union and welcomed the effective cooperation between the two countries on international platforms.

Pashinyan concluded his message by wishing Prime Minister De Wever good health and success, and peace and prosperity to the people of Belgium.

Fifa’s disciplinary committee has appointed a disciplinary and ethics prosecutor to assess what happened after the final whistle at MetLife stadium.

Any player or coach involved in the fracas could face suspension, while the Argentine Football Association (AFA) may also be fined.

Following their 1-0 defeat on Sunday, members of the Argentina team and backroom staff were involved in altercations with Spain players as they began to celebrate their World Cup success.

Nahuel Molina, Leandro Paredes, Thiago Almada and assistant coach Roberto Ayala all appeared to be involved.

It was incorrectly reported on Fifa’s commentator information system that Paredes had been sent off by referee Slavko Vincic for pushing Spain’s Eric Garcia by the throat.

Paredes’ red card was deleted shortly afterwards and Fifa has confirmed to BBC Sport that no disciplinary action was taken at the time.

Argentina had already had one player dismissed, with Enzo Fernandez receiving a second yellow card in second-half stoppage time.

Fifa had already begun the process of potential disciplinary action against Argentina after their players held a banner in support of their country’s claims to the Falkland Islands following the 2-1 semi-final win against England.

Everyday consumer items like wine and hockey sticks and industrial goods such as cement are among the goods targeted. However, several key exports will be spared, such as energy, potash, critical minerals and fish.

Prime Minister Mark Carney responded by saying Canada stood ready to “intensify” trade talks with US in the coming weeks.

The White House said the duties would take effect in 30 days. It marks a major escalation in trade tensions between the North American neighbours.

The new duties apply to all covered goods regardless of whether the product was included under the existing free trade agreement between Canada, the US and Mexico, known as the USMCA.

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has congratulated Andy Burnham on becoming Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

In a post on X, Pashinyan extended his warm congratulations to the new British premier and expressed readiness to work together to further strengthen bilateral relations.

“I look forward to working closely with you to deepen the Armenia–UK Strategic Partnership and strengthen the friendship between our peoples,” Pashinyan wrote.

Addressing the general debate, H.E. Aram Hakobyan, Permanent Delegate of Armenia to UNESCO, reaffirmed Armenia’s commitment, as a first-time member of the Committee, to work closely with all stakeholders to further strengthen the implementation of the 1972 World Heritage Convention.

Hakobyan commended the efforts of the UNESCO World Heritage Centre in supporting States Parties that remain underrepresented on the World Heritage List and underscored the importance of further strengthening the Centre’s capacities.

Referring to the 17th Conference of the Parties (COP17) to the Convention on Biological Diversity, which Armenia will host in October 2026, Hakobyan also praised the World Heritage Centre’s role in advancing climate action and biodiversity conservation by fostering stronger links between the protection of cultural and natural heritage and the preservation of biodiversity.

Burnham, who took over from Keir Starmer as leader of the Labour party on Friday, accepted the appointment as prime minister shortly after Starmer had gone to the palace to resign to the monarch.

The former Greater Manchester mayor, who only returned to parliament a month ago, will now head to Downing Street, where he will make a statement to the assembled media before announcing his cabinet.

Burnham returned to parliament in a byelection staged by his allies with the explicit purpose of replacing Starmer, after the incumbent prime minister lost the support of many Labour MPs and a number of his ministers after a seres of political mishaps and U-turns.

With no one else in the party competing to become leader, Burnham has been made prime minister without any contest and with limited scrutiny.