US targets Iran with new sanctions
The U.S. on Tuesday imposed new sanctions aimed at boosting efforts to disrupt an Iranian shipping network that Washington says helps to evade previous sanctions on oil sales and other activities.
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Turkey issues international arrest warrant for Netanyahu
A Turkish court hearing the case of the "Sumud" humanitarian flotilla has issued an interim ruling in the proceedings, placing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the international wanted list via an Interpol red notice, Halk TV reported.
Former Georgian Defense Minister sentenced
The criminal case against former Georgian Defense Minister Bacho Akhalaia has been concluded. He was found guilty of publicly calling for a violent change of government.
Results of Armenian parliamentary elections remain valid, Constitutional Court informs
The decision is final and has already entered into force
Oil shipments through Strait of Hormuz rise to 10 million barrels per day - media
Daily oil shipments via the Strait of Hormuz have reached 10 million barrels, according to US media reports.
US Supreme Court strikes down Trumps order limiting birthright citizenship
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that President Donald Trump’s executive order limiting birthright citizenship is invalid.
Moscow and Yerevan to enhance judicial cooperation
Russian and Armenian justice ministers have met in St. Petersburg to discuss prospects for bilateral partnership in the legal field, the Armenian Justice Ministry’s press service reported.
Baku slams ECHR decision in 'VT and Others v Azerbaijan' case as unjust
Azerbaijan's Authorized Representative of to the European Court of Human Rights Chingiz Asgarov has issued a statement regarding the judgment delivered by the European Court of Human Rights, in the case of 'V.T. and Others v. Azerbaijan'.
Democrats may sue Trump over Iran war
U.S. lawmakers from the Democratic party are exploring a possible lawsuit against U.S. President Donald Trump if he continues the Iran military operation after May 1 without congressional approval, Time has reported.
Sochi's deputy mayor arrested in abuse of authority case
On Saturday, the Central District Court of Sochi ordered the arrest of Yevgeny Gorobets
US to stop collecting tariffs deemed illegal on February 24
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency said it will halt collections of tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act at 05:01 GMT on February 24 after the U.S. Supreme Court declared the duties illegal.
US Supreme Court rules against Trumps import tariffs
The U.S. Supreme Court recognized that introduction of import tariffs by the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump was not authorized under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).
Former MP Avakyan to stand trial for illicit enrichment in Armenia
Karen Avakyan, who previously served as a deputy for the Republican Party of Armenia, is now facing criminal proceedings on corruption charges, Armenian media report.
Prominent Israelis against death penalty for Palestinians
1,200 Jewish figures have spoken out against a bill introducing the death penalty for Palestinians
Ruben Vardanyan sentenced to 20 years imprisonment for serious crimes
Today, on February 17, the final court decision was announced in an open court hearing on the criminal case against Armenian citizen Ruben Vardanyan, one of the leaders of the criminal separatist regime created by Armenia on the territory of Azerbaijan.
Saakashvili denies his guilt in coup détat case
The politician faces up to three years in prison for this case
Two suspected Israeli intelligence agents detained in Istanbul
Turkish authorities on Monday arrested two individuals who were detained previously on allegations of working for the Israeli spy agency Mossad.
Georgian opposition figure faces two years in prison for contempt of court
Georgian opposition leader Nika Melia, head of the Akhali party, is facing new contempt of court charges.
Armenian separatist leaders sentenced to life imprisonment
Arayik Harutyunyan, Levon Mnatsakanyan, Davit Manukyan, Davit Ishkhanyan, David Babayan have been sentenced to life imprisonment today.
Hungary files lawsuit against EU
Hungary has filed a lawsuit in the European Court of Justice against the EU's ban on energy supplies from Russia, Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Peter Szijjarto said.