11:00 News in Brief: Major Gas Pipeline Project, New Election Rules

Highlights from the past hour:

• The National Assembly has discussed a bill to impose stricter penalties for offering drugs to minors, proposing a punishment of up to 6 years in prison.
• A section of the gas pipeline from Georgia to Armenia will be relocated due to technical issues. The project aims to enhance the reliability of gas supply and is set to be completed by the end of 2027.
• The Central Electoral Commission has announced that there will be no polling stations opened abroad. Armenian citizens residing outside the country will only be able to vote while in Armenia.
• Israel has announced its intention to gradually reduce military financial aid from the United States. The current support program is scheduled to last until 2028.
• The EU is preparing to discuss topics related to possible negotiations with Russia at a meeting of foreign ministers scheduled for the end of May.
• U.S. military operations in Iran have cost over $77 billion, with estimated daily expenses nearing $1 billion.
• A large forest fire continues to spread over a vast area in Florida. Authorities are monitoring the situation, and residents have been warned about smoke issues and deteriorating visibility.