10:00 News in Brief: New Government Decision, Protest Rally, US Visa Statement

Last hour's news summarized and concise:

• The newly formed Armenian government held its first session, discussing upcoming plans for the years ahead, improving work efficiency, and educational reforms.
• The government proposes legislative changes to rename three ministries, expanding their functions.
• Parents of conscripted soldiers protested in front of the government building, reacting to the law that extended the mandatory service period to a year and a half.
• The Civil Contract faction in the Gyumri City Council spoke out about the municipality's inaction, noting that residents are attempting to repair dilapidated streets themselves.
• Opposition figure Karapet Poghosyan, arrested on bribery charges, has received a decision for release, as the court rejected the investigator's request to extend his detention.
• The US Embassy in Armenia warned about adhering to visa timelines, emphasizing that illegal presence could lead to a permanent ban from entering the United States.
• Foreign ministers of the US and the UK discussed Europe's security responsibilities, freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, and curbing Iran's nuclear threat.
• Iran announced intentions to continue work on nuclear weapons development, prompting the Israeli Prime Minister to reaffirm his determination to prevent Tehran's nuclear ambitions.
• For the first time in 155 years of observations, London recorded a whole month without precipitation, leading to drought declarations in significant parts of England.