Government Oath: Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and other Armenian cabinet members took the oath at the presidential residence, with President Vahagn Khachaturyan stressing results as the key test. Border Security Shock: Armenia’s NSS says an Azerbaijani serviceman illegally crossed into Shaki (Syunik), shot a civilian, and was detained—while officials push back on claims of multiple infiltrators. Peace vs. Power Politics: Commentaries argue peace talks can’t rely on emotion alone and warn that “revanchist” labels risk shrinking legitimate debate; others say Baku’s approach keeps pressure on Armenia’s public and diaspora. Syunik Alarm: Strong Armenia leader Samvel Karapetyan warns Syunik is at risk and accuses authorities of weakening society. Church-State Clash: Parliament is set to create an investigative commission into the Armenian Apostolic Church, amid rising church-state tensions. NATO Stalled: Politico reports France and Turkey blocked NATO partnership progress with Armenia and Azerbaijan, leaving cooperation in limbo. Tech & AI Push: Armenia’s deputy minister says the sector must move from services to homegrown products and advanced tech, while UN leaders call for AI rules as “agents” act autonomously. Connectivity & TRIPP: Analysis highlights the U.S. push for TRIPP and broader Eurasian corridors, framing Armenia’s transit role as increasingly economic—not just logistical. Culture & Heritage: A restoration workshop opened at the Mother See with Japanese support, and a U.S. official visited the Matenadaran to spotlight Armenian manuscript heritage.