AI & Industry: Firebird officially opened the CIS’s largest AI factory in Hrazdan, aiming to scale beyond 70,000 NVIDIA GPUs and 300MW, with a plan to reach 2GW of global AI infrastructure by 2028. US-Backed Peace Anniversary: On the first anniversary of the Aug. 8, 2025 Washington summit, Armenia and Azerbaijan marked “real peace” and pushed TRIPP forward, while the EU said it will keep supporting both sides on the path to reconciliation. TRIPP Funding Push: The US State Department launched the Trans-Caspian Enterprise Fund with $201M to spur private investment along the Middle Corridor, tied to rail, road, energy and digital upgrades. Church-State Clash: Catholicos Karekin II and six bishops appeared in court as the government pursues criminal charges tied to a dispute over church authority, drawing strong backlash from supporters and church-linked groups. Arrests in Opposition Case: Argam Abramyan, son-in-law of Prosperous Armenia leader Gagik Tsarukyan, was arrested for two months in a contract murder probe. Regional Trade Friction: Russia reportedly increased imports of trout from Georgia after banning Armenian trout, underscoring ongoing economic pressure around sanctions and market access.