US–Armenia Visa Update: A US federal judge in Manhattan struck down the Trump administration’s suspension of immigrant visa processing for 75 countries, including Armenia, calling the policy “patently unlawful” and beyond the State Department chief’s authority. Armenia–Russia Tensions: Reports say Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan plans to replace Ambassador Gurgen Arsenyan over dissatisfaction with his handling of Armenia’s Russia policy, though no official dismissal decree has been published yet. Energy & Misinformation: Russia’s Foreign Ministry dismissed claims that Armenia’s Metsamor Nuclear Power Plant threatens regional security, saying the rumors are politicized and aimed at disrupting Russian-Armenian nuclear cooperation. Gaza Aid: Armenia approved funding to transfer children from Gaza with serious health conditions and provide treatment in Yerevan, with AMD 16.7 million earmarked for three children and their accompanying persons. Democracy Watch: The International Observatory for Democracy in Armenia (IODA) will hold an online press conference on Aug. 25 to assess post–June 7 election political and institutional developments. Parliament Politics: In committee chair elections, the ruling Civil Contract rejected some Strong Armenia nominees, while Strong Armenia secured legal eligibility for other committee leadership posts.