Church-State Clash: Armenia’s Investigative Committee has sent a criminal case against Catholicos Karekin II and six senior bishops to court over refusing to reinstate a dismissed bishop, with a preliminary hearing set for Aug. 7—sparking strong opposition from church leaders and rights groups who call it a violation of religious autonomy. TRIPP Corridor Politics: The Armenian government says it discussed “technical issues” with U.S.-appointed TRIPP facilitator Aryeh Lightstone, while the project aims to link Azerbaijan’s Nakhichevan to Turkey via Armenia, including rail, roads, and energy lines. Prison Rights Watch: Armenia’s basic human-rights concerns in penitentiary institutions remain unresolved, with monitoring and meetings failing to stop reported abuses and systemic problems. Legal Pressure on Opposition: Prosecutors report new extortion-related charges tied to Prosperous Armenia leader Gagik Tsarukyan, while separate reporting highlights ongoing legal moves affecting political figures and their businesses. Heritage Under Review: Docomomo Armenia condemns the government’s plan to remove the old Zvartnots airport building from protected monument status, warning it sets a dangerous precedent. Regional Diplomacy: Pakistan’s ambassador says Islamabad is prioritizing ties with Moscow, Yerevan, and Baku, framing Armenia-Azerbaijan-Caucasus links as a shared opportunity.