Armenia’s Election Watch: Nikol Pashinyan won reelection in Armenia’s June 7 parliamentary vote, securing nearly 50% and a path to form government—seen as a push away from Russia while keeping peace talks with Azerbaijan and closer ties with the West. Karabakh Activism: Azerbaijani journalist and activist Afgan Sadigov was detained in connection with an extradition case after being expelled from Georgia, according to his lawyer. Education & Language: UNEC introduced an APTIS-based English assessment with the British Council, with B1 as the minimum for an internationally recognized certificate. Digital Life for Kids: Azerbaijan restricted TikTok and other social media in schools, with fines for platforms that don’t comply and extra rules for under-16 users. Sports Integrity: Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan signed an anti-doping cooperation memorandum covering education, testing, TUEs, athlete passports, and shared systems. Culture & Music: A K-pop and electronic night in Baku blended Korean club energy with Azerbaijani pop, while the Mugham Center hosted a report concert featuring students and the Grandiozo Chamber Orchestra. Higher-Education Links: Baku Engineering University and Xi’an Shiyou University signed a cooperation memorandum to expand dual-degree programs and research ties. Healthcare Cooperation: Azerbaijan’s health minister met Greece’s ambassador to discuss reforms, medical education, and digital health collaboration.