Armenia is currently constructing what is expected to become the world’s tallest statue of Jesus Christ, a massive monument planned for Mount Hatis near the capital city of Yerevan.
The project, which has drawn global attention, will stand at a total height of 77 meters (252 feet), including both the statue and its pedestal. Once completed, it is expected to surpass several iconic Christian monuments around the world, including the famous Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro.
The monument is being funded by Armenian businessman and politician Gagik Tsarukyan, while architect Armen Samvelyan designed the winning concept selected from more than 200 submitted entries.
Construction officially began in 2022 on Mount Hatis, a historic volcanic peak overlooking parts of Armenia. Supporters of the project say the statue will strengthen Armenia’s Christian heritage, attract international tourism, and become a major cultural landmark for the country.
However, the project has also sparked criticism and debate within Armenia. Environmental activists and some religious figures have expressed concerns about the impact construction could have on Mount Hatis’ natural landscape and historical significance.
Armenia, recognized as the first nation to adopt Christianity as a state religion in 301 AD, sees the project as a symbol of faith and national identity. Despite the controversy, construction efforts are continuing as the country moves forward with one of the most ambitious religious monuments ever attempted.
Samsung Electronics has unveiled the Galaxy S26 series, introducing what it calls the world’s first built-in Privacy Display on a smartphone, with the feature exclusive to the Galaxy S26 Ultra.
The announcement was made during Samsung’s 2026 Galaxy Unpacked event. The Privacy Display is designed to prevent people nearby from seeing a user’s screen content, offering protection in public spaces such as buses and offices. Unlike traditional stick-on privacy films, this technology is fully integrated into the phone’s display.
Samsung’s built-in privacy technology operates at the pixel level, dynamically controlling how light is emitted from the screen. In standard mode, the display functions like a typical flagship phone, offering wide viewing angles and full colour accuracy. In privacy mode, side angles are restricted, making the content visible only to the person directly in front of the screen.
The feature also allows users to: Toggle privacy mode manually from quick settings, Automatically activate privacy for selected apps or sensitive actions, such as entering PINs or passwords and Choose between partial privacy (hiding notifications or selected content) and maximum privacy, which blocks all side-angle viewing
The Privacy Display addresses “shoulder surfing” a common problem for smartphone users in public settings while maintaining the device’s premium display quality.
The Galaxy S26 series, including the S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra, is set to be released globally beginning March 11, 2026. The Ultra model, which includes the Privacy Display, comes with other flagship upgrades, including enhanced AI tools and camera improvements. Pricing for the Galaxy S26 Ultra starts around $1,299 in the United States per reports, with regional variations expected.
