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Trump orders two nuclear submarines to be repositioned after former Russian president's comments
US President Donald Trump on Friday said he had sent two nuclear submarines to regions near Russia in response to threats from former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev. “I have ordered two nuclear submarines to be positioned in the appropriate...

Armenia, despite its desire to participate, was left out of the project
Daniel Ioannisyan, head of the “Union of Informed Citizens” organization, wrote on his Facebook page: “So, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Romania, Hungary, and Bulgaria are going to build a high-voltage line under the Black Sea to connect their power grids....

Georgian Wine Showcased at 150 Events Across 13 Countries in First Half of 2025
In the first six months of 2025, Georgian wine was presented at 18 international exhibitions and festivals, as well as 137 tasting seminars held in 13 countries, with the financial and organizational support of the National Wine Agency. These...

Verdict in Georgian journalist Mzia Amaghlobeli’s case delayed until August 4 – details inside
Mzia Amaglobeli’s verdict postponed The sentencing in the case of Mzia Amaghlobeli, founder and director of the popular Georgian outlets Batumelebi and Netgazeti, has been postponed until August 4. Mzia Amaghlobeli has become the first journalist...
‘She represents the free press’ — Imprisoned Georgian media founder’s final statement delayed
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Russia-Ukrainian Conflict: 'Give me liberty or give me death'
Vusi Shongwe|Published 16 minutes ago 7min HISTORY, as CV Wedgwood observed, is written backwards but lived forwards. In the fog of war, the path ahead is obscured by ambiguity and risk. Kierkegaard put it well: “We can only understand life...

Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan Set To Start Int'l Transportation Via E-Permits (PHOTO)
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, August 1. The international cargo transportation via the e-Permit electronic authorization form has also been initiated with Kyrgyzstan, following Türkiye and Uzbekistan, Trend reports via the...

Fact Check: Did NATO Promise Russia Never To Expand East?
Did NATO break their promise to Russia, never to expand a single inch east? Take a look at the claim, and find out what the facts really are! Updated and refreshed @ 2025-08-01 Originally posted @ 2022-02-26 Claim : NATO Promised Not To Expand A...

Azerbaijan Designates New Areas For Renewable Energy Development (Exclusive Interview)
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, August 1. Efforts are progressing effectively towards optimizing the export potential of renewable energy generated in Azerbaijan, Director of the State Agency for Renewable Energy Sources Javid...

Russia’s War Is Also Cognitive
This article is adapted from a report written by Nataliya Bugayova and Kateryna Stepanenko, “A Primer on Russian Cognitive Warfare,” published on June 30 by the Institute for the Study of War. Russia is using cognitive warfare—a form of warfare...

GDOT announces Road Work in Southeast Georgia this week
The Georgia Department of Transportation (Gdott) has announced upcoming road work projects across several counties in southeast Georgia, with work scheduled to begin Saturday, August 2 and continue through Friday, August 8. Georgia Department of...

Russia tightens citizenship law over 'hostile' acts
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a new law significantly expanding the grounds for revoking naturalized Russian citizenship, now listing crimes such as extremism, murder, and collaboration against the state. The updated legislation adds...

Trump deploys two nuclear submarines near Russia after 'foolish and inflammatory' taunts in major escalation
President Donald Trump announced that he had ordered the deployment of a pair of U.S. nuclear submarines amid escalating threats and rhetoric with a top Russian official over his deadline to end Russia's war in Ukraine. The new move of the nuclear...
International Tribunal Rejects Dutch Investor's Claim Against Georgia in Anaklia Port Dispute
By Liza Mchedlidze Friday, August 1, 2025 The International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID), a World Bank-affiliated arbitration body, has ruled against Dutch investor Bob Meijer in his case against the Georgian government...

Ex-Food Network star Paula Deen closes Georgia restaurants abruptly
Culinary star Paula Deen has abruptly shut off the burners at her popular Georgia restaurants. The former Food Network and bestselling cookbook author host announced Friday the sudden closure of the Savannah eatery that launched her to fame with...

ECHR launches urgent procedure to protect rights of Ukrainians at Russia–Georgia border
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TBILISI HOSTED MEETING OF GEORGIA-TURKEY INTERGOVERNMENTAL COMMISSION ON ECONOMIC COOPERATION
Daily News: Politics July 31, 2025 Today, Tbilisi hosted the 6th meeting of Georgia-Turkey intergovernmental commission on economic cooperation. As Georgian Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development said, the meeting ended in signing of a...

Policing Pride: How LGBTQ+ people face detention and abuse in Azerbaijan
LGBTQ+ rights in Azerbaijan Legal and social protections for LGBTQ+ people in Azerbaijan are severely limited. While same-sex relationships are not criminalised, there are no laws that specifically protect their rights. This becomes especially...

India's Victory In Women's Chess World Cup Is A Testament To Sporting Prowess Of Bharat, Says Union Sports Minister
(MENAFN- IANS) New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, felicitated the FIDE Women's World Cup 2025 medallists Divya Deshmukh and Koneru Humpy here on Friday. Indian chess...

Putin passes new law to strip people of citizenship for 'propaganda'
Russian President Vladimir Putin has enacted a law that broadens the reasons for revoking naturalized Russian citizenship, including perceived actions against Russia. The decree adds seventy-two new offenses that could result in loss of acquired...