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Trump orders two nuclear submarines to be repositioned after former Russian president's comments
The National News
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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...
Azerbaijan Designates New Areas For Renewable Energy Development (Exclusive Interview)
MENAFN
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August 1, 2025
(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
Foreign Policy
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August 1, 2025
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...
Russia tightens citizenship law over 'hostile' acts
The Kyiv Independent
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August 1, 2025
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...
International Tribunal Rejects Dutch Investor's Claim Against Georgia in Anaklia Port Dispute
The Messenger
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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...
‘She represents the free press’ — Imprisoned Georgian media founder’s final statement delayed
Open Caucasus Media
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August 1, 2025
Join the voices Aliyev wants to silence. For over eight years, OC Media has worked with fearless journalists from Azerbaijan — some of whom now face decades behind bars — to bring you the stories the regime is afraid will get out. Help us fuel...
Verdict in Georgian journalist Mzia Amaghlobeli’s case delayed until August 4 – details inside
JAMnews
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August 1, 2025
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...
TBILISI HOSTED MEETING OF GEORGIA-TURKEY INTERGOVERNMENTAL COMMISSION ON ECONOMIC COOPERATION
Sarke
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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...
U.S. Role in Armenia-Azerbaijan Transit Corridor Sparks Controversy
The Jamestown Foundation
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Executive Summary: Tensions linger between Armenia and Azerbaijan over a proposed transit route, better known to many as the Zangezur Corridor, through Armenia that would restore a Soviet-era connection between Azerbaijan and its exclave of...
Fact Check: Did NATO Promise Russia Never To Expand East?
Tech ARP
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August 1, 2025
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 Bolsters Its Energy Bridge Role Between Central Asia And Europe - Political Scientist
MENAFN
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July 31, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 31. Azerbaijan strengthens its role as an energy bridge between Central Asia and Europe, political analyst Azer Garayev told Trend . According to him, amidst the changing global energy landscape,...
Trump deploys two nuclear submarines near Russia after 'foolish and inflammatory' taunts in major escalation
Daily Mail
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August 1, 2025
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...
GDOT announces Road Work in Southeast Georgia this week
Grice Connect
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August 1, 2025
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...
Azerbaijan And US Brainstorm Prospects For Transportation Via Middle Corridor
MENAFN
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July 31, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 31. Prospects for transportation via the Middle Corridor were discussed between Azerbaijan and the US, the Azerbaijani Minister of Digital Development and Transport Rashad Nabiyev wrote on his X...
IDFI: VOLUME OF CAR RE-EXPORT TO CENTRAL ASIAN COUNTRIES CAUSES SUSPICIONS ABOUT USING THE GEORGIAN CORRIDOR TO CIRCUMVENT SANCTIONS AGAINST RUSSIA
Sarke
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Daily News: Politics July 30, 2025 The record-high increase in the re-export of cars from Georgia to the countries of Central Asia causes suspicions that the Georgian corridor may be used to deliver sanctioned goods to Russia, says the Institute...
ECHR launches urgent procedure to protect rights of Ukrainians at Russia–Georgia border
Open Caucasus Media
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August 1, 2025
Join the voices Aliyev wants to silence. For over eight years, OC Media has worked with fearless journalists from Azerbaijan — some of whom now face decades behind bars — to bring you the stories the regime is afraid will get out. Help us fuel...
Ex-Food Network star Paula Deen closes Georgia restaurants abruptly
New York Daily News
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August 1, 2025
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...
Government events this August in East Central Georgia
EC Georgia News
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July 31, 2025
Garnett L. Johnson, Mayor of City of Augusta | City of Augusta websiteGarnett L. Johnson, Mayor of City of Augusta | City of Augusta website The following events are scheduled to take place in East Central Georgia this month. Week 1 - Aug. 1 - 2...
Policing Pride: How LGBTQ+ people face detention and abuse in Azerbaijan
JAMnews
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August 1, 2025
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...
Mother of Russian citizen detained in Tbilisi denied entry to Georgia
Open Caucasus Media
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July 30, 2025
Join the voices Aliyev wants to silence. For over eight years, OC Media has worked with fearless journalists from Azerbaijan — some of whom now face decades behind bars — to bring you the stories the regime is afraid will get out. Help us fuel...