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Iran War Impacts Air Traffic in South Caucasus
Worldirozhlas2d ago

Iran War Impacts Air Traffic in South Caucasus

The war in Iran has significantly impacted air traffic for the small states of the South Caucasus. Air connections from east to west and vice versa, which previously traversed Iran, are now concentrated in a narrow air corridor over Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan.

Federal Judge Halts Trump's White House Ballroom Project, Citing Need for Congressional Approval
PoliticsAPReutersBBC+97bloombergNYTeconomistwsjFTle-mondewapoThe Guardian+89 more9d ago100 sources

Federal Judge Halts Trump's White House Ballroom Project, Citing Need for Congressional Approval

A U.S. federal judge has temporarily blocked President Trump's White House ballroom project, stating that Congress must authorize the construction before it can proceed. The ruling, which suspends the $400 million endeavor, represents a significant setback for the Department of Justice, with the judge specifying that the President is not the 'owner' of the White House, requiring Congressional consent for the project.

Ukrainian Drones Again Damage Russia's Ust-Luga Port
WorldAPReutersBBC+60bloombergNYTwsjFTle-mondeThe Guardiannzzyle-uutiset+52 more9d ago63 sources

Ukrainian Drones Again Damage Russia's Ust-Luga Port

Ukrainian drone attacks have again damaged Russia's Ust-Luga port in the Baltic Sea, a key fuel export hub, according to the governor, following previous attacks that also damaged a school and resulted in injuries.

Kremlin Denies Putin Pressured Oligarchs for War Contributions Amid Reports of Demands
WorldReutersBBCbloomberg+67NYTle-mondeThe GuardianAl Jazeeranzzhelsingin-sanomattagesschauukrainska-pravda+59 more13d ago70 sources

Kremlin Denies Putin Pressured Oligarchs for War Contributions Amid Reports of Demands

The Kremlin has denied reports that President Vladimir Putin pressured leading Russian businessmen to donate money to stabilize the country's finances for the Ukraine war, clarifying that while contributions are welcomed, they are voluntary. This comes after earlier reports indicated Putin was demanding funds from oligarchs for the ongoing conflict.

US Judge Blocks Pentagon's Attempt to Blacklist AI Firm Anthropic
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US Judge Blocks Pentagon's Attempt to Blacklist AI Firm Anthropic

A federal judge has rejected the Pentagon's attempt to immediately enforce a ban on AI company Anthropic's tools, reinforcing an earlier temporary block and preventing the government from crippling Anthropic's operations.

Moldovan MP Delivers Gift from Georgian Parliament Speaker
Politicsnewsmaker-md22h ago

Moldovan MP Delivers Gift from Georgian Parliament Speaker

Moldovan MP Vasile Costiuc, head of the "Democracy at Home" faction, returned from Georgia after participating in an inter-parliamentary friendship group meeting. He brought a gift from the Georgian Parliament Speaker for his Moldovan counterpart.

Greece and Georgia Plan Cultural Partnerships
Cultureprotothema-en1d ago

Greece and Georgia Plan Cultural Partnerships

Greece and Georgia are planning new cultural partnerships, including a joint exhibition in Athens featuring Byzantine manuscripts from Mount Athos and Georgia’s National Centre of Manuscripts.

SYRIZA Accuses Greek Minister Georgiadis of Political Fraud
Politicsnewsbeast2d ago

SYRIZA Accuses Greek Minister Georgiadis of Political Fraud

SYRIZA-PS has issued a statement criticizing Greek Minister Adonis Georgiadis' remarks about the European Prosecutor's Office allegedly 'orchestrating' against the government, calling him a 'political fraudster without limits or moral restraints'.

Georgian President Visits Slovakia, Reaffirms Support for EU Path
Politicsaktuality-skcivil-ge7d ago2 sources

Georgian President Visits Slovakia, Reaffirms Support for EU Path

Georgian Dream-elected President Mikheil Kavelashvili is visiting Slovakia, where he met with Slovak President Peter Pellegrini and Speaker of the National Council Richard Raši. President Pellegrini reaffirmed Slovakia's full respect for Georgia's independence, territorial integrity, and its path towards the European Union.

Russia Expels British Diplomat Accused of Espionage
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Russia Expels British Diplomat Accused of Espionage

Russia has ordered the expulsion of a British diplomat, the second secretary of the British embassy, accusing him of engaging in 'intelligence and subversive activities' and requiring him to leave the country.

Thousands Protest Trump Policies Across US in 'No Kings' Rallies
PoliticsReutersBBCwsj+40FTThe GuardianAl JazeeraCNNFox Newsnzzcnbchelsingin-sanomat+32 more11d ago43 sources

Thousands Protest Trump Policies Across US in 'No Kings' Rallies

Thousands of demonstrators participated in 'No Kings' rallies across various US cities to protest against Donald Trump's policies, including his stance on Iran and the war. The protests, described as the third wave of anti-Trump demonstrations, saw significant turnouts in multiple locations, with some events drawing large crowds and others experiencing clashes with police.

Dendias-Kikilias Convergence
Politics11d ago

Dendias-Kikilias Convergence

The alliance that shakes the waters and Georgiadis' nerves. Suggestions for early elections are increasing, prompted by the EU's refusal of the 'escape clause'.

Augusta Transformed During Masters Week
CultureYahoo4d ago

Augusta Transformed During Masters Week

Photos capture the atmosphere of Augusta, Georgia, a city of 200,000 residents, as it draws global attention for seven days each April during the Masters golf tournament.

Kim Zolciak Ordered to Therapy Amid Custody Battle
Culturetmz6d ago

Kim Zolciak Ordered to Therapy Amid Custody Battle

Real Housewives of Atlanta star Kim Zolciak has been ordered by a Georgia judge to complete therapy sessions before she can see the children she shares with her ex-husband, Kroy Biermann, as part of their ongoing custody dispute.

Greek Minister Comments on Karystianou's New Right-Wing Party
Politicsnewsbeast7d ago

Greek Minister Comments on Karystianou's New Right-Wing Party

Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis commented on Maria Karystianou's new party, describing it as strongly right-wing and positioned to the right of New Democracy. This follows earlier support for the party from Christos Konstantinidis, who also highlighted concerns about the suitability of the venue for the Tempi trial.

131st IPRM Meeting Held in Ergneti, Georgia
Worldoc-mediacivil-ge8d ago2 sources

131st IPRM Meeting Held in Ergneti, Georgia

The 131st meeting of the Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism (IPRM) took place on March 31 in Ergneti, a village near the occupation line in Georgia’s Russian-occupied Tskhinvali region.

Moroccan Human Rights Council President Meets UN Rights Chief
Politicsavgicivil-gemorocco-world-news8d ago3 sources

Moroccan Human Rights Council President Meets UN Rights Chief

Amina Bouayach, President of Morocco’s National Human Rights Council (CNDH), held a bilateral meeting with UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk in Geneva to discuss boosting the role of national human rights institutions.

Georgian Ensemble 'Suliko' Performs in Lithuania
Culturedelfi-lt9d ago

Georgian Ensemble 'Suliko' Performs in Lithuania

The Georgian male ensemble "Suliko" from the Tbilisi Opera and Ballet State Theatre is bringing Georgian culture to Lithuania, with tenor Tamazas Saginadze describing their performance as opening their soul to listeners.

Georgia's GDP Grows by 8.8% in February 2026
Worldcivil-ge10d ago

Georgia's GDP Grows by 8.8% in February 2026

Georgia's real gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 8.8% year-on-year in February 2026, with the average real GDP growth for January-February standing at 8.4%, according to rapid estimates from Geostat.

French Court Convicts Chinese Captain of Russian 'Shadow Fleet' Tanker In Absentia
PoliticsAPReutersBBC+58NYTFTle-mondeThe Guardiannzzyle-uutisethelsingin-sanomatruv+50 more10d ago61 sources

French Court Convicts Chinese Captain of Russian 'Shadow Fleet' Tanker In Absentia

A French court has sentenced Chen Zhangjie, the Chinese captain of the Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker Boracay, to one year in prison in absentia and issued an arrest warrant for failing to comply with orders during an inspection in international waters, with the vessel suspected of transporting Russian oil in violation of Western sanctions.