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Thursday, February 19, 2026
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Georgia declared malaria-free after decades-long battle

Georgia becomes the 45th country and the first in the WHO European Region to achieve this status.

ADB approves $25 million loan for Georgia’s VET programs

The policy-based financing aims to enhance quality, and accessibility of vocational education in Georgia.

US, EU call for investigation into reports of election violations in Georgia

Polls in Georgia have led to a disputed result with the Opposition calling for protests against the electoral commission's decision in favour of the ruling party that has deepened ties with Russia.

How polls in Georgia, Moldova & Bulgaria became vote on Russia & what are claims of Kremlin meddling

In Bulgaria, pro-Russia parties exploit EU skepticism to gain ground, while pro-Russian narratives undermine EU aspirations in Georgia & Moldova confronts alleged vote-buying.

14-yr-old kills 4 in Georgia high school shooting, Biden calls for gun-safety norms

2 students & 2 teachers killed. Suspect Colt Gray is said to have acted alone in the incident which injured several others. He was armed with semiautomatic rifle, authorities said.

EU’s Meta probe, Georgians protest ‘Russia-inspired’ bill & other global news you may have missed

ThePrint’s round-up of world news and topical issues over the past week.

Georgia’s PM calls on Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy not to interfere in its political situation

During protests against law that critics said signalled an authoritarian shift in Georgia, Zelenskyy thanked protesters for waving Ukrainian flag, and wished ‘democratic success.’

With 3 golds, 2 silvers, India wins 3rd spot at International Astronomy & Astrophysics Olympiad

The week-long event in Georgia, which concluded last Sunday, saw the participation of 209 students. All the five participants from India won a medal at the competition.

Georgia moved as Jaishankar brings home a 17th-century queen killed for refusing conversion

Relics belonging to St Queen Ketevan, excavated in Goa, were handed over by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to the Georgian government Friday.

First Georgia win leaves Democrats’ Senate bid hanging in the balance

To secure a narrow majority, Democrats need to win both Senate seats, which would split the chamber 50-50 between the 2 caucuses, with VP-elect Kamala Harris casting tie-breaking votes.

On Camera

Telangana spoke up for Muslim vendor who was attacked. South is different from the North

A poor Muslim man from Kurnool, selling khoya buns during the Medaram Jatara in Telangana, was harassed by some YouTubers and surrounded by a mob over allegations of 'food jihad'.

In the West, there’s anxiety. In India, optimism—Rishi Sunak says India poised to be leader in AI

On Wednesday, the former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was speaking in New Delhi at a Carnegie & Observer Research Foundation event on AI.

US military commander, envoy Sergio Gor visit Indian Army Western Command, Bengaluru next

At the Western Army Command, the American delegation was briefed on the capabilities of the formation, past operations and the path ahead.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.