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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.

Georgia court pauses former US President Donald Trump’s trial in election interference case

Appeals court's decision comes as it weighs whether District Attorney Fani Willis should be removed from prosecuting the case over her relationship with a top prosecutor of the case.

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.

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Critical minerals are the new oil. India can’t afford to depend on China

Mineral security is no longer just an economic concern but a national security imperative, underpinning the country’s ambitions in clean energy, defence self-reliance, and advanced manufacturing.

India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.

Not just AK-203, India & Russia to jointly manufacture AK-19 and PPK-20 for domestic use and export 

India-Russia JV is also racing to deliver 7,000 more AK-203 assault rifles by 15 Aug. These are currently being made with 50% indigenisation and this will surge to 100% by 31 December.

Joys of Trumplomacy: India & the world are learning US President’s 99 moods and 1 goal

Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.