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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.

On Camera

Trump is swinging on Russia again. What this means for Europe’s security architecture

The dynamics between Europe and Russia have gone so south that mending fences looks like an uphill task—even as the US swings between sanctions and olive branches.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.