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Georgia’s prime minister vows reprisals against opposition after election protests

Georgia’s Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze vowed on Sunday to take reprisals against opposition groups following major election-day protests in the capital, Tbilisi. The demonstrations, which drew tens of thousands of pro-European protesters, erupted on Saturday evening as local elections —......

Jailed Georgian opposition leaders urge UK to sanction ruling party over alleged ties with Iran

A group of imprisoned opposition politicians in Georgia has appealed to the UK foreign secretary, Yvette Cooper, urging her to impose sanctions on members of the ruling Georgian Dream party. The leaders, jailed in Rustavi prison near Tbilisi, accuse the government of fostering growing ties with Iran......

Trump says foreign workers are welcome after mass arrest of South Koreans

President Donald Trump has sought to reassure foreign investors and workers after hundreds of South Koreans were arrested during an immigration raid in Georgia earlier this month. The US leader insisted that skilled workers from abroad are “welcome” in the country, stressing that he does......

South Korea sends plane to repatriate workers detained in US raid amid tensions

South Korea has dispatched a government-chartered plane to bring home hundreds of its citizens detained during the largest single-site immigration raid in recent U.S. history. The incident, which targeted workers at a Hyundai-LG Energy Solution battery plant in Georgia, has strained diplomatic ties between......

Vitamin D may slow biological aging, major study reveals

Vitamin D might be doing more than just supporting bone health; it could also help the body age more slowly, according to a new study led by researchers at Mass General Brigham and the Medical College of Georgia. The study, published this month in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, reveals......

Georgia’s 12th Day of Pro-EU Protests Draws Thousands

Thousands of citizens gathered in cities across Georgia for the 12th consecutive day of protests against the government’s controversial decision to halt European Union accession talks following disputed elections. Demonstrators demanded a fresh vote and a renewed commitment to European integration,......

Georgia's Prime Minister Vows to Eradicate Liberal Fascism Amid Ongoing Pro-EU Protests

Georgia’s Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze has escalated tensions with opposition groups by vowing to “eradicate liberal fascism” in the country. This statement came as mass pro-European Union protests continued for the second consecutive week, following growing dissatisfaction with......

Tensions Escalate in Georgia as Protests and Resignations Mount Over EU Accession Pause

Georgia is experiencing a wave of public protests and high-profile resignations, stemming from the ruling party’s decision to halt discussions on joining the European Union. For the fourth consecutive night, thousands of Georgians took to the streets of several cities to express their discontent,......

Rudy Giuliani Faces Courtroom Criticism for Outburst Over Assets Case

In a tense New York courtroom, Rudy Giuliani, the former mayor of New York City and once a presidential candidate, clashed with U.S. District Judge Lewis J. Liman during a pretrial hearing related to a defamation lawsuit. The hearing, which took place in Manhattan, centered around Giuliani’s failure......