Russia
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Russia’s Orbit: The Outgoing Georgian PresidentÂ
Georgia's political situation continues to unravel as outgoing President Salome Zurabishvili refused to step down, challenging the legitimacy of her successor, Mikheil Kavelashvili, on Monday. Only time will tell if Tbilisi circles Moscow or charts a new orbit alongside the EU.
BUSINESS
Trade, Tech, and Tension: Storm Clouds
In 2025, U.S.-China relations will face economic, technological, and geopolitical tensions, with trade wars, intensified tech rivalry, and strategic alliances, while fragile opportunities for cooperation on global issues like climate change and AI governance remain.
EUROPE
Speculation & Facts: Russian General Dead
The death of Russian General Igor Kirillov, a key figure in the country's nuclear program, has sparked rumors and speculation, with official sources citing an "accident," while experts question its true nature and potential implications for Russia's nuclear strategy.
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September Under Siege: Houthis Shut Down Republican Patriotism
Each September, Houthis launch mass arrests in Sana’a, detaining hundreds for honoring Yemen’s 1962 revolution and silencing calls for freedom.
Georgia’s 26% Reality: Occupied Land and Economics Makes Protest Powerless
A protest extended to the presidential palace in Tbilisi on Saturday. Five people were arrested as Georgians' demand EU accession and Russia's withdrawal.
On Catch-Up: UK Government Plans GPS ID Across Network Rail
UK launches pilot project allowing train passengers to pay fares via smartphone GPS tracking, simplifying travel and modernizing transport.
Britain Closes Its Doors, Portugal Follows: The New Face of European Refugee Policy
Britain's freeze in September on family reunions for refugees is now echoed in Portugal through tighter residency rules that double the wait for citizenship.
Rochdale: Britain Risks Importing America’s Mistakes on Crime and Ethnicity
Britain debates publishing ethnicity statistics whilst convicting seven men for exploiting vulnerable teenagers.
