Category: Politics

Germany has ramped up its stance against Georgian authorities, imposing fresh visa sanctions on officials accused of suppressing ongoing pro-European Union demonstrations in the country. The move signals escalating tensions as Georgia’s political direction draws increasing international criticism. Berlin’s Bold Move: New Sanctions Hit Georgian Officials Germany isn’t holding back. For months, Georgians have flooded the streets, demanding a European future — and the government’s response? Force, arrests, and intimidation.…

Canada and four other key US allies have updated travel advisories, warning citizens about heightened risks of detention or deportation under the Trump administration’s stricter immigration policies. Allies Sound the Alarm Five of America’s closest NATO partners — Canada, Germany, the United Kingdom, Denmark, and Finland — are urging their citizens to think twice before traveling to the United States. The latest wave of travel warnings reflects growing unease about…

Media workers in Georgia are increasingly finding themselves caught between their duty to inform and the rising tide of hostility surrounding pro-European protests. Since November 28, 2024, a staggering 147 media rights violations have been reported — a grim reminder of the mounting pressure on press freedom. Escalating Abuses Against Journalists The Center for Media, Information, and Social Studies has documented an unsettling pattern: journalists, photographers, and cameramen subjected to…

Russian drone attacks have hit two hospitals in Ukraine’s northern Sumy region, leaving behind destruction and outrage. One hospital in the city of Sumy was targeted with 147 patients and 22 staff members inside, intensifying global condemnation. Hospitals Turned Into Targets The attacks struck when the hospitals were filled with patients and medical workers. In Sumy, a hospital became a warzone. Debris scattered across the corridors where doctors once rushed…

A French politician has stirred global controversy by calling for the return of the Statue of Liberty, arguing that the United States has drifted away from the ideals the monument represents. A Symbol of Freedom — Now Misplaced? Raphael Glucksmann, a European Parliament member and leading figure in France’s center-left Place Publique movement, made waves with his statement during a political convention. He argued that America no longer upholds the…

Protesters in Georgia are facing unprecedented financial penalties, with total fines hitting a staggering 2 million GEL. Critics say this is more than a crackdown — it’s an assault on the right to protest. A Wave of Penalties Hits Protesters The Georgian Young Lawyers Association (GYLA) has raised the alarm. The group reported that between November 2024 and March 2025, demonstrators accumulated a jaw-dropping 2 million GEL in fines. The…

Georgian authorities have frozen the bank accounts of several public funds known for supporting activists, fueling outrage and intensifying ongoing anti-government protests. Crackdown Targets Prominent Aid Organizations The move, first revealed by journalist and public figure Nanuka Zhorzholiani, has hit major organizations providing financial relief to protesters. Among them is Nanuka’s Fund, which Zhorzholiani herself manages. The fund has been instrumental in assisting activists who faced fines or lost their…

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis is facing legal and financial consequences after a judge determined her office violated Georgia’s Open Records Act, ordering her to hand over documents and pay $54,000 in attorney’s fees. Judge Slams Fulton DA for “Hostile” Conduct In a scathing ruling, Fulton Superior Court Judge Rachel Krause didn’t hold back. She described the conduct of Willis and Fulton County officials as “hostile” and “substantially groundless”…

US Vice President JD Vance is preparing for an official visit to India later this month, marking his second international trip since taking office. Accompanied by Second Lady Usha Vance, the visit is expected to spotlight diplomatic ties and personal significance for the couple. Strengthening US-India Relations Vance’s visit comes at a pivotal time for US-India relations. After his recent stops in France and Germany, this trip signals Washington’s focus…