Protests have erupted in Georgia, with thousands of citizens taking to the streets following the government’s decision to delay EU membership talks until 2028. Here’s a breakdown of the situation and what could happen next. Tensions in Georgia have escalated dramatically over the past several days. Tens of thousands of protesters have clashed with riot police, demanding that the government uphold its commitment to European Union (EU) integration. The protests…

Protesters in Tbilisi have relocated to Chavchavadze Avenue and Melikishvili Street early this morning, continuing their pattern of retreating each day to make way for municipal clean-up crews on Rustaveli Avenue. This marks the fifth consecutive day of demonstrations, which show no signs of losing momentum. Speculations Surrounding Riot Police Actions While the atmosphere among protesters remains upbeat, there’s growing chatter about a possible shift in riot police strategy. Water…

Double Olympic medalist and Indian badminton icon PV Sindhu is gearing up for a major milestone this month—her wedding. The athlete, celebrated for her historic achievements on the court, will marry senior IT professional Venkata Datta Sai in a grand ceremony scheduled for December 22 in Udaipur. A reception will follow in Hyderabad on December 24. A Quick Turnaround for the Big Day Sindhu’s father, PV Ramana, confirmed that the…

Indian equity markets are riding a wave of optimism, with the benchmark indices, Nifty 50 and Sensex, scaling closer to their intraday highs. Powered by gains in heavyweight stocks like HDFC Bank, SBI, and Reliance Industries (RIL), this marks the third consecutive session of upward momentum. Here’s a closer look at what’s moving the markets today. Global Tailwinds Push Indian Markets Higher The rally in Indian equities aligns with upbeat…

Assad Faces Unexpected Challenge as Rebels Advance Toward Syrian Capital Syria’s President Bashar al-Assad is grappling with a sudden surge in rebel activity that threatens to unravel years of fragile peace in the country. The rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), a faction that split from al-Qaeda, launched a surprise offensive last week, swiftly capturing the key northern city of Aleppo. Now, their eyes are set on Syria’s capital, Damascus,…

Trump’s Warning to Hamas: A Deadline for Hostages to Be Released US President-elect Donald Trump has sent a strong message to Hamas, demanding the release of the hostages taken during their October 7, 2023, attack on Israel. Trump, who will assume office in January 2025, warned that if the hostages are not freed by the time of his inauguration, there will be “hell to pay” for those responsible in the…

Protests Against EU Accession Suspension Continue Amid Escalating Police Action In Tbilisi, Georgia, police have once again moved to disperse thousands of protesters rallying against the government’s decision to suspend negotiations for European Union membership. The latest round of unrest comes after four consecutive nights of demonstrations, which have seen over 200 people detained. These protests began following the announcement from the ruling Georgian Dream party, which declared that talks…

Georgian Authorities Urged to Respect Freedom of Expression and Assembly The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, issued a call to Georgian authorities on Monday, urging them to safeguard the rights of citizens to express themselves freely and to assemble peacefully. This plea comes after four nights of protests in Tbilisi, Georgia’s capital, that turned violent. The demonstrations were triggered by an announcement from the Georgian Prime Minister…