Police clashed with protesters in the Georgian capital early on Friday, November 29, after the country's ruling party announced it would suspend talks on European Union accession and refuse budgetary grants until 2028.
The Georgian Interior Ministry reported that three police officers were injured in the violence. Protesters, many masked, attempted to break into the parliament building, prompting police to issue dispersal orders. In an effort to control the crowds, officers used water cannons, pepper spray, and tear gas.
The protests were sparked by the government's decision to halt negotiations with the European Union, which comes amid growing concerns over Georgia’s relationship with the EU. Brussels has raised alarms in recent months, accusing the Georgian government of adopting pro-Russian positions and resorting to authoritarian measures.
This decision marks a significant shift in Georgia's approach to EU relations and has led to a deterioration in the country's ties with the bloc.
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A rare Israeli security statement warning of an alleged Iranian-linked plot targeting global sites, including a key Azerbaijani pipeline, has drawn renewed attention to regional security dynamics.
The U.S. military is redirecting at least three Iranian-flagged tankers after intercepting them in Asian waters near India, Malaysia and Sri Lanka, shipping and security sources said on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Tehran said U.S. breaches, blockades and threats are undermining “genuine negotiations.”
Diplomatic efforts to end the Iran war are intensifying, with the White House confirming that U.S. President Donald Trump will send special envoy Steve Witkoff and adviser Jared Kushner to Islamabad for talks with Iran under Pakistani mediation.
Argentina has reiterated its interest in resuming talks with the United Kingdom over the Falkland Islands, a disputed archipelago in the South Atlantic, after reports that an internal Pentagon email suggested reviewing Washington’s support for the UK’s claim amid tensions over the Iran war.
Russian emergency services have contained a major fire at the Tuapse oil refinery on the Black Sea coast, local officials said on Thursday, ending a four-day effort after a Ukrainian drone strike.
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Türkiye sent six trucks carrying critical medical supplies to Iran on Thursday, reinforcing humanitarian assistance amid challenging cross-border conditions.
Afghanistan is exploring new business opportunities in cotton, tourism and minerals following trade and investment talks this week with officials from Uzbekistan and Türkiye.
Georgia is entering a pivotal economic and geopolitical phase, as talks with China to expand a free trade agreement coincide with renewed progress on the Anaklia Deep Sea Port.
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