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Georgian opposition leader Nika Melia was sentenced to 18 months for contempt of court after splashing a judge. This new sentence adds to his prior convictions, fueling concerns over judicial independence and political pressure in Georgia.

Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan announced a referendum on a new constitution will happen after the 2026 elections. The reform aims to restore internal legitimacy, ensure stability, and is linked to foreign policy decisions like the 1991 Alma-Ata Declaration. The opposition warns voters to reject the move.

Azerbaijani national Orkhan Asadov was sentenced to 6.5 years in Cyprus for gun possession. Initial terrorism charges, which Israeli officials linked to Iran and anti-Israeli plots, were dropped by prosecutors. Asadov's lawyer confirmed the case had no connection to terrorism.

COP30 in the Amazon failed to deliver a critical fossil fuel phase-out agreement, despite scientific warnings and public protests. Oil states, powerful lobbyists, and the US absence created a "missed chance," widening the gap between climate talks and the urgent need to cut emissions by 5% annually.

Chechnya's strict new dress codes (Gazyri ban, headscarves) spark debate: Is it cultural preservation, or a tool for political control and business advantage for the Kadyrov family's Firdaws fashion house? Critics argue rules often contradict Chechen customs (Adats).

Ukraine faces a difficult choice regarding Trump's peace plan, which demands major compromises like ceding 20% of land (Crimea, Donbas) and a NATO ban, risking US support. Europe views the proposal as surrender.

Georgia's government faces intense international pressure over new restrictive laws, including the Foreign Agents Act and a voter ban for citizens abroad. Critics from PACE and the UN warn these actions push Georgia away from its Euro-Atlantic path and align it with Moscow's political views.

German family's tragic death at Istanbul's Harbour Suit Hotel (Nov 2025) due to suspected chemical poisoning (Aluminum Phosphide). Investigation points to illegal fumigation in the room below. Hotel staff and pest control face negligence charges.

Moscow launches the new 24/7 channel 'Nomad TV' in Kyrgyzstan just before elections. Led by an ex-RT producer, the channel offers double salaries to poach local journalists. This move, seen as Russian state propaganda, aims to boost waning influence in Central Asia and undermines the local independent media scene.

Neo-Nazi leader Michail Chkhikvishvili pleaded guilty to planning a mass casualty terror attack targeting Jewish children in NYC with poisoned sweets. The leader of the Maniac Murder Cult (MMC) also distributed bomb instructions and inspired global white supremacist violence. He faces up to 40 years.

Updates on the Russia-Ukraine War: Explore the controversial 28-point peace plan reportedly backed by the Trump administration, Ukraine's first use of long-range ATACMS against a military target inside Russia, and the EU's three options for financing Kyiv's €71.7B aid needs, including using €176B in frozen Russian assets.

Turkey will host COP31 in Antalya in 2026, while Australia will lead the negotiations. Discover the details of the compromise reached between the two nations at the COP30 summit in Belém.

Ukraine faces a major political crisis amidst the war due to a $100M Energoatom corruption scandal. Ministers resign, former Deputy PM Chernyshov is jailed, and pressure mounts on Zelensky's aide, Yermak. Read how the embezzlement and parliamentary chaos threaten government stability.

Georgia will shut down its Anti-Corruption Bureau by 2026. The EU quickly criticized this move, saying it harms Georgia's chances of joining the Union. The government claims it is saving resources, but many worry it weakens democracy and reduces watchfulness against corruption.

Sheikh Hasina, the former Prime Minister, has been sentenced to death in absentia for crimes against humanity in Bangladesh. The ruling, connected to the 2024 student protests, impacts the political situation and the interim government of Muhammad Yunus.

Georgian Dream stops citizens abroad from voting in national and local elections, citing 'external pressure' after the diaspora largely voted opposition in 2024. The new rule requires the nearly 95,000 registered voters to return to Georgia to cast their ballot. Read the full policy change details.

Moldova's Parliament advances a plan to close the Russian House (Center for Science and Culture) in Chișinău, citing propaganda and security threats. Pro-European parties voted overwhelmingly for the measure, which Russia calls "erroneous." Final vote expected soon.

Russian opposition leader Leonid Gozman was sentenced in absentia to 10 years in a penal colony for "military fakes" and "justification of terrorism" over an interview with the German press. Gozman, a "foreign agent," faces a massive crackdown on dissent.

BBC apologizes to Donald Trump for misleadingly edited footage of his January 6 speech, which incorrectly suggested he incited violence. The broadcaster rejected Trump's $1 billion defamation claim. Two top executives resigned amid the controversy.

Indigenous protesters stormed the COP30 climate summit in Belém, Brazil, demanding urgent climate action and protection for their Amazonian lands from illegal logging, mining, and agribusiness. Two guards were injured. Read about the powerful call for land rights: "Our land is not for sale."