Power Disruption in Tbilisi: A large-scale outage has interrupted both the Tbilisi metro and Georgian Railways, with metro service halted and rail traffic temporarily stopped; the cause hasn’t been officially announced yet. Courtroom Update: The verdict in Nika Melia’s contempt of court case is expected on August 6 at Tbilisi City Court, after charges tied to insulting a judge. Press Freedom Under Pressure: Journalist Vakho Sanaia was released after 14 days of administrative detention over a social media post; he says the fight will continue. Occupied Territories Education: Georgia will fully fund students from occupied territories in state higher education institutions and allow enrollment without unified national exams. Diplomacy and Non-Recognition: PM Irakli Kobakhidze says Georgia is ready to establish ties with Naoero (formerly Nauru) after it revoked recognition of Abkhazia and South Ossetia. US Visa Policy: The US made its visa bond requirement permanent for some Georgian B-1/B-2 applicants, with refundable bonds up to $20,000. Local Governance: Tbilisi Mayor Kakha Kaladze warns residents not to trust “scammers” spreading false claims about Rustaveli Avenue repairs, saying completion is planned for late November.