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Georgia denies entry to person with no gender marker in passport, accuses them of ‘falsifying’ ID
Join the voices Aliyev wants to silence. For over eight years, OC Media has worked with fearless journalists from Azerbaijan — some of whom now face decades behind bars — to bring you the stories the regime is afraid will get out. Help us fuel...

“Transparency International” accuses the court and prosecution of bias and inaction regarding the attack on Zviad Koridze, and blames the government for “protecting violent supporters”
“Transparency International-Georgia” accuses the court and prosecution of bias and inaction in connection with the attack on journalist Zviad Koridze in January, while blaming the government for “protecting its violent supporters.” According to...

Three Tritons Selected for Senior Fencing World Championships
Three fencers from UC San Diego have earned spots on their national teams for the FIE Senior Fencing World Championships in Tbilisi, Georgia, from July 22-30. Pia Huber will represent Austria in women's epee, Arnav Raja will compete for Australia...

Stephen Mihm: Summer camps are returning to their elitist roots
“What are we going to do with the kids this summer?” More than halfway through July, some iteration of that question continues to be raised in homes across the nation as harried parents scramble to keep their kids occupied in the post-school-year...

The South Caucasus After the Dance
Where is Azerbaijan turning its gaze? The fact that Azerbaijani fuel is transported to Israel via Turkey helps clarify matters[8]. The Baku–Tbilisi–Ceyhan pipeline also offers a potential alternative to Russian energy routes. The European Union's...

Oil Slips as Market Eyes Potential Venezuela Supply Boost
Oil traded slightly lower on Friday as traders weighed trade talk optimism and the potential of more oil supply from Venezuela. Friday, July 25th, 2025 ICE Brent futures remained rangebound as market participants weighed the impact of Venezuela’s...

Section of Main Street closed to traffic from Monday, July 21 to Wednesday, July 23
Published 5:32 pm Monday, July 21, 2025 A section of Main Street, from Peters Street to Whitesville Road, will be temporarily closed to traffic this week as a part of the ongoing Georgia Department of Transportation, or GODT, Hamilton Road...

Georgia working with Ukraine on return of Ukrainians "stuck" at Georgia–Russia border
The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia has stated that Tbilisi has offered Kyiv several mechanisms for the safe return of Ukrainian citizens who are currently “stuck” in the neutral zone at the Georgia–Russia border. This was reported by the...

Jerry Dillard Brooks
Published 1:24 pm Monday, July 21, 2025 Mr. Jerry Dillard Brooks, 71, a resident of McKenzie, passed away on Tuesday, July 15. He was born on Dec.27, 1953. Dillard was a gentle, kind, and loving man who was always willing to lend a helping hand,...

Match Official appointments Hahn Australia Cup 2025 Round of 32
Football Australia has confirmed the Match Official appointments for the Hahn Australia Cup 2025 Round of 32. For the list of appointments from 22-30 July see below. Peninsula Power FC v Western Sydney Wanderers FC Tuesday 22 July 2025 AJ Kelly...

Court sentences Anzor Kvaratskhelia to 4 years and 6 months for assaulting police officer
Tbilisi City Court Judge Jvebe Nachkebia has sentenced Anzor Kvaratskhelia to 4 years and 6 months in prison for assaulting a police officer. The judge found him guilty under Article 353 of the Criminal Code, which covers assault on law...

Brantley Gilbert Returning to Louisiana
KINDER, La. (KMDL-FM) - Brantley Gilbert is making a return to Louisiana as he'll be playing Coushatta Casino Resort in Kinder, Louisiana, on Saturday, September 6, 2025. Concert Details: Date, Time, and Venue Information "An Evening With Brantley...

Strengthening Ties: Georgia and Spain Deepen Economic Cooperation – An Interview with Ambassador Alexander Chkuaseli
In today’s globalized world, economic cooperation plays a pivotal role in the development of nations. In recent years, the relationship between Georgia and Spain has shown significant progress in this regard. Business Partner spoke with Alexander...

FIDE Women's World Cup: When & Where To Watch Koneru Humpy Vs Divya Deshmukh Final
Last Updated:July 25, 2025, 13:16 IST India's top women's chess player Koneru Humpy faces Divya Deshmukh in the FIDE Women's World Cup final. Koneru Humpy will face Divya Deshmukh in the final of the World Chess Cup (Picture credit: FIDE)In a...

The Ministry of Internal Affairs has arrested 34 individuals on drug-related charges in the past 24 hours
The Ministry of Internal Affairs has arrested 34 individuals on drug-related charges over the past 24 hours. As the Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs, Aleksandre Darakhvelidze, stated during a briefing held at the Ministry, the majority of those...

Fencers urge federation to reinstate checks on ‘neutral’ Russian, Belarusian athletes
TBILISI – More than 440 fencers from 40 countries have signed an open letter urging the International Fencing Federation (FIE) to reinstate rigorous background checks on Russian and Belarusian athletes competing under neutral status. The letter,...

Opinion: “Dozens of cases against activists in Georgia lack any evidence at all”
Falsification of protest-related cases in Georgia “The court hearings in the cases of those detained during the protests in Georgia were made closed supposedly to maintain order. But in reality, the ruling party ‘Georgian Dream’ seeks to limit...

Can Florida repeat? How good will BYU be? Our men's hoops preview 100 days out
Myron Medcalf Close Myron Medcalf ESPN Staff Writer Myron Medcalf covers college basketball for ESPN.com. He joined ESPN in 2011. Jeff Borzello Close Jeff Borzello Basketball recruiting insider Jeff Borzello is a basketball recruiting insider. He...
Moore sues local agencies after spending two decades in prison
Moore sues local agencies after spending two decades in prison Published 3:00 pm Monday, July 21, 2025 MOULTRIE — After spending more than 20 years in prison in connection with a 1993 rape/robbery case in Moultrie, Sedrick Moore’s charges were...

Biden’s historic dropout of the 2024 presidential race one year later
Republican presidential candidate, former President Donald Trump (L) looks at U.S. President Joe Biden during the CNN Presidential Debate at the CNN Studios on June 27, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images) OAN Staff Blake Wolf...