Dredging works are beginning at the Anaklia Deep-Sea Port, with the first dredger, Tristao Da Cunha, entering the maritime area of the future port. After completing the procedures required by law, the vessel will begin work on the construction of the breakwater channel.

The vehicle fleet of the Patrol Police Department of Georgia's Ministry of Internal Affairs has been expanded with nearly 300 new vehicles, the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia reported.

Employees of the Vake-Saburtalo Main Division of the Tbilisi Police Department of Georgia’s Ministry of Internal Affairs have arrested three individuals at different times on charges of illegally acquiring, possessing narcotic substances in especially large quantities, and assisting in their sale. Two of those detained are citizens of Ukraine, the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia reported.

French Football Federation President Philippe Diallo announced at a press conference today that football legend Zinedine Zidane will succeed Didier Deschamps and become the new head coach of the French national team. France 24 reports.

The National Bank of Georgia has announced the new official exchange rates.

The reconstruction project on Rustaveli Avenue in central Tbilisi is actively continuing and is designed to last for decades, Tbilisi Mayor Kakha Kaladze said at today’s meeting of the municipal government.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday hailed his meeting with US President Donald Trump as "excellent", describing their talks at the White House as one of the best he has ever had with an American president. The two leaders focused on their shared objective of preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, as tensions linked to the conflict with Tehran remain high. 

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky met with US President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday to try and secure further US support against Russia. The visit came as Kyiv and Moscow had both ramped up long-range strikes and diplomatic efforts launched by Washington stalled more than four years after Russia's full-scale invasion. 

It is becoming increasingly evident that Europe's major powers are seeking to take control of the European Union, posing a fundamental threat not only to Europe's political balance and the enlargement process, but also to the very values upon which the EU was founded and has upheld to this day. This was stated by the Speaker of the Georgian Parliament, Shalva Papuashvili, in a social media post.

Georgia national basketball team captain Tornike Shengelia will continue his career with the club Dubai.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday said his government would establish new settler outposts in the occupied West Bank and legalise more existing ones, after a deadly clash left two Israeli and four Palestinians dead. 

President Donald Trump said the US was "not finished" attacking Iran on Tuesday as the conflict widened, with Tehran launching strikes on Gulf states and its Houthi allies threatening to blockade Saudi ports. The escalation came amid fresh US strikes, rising military casualties and continued diplomatic contacts through mediators. 

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres touched down in Damascus Saturday for a three-day visit where he is expected to reaffirm support for the multi-confessional country's efforts to rebuild after more than a decade of bloody civil war.  

US President Donald Trump delivered an at-times rambling speech at the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner Friday three months after an alleged assassination attempt brought the annual event to an abrupt halt. Trump notably joked about running for a third presidential term in 2028, barred under the US constitution. 

Typhoon Bavi weakened to a severe tropical storm on Sunday after making landfall in eastern China, where authorities evacuated nearly two million people and suspended transport as the powerful storm threatened flooding and destructive winds. 

Prominent US Senator Lindsey Graham, a leading Republican and close ally of President Donald Trump, died on Saturday aged 71 after a "brief and sudden illness" his office said in a statement. 

Argentina booked their place in the semi-finals with a dramatic 3-1 extra-time victory over Switzerland in the quarter-finals, with the Nati's numerical disadvantage ultimately proving decisive. Despite Embolo's dismissal reducing Switzerland to ten men, the Alpine underdogs fought valiantly before Argentina's greater experience and depth secured passage to the final four. 

England booked their place in the semi-finals with a 2-1 extra-time victory over Norway in the quarter-finals, with Jude Bellingham's brace proving decisive. The Three Lions came from behind to overcome a resilient Norwegian side led by Erling Haaland, progressing after an intense extra-time battle in Miami. They will take on the winner of the Argentina-Switzerland match.  

U.S. President Donald Trump is prepared to continue negotiations with Iran even after announcing that the ceasefire will no longer be observed. However, Washington has made it a condition that Tehran publicly declare it will not threaten shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Politico reported this, citing U.S. officials.

The death toll from Venezuela's devastating twin earthquakes has risen above 4,000, authorities said Friday, as families continued searching through the rubble for missing loved ones more than two weeks after the country's deadliest quake in over a century. 

Spain booked their place in the World Cup semi-finals on Friday with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Belgium, sealed by a late winner from Mikel Merino. La Roja will now face France on Tuesday for a place in the final.

The National Bank of Georgia has set new official exchange rates.

Aleko Elisashvili, one of the leaders of the Strong Georgia – Lelo coalition, who was arrested on charges of attempting to commit a terrorist act, has been found guilty by the court.

Ruben Vargas converted the final penalty to send Switzerland to their first World Cup quarter-final since 1954 after a goalless stalemate against Colombia in Vancouver on Tuesday. The Swiss go on to face title holders Argentina, who survived an almighty scare against Egypt earlier in the day. 

A Paris appeals court on Tuesday declared far-right leader Marine Le Pen guilty of embezzlement and ruled that she must wear an electronic ankle monitor even if she decides to run for the presidency. In France, electronic home detention prohibits a person from leaving their home, or another designated location, except during the hours authorized by the judge.