Azerbaijan-Georgia-Türkiye Defense Talks: Azerbaijan’s Defense Minister Zakir Hasanov said the trilateral format is key for regional stability, after the 13th meeting with Turkish and Georgian counterparts in a sign of deepening security cooperation. Middle Corridor Momentum: The World Bank Group launched a new “Middle Corridor: Next Stage” connectivity forum, highlighting how better logistics, customs and digital links could boost trade and cut travel times across the Trans-Caspian route. Fuel Price Pressure in Georgia and Abroad: A CNN report says US states are moving to curb diesel and gasoline costs amid Iran-war supply disruptions; Georgia is among those suspending fuel-related rules to ease prices. Georgia-US Protocol Debate: MP Giorgi Sharashidze criticized the government’s Trump handshake photo, arguing no substantive, business-focused meeting took place. Sanctions and Finance: The US Treasury sanctioned Russia-linked A7 Network after FinCEN traced over $17bn in transactions tied to sanctions evasion. Legal Update: Mikhail Timofeyev, sought by Russia, was released on GEL 50,000 bail in Georgia with strict movement and reporting conditions. UK Targets Georgian Disinformation: The UK imposed asset freezes and travel bans on four Georgian nationals tied to pro-Russian propaganda networks.