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Bechtel’s president sets out four hurdles to increased US nuclear plant construction
Construction Briefing
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August 19, 2025
Bechtel has set out the challenges it believes must be overcome if the US is to deliver President Donald Trump’s ambition of a nuclear renaissance. The Lampson International LTL-2600 made 1,000-ton lifts at the Plant Vogtle jobsite in Burke...
The Washington summit and its implications for South Caucasus geopolitics
Aze.Media
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August 20, 2025
For decades, establishing lasting peace in the South Caucasus has been one of the most persistent challenges for regional states and international actors alike. Straddling vital geostrategic lines of Eurasia, this region has long been a...
Trump: Russia took Crimea under Obama, Georgia under bush
Georgia Today
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August 20, 2025
In an interview on Tuesday’s Mark Levin Show, US President Donald Trump contrasted his foreign policy record with those of his predecessors, claiming that under his leadership Russia did not seize any territory. “They took the whole thing under...
Iran, Armenia slash tariffs as trade pact deepens under Eurasia framework
Tehran Times
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August 20, 2025
TEHRAN – Iran’s Industry, Mining and Trade Minister said tariffs on 87 percent of goods traded between Iran and Armenia have been eliminated, as Tehran presses ahead with efforts to expand a preferential trade pact with the Eurasian Economic Union...
Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Paulding County in week ending Aug. 23?
West Atlanta News - Georgia
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August 28, 2025
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Allison Clements | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Allison Clements | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across Paulding County...
Baku charts green future as renewables to supply almost half of country’s energy
AzerNews
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August 20, 2025
Azerbaijan is rapidly advancing its green energy agenda, signaling a decisive shift from fossil fuel dependency toward a more diversified and sustainable energy future. Recent data and high-level government announcements reflect growing momentum...
Manufacturing-dependent Cowlitz County is an industrial air pollution hotspot in WA
The Columbian - Washington State
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Some of the same industry that keeps Cowlitz County’s economy alive also makes the county an air-pollution hotspot, emissions data from the state, federal and private trackers reveals. The trend of industry being the county’s largest emitter flips...
Review Risk Is Increasing for Foreign Real Estate Developers
JD Supra - California
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August 28, 2025
Published in Law360 on May 27, 2025. © Copyright 2025, Portfolio Media, Inc., publisher of Law360. Reprinted here with permission. The release of the “America First” investment policy memorandum on Feb. 21 was a glimpse into the Trump...
Aderant, a global giant in the field of Legal-tech, enters the Armenian market
ARKA Telecom
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The renowned global leader in Legal-tech, Aderant, is set to enter the Armenian market, facilitated by the efforts of HerculesAI, as reported by the Union of Advanced Technology Enterprises (UATE) of Armenia. YEREVAN, August 20. /ARКА/. The...
Ahead of elections, Tbilisi Mayor Kaladze promises to bring trams back to city
Open Caucasus Media
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August 20, 2025
The Caucasus is changing — so are we. The future of journalism in the region is grim. Independent voices are under threat — and we’re responding by building a newsroom powered by our readers. Join our community and help push back against the...
2 gas stations in cities throughout DeKalb County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Aug. 23
DeKalb GA News - Georgia
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August 28, 2025
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Mark C. Christie | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Mark C. Christie | www.ferc.gov There were two gas stations in cities across DeKalb County selling...
According to Kakha Kaladze, the construction of a tram line will begin in Tbilisi: the tram line will connect the Didi Dighomi residential area with the “Didube” metro station
Inter Press News
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According to Tbilisi Mayor Kakha Kaladze, the construction of a tramway line will begin in Tbilisi. As Kakha Kaladze noted, a modern, European-standard tramway line will connect the Didi Dighomi settlement with the Didube metro station. "This...
Trump’s Geopolitical Gambit in the South Caucasus
Observer Research Foundation
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Image Source: Getty Images Following numerous rounds of negotiations, the leaders of Azerbaijan and Armenia signed a historic peace accord mediated by the United States (US) at the White House. The agreement was signed in the presence of President...
Sino-Russian Relations in Central Asia
CEPA
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August 19, 2025
Executive Summary Despite the challenge from China, Russia continues to wield influence in the region. Russia and China have a comprehensive strategic partnership based on a relationship that has developed over 30 years, before the collapse of the...
The TRIPP Corridor: From the White House to Western Azerbaijan
Albanian Daily News
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A few days ago, the meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska concluded without results. No ceasefire or peace agreement was reached regarding the war in Ukraine. Further discussions are expected...
Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Fulton County in week ending Aug. 23?
North Fulton Today - Georgia
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August 28, 2025
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Mark C. Christie | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Mark C. Christie | www.ferc.gov There were four gas stations in cities across Fulton County selling...
China’s soft power in Georgia: harmless cultural exchange or political calculation?
JAMnews
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August 19, 2025
China’s soft power in Georgia Alongside economic and political ties, cultural cooperation between Georgia and China has expanded significantly in recent years. At first glance, this seems natural: film, theatre, music and art can indeed bring...
GE Appliances To Invest $3B In US Manufacturing Shift
Ink Free News - Indiana
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August 19, 2025
InkFreeNews.com Posted Aug 19, 2025 Updated: Aug 19, 2025 @ 1:05 PM A GE products assembly line. The Louisville-based company, owned by China-based Haier, recently announced plans to invest more than $3 billion over the next five years to expand...
Iran, Armenia sign cooperation documents in different areas
Tehran Times
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August 19, 2025
TEHRAN- President Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran, accompanied by a delegation of his cabinet members, visited Armenia to strengthen bilateral relations across transport, infrastructure, and trade sectors. During the visit, Pezeshkian met with top...
3 gas stations in cities throughout Liberty County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Aug. 23
Coastal GA News - Georgia
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August 28, 2025
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.gov There were three gas stations in cities across Liberty County selling...