Georgia has secured 14th place worldwide for mobile internet speed, according to the 2025 Speedtest Global Index, climbing four positions compared to last year. The country recorded a median mobile internet speed of 169.82 Mbps, placing it between North Macedonia and the Netherlands in the global rankings. The top three countries for mobile internet speeds are the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Kuwait, highlighting the strong performance of Gulf markets in mobile connectivity.
Georgia’s mobile internet speed reached 169.82 Mbps in 2025, ranking the country 14th globally and marking a four-place improvement year-on-year. The result positions Georgia among leading digital connectivity markets, while the UAE, Qatar, and Kuwait continue to dominate global mobile speed rankings.
Trump Orders Blockade of Sanctioned Oil Tankers Linked to Venezuela
US President Donald Trump has ordered a “complete blockade” of sanctioned oil tankers traveling to and from Venezuela, escalating pressure on the government of President Nicolás Maduro. The move targets vessels already under US sanctions and could significantly disrupt Venezuela’s oil exports, which rely entirely on maritime transport. According to tanker tracking data, more than 30 sanctioned vessels were operating in Venezuelan waters earlier this month.
The order follows the recent seizure of a tanker carrying Venezuelan oil to Cuba and China, based on allegations of prior Iranian oil transport. The US military has expanded its naval presence in the Caribbean and has conducted multiple strikes on boats in the region since September. While the administration says the campaign is aimed at combating drug trafficking, legal experts have raised concerns over civilian casualties and the legality of the operations.
President Trump has ordered a blockade of sanctioned oil tankers connected to Venezuela, threatening the country’s oil exports and intensifying US military activity in the Caribbean. The move raises economic and legal concerns as Washington increases pressure on the Maduro government.
venezuela, oil-markets, geopolitics
Bitcoin Falls Below $86,000 as Bear Market Pressure Builds
Bitcoin has dropped below $86,000 for the first time in two weeks, sliding deeper into bear market territory as investor sentiment weakens. The world’s largest cryptocurrency fell as much as 3.7% to $85,171 before recovering slightly in Asian trading, though it remains around 30% below its record high of more than $126,000 set in early October.
Analysts say selling pressure continues from investors who bought near the peak, while weak liquidity and fading risk appetite are limiting any sustained rebound. Unlike previous market cycles, Bitcoin has failed to recover alongside other risk assets, even after the US Federal Reserve’s recent rate cut, signaling structural fragility in the current market.
Bitcoin has slipped below $86,000 amid persistent selling pressure, weak liquidity, and declining risk appetite. The cryptocurrency is now down about 30% from its peak, underscoring deepening bearish sentiment across digital asset markets.
bitcoin, cryptocurrency, financial-markets
James Cameron Becomes Fifth Billionaire Film Director
Film director James Cameron has officially become a billionaire, with Forbes estimating his net worth at $1.1 billion ahead of the release of Avatar: Fire and Ash. The 71-year-old joins an exclusive group of billionaire filmmakers that includes George Lucas, Steven Spielberg, Peter Jackson, and Tyler Perry. Cameron is the only director among them to have earned most of his wealth directly from movie revenues.
His films have generated nearly $9 billion at the global box office, including three titles that each surpassed $2 billion in earnings: Titanic, Avatar, and Avatar: The Way of Water. Forbes projects Cameron could earn at least $200 million from the upcoming Avatar installment, with two more sequels planned for release in 2029 and 2031.
