Transport & Connectivity: Georgia will host a ceremony on June 2 for the modernized Baku–Tbilisi–Kars railway section, a key Middle Corridor freight link, with officials from Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Türkiye attending. Energy Security: Georgia’s deputy economy minister said Azerbaijan provides uninterrupted gas and other energy resources, while Georgia is pushing grid expansion and battery storage to boost stability and reliability. Digital Governance: Tbilisi State University hosted a presentation of “Digital Governance and Law Technologies,” covering AI-related legal regulation and recommendations for updating Georgian legislation. Cybersecurity & Identity: A U.S. Coast Guard request seeks iOS-compatible biometric devices for its Biometrics at Sea system, while U.S. TSA is also looking for contractor support for secure identity management and biometric vetting. Biometrics Research: Notre Dame researchers released an open-source iris recognition toolkit aimed at easier testing and more transparent academic evaluation. Georgia Security: The Georgian State Security Service arrested a citizen on espionage charges, alleging work for a foreign intelligence service using encrypted communications and local contacts. Space Science: A Free University of Tbilisi study explores whether Earth microbes could reach Jupiter’s moon Europa via dust particles. Trade & Logistics: Middle Corridor experts say disruptions at major maritime chokepoints are increasing interest in the Europe–Asia route through Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Türkiye.