Category: Policy

Source: Reuters (via feed) The Pentagon did not reaffirm the United States' commitment to NATO's collective defense on Tuesday. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the decision would be up to President Donald Trump. He made…

Source: Reuters (via feed) Israel will destroy all homes in Lebanese villages near the border, the defence minister announced on Tuesday. He stated that 600,000 people who fled southern Lebanon will not be allowed to…

Source: Reuters (via feed) U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Tuesday that the next few days in the Middle East conflict will be decisive. He also reported major desertions from the Iranian armed forces…

Source: Reuters (via feed) Italy's population has stopped shrinking after 12 years, national statistics agency ISTAT said on Tuesday. Immigration nearly offset the declining number of births. Life expectancy in Italy continues to rise. ISTAT…

Source: Reuters (via feed) A landslide has affected the area of Niscemi on Sicily Island in Italy. Recent images show the area impacted by the landslide. The location is in the province of Caltanissetta. The…

Source: Reuters (via feed) European Union governments have been told to prepare for a "prolonged disruption" to energy markets. This warning comes from the EU's energy chief. The advice was given ahead of an emergency…

Source: Reuters (via feed) Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany party has used rising energy prices to renew its call for Berlin to turn back to Russia for cheap energy. This comes after the party scored…

Source: Reuters (via feed) Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi issued statements after their talks. The discussions took place at the Akasaka guesthouse. The image of the event was provided by…

Source: Reuters (via feed) The U.S. Army said on Monday it was investigating why military helicopters operated near the house of singer Kid Rock. The flights took place near the home of a vocal backer…

Source: Reuters (via feed) The Federal Trade Commission building was photographed in Washington, D.C., on March 4, 2012. The photograph was taken by Gary Cameron. The image shows the exterior of the building. BizTrendWire Insight:…

Source: Reuters (via feed) The U.S. military is upgrading facilities at the White House for the new East Wing. This information was reported on Monday. It came after President Donald Trump said the ballroom would…

Source: Reuters (via feed) Israel's parliament passed a law on Monday making the death penalty the default sentence for Palestinians convicted in military courts of deadly attacks. The legislation fulfills a main pledge by Prime…

Source: Reuters (via feed) India proposed changes to its information technology law on Tuesday. The proposal would make government advisories and clarifications legally binding on internet platforms. This applies to companies such as Meta, Google,…

Source: Reuters (via feed) Russia said on Monday it ordered a British diplomat to leave the country. The Federal Security Service (FSB) reported signs of espionage linked to the diplomat. Russian media cited the FSB's…

Source: Reuters (via feed) Janice Tse Siu-wa is the newly appointed secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government. A recent image shows her meeting with media representatives. The…

Source: Reuters (via feed) French authorities have arrested two more suspects related to a foiled attack on Bank of America’s Paris offices. The country’s anti-terrorism prosecutor’s office confirmed the arrests on Sunday. BizTrendWire Insight: Two…

Source: Reuters (via feed) Talks to reform the World Trade Organization and extend a moratorium on customs duties for electronic transmissions entered their final day on Sunday. Diplomats said no breakthrough was yet in sight.…

Source: Reuters (via feed) Iranian opposition figure Reza Pahlavi warned against negotiating for peace with Iran's current leaders. He said that such negotiations would only push the threat to Americans down the road. Pahlavi also…

Source: Reuters (via feed) Nepal's former prime minister, K.P. Sharma Oli, was taken into custody on Saturday. Police are investigating whether he was negligent in failing to prevent dozens of deaths during Gen Z protests…

Source: Reuters (via feed) India's central bank issued a directive for banks to cap their net open positions in the rupee foreign exchange market. The limit is set at $100 million at the end of…

Source: Reuters (via feed) Gulf States have communicated to the United States that ending the war is not enough. They said that Iran’s capabilities need to be degraded. This information was reported by Reuters. The…

Source: Reuters (via feed) India's defence acquisition council approved proposals worth 2.38 trillion rupees ($25 billion) on Friday. The approval includes the purchase of medium transport aircraft. It also covers Russian S-400 surface-to-air missile systems.…

Source: Reuters (via feed) India has cut the special additional excise duties on petrol and diesel. According to a government order dated Thursday, the duty on petrol is now 3 rupees per litre. The duty…

Source: Reuters (via feed) The United States has deployed uncrewed drone speedboats for patrols in operations against Iran, the Pentagon said. This marks the first time the US has confirmed using such vessels in an…

Source: Reuters (via feed) Iranian hardliners are increasing their public calls for Tehran to develop a nuclear bomb. The debate over this issue is becoming louder, more public, and more insistent. Sources in the country…