Category: Policy

Source: Reuters (via feed) India has directed Tata Power's 4-gigawatt imported-coal plant in Gujarat to run at full capacity from April 1 to June 30. The government order was issued citing higher summer demand, according…

Source: Reuters (via feed) The U.S. government has "plenty of money" to fund the war against Iran, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated on Sunday. He added that the Treasury is requesting supplemental funding from Congress.…

Source: Reuters (via feed) Iran's Revolutionary Guards said on Sunday that Iran will completely close the Strait of Hormuz if U.S. President Trump executes threats against Iranian energy facilities. The statement did not provide further…

Source: Reuters (via feed) Slovenia has set limits on fuel purchases due to concerns about supply. Private vehicles are restricted to buying 50 liters per day. Farmers and other private businesses can purchase up to…

Source: Reuters (via feed) U.S. President Donald Trump and Iran threatened to escalate their war by attacking energy facilities in the Gulf. The threats involve the possibility of widening hostilities between the two sides. They…

Source: Reuters (via feed) British cabinet minister Steve Reed said on Sunday that U.S. President Trump spoke for himself. Trump threatened to "obliterate" Iran's power plants if Tehran did not fully reopen the Strait of…

Source: Reuters (via feed) Iran’s representative to the United Nations maritime agency said the Strait of Hormuz remains open to all ships except those linked to “Iran's enemies.” This statement was made on Sunday. It…

Source: Reuters (via feed) President Donald Trump issued an executive order on Friday. The order aims to maintain an exclusive time window in December. This applies to the annual Army-Navy football game. The executive order…

Source: Reuters (via feed) Former U.S. President Donald Trump threatened Iran with power plant strikes. The threat occurred during an ongoing conflict situation. The conflict reached dangerous new territory, according to sources. No additional details…

Source: Reuters (via feed) The World Health Organization said a strike on a hospital in East Darfur, Sudan, killed at least 64 people. The casualties included children, medical staff, and patients. Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus…

Source: Reuters (via feed) Robert Mueller, the former FBI chief who documented Russia's interference in the 2016 U.S. election, has died at age 81. Multiple news outlets reported his death on Saturday. The reports noted…

Source: Reuters (via feed) Tens of thousands of Czechs rallied on Saturday. It was the country’s largest anti-government protest since 2019. Demonstrators opposed cuts to defense spending under Prime Minister Andrej Babis. They also expressed…

Source: Reuters (via feed) India does not expect the Middle East crisis to affect its ability to meet summer power demand. A senior government official said the country has secured coal and renewable capacity. These…

Source: Reuters (via feed) India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on X on Saturday that he spoke with Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian. BizTrendWire Insight: Modi's post on X conveys information on a diplomatic contact between…

Source: Reuters (via feed) The Iran war has entered its third week. Global energy prices are surging. The United States stands isolated from its allies. More US troops are preparing to deploy. President Donald Trump…

Source: Reuters (via feed) The Natanz uranium-enrichment facility in Iran was targeted in an attack on Saturday morning. Iran's Tasnim news agency reported that the United States and Israel launched the attack. No additional information…

Source: Reuters (via feed) Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Iranian leaders on Nowruz. According to the Kremlin, he said Moscow remained a loyal friend to Tehran. He also described Russia as a reliable partner for…

Source: Reuters (via feed) Iran fired two ballistic missiles at the U.S.-U.K. military base Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean, the semi-official Mehr news agency reported on Saturday. No additional details were provided by the…

Source: Reuters (via feed) The United States on Friday authorized a 30-day delivery and sale of crude oil and petroleum products of Iranian origin. The authorization applies to vessels loaded with Iranian-origin oil. This directive…

Source: Reuters (via feed) The British government gave authorisation on Friday for the U.S. to use military bases in Britain to carry out strikes on Iranian missile sites. These sites are attacking ships in the…

Source: Reuters (via feed) Qatar’s energy minister said he had warned officials and executives about dangers of provoking Iran. This came after an Iranian attack affected Qatar’s large natural gas company. The minister noted the…

Source: Reuters (via feed) The US military is deploying thousands of additional marines and sailors to the Middle East. Officials have reported the deployment but have not provided further details. The exact number of personnel…

Source: Reuters (via feed) Liquefied natural gas supplies from Qatar to India could be impacted after Iranian strikes on energy facilities. A government official stated this possibility on Friday. The official did not provide further…

Source: Reuters (via feed) The White House released a framework on artificial intelligence on Friday. The framework aims to ensure protections for children, communities, and small businesses. This release is part of a national plan…

Source: Reuters (via feed) The Swiss government approved a plan aimed at combating money laundering and terrorist financing. The plan is designed to strengthen controls. It also seeks to protect the integrity of Switzerland as…