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India’s Defence Ministry Secures Rs 449 Crore Deal for Advanced Navy Satellite Jammers
Trade & Tariffs

India’s Defence Ministry Secures Rs 449 Crore Deal for Advanced Navy Satellite Jammers

The Ministry of Defence signed a contract to supply 20 enhanced satellite system jammers to the Navy, emphasizing indigenous content and boosting maritime security.

Four Indonesian Military Officers Sentenced in Acid Attack on Activist
Defense & Security

Four Indonesian Military Officers Sentenced in Acid Attack on Activist

Four officers from Indonesia’s military intelligence received prison terms for an acid attack on rights activist Andrie Yunus, raising questions about military accountability.

EU Proposes Ban on Transactions Involving 11 Crypto Platforms Linked to Russia
Trade & Tariffs

EU Proposes Ban on Transactions Involving 11 Crypto Platforms Linked to Russia

The European Union aims to extend its sanctions on Russia by targeting transactions on 11 crypto platforms suspected of aiding Moscow in evading restrictions.

Conservative Voices Embrace Environmentalism Ahead of 2024 Elections
Energy & Climate

Conservative Voices Embrace Environmentalism Ahead of 2024 Elections

A new documentary highlights conservative activists who advocate for climate action, showing how environmental issues intersect with right-wing politics.

Trump Claims Iran Faces Consequences After U.S. Retaliatory Strikes Near Strait of Hormuz
Defense & Security

Trump Claims Iran Faces Consequences After U.S. Retaliatory Strikes Near Strait of Hormuz

Former President Trump warned Iran would “pay the price” following a U.S. helicopter downed near the Strait of Hormuz and subsequent American military action.

Leading Crypto Firms Urge Senate to Preserve Developer Protections in CLARITY Act
Crypto & Fintech

Leading Crypto Firms Urge Senate to Preserve Developer Protections in CLARITY Act

Coinbase, Kraken, and over 60 crypto companies push the U.S. Senate to pass the CLARITY Act, insisting on safeguarding software developer protections amid legislative deadlock.

Wall Street Tech Stocks Slide as Oil Prices Surge Amid US-Iran Tensions
Corporate Power

Wall Street Tech Stocks Slide as Oil Prices Surge Amid US-Iran Tensions

US attacks on Iran triggered a sharp rise in oil prices and dragged down technology shares on Wall Street, intensifying market volatility.

GSK Acquires Nuvalent for $10.6 Billion to Accelerate Lung Cancer Drug Pipeline
Trade & Tariffs

GSK Acquires Nuvalent for $10.6 Billion to Accelerate Lung Cancer Drug Pipeline

GSK’s $10.6 billion all-cash deal for Nuvalent marks its largest acquisition in over a decade, strengthening its oncology portfolio with two late-stage lung cancer therapies.

Ghana’s Economy to Grow by 5.0% in 2026 Amid Significant Investment Financing Gap
Markets & Macro

Ghana’s Economy to Grow by 5.0% in 2026 Amid Significant Investment Financing Gap

The African Development Bank forecasts Ghana’s GDP growth at 5.0% in 2026 but highlights a major investment financing shortfall that could challenge sustained progress.

DOJ Probes Philadelphia Police Over Potentially Unlawful Gun Permit Revocations
AI & Tech Regulation

DOJ Probes Philadelphia Police Over Potentially Unlawful Gun Permit Revocations

The Justice Department opened an investigation into Philadelphia Police practices, scrutinizing vague permit revocations that may violate Second and Fourteenth Amendment rights.