Chile unveils capital markets bill to draw investment into junior mining
Chile's government has proposed a capital markets reform to boost junior mining exploration through simplified listing rules and tax incentives.
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Kremlin Vows Response to Hungary's Expulsion of Russian Diplomats
Russia will respond to Hungary's expulsion of 10 diplomats, warning of damage to bilateral relations.
US States Sue Trump Administration Over Endangered Species Act Rollbacks
US states filed two lawsuits Wednesday challenging Trump administration changes to the Endangered Species Act.
Rajnath Singh Meets Sri Lankan PM, Stresses Shared Development Vision
India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met Sri Lankan PM Harini Amarasuriya in Colombo, focusing on development cooperation and people-to-people ties.
Israel opens first Ljubljana embassy as Slovenia shifts policy
Israel opened its first embassy in Slovenia during a ministerial visit, signalling a major policy shift under the new government.
Europe seeks space independence at Paris summit
Paris summit addresses Europe's space ambitions, focusing on reducing reliance on the US and building independent launch capacity.
Portugal re-enters REN ownership to protect grid assets amid geopolitical shifts
Portugal buys 13.7% of REN to safeguard energy infrastructure and influence grid investments amid global uncertainty.
Switzerland aligns with EU, bans gold imports from Sudan
Switzerland bans Sudanese gold imports and mining equipment sales, mirroring EU sanctions over the country's conflict.
Huawei Faces US Criminal Trial Over Theft and Sanctions Charges
Huawei's criminal trial begins in New York over alleged tech theft, Iran surveillance, and North Korea sanctions violations.
CIA Director Ratcliffe Set to Take Lead in Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks
CIA Director John Ratcliffe is reportedly preparing to assume a larger role in US negotiations with Russia and Ukraine.
New Mexico Takes Facebook to Court Over Cambridge Analytica Data Scandal
New Mexico's trial against Meta over Cambridge Analytica data breach begins, with state seeking penalties and safeguards.
US offers Kenya help to build critical minerals processing industry
US pledges technical support for Kenya's critical minerals processing sector amid growing competition with China over rare earth supply chains.
Netanyahu Surveys Syrian Heights, Says Iran Defeat Is Near
Netanyahu visited Mount Hermon in Syria, asserting Israel's control and claiming that defeating Iran's regime is 'very close.'
WTO barometer shows goods trade firming despite tariff, geopolitical strains
The WTO's September goods trade barometer rose to 102, signalling above-trend growth despite tariffs and Middle East tensions.
UK orders NATS to probe flight shutdown within a week
Britain has given air traffic provider NATS a week to investigate a systems failure that disrupted 2,000 flights, as travel chaos continues.
India, Sri Lanka Deepen Defence Ties as Rajnath Singh Wraps Colombo Visit
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met Sri Lankan President Dissanayake in Colombo, marking the first such visit in 38 years. Both sides signed MoUs on defence upgrades and youth exchanges.
Israeli Airstrike in Central Gaza Levels Buildings, Injures Nine
Israeli airstrike in Nuseirat, central Gaza, destroys civilian homes and a market, injuring at least nine people.
Salvadoran TPS Holders Face Uncertainty as Protection Deadline Passes
Temporary protections for roughly 200,000 Salvadoran immigrants hang in the balance as the administration's deadline passes without a clear decision.
UK Orders Independent Review of Air Traffic Control Failure
UK transport minister Heidi Alexander has ordered an independent CAA review into an air traffic control outage that caused thousands of flight cancellations.
European Gas Benchmark Hits €80 as Middle East Tensions Spike
Dutch wholesale gas prices surged past €80/MWh for the first time since January 2023, driven by escalating Middle East conflict.