Rachel Morgan News Editor

Hanwha Ocean is withdrawing from a shipbuilding training partnership with Mohawk College and Ontario Shipyards following the Canadian government’s decision to select ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) for its new submarine fleet. The South Korean firm’s exit follows Prime Minister Mark Carney’s announcement that Canada will negotiate a potential $24-billion procurement contract with the German shipbuilder … Read more

Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated on Tuesday that India is advancing through a mantra of “reform, perform and transform,” positioning the nation’s self-reliance as a key driver for growth in Indonesia and the wider ASEAN region. Speaking at a diaspora event in Jakarta alongside President Prabowo Subianto, Mr. Modi described India as a nation with … Read more

Israeli volunteers from the ZAKA international rescue unit are currently conducting search and recovery operations in Venezuela following a series of earthquakes that have left nearly 2,000 people dead and tens of thousands missing. The delegation, which includes engineers, paramedics, and rescue specialists, is working alongside local and international teams to navigate structurally unstable buildings … Read more

Latvia will reduce the Value Added Tax (VAT) rate on essential food products from 21% to 12% beginning July 1, 2026. The measure, which remains in effect until June 30, 2027, aims to lower the cost of living and boost the competitiveness of local producers. Authorities plan to implement a monitoring system to ensure retailers … Read more