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President Donald Trump has authorized Ukraine to produce Patriot air defense systems following a high-level meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the United Nations, according to announcements made by Kyiv. The defense authorization gives Ukraine a long-sought path toward domestic manufacturing of critical anti-air interceptors, even as Russian President Vladimir Putin dampened immediate prospects … Read more

Income Insurance has appointed former Manulife executive Khoo Kah Siang as its new chief executive officer, succeeding Andrew Yeo, who resigned on August 28 after leading the company for more than seven years. Khoo is set to assume the top role on January 23, 2027, pending regulatory approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore. Leadership … Read more

Italy’s education ministry has enacted a 30 percent cap on students without Italian citizenship or with insufficient Italian language skills in every first-year primary and secondary classroom, according to an ANSA report. Education Minister Giuseppe Valditara stated the policy aims to prevent ghettoized classes, while Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni argued it ensures equal opportunities for … Read more

The United States government launched a sequence of diplomatic and financial initiatives targeting Africa’s critical-minerals supply chains on September 22, backed by a $3 million feasibility study grant from the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA). The strategy focuses on securing raw materials, funding local processing refineries, and developing the necessary power infrastructure along the … Read more

The Russian embassy in Norway reported that approximately 230 people cast their ballots in the State Duma elections by early Sunday evening, culminating in a modest turnout among the roughly 5,500 Russian citizens residing in the country as of September 2025, according to government figures. Voting took place across three locations in Norway: the Russian … Read more