Tag: Policy
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Ensuring Corporate Accountability: The Role of Policy Implementation and Binding Regulations in Business and Human Rights
With over 4,600 in-person and online participants from 146 countries, the 14th edition of the Forum on Business and Human Rights reached a new record. This session’s topic was “Accelerating Action on Business and Human Rights Amidst Crises and Transformations”. The topic couldn’t be more relevant as the world is experiencing multiple emergencies, including a…
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US Congress Debates Crucial Defense Policy Bill Exceeding Trump’s Funding Request
US Congress considers ‘must-pass’ defense policy bill that would top Trump’s spending request Reuters Compromise defense bill stymies Trump on Europe troop withdrawals Politico NDAA 2026 sharpens US hard line on China, expands major Taiwan push The Hans India US Congress unveils compromise fiscal 2026 defense bill The Statesman Breaking: Final Defense Legislation Grants Federal Recognition to Lumbee Tribe Native…
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Trump’s ‘High-Risk’ Policy Disrupts Citizenship Ceremonies and Immigration Processes
As the Donald Trump administration stopped all immigration requests from 19 countries of concern, people who were just one step away from getting their citizenship received the shock of their lives. They just received a four-sentence email informing them that their naturalization ceremony got canceled. Some were not even informed; they found out when they…
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Ex-Pentagon Official Blames Bribery for Strained U.S.-Pakistan Relations Amidst Trump’s India Policy
After returning to office last year, Trump has shown interest in improving ties with Pakistan. Earlier this year, Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif and army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir had also visited the White House, with the two gifting some rare earth samples to Trump. Washington: Former Pentagon official Michael Rubin has harshly criticised President…
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White House Signals Tougher Stance on Work Permits Under ‘America First’ Policy
The White House on Saturday highlighted fresh momentum behind its immigration agenda, tying employment-related restrictions to its broader “America First” policy framework. In a post on X, the White House wrote, “AMERICA FIRST.” It added, “President Trump is cracking down on work permits and tightening the vetting process.” Add Zee News as a Preferred Source…
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India’s Export Policy Boosts Trade Relations with Southeast Asia
NEW DELHI: The government’s approval of a Rs 45,000 crore ($5 billion) export support package has sent a positive signal that India is ready to deepen its engagement with fast-growing markets, especially across Southeast Asia, according to an article in the Vietnam Times. By ensuring easier access to credit through CGSE (Credit Guarantee Scheme for…
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Riyadh’s Exclusive Alcohol Store: Implications of Saudi Arabia’s Alcohol Policy
Saudi Alcohol Policy: Exclusive Alcohol Store in Riyadh Deccan Herald Saudi Arabia Will Sell You Alcohol Now, if You’re Rich Enough The New York Times School IB economics: Saudi Arabia plans new alcohol shops to woo foreigners Financial Times Saudi residents report alcohol relaxation for more foreigners The Economic Times S.A. Further Relaxes Restrictions on Alcohol Purchases for Foreign…
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Elon Musk’s X Penalized €120 Million for Misleading Blue Tick Policy
Liv McMahonTechnology reporter Getty Images The EU has fined Elon Musk’s social media platform X €120m (£105m) over its blue tick badges – prompting an angry reaction from the US. The European Commission said by allowing people to pay for a blue verified check mark on their profile, the platform “deceives users” because the firm…