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Norway Moves to Tighten Rules on AI-Powered Smart Glasses

Digitalisation and Public Governance Minister Karianne Tung said on August 25 that the government would establish an expert group...

Saudi Arabia, France Turn Strategic Pact Into Multibillion-Dollar Investment Pipeline

Saudi Arabia and France concluded more than 20 agreements and memoranda of understanding during Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s...

Europe’s Diesel Squeeze Opens a Refining Opportunity for MENA

Europe’s unusual diesel premium is exposing a weakness in global fuel supply — and strengthening the investment case for...

Saab’s GlobalEye Platform Gains Global Momentum as NATO, Middle East Drive Demand

Saab AB, the Stockholm-headquartered Swedish defence and aerospace group and one of Europe's leading defence manufacturers, is strengthening its...

Europe Under Fire: Wildfires Scorch an Area the Size of Luxembourg

Record Fire Season Exposes Europe's Climate, Economic and Infrastructure Vulnerabilities as Experts Call for a Strategic Shift from Suppression...

Egypt’s €690mn Grid Upgrade Lays Groundwork for European Power Exports

The EU-backed programme will strengthen Egypt's electricity transmission network to integrate 22GW of renewable capacity, while the separate GREGY...

Andy Burnham begins UK premiership with activist agenda and immediate cost-of-living push

The former Greater Manchester mayor has launched his premiership with rapid action on household costs while signalling a more...

NATO Ankara Summit Strengthens Collective Defence as Allies Accelerate Military Modernisation

NATO leaders concluded their two-day summit in Ankara with a comprehensive package of decisions aimed at reinforcing collective defence,...

Axel Springer Completes Acquisition of Telegraph Media Group

Germany's Axel Springer has completed its acquisition of Telegraph Media Group, concluding one of the most significant media transactions...

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