European shipowners ‘considerably undermined’ EU recycling rules, says Brussels
European Commission review of scrapping regulations does not rule out further measures to stop owners reflagging
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BP to slash spending on net zero ventures as it focuses on oil and gas again
British energy company BP has confirmed it is to slash spending on green ventures and up its oil and gas production.
First Thing: Zelenskyy will visit White House to sign minerals deal, says Trump
US president says of his Ukrainian counterpart, ‘I hear he’s coming on Friday’. Plus, train robbers swipe $2m worth of NikesDon’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up hereGood morning.Donald Trump has said that Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit …
BP to slash spending on net zero ventures as it focuses on oil and gas again
British energy company BP confirmed Wednesday that it would slash spending on green ventures and increase its oil and gas production, a change in direction that it hopes will bolster its flagging share price but has been met with incredulity from clima…
Russian, US diplomats to meet in Istanbul to discuss operation of embassies
Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says diplomats from Russia and the United States will meet in Istanbul on Thursday to discuss the operation of their respective embassies.
What Is ACADA System That Indian Army Is Set To Procure From DRDO/L&T To Enhance Its CBRN Capabilities
The Indian Army has signed a contract with Larsen and Toubro (L&T Ltd) to procure 223 Automatic Chemical Agent Detection and Alarm (ACADA) systems at a cost of ₹80.43 Crores.This procurement falls under the Buy Indian (IDDM) category, which emphasises indigenous design, development, and manufacturing, thereby supporting the government’s Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative.The ACADA system is
‘Tyrants only respond to strength’: Starmer cites ‘Putin’s aggression’ to make case for defence spending surge
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‘Compromising India’s Security’: Congress Targets Centre Over U.S. Aid To Pakistan’s F-16 Fleet
The Congress party in India has criticised the Modi government’s diplomatic
strategy following reports that the United States has allocated $397 million
for the maintenance of Pakistan’s F-16 fighter jet fleet.
This move by the Trump administration has raised concerns about the potential
compromise of India’s security interests, given Pakistan’s historical use of
F-16s against
Donald Trump reveals plan to offer wealthy immigrants ‘gold cards’ for $5 million
President Donald Trump wants to offer wealthy immigrants “gold cards,” offering to sell them the possibility of citizenship for $5 million.