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NEW DELHI  — India has approved increased electricity exports to Nepal as the Himalayan nation continues to deal with the devastating impact of last month’s floods, which severely damaged its power infrastructure and left the country facing significant electricity shortages. Under the new arrangement, India will supply Nepal with up to 654 megawatts of electricity for as many as 18 hours a day through December 31, 2026, according to India’s Ministry of Power. The amount of electricity available for export from January onward will be reviewed in December based on Nepal’s recovery and energy requirements. Floods Severely Damage Nepal’s Power…

BERLIN — German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil has outlined key conditions for any potential takeover of UniCredit over Commerzbank, as Berlin seeks to protect the bank’s role in Germany’s economy amid growing pressure for a deal. During a meeting in Berlin with UniCredit Chief Executive Officer Andrea Orcel, Klingbeil called for negotiations to be handled responsibly and made clear that Germany would seek safeguards around Commerzbank’s future. Germany Wants Commerzbank to Retain Its Identity According to Germany’s Finance Ministry, the government wants Commerzbank to remain listed on the stock exchange, retain its headquarters in Frankfurt, and continue providing financing to…

WASHINGTON — September 15, 2026 — With roughly two months remaining before Americans head to the polls for the midterm elections, election officials across the United States are preparing for a range of potential disruptions, including political interference, misinformation, cyberattacks and threats against election workers. The preparations come amid growing concerns that the federal government could attempt to expand its role in elections, an area traditionally administered primarily by state and local authorities. Officials in several states are conducting exercises and developing contingency plans for scenarios involving federal intervention at polling places, demands for access to voting equipment and disputes…

DALLAS, Texas — September 10, 2026 — President Donald Trump has promised a $5,000 payment to every adult U.S. citizen if Republicans maintain control of both chambers of Congress in the upcoming midterm elections, unveiling the proposal during the Republican Party’s midterm convention in Dallas. Trump described the proposed payment as a “Trump dividend” and said the money would have to be spent within the United States. However, the president did not provide detailed information on how the programme would be funded or how it would be implemented. Trump Links Payment to Republican Victory The announcement came as Trump sought…

NEW YORK — September 10, 2026 —The Global Reputation Forum is set to host a high-level side event during the 2026 United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), bringing together stakeholders for an important dialogue on sustainable development, global cooperation and building prosperity that can endure across generations. The event, titled “Beyond Borders, Building Prosperity That Lasts – The Sustainable Development Agenda,” is scheduled to take place on September 23, 2026, at the Pratt Institute, Manhattan Campus, 144 W 14th Street, 5th Floor, Room 201, New York, NY 10011. The programme will be held in a hybrid format, providing participants with the…

COVENTRY, England — September 7, 2026 — Britain’s Finance Minister John Healey has used his first major speech since taking office to present a more optimistic outlook for the country’s economy, while acknowledging the difficult decisions facing the government ahead of its upcoming budget. Speaking at a manufacturing centre in Coventry, central England, Healey outlined plans to give city regions greater powers to attract private investment as part of the government’s wider programme to transfer economic decision-making away from Westminster. The finance minister also reaffirmed his commitment to fiscal discipline, reducing regulatory costs for businesses and tackling the rising cost…

PARIS — September 7, 2026 — France has abandoned plans to introduce a nationwide mandatory deposit system for plastic bottles, opting instead for a voluntary and locally organised approach as the government seeks to improve plastic collection and recycling. The decision follows a three-month consultation involving local authorities, industry representatives, recycling companies and other stakeholders. Following the discussions, France’s government proposed allowing towns and cities to establish their own voluntary deposit schemes rather than imposing a single nationwide system. Government Changes Course The French government had been considering a mandatory deposit-return system as part of its broader strategy to increase…

WASHINGTON — September 6, 2026 — The Trump administration has renewed its request to the U.S. Supreme Court to allow new restrictions on mail-in voting to take effect ahead of the November congressional elections. Administration lawyers filed an emergency application with the nation’s highest court on Sunday, seeking permission for the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to implement rules that would impose new requirements on mail-in ballots. The request follows a decision by a federal judge in Boston to extend an order blocking the restrictions from taking effect. With the lower court continuing to prevent implementation of the rules, the Supreme…

PARIS — September 7, 2026 — French state-owned energy company EDF is reportedly in discussions to acquire British electricity supplier and solar installer So Energy, in a potential transaction that could further strengthen EDF’s position in the UK’s competitive retail energy market. The proposed acquisition involves So Energy, which is majority-owned by Irish energy company ESB. If completed, the transaction would significantly expand EDF’s existing customer base in Britain. So Energy serves approximately 300,000 customers, while EDF currently supplies electricity to around 5 million customers across the UK. The acquisition would therefore give EDF access to a larger customer base…

For generations, the world has looked at Africa through a map that dramatically distorts its true size. That may now be changing. On September 4, 2026, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution encouraging the use of equal-area map projections, including the Equal Earth projection, to provide a more accurate representation of the relative size of the world’s continents. The initiative was led by Togo on behalf of the African Group, with support from the African Union. The Problem With the Map We Know The familiar Mercator projection, created in 1569 primarily for navigation, stretches landmasses as they move…