Republished with full copyright permissions from The Washington Daily Chronicle. Iran made headlines this week as it successfully launched a capsule into orbit, carrying animals as part of its preparation for future human space missions. The 500-kilogram (1,000-pound) capsule soared 130 kilometers (80 miles) into orbit, marking a significant step in Iran’s ambitious space program.…

Republished with full copyright permissions from The Boston News Tribune. On Monday night (4 December), the European Parliament and Council achieved a significant milestone by reaching a provisional agreement on revising the EU’s ecodesign framework for sustainable products. This marks a commendable effort towards promoting environmental sustainability and ensuring that products meet stringent criteria for…

Republished with full copyright permissions from The Boston News Tribune. MEPs recently reached an informal agreement with the Presidency of the Council on the Cyber Resilience Act, aimed at fortifying the cybersecurity of digital products in the EU. This significant development signifies a critical step towards ensuring the protection of all digital products from potential…

Republished with full copyright permissions from The Boston News Tribune. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan recently signed a groundbreaking decree aimed at bolstering investment in the country’s economy, facilitating economic development, and attracting foreign investors. This landmark decree, announced on December 4, empowers the Investment Promotion Council to make influential decisions that will shape the…

Republished with full copyright permissions from The Boston News Tribune. The European Union Solidarity Fund (EUSF) has approved €20.9 million to extend aid to the Marche region in Italy following the devastating impact of unprecedented rainfall and floods in September 2022. The funding aims to support the region in its efforts to repair and rebuild…

Republished with full copyright permissions from The Washington Daily Chronicle. The recent phase of the U.K.’s COVID-19 Inquiry into the government’s handling of the pandemic brought former Prime Minister Boris Johnson under the spotlight as he appeared before the panel to give his testimony. Acknowledging the suffering of COVID victims and their families, Johnson expressed…