Malaysia introduces new rules prohibiting all plastic waste imports from U.S.

June 27, 2025 On July 1, imports of all plastic waste will be prohibited from entering Malaysia, a country that currently receives more plastic waste from rich developed countries than any other non-OECD country.

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New York Power Authority directed to develop nuclear power plant

June 27, 2025 Governor Kathy Hochul directed the New York Power Authority (NYPA) to develop and construct a zero-emission advanced nuclear power plant.

Cuban President begins official visit to Belarus

June 27, 2025 In a post on X, the Cuban President’s Office announced that the head of state Miguel Díaz-Canel arrived in Belarus June 25, to pay an official visit and participate in the upcoming meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council.

EU adopts new tariffs on Russian and Belarusian agricultural goods and fertilisers

June 20, 2025 The European Council has adopted a regulation that imposes new tariffs on the remaining agricultural products and certain fertilisers from Russia and Belarus that were not yet subject to extra customs duties.

EU proposes banning LNG gas imports from Russia by end of 2027

June 20, 2025 The European Commission on Tuesday proposed a total ban on natural gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports from Russia by the end of 2027.

New York Governor announces Sullivan County broadband project

June 13, 2025 Governor Kathy Hochul announced the groundbreaking of a $29.9 million broadband infrastructure project in Sullivan County that will bring high-speed internet access to more than 22,000 homes and businesses across the region's rural and mountainous terrain.

Zimbabwe to ban lithium concentrate exports

June 13, 2025 Zimbabwe, a major lithium producer in Africa, announced that it will ban the export of lithium concentrate from January 2027 to boost local refining and generate more revenue from the value-added mineral.

Bulgaria to build 7,000 km fiber optic networks in poorly connected areas

June 13, 2025 Contracts worth a total of 433.6 million leva (253 million U.S. dollars) for the construction of 7,000 kilometers of fiber optic networks across Bulgaria were signed on Tuesday, marking a major step forward in the country's digital transformation.

Queensland: Crisafulli government gives green light for Paradise Dam early works

June 6, 2025 The Crisafulli Government is delivering early works for the Paradise Dam Improvement Project, in a decisive step to secure water security and regional prosperity in the Wide Bay.

EU Commission selects 13 strategic projects in third countries to secure access to raw materials

June 6, 2025 The European Commission adopted the first list of 13 Strategic Projects on strategic raw materials located outside of the EU, including in overseas countries or territories. rn