A key requirement of the European Drone Rules is for drone operators to obtain up-to-date information on restrictions that might be in place where they intend to fly (known as “geo-awareness”) and for drone pilots to comply with this information during each flight. Across Europe, National Aviation Authorities (NAAs) publish official UAS Geographical Zones (UGZ) as part of […]
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January 22, 2026 Business & Macro Kenya’s Debt Servicing Surges Kenya’s fiscal landscape remains under intense pressure as the country spent $7.2 billion on debt servicing in the half-year leading to December 2025. This represents a 44% year-on-year increase, driven largely by a weakening shilling and higher interest rates. The surge has forced the National […]
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January 21, 2026 Business & Macro: Debt Crises and Commodity Controls Kenya’s Debt Servicing Surges Kenya is navigating a deepening fiscal crisis, having spent $7.2 billion on debt servicing in the six months ending December 2025. This 44% year-on-year increase highlights the mounting pressure on the National Treasury as it balances local and external maturities. […]
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The Aviation Non-CO₂ Expert Network (ANCEN) has published three new Background Notes that clarify how aviation’s CO₂ and non-CO₂ emissions affect the climate and what this means for future mitigation strategies. Developed under the Horizon Europe “NONCO2” research action, these notes are designed to support policymakers, industry stakeholders and the wider community with concise, science-based […]
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Digital connectivity is a cornerstone of our increasingly interconnected, technology-driven societies. Making advanced connectivity widely available is essential for Europe’s competitiveness. To help operators invest more easily in modern fibre and mobile networks, the Commission is proposing to update and simplify EU rules on digital connectivity with the digital networks act. The proposal will […]
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KYIV / LYON — International law enforcement agencies have delivered a major blow to the Black Basta ransomware syndicate, a “transnational hacker group” responsible for over 600 high-profile cyberattacks and hundreds of millions in extorted cryptocurrency. Following coordinated raids in Western Ukraine on January 15, 2026, authorities have issued an international arrest warrant for the […]
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WASHINGTON — In a major move to stabilize the nation’s strained aviation and rail networks, U.S. lawmakers have reached a bipartisan spending agreement that prioritizes critical safety infrastructure and workforce expansion. The Fiscal Year 2026 deal, announced Tuesday, unlocks billions in funding designed to address chronic staffing shortages in the skies and modernize passenger rail […]
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NEW DELHI — In a move set to redefine global commerce, Spain’s Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares confirmed on Wednesday that India and the European Union are “on the cusp” of a historic Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Speaking during a high-profile visit to New Delhi, Albares framed the impending pact as a vital “shield” against […]
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CHICAGO — Global investment giant Heitman LLC has officially announced the final close of its sixth flagship value-add fund, marking the largest closed-end capital raise in the firm’s 60-year history. The vehicle, Heitman Value Partners Fund VI (HVP VI), successfully hit its hard cap with $2 billion in commitments, comfortably sailing past its initial $1.75 […]
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WASHINGTON — In a striking recalibration of U.S. policy toward South America, President Donald Trump signaled on Tuesday that he is now open to a formal political role for Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado.1 The comments, delivered during a White House briefing on January 20, 2026, mark a significant departure from the President’s previous […]
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