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• [New] The Cross-Border Task Force will prioritize enforcement against companies from countries where government control and other factors present heightened risks to investors. / USA DLA Piper
• [New] With high ambition at all levels of government and society, the United States can meet its 2030 NDC target and reduce emissions by 65% by 2035 with the full implementation and expansion of key federal and non-federal policies. Center for Global Sustainability
• [New] At a time when adversaries are deepening military-civil fusion to advance dual-use capabilities, the United States and its allies should strive to maximize the potential of their commercial industries and minimize government or national compartmentalization and public-private silos. gmfus
• [New] The Ministry of Digital Transformation unveiled Ukraine's first state AI platform, consolidating all government AI projects, documents, and opportunities. Presage Global
• [New] The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has integrated counterterrorism into a broader mission, emphasizing global transportation security and intelligence coordination Counterterrorism and Threat Prevention Policy - Homeland Security. Ainvest
• [New] In 2025, LTF will begin operations in New York, California, Illinois, and Ohio, launching a series of targeted political and policy campaigns to identify and elevate candidates who support a bold, forward-looking approach to AI. Valdosta CEO
• [New] Recent actions by the U.S. government, including the possibility of reinitiating withdrawal from the WHO in 2025 could once again reshape the global health landscape. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] Existing instruments like the Electronic Transaction Act, 2063 and the National Cyber Security Policy 2023 provide a baseline, but gaps remain around privacy, automated-decision rules and explicit AI liability - so lawyers should plan for ambiguity, regulatory change and cross-border issues. Nucamp Bootcamp
• [New] The National AI Policy 2082 (2025) is Nepal's first national roadmap for ethical and inclusive AI. Nucamp Bootcamp
• [New] Congress is likely to investigate U.S. companies' compliance with export controls, ties to state-owned enterprises, and exposure to risks that could jeopardize national security. Passle
• [New] The government agency Health NZ is offering to increase pay by just 2% in 2025 and 1% in 2026 - a significant cut relative to annual inflation, which is 2.7%. World Socialist Web Site
• [New] Authorization for the United States to conduct counterterrorism operations on Syrian territory targeting individuals it deems threats to national security. The Washington Institute
• [New] A €1 trillion stimulus plan, half earmarked for infrastructure and half for defence, is a significant policy shift and could well pave the way for other countries to loosen the purse strings. / Germany QuotedData
• [New] The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), the central bank and financial regulator of Singapore, is raising $500 million which will be invested in green and sustainable infrastructure opportunities in Southeast and South Asia. FTI Strategic Communications
• [New] A growing cross-factional group within Labour is privately urging for Australia's next major climate target to respect the advice of the Climate Change Authority, which will hand its opinion on a 2035 target to government any day. Australian Broadcasting Corporation
• [New] Pacific nations hoped that the Albanese government would set an ambitious 2035 climate target which aligned with trying to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. Australian Broadcasting Corporation
• [New] The Albanese government is expected to announce its 2035 emissions target over the coming days. Australian Broadcasting Corporation
• [New] The Albanese government should adopt an economically responsible and globally effective emissions target for 2035. Australian Broadcasting Corporation
• [New] Now is the time for other states and the federal government to follow New York's lead and do more to ensure the security and resilience of essential critical infrastructure as threats continue to increase. Governor Kathy Hochul
• [New] The brightest minds in the U.S. government will poke and prod them - as will teams from research institutes tasked by DARPA to help, housed at universities that hope to become quantum centers in their own right. / Canada The Globe and Mail
• [New] White House plans potential restrictions on Chinese-developed drugs, sparking lobbying from investors and pharmaceutical giants amid national security concerns. pharmexec
• [New] The Trump administration plans to restrict or ban Chinese drones and heavy vehicles over national security risks. CoinCentral

Last updated: 17 September 2025