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• [New] The MTCR remains an important component of U.S. national security policy by preventing the proliferation of missiles and related technologies that adversaries could use against the United States and its allies. United States Department of State
• [New] The longest - ever U.S. government shutdown will likely delay October CPI and retail sales data. BlackRock
• [New] In moving beyond a traditional fixation on potential sovereignty threats, the Canadian government should continue to concentrate on practical questions related to the safe development of Arctic shipping lanes. Canadian Global Affairs Institute
• [New] The United States has reportedly threatened to withhold official recognition of the next Iraqi government if Iranian-backed Iraqi actors gain control of key Iraqi ministries. Critical Threats
• [New] North America is expected to grow at the fastest rate in the coming years, primarily because it boasts a strong R&D ecosystem, robust manufacturing infrastructure, and substantial government backing. Precedence Research
• [New] President Trump intends to impose an additional 10% tariff on Canadian imports, and said he does not plan to resume trade negotiations with Canada due to an anti-tariff advertisement aired by the Ontario government. JD Supra
• [New] Likely to be compounded by potential risks that we have not contemplated yet relating to data security, integrity and more, the Australian government is taking steps to mitigate the risks presented by AI. Department of Home Affairs Website
• [New] Under the EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 and constituent Nature Restoration Regulation the EU intends to increase protected areas to cover 30% of land and sea, and restore 20% of its land and sea areas by 2030. Environment
• [New] As Canadian icebreakers and shipping infrastructure are needed for safe transit, companies involved in moving goods across the Arctic will need Canadian government support. Canadian Global Affairs Institute
• [New] Issuers deemed systemic will initially be allowed to hold 95% of their backing assets in short-term UK government debt to support their viability as they grow. Crowdfund Insider
• [New] Let us clarify that the US federal government has not officially approved any new relief payments (stimulus checks or direct checks) for 2025 or 2026. jukusai-kgu.com
• [New] The Counter-Drone Challenge, launched through HM Government Communications Centre Co-Creation, will provide successful applications with £60,000 each over 12 weeks to develop proof of concept solutions to detect drones used by criminals to evade currently available detection methods. UKAuthority
• [New] If the government shutdown continues, more air travel reductions could be on the way. ABC News
• [New] Thanksgiving travel could be chaotic in 2025, especially if the government shutdown persists. Business Insider
• [New] No American government official will attend the upcoming G20 Summit in South Africa, accusing the country of human rights abuses against the white Afrikaner population. Turkiye Today
• [New] Refugees who live in housing estates designated as parallel societies - that is where more than 50% of residents are from what the Danish government considers to be non-Western backgrounds - will not be eligible for family reunion at all. BBC News
• [New] Al Gergawi announced that since its launch at the UAE Government Annual Meetings three years ago, the 'We the UAE 2031' vision has achieved 67% of its targets across economy, international cooperation, and government excellence. Big News Network.com
• [New] This week the Labour government announced it is poised to introduce a bill to parliament that will impose regulatory obligations on major subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) services operating in Australia. The Conversation
• [New] The UK's public finances are on an unsustainable long-term trajectory because government debt would rise to a remarkable 270% of GDP by the early 2070s - up from almost 100% today - if current policies were left unchanged. The Guardian
• [New] The Australian government is expected to introduce support programs and flexible work arrangements to help individuals transition smoothly. Broken Hill Accommodation Emaroo Cottages
• [New] The lingering effects of the US government shutdown, continued geopolitical tensions, and expectations of further Federal Reserve rate cuts will likely sustain demand for both metals. FinancialContent
• [New] The federal government will launch an accelerated immigration pathway for U.S. H-1B visa holders in the coming months to take advantage of shifts in US immigration policies. OCC
• The European Union has indicated that developing a comprehensive DeFi regulatory framework will become a top policy priority by 2026, with consultations and draft proposals already underway in 2025. Digivestasi

Last updated: 12 November 2025