JP:Study group on revision of guidelines regarding information security policies in local governments (16th meeting), 総務省

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Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications: Revision of Guidelines on Information Security Policy in Local Public Entities, etc. Discussion Group (16th Meeting) Date and Time: February 18, 2025 (Friday) 14:00-17:00 Venue: Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications Building 4, 3rd Floor, Room 308 Attendees: Discussion group members (10 people) Observers (3 people) Secretariat (7 people) … Read more

JP:Machine Order Statistics Survey Report (December 2024 and outlook for January-March 2025), 内閣府

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Cabinet Office Releases Report on Machinery Orders Statistics (Actual Performance in December 2025 and Forecast for January-March 2026) Published: February 18, 2025, 23:50 Tokyo, Japan – The Cabinet Office of Japan has released its Machinery Orders Statistics Survey Report, covering actual performance for December 2025 and forecasts for the period January-March 2026. December 2025 Actual … Read more

JP:Cabinet Overview/Revision of GX2040 Vision, Basic Energy Plan, Global Warming Countermeasures Plan and Government Implementation Plan/President of the Republic of Italy visits Japan/Representative administrative agency in the absence of Minister Ito, 首相官邸

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Cabinet Decision Summary Revision of Green Transformation 2040, Basic Energy Plan, Global Warming Countermeasures Plan and Government Implementation Plan The Cabinet approved the revision of Green Transformation 2040, Basic Energy Plan, Global Warming Countermeasures Plan, and Government Implementation Plan. State Visit to Japan by President Sergio Mattarella of Italy The Cabinet welcomed the state visit … Read more

WTO chairpersons for 2025, WTO

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WTO Chairpersons for 2025 Geneva, 18 February 2025 – The World Trade Organization (WTO) has announced the appointment of the following individuals as chairpersons for its various bodies in 2025: General Council: Ambassador Santiago Wills (Colombia) Dispute Settlement Body (DSB): Ambassador Mariam Khokhar (Pakistan) Trade Policy Review Body (TPRB): Ambassador Martin Glass (Singapore) Council for … Read more

Chinese Taipei formally accepts Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, bringing tally to 90, WTO

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Chinese Taipei Formally Accepts Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, Bringing Tally to 90 Chinese Taipei (Taiwan) today (18 February) formally accepted the WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, bringing the total number of acceptances to 90. The Agreement, which entered into force on 26 December 2022, will help to curb harmful fishing subsidies and contribute to the … Read more

DR Congo: Children reportedly killed in summary executions by M23 fighters, Peace and Security

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DR Congo: Children reportedly killed in summary executions by M23 fighters Date: 2025-02-18 12:00 Source: Peace and Security Summary: Reports have emerged that M23 fighters in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have carried out summary executions of children, including a 15-year-old girl who was allegedly shot at close range. Details: According to a report … Read more

UN rights office warns of ‘dangerous tipping point’ as abuses surge in Sudan, Peace and Security

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UN rights office warns of ‘dangerous tipping point’ as abuses surge in Sudan 18 February 2025 GENEVA (Reuters) – The United Nations human rights office on Friday warned of a “dangerous tipping point” in Sudan, as reports of serious human rights abuses continue to surge, including arbitrary arrests, torture, and extrajudicial killings. In a statement, … Read more

World News in Brief: $53.2 billion needed for Palestinian recovery, UN condemns UNRWA schools raid, Lebanon-Israel tensions continue, Middle East

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World News in Brief: $53.2 Billion Needed for Palestinian Recovery, UN Condemns UNRWA Schools Raid, Lebanon-Israel Tensions Continue February 18, 2025 Palestinian Recovery Requires $53.2 Billion The United Nations has released a report estimating that $53.2 billion is needed to support the recovery and reconstruction of the Palestinian territories. The report highlights the urgent need … Read more

World News in Brief: $53.2 billion needed for Palestinian recovery, UN condemns UNRWA schools raid, Lebanon-Israel tensions continue, Humanitarian Aid

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World News in Brief: $53.2 billion needed for Palestinian recovery, UN condemns UNRWA schools raid, Lebanon-Israel tensions continue February 18, 2025 $53.2 billion needed for Palestinian recovery, UN says The United Nations has appealed for $53.2 billion to help rebuild the Palestinian territories after a devastating conflict. The funds will be used to provide food, … Read more