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Switzerland Adopts New Security Strategy as Cyberattacks, Hybrid Threats Mount

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Switzerland’s new security strategy prioritises protection against cyberattacks, hybrid threats and damage to critical infrastructure. The framework combines civilian preparedness with stronger defence capabilities through 46 measures
Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah has pledged to prioritise disaster early warning systems following devastating floods. Authorities report 1,410 bodies recovered, while 6,055 people remain out of contact
Bangladesh Chief Whip Nurul Islam Moni says the review of 101 India agreements aims to resolve inconsistencies and protect mutual interests. New Delhi says it has received no official communication from Dhaka on the exercise
New Zealand Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay says the India–New Zealand FTA is likely to take effect within a month. The pact provides duty-free access for Indian goods from day one, subject to its provisions
Balancing The BRICS
Balancing The BRICS
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US President Donald Trump has renewed a $100,000 fee requirement for certain H-1B visa petitions. A separate executive order directs agencies to scrutinise employers’ recent or planned layoffs of comparable American workers
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed an executive order to accelerate independent AI safety oversight. The initiative also advances work on an emergency “kill switch” framework, with experts set to examine how it would operate
Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping at the BRICS summit, New Delhi, September 12, 2026
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Two Chokepoints and No Exit
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A Quiet Revolution

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Microsoft’s $17.5 billion India commitment is its largest-ever investment in Asia. Led by Satya Nadella, the company will invest in cloud and AI infrastructure, skilling and operations through 2029