Japan Government Approve

Japan government to approve $140bn stimulus

World - Yahoo News - Yesterday

Government admits new oil field approved unlawfully

Climate campaigners are bringing a legal case they hope will halt drilling at two huge fossil fuel projects.

Japan Election: Governing Party Projected to Lose Majority

The Japanese electorate appeared to punish the Liberal Democrats, leaving it unclear whether the party would be forced to expand its coalition to stay in power.

World - The New York Times - October 27

Hard-right Dutch government approves unprecedented package of measures to control migration

The hard-right Dutch government has announced tough measures aimed at reining in asylum requests

World - ABC News - October 25

Ukrainians' approval of Zelensky, government at lowest point of war: Survey

Ukrainians' approval of President Volodymyr Zelensky and their national government has dropped more than 15 percentage points since 2023, a new Gallup survey revealed. The drop marks the lowest ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Japan's government in flux after election gives no party majority

The makeup of Japan’s future government was in flux after voters punished Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s scandal-tainted ruling coalition in a Sunday election.

China approves $840B plan to refinance local government debt, boost slowing economy

China has announced a 6 trillion yuan ($839 billion) plan to help local governments refinance their mountains of debt in the latest push to rev up growth in the world's second largest economy

World - ABC News - November 8

Japan’s unfortunate political limbo

Prime minister Shigeru Ishiba’s decision to call a snap election backfired

World - Financial Times - October 30

Japan Launches Wooden Satellite

World - Yahoo News - November 5

Biden Approves Antipersonnel Mines for Ukraine

The move is part of a broader push to counter the Russian military and provide Ukraine with more leverage in possible negotiations.

World - The Wall Street Journal - 2 days ago

Feds approve NYC congestion pricing

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Biden OKs $9 NYC traffic toll Federal officials have approved a plan that would allow New York City to implement a $9 toll on ...

Politics - The Hill - 18 hours ago

Archer Aviation Brings Electric Air Taxis to Japan in Deal with Japan Airlines

World - Yahoo News - November 7

FirstFT: Japan plunges into political chaos

Also in today’s newsletter, oil price falls and Franklin Templeton hit by record outflows

World - Financial Times - October 28

Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party Is Faltering

The Liberal Democrats, long the guiding force for Japan, are in disarray just when their country needs them the most.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 29

Japan is having a moment but will it survive Trump?

Some believe the country’s economy could benefit from the result of the US election

World - Financial Times - November 8

Japan on cusp of energy storage boom

Demand for residential batteries set to surge

World - Financial Times - November 11

Lithium Mine Approved Despite Possibility of Wildflower Extinction

Lithium-ion batteries are needed for clean energy, but may ironically threaten plant life in the mining process.

Business - Inc. - October 24

Controversial lithium mine gets Biden approval

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Lithium mining project approved despite concerns over wildflower The Biden administration this week gave final approval to a ...

Politics - The Hill - October 25

Boeing Union Approves New Contract, Ending Costly Strike

About 33,000 workers at the aerospace manufacturer had been on strike for nearly two months, having rejected two earlier contract offers.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 5

Boeing strike ends as machinists approve new contract

More than 32,000 Boeing machinists are getting back to work after their union signed off on a new contract. CNBC's Karen Gilchrist has all the details on Early Today.

Arizona Voters Approve Abortion Rights Amendment

Like those in other states, the Arizona measure essentially establishes abortion protections in the State Constitution as a “fundamental right.”

Top stories - The New York Times - November 6

Montana voters approve constitutional right to abortion

Montana voters approved a ballot measure enshrining abortion in the state constitution, NBC News projects, delivering a victory to advocates for reproductive freedom.

Politics - NBC News - November 6

German Cabinet approves new form of military service

World - Yahoo News - November 6

Nevada approves abortion rights ballot measure

Nevada voters have passed a ballot measure to protect abortion rights, one of 10 abortion-related measures up for a vote in the U.S. A Nevada law from 1990 protects abortion until 24 weeks of ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Missouri approves measure to ban ranked-choice voting

Missouri voters on Tuesday approved a ballot measure aimed at banning ranked-choice voting in the state, Decision Desk HQ projects. The proposed amendment to the state constitution will bar the ...

Politics - The Hill - November 7

Nurse’s death linked to approved weight-loss drug

Susan McGowan from North Lanarkshire died two weeks after taking the drug tirzepatide, brand name Mounjaro.

Thames Water wins bondholder approval for £3bn emergency loan

Three-quarters of top ranking lenders approve expensive plan to avert cash crunch

Business - Financial Times - November 13

Egypt's parliament approves controversial asylum law

World - Yahoo News - 4 days ago

Trump's approval rating at 54 percent as president-elect

A slight majority of registered voters approve of the job President-elect Trump is doing leading up to his second White House administration, according to a new poll. A Harvard CAPS/Harris poll ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Premier League clubs approve changes to APT rules

A majority of Premier League clubs approve changes to rules governing commercial deals.

While legalizing marijuana is in limbo, FDA clears a PTSD study that could boost cannabis stocks over time

The move marks a rare action by the FDA to sanction a study on cannabis despite the plant’s current Schedule I classification under federal law as a drug with no therapeutic use, in the same ...

Business - MarketWatch - 22 hours ago

53 percent approve of Trump plans: Pew survey

More than half of the country approves of President-elect Trump’s plans and policies for his upcoming second term in the White House, according to a Pew Research Center survey released Friday. The ...

Politics - The Hill - 23 hours ago

Texas board approves Bible curriculum option in public schools

The Texas Board of Education voted Friday to implement its new K-5 curriculum that calls for expanding Bible teachings in classrooms.

Germany's Fractious Government Collapses

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz dismissed a pro-business party from his governing coalition, ending a three-year alliance marked by increasing internal dissent and political stasis.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 6

The British government’s Trump dilemmas

Relations with both the US and EU are now called into question

Business - Financial Times - November 11

How to strengthen government machinery

Much-needed update of special adviser role must also improve support for opposition parties

World - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Musk's plan to shrink the government

Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Musk, Ramaswamy tee up mass layoffs, rule rollbacks under Trump Tech entrepreneurs Elon Musk and Vivek ...