Armenia votes in test of PM Pashinyan's pivot away from Russia Armenians voted in a parliamentary election on Sunday as the incumbent government, under mounting Russian pressure, sought to loosen ties with Moscow and deepen cooperation with the West. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and his governing Civil Contract party are looking for a strong mandate for a new geopolitical course for Armenia. #Armenia #votes #test #Pashinyans #pivot

Armenia polls open in test of prime minister's pivot away from Russia Polls open in Armenia on Sunday in a vote that is set to test the former Soviet republic's ties with Russia. As Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has sought to loosen dependence on Moscow, the Kremlin has been accused of seeking to sway the vote and Armenia's EU ambitions to the same path it claims triggered its 2022 invasion of Ukraine. #Armenia #polls #open #test #prime

What do relaxed sanctions on Russian oil mean for the war in Ukraine? | DW News The US has renewed a waiver allowing sanctioned Russian oil to keep flowing amid its war with Iran. Critics in Kyiv and across Europe say loosening the restrictions strengthens Russia’s invasion in Ukraine. #What #relaxed #sanctions #Russian #oil

Trump Expected to Loosen Restrictions on Psychedelic Drugs An upcoming executive order is intended to accelerate research into the compounds’ efficacy in treating PTSD, depression and other mental health problems, officials said. #Trump #Expected #Loosen #Restrictions #Psychedelic

Japan mines Pacific seabed to loosen China's grip on rare earths | FT #shorts Interest in seabed mining has surged worldwide as governments seek to secure supplies of critical minerals essential for electric vehicle batteries and defence technologies #deepseamining #rareearth #rareearthminerals #shortsvideo #shortfeed #shorts #shortsviral #shortsyoutube #shortsvideos Produced by Paolo Pascual. ► Enjoying FT content? #Japan #mines #Pacific #seabed #loosen

Is it really wise to ease sanctions on Russia when tensions are still so high? Zelenskyy’s recent remarks highlight a critical point: increasing financial support to Moscow could lead to further destabilization, not only in Ukraine but across the Middle East as well. It raises the question of whether the U.S. is prioritizing short-term gains over long-term stability. Sanctions are meant to hold regimes accountable, and loosening them now could send the wrong message. As we watch these geopolitical shifts, it’s vital to consider the broader implications. What do you think? Should the U.S. reconsider its approach to sanctions against Russia? https://www.politico.eu/article/zelenskyy-us-easing-of-sanctions-not-very-logical/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication #Zelenskyy #Russia #Sanctions #Geopolitics

Big changes are on the horizon for US banks, and it’s sparking quite a conversation! The Federal Reserve's decision to loosen capital requirements for large banks may seem like a step backward, especially considering the lessons we learned from the 2008 financial crisis. It raises important questions about the balance between economic growth and financial security. As we navigate this news, let’s remember that while it can feel like a risky move, it can also be seen as an opportunity for growth and innovation within the financial sector. How do you feel about these changes? Do you think this will ultimately benefit the economy, or are you concerned about the potential consequences? Let’s keep the dialogue going! I'm curious to hear your thoughts. https://www.ft.com/content/a1c81f17-201f-4e3f-8e02-e0b304f1b6a1 #FinanceNews #BankingReform #EconomicGrowth #WallStreet

Loosening grip? Trump skirts setbacks in State of the Union speech What does a boss who’s built an image as a tough guy from Queens do when naysayers claim he's reached his limits? To dispel doubts, he can for instance hold the floor for an hour and 47 minutes. #Loosening #grip #Trump #skirts #setbacks

Trump talks affordability amid public distrust in his handling of the economy US President Donald Trump seeks to reassure Americans that the economy is doing well ahead of key midterm elections. The Pentagon tells Anthropic it has until Friday to loosen AI safeguards, or lose its $200m contract. #Trump #talks #affordability #amid #public

Mustafa Suleyman plots AI ‘self-sufficiency’ as Microsoft loosens OpenAI ties Big Tech group’s AI chief predicts white-collar work could be automated within 18 months #Mustafa #Suleyman #plots #self #sufficiency

Europe sends troops to Greenland in attempt to ward off US threat Also in this newsletter: Austria loosens export rules for dual-use goods #Europe #sends #troops #Greenland #attempt