Daily Archives: 18, February 2026

European Investment Bank Provides €30 Million Financing to Support Thessaloniki’s Climate Neutrality and Urban Transformation Agenda

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has approved €30 million in financing for Thessaloniki to implement its 2025–2030 investment programme and advance its Climate Neutrality Plan. The funding will support sustainable mobility, energy-efficient municipal infrastructure, upgraded public spaces, and resilience-focused … Read the full press release

Glencore Secures Land Access Agreement with Gécamines to Extend Kamoto Copper Operations and Support Long Term Production Growth

(IN BRIEF) Glencore has reached an agreement with Gécamines granting Kamoto Copper Company access to additional land through long-term mining titles and leases, enabling infrastructure expansion, improved ore recovery, and an extension of the mine’s operational lifespan. The deal supports … Read the full press release

ATLAS Prototype Demonstrates Modular Autonomous Support for Armoured Forces as BAE Systems Expands Next Generation Defence Portfolio

(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems has successfully trialled its ATLAS uncrewed ground vehicle, demonstrating advanced autonomous functions ranging from remote control to full obstacle-aware navigation. Developed as a modular combat support platform, ATLAS is intended to operate alongside crewed armoured vehicles, … Read the full press release

Strategic Alliance Between LSEG and Standard Chartered Enhances Market Data Integration and Strengthens Regulatory Ready Infrastructure

(IN BRIEF) LSEG and Standard Chartered have launched a multi-year collaboration that enables the bank to adopt LSEG’s multi-asset data, analytics, and news services at an enterprise level through a unified governance and delivery model. The agreement focuses on consolidating … Read the full press release

A Terror Group: Defunct or Active? The Contradiction Inside the UN Security Council

(IN BRIEF) Evidence recorded in 2025–2026 challenges claims that Jaish-e-Mohammed has been dissolved, with a UN monitoring report linking the group to a November 2025 attack in New Delhi and noting organisational developments such as the creation of a women’s … Read the full press release