Keywords: Regulations


US agency to host forum on autonomous vehicle safety with Top CEOs

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced it will host a national forum on autonomous vehicle safety, bringing together the CEOs of leading self-driving companies, including Waymo, Zoox, and Aurora. The event, scheduled for Tuesday, aims to explore regulatory challenges and......

Ferrari rules out protest in Mercedes F1 engine dispute

Formula 1 is heading toward a regulatory showdown over engine design, with the FIA set to deliver a decision at next week’s F1 Commission meeting in Bahrain that could reshape the 2026 season before a single competitive lap is run. At the center of the dispute is Mercedes’ interpretation......

Infant formula: popote recalls two batches in France over toxin threshold change

The French baby food brand Popote has announced the recall of two batches of first-stage infant formula in France, citing a recent tightening of safety thresholds related to cereulide, a bacterial toxin. According to the company, the decision follows new guidelines introduced by the French Ministry......

Morocco updates regulations to enhance vegetable oil quality and safety

Morocco has introduced a new government decree to tighten control over the quality and safety of vegetable oils and fats intended for consumption. This initiative seeks to modernize outdated regulations, protect consumers, and align national standards with international benchmarks. The decree applies......

Saudi Arabia further relaxes alcohol rules for wealthy foreign residents

Saudi Arabia has quietly introduced a new relaxation of its strict alcohol regulations, allowing affluent non-Muslim expatriates to legally purchase alcohol in the kingdom, several residents in Riyadh told AFP. According to six foreign residents interviewed, non-Muslim expatriates earning over 50,000......

Hong Kong blaze kills 55, deadliest fire in City’s history

Hong Kong, November 27, 2025 – A devastating fire that swept through a residential complex in northern Hong Kong has killed at least 55 people, marking the deadliest fire in the history of the Chinese Special Administrative Region. The fire broke out on Wednesday at around 14:50 local time and......

Lanzarote introduces biometric border checks for non-EU travellers

Spain has introduced the European Union's Entry/Exit System (EES) at Lanzarote airport, marking a significant step in the nation’s transition to digital border controls for non-EU visitors. The move is part of a phased rollout across Spain’s airports ahead of the full EU deadline in April......

Barcelona introduces EU entry-exit system passport checks at El Prat airport

Barcelona-El Prat airport has officially implemented the European Union's Entry-Exit System (EES), joining other major Spanish airports like Madrid Barajas and Málaga in the move to strengthen border security and streamline traveler processing. The new automated kiosks require passengers to......

Moroccan government advances social reforms and renewable energy initiatives

The Moroccan government council, led by Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch, convened on Thursday, October 23, 2025, to approve pivotal reforms and key ministerial appointments under Article 92 of the Constitution. The session emphasized Morocco’s strategic focus on social equity, food safety, and renewable......