China tightens internet controls during major political meetings

Beijing China – China has stepped up efforts to block internet users from accessing banned websites during a top political meeting this week, a leading provider of firewall-spanning software told AFP. Beijing imposes the world’s most widespread censorship of the internet, with internet users in mainland China unable to access everything from Google to news … Read more

Biden tightens U.S. air quality regulations, angering industry groups

New EPA rules cover fine particulate matter, commonly known as soot (File) President Joe Biden’s administration on Wednesday announced tough new air quality standards that it said were urgently needed to protect the health of vulnerable communities, even as industry groups said the move would devastate domestic manufacturing. It comes as the Democratic incumbent faces … Read more

Nigeria tightens rules on Indian pharma exports, new standards may raise industry concerns

From January 2024, the Nigerian Medicines Regulatory Authority will only accept and review applications for product registration if they are supported by raw materials from approved sources. (Shutterstock) Some industry leaders attributed the stringent measures to global incidents in Gambia, Uzbekistan, Marshall Islands, Micronesia and the United States caused by counterfeit Indian-made drugs. News18 has … Read more