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Last update: 7 hours agoDiplomatic shake-up: The U.S. Senate confirmed former Missouri congressman Billy Long as ambassador to Iceland, sealing a long, politically bumpy path after he was removed as IRS commissioner and faced backlash for joking comments about Iceland joining the U.S. Green geopolitics: In Oslo, India and the Nordics—including Iceland—upgraded ties to a “Green Technology and Innovation Strategic Partnership,” with leaders stressing rules-based order, climate action, AI, Arctic research, trade and defence cooperation. Health & climate pressure: A Pan-European commission urged the WHO to declare climate change an international public health emergency, arguing current rules treat it like a slow background problem. Energy storage watch: Second-life battery maker Moment Energy claims a “world first” safety certification as U.S. FEOC compliance and tax-credit rules tighten. Travel policy shift: Thailand is cutting visa-free stays back to 30 days for most nationalities, affecting 93 countries, as authorities cite crime and security concerns. Biotech deal: SERB agreed to buy exclusive Idefirix rights from Hansa Biopharma for €115m, covering Iceland and wider regions.
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