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16 September 2026

Belarus to release 25 more prisoners as US eases sanctions

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Belarus to release 25 more prisoners as US eases sanctions

Belarus will release 25 more prisoners under an interim agreement with the United States, while Washington plans to lift sanctions on two Belarusian companies and pursue broader negotiations.

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16 September 2026

UK government to explore coordinated maritime nuclear strategy

The UK government will bring together departments, regulators and industry representatives to explore the development of a coordinated maritime nuclear strategy. The commitment followed discussions with the Nuclear Energy Maritime Organization (NEMO) during the International Atomic Energy Agency’s General Conference in Vienna. Government departments to examine maritime nuclear Michael Shanks, Minister of State at the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, agreed to convene relevant government bodies and industry representatives to discuss the way forward. The process is expected to involve the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and the Department for Transport, alongside regulators and NEMO. However, the UK has not yet adopted a maritime nuclear strategy.

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