Argentina's Treasury is auctioning peso and USD debt. Offerings include fixed-rate, CER-adjusted, and variable-rate peso bonds, plus USD-linked and USD bonds. Bids are accepted March 27, 2026, from 10 AM to 3 PM.

Argentina's OA joined the First Annual Assembly of the Permanent Forum of Administrative Investigations Prosecutor's Offices and Anti-Corruption Offices in Buenos Aires, March 19-20. The meeting aimed to boost ethics, transparency, and anti-corruption efforts.

ENRE publishes BAESA's request for grid access for its 4.6 MW solar farm in General Madariaga. Public comment period open for five business days.

Argentine Navy rescued a 74-year-old US citizen from the cruise ship "World Voyager" in the Drake Passage on March 25, 2026. The patrol ship ARA "Storni" transferred the passenger, who was in critical condition, to Ushuaia for medical attention.

Argentina's Navy conducted integrated amphibious training near the Beagle Channel. Units included the patrol ships ARA “Storni”, ARA “Indómita”, ARA “Concepción del Uruguay”, ARA “Barranqueras”, and Battalion of Marine Infantry No. 4. Training focused on troop embarkation, amphibious landings, and survival.

NSW adopts NCC 2025 in May 2027, a year after national adoption. This provides a 12-month transition for the construction industry. Variations will ensure alignment with state policy and offer flexibility on waterproofing for apartment owners.

Minns Government commits $50 million to upgrade detour routes, including Darling Causeway and Chifley Road, following Great Western Highway closure since March 12. Work includes asphalting and shoulder widening.

NSW government launches Liquid Fuel Emergency Operations Centre to tackle distribution issues. 32 stations statewide lack all fuel, primarily regional. Minister Penny Sharpe will compel fuel companies for supply plans. Premier Chris Minns emphasizes distribution, not supply, challenges.

650+ gaming machine exemptions revoked in NSW. From April 1, venues must shut down machines 4am-10am daily. This harm minimisation measure ends varied shutdown periods, some lasting 20+ years. Reforms continue.

NSW reforms law: Perpetrators can face break-and-enter charges even if on a lease, if they intend harm. New rules close loopholes after a High Court ruling. Attorney General Michael Daley and Minister Jodie Harrison back the changes.

President Lula visits CRRC factory, touts R$ 5.6 billion in São Paulo mobility projects. Funds target Trem Intercidades and Metro Line 2. Lula emphasizes international partnerships for technology transfer and industrial development.

Brazil unveils its first domestically produced supersonic fighter jet, the F-39E Gripen. President Lula attended the Embraer event, marking Brazil as the first Latin American nation to master this technology. The project involves R$28.5 billion in investment.

President Lula visits Anápolis (GO) on March 26. He tours Caoa automotive plant, launching Changan partnership. Later, he visits Brainfarma, inaugurating R$ 250 million production of active pharmaceutical ingredient scopolamine.

President Lula attended the opening of a CRRC train factory in Araraquara, Brazil. R$ 5.6 billion in BNDES financing was signed for São Paulo mobility projects, including the Trem Intercidades (TIC) Eixo Norte and Metro Line 2 expansion.

Brazil injects R$ 15 billion via Plano Brasil Soberano to aid exporters amid global instability. President Lula also signed a law creating the Brazilian Official Export Credit System. Vice President Alckmin stated the funds will boost competitiveness and preserve jobs.

Canada seeks to host the 2028 Francophonie Summit. Minister Anita Anand presented the bid. Canada renews support for La Francophonie with $20.8 million over four years.

Minister Gull-Masty to announce essential services funding for First Nations communities on March 26, 2026, at 1 p.m. ET in Toronto. Livestream available via Nishnawbe Aski Nation YouTube.

Minister MacKinnon to detail measures strengthening Canada's democratic institutions on March 26. Briefing at 11:30 a.m. ET, press conference at 12:30 p.m. ET. Focus on Canada Elections Act amendments.

Minister Patty Hajdu launches new EI Board of Appeal on April 1, 2026. It will hear first-level EI appeals, offering timely, same-day decisions. The change eliminates the "leave to appeal" for second-level appeals, improving access to justice.

Canada launches EI Board of Appeal April 1, 2026. Replaces SST General Division for first-level EI appeals, except constitutional challenges. Tripartite panels of employer, worker, and presiding members will offer regional, same-day decisions.

China's Premier urges Netherlands to boost green and innovation ties. Focus on energy transition, digital economy, and sustainable development. Aims to deepen bilateral partnership.

Xi Jinping is recalibrating officials' understanding of governance achievement. The focus is on "real achievements" over superficial metrics. This aims to ensure long-term development and people's well-being.

China will open 10 major scientific facilities to international academia in 2026. This move aims to foster global scientific collaboration and advance research.

China's central SOEs must boost investment in Xiong'an New Area. This directive aims to accelerate the development of the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region. Focus on key industries and infrastructure projects.

China's FM urged peace talks in a call with Iran's FM. The conversation focused on the Middle East situation.

MEPs debated the March 19 EU summit. President Costa stressed multilateralism, decarbonization, and support for Ukraine. Commissioner Dombrovskis highlighted EU aid, called for Gaza de-escalation, and proposed energy cost solutions. MEPs pushed for a single market and EU competitiveness.

Lille, France will host the new EU Customs Authority. The decision was made jointly by the European Parliament and the Council. Rapporteur Dirk Gotink called it a milestone, noting France handles one in three EU parcels.

EU trade committee chair Bernd Lange to hold press conference March 26, 13:00. Focus: lowering tariffs on US industrial goods, seafood, and agriculture. Agreement aims for preferential market access.

ECB raises key interest rates by 25 basis points. Main refinancing operations rate now 4.25%. Deposit facility rate at 3.75%. Marginal lending facility rate at 4.50%. Decision reflects inflation outlook.

ECB President Christine Lagarde spoke on navigating energy shocks. She stressed a three-principle approach: assess shock nature, focus on risks, and use graduated policy options. The ECB will monitor if energy costs spill into broad-based inflation.

France's March 25, 2026 Council of Ministers approved laws for immediate responses to public order disturbances. Measures target nitrous oxide misuse, drug use, and motorized rodeos, enhancing penalties and administrative tools for law enforcement.

India's Cabinet approves Modified UDAN for regional air travel. ₹28,840 crore outlay over 10 years (FY27-FY36) to develop 100 airports, build 200 helipads, and support airlines. Aims for affordable, inclusive air access.

BHASHINI Division and PFRDA sign MoU to boost multilingual pension services. Initiative integrates BHASHINI Platform for 22 Indian languages, enhancing accessibility for subscribers. “Overcoming language barriers is essential,” says Mamta Rohit.

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw chaired a MeitY committee meeting on AI & Emerging Tech and Electronics Hardware Manufacturing. India ranks 3rd in Global AI Vibrancy. Electronics manufacturing has grown 6-fold, exports 8-fold, employing 25 lakh.

Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya launched the Khelo India Tribal Games in Chhattisgarh, highlighting untapped talent. SAI coaches will scout athletes. Games run until April 3, 2026, promoting sports, tourism, and development.

India's Ministry of Textiles held a webinar with states to prep for the June 2026 Summit on "Textiles for Global Markets." Goal: boost exports from $40B to $100B by 2030. Discussed export gaps, infrastructure, and the District-Led Textile Transformation framework.

Ireland's Department of Health released reports on a sunbeds policy, exploring a potential ban on commercial sunbed use. The documents, published March 25, 2026, detail findings from a working group and a departmental workshop.

Ireland's Dept. of Education launches DEIS Strategy to 2035 and DEIS Plus scheme to tackle educational disadvantage. The strategy includes an implementation plan for 2026-2028.

Minister Hildegarde Naughton announces €48 million investment in the new DEIS Strategy and DEIS Plus Scheme. This plan targets 121 schools with the highest disadvantage, adding over 400 roles, including 350 teachers, for 700 schools nationwide.

Minister Jim O’Callaghan introduces a new approach to Presidential pardon applications. Only convictions post-1922 will be eligible. This follows five pardons since 2015, four pre-dating the State.

Minister James Lawless launched Ireland's National Skills Roundtable on March 25, 2026. He warned of a "critical turning point" due to AI and automation, stressing the need to invest in skills for future competitiveness.

Italy's PM Giorgia Meloni is in Algeria today. The visit aims to strengthen bilateral ties.

Minister Shane Jones reduces Gisborne rock lobster catch by 49 tonnes due to pressure and cyclone impact. Otago catch increases by 21.9 tonnes following strong stock. Changes effective April 1, 2026.

NZ ministers Chris Penk and Dr Shane Reti say moving 60+ business surveys online will cut business burden. Starting August 2026, the shift uses a new tool for smoother, faster data submission, benefiting small businesses especially.

New commercial vehicle safety centre opens in Taupō, targeting unsafe heavy vehicles. Transport Minister Chris Bishop states it's part of a $200 million national network to improve road safety. The centre uses in-road scales and cameras to monitor compliance.

New Zealand will replace NCEA with a two-level qualification for Years 12 and 13. NCEA Level 1 is removed, replaced by Year 11 curriculum learning. A Foundational Award for literacy/numeracy is introduced. English/Te Reo Rangatira and Maths/Pāngarau mandatory for Year 11 from 2028.

New Zealand lowers bowel screening age to 58 from 60 for central/lower North Island. 40,000 more eligible annually. Aims to prevent 771 cancers, 566 deaths over 25 years. FIT for Symptomatic pathway also expands.

Nigeria rallies global partners for youth skills acquisition. VP Shettima seeks coordinated results, emphasizing skills-to-jobs alignment. Event supported by EU.

Switzerland will return Benin Bronzes to Nigeria. Discussions also covered free trade, skills acquisition, and North East security support. VP Kashim Shettima met with Swiss VP Ignazio Cassis.

VP Shettima welcomed Gov. Dauda Lawal and supporters to APC in Zamfara. He stated President Tinubu is working to end insecurity. Deputy Senate President Barau and Speaker Abbas also attended, praising the move.

Cote d'Ivoire National Assembly President Patrick Achi met Qatar Ambassador Mubarak bin Hussein Al Marri in Abidjan on March 25, 2026. They discussed bilateral cooperation.

Qatar's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi met with Kyrgyzstan's Ambassador Aibek Toktobolotov on March 25, 2026. Al Muraikhi received a copy of Toktobolotov's credentials and pledged support to boost bilateral ties.

Qatar PM spoke with Malaysia PM Anwar Ibrahim on March 25. They discussed regional escalation, stressing peaceful dispute resolution and immediate halt to actions. They also emphasized dialogue for stability and energy security.

UNHRC adopts resolution on Iran's attacks on GCC nations and Jordan. Qatar condemned the assaults, calling them violations of sovereignty and international law. Dr. Hind Abdulrahman Al Muftah delivered Qatar's statement.

Qatar's Minister of State Maryam Al Misnad welcomed the HRC resolution condemning Iran's attacks on GCC states and Jordan. The resolution, adopted by consensus with over 105 countries, calls Iran's actions grave violations of international law.

Vladimir Putin sent greetings to the 37th Congress of the Association of Rural and Farm Enterprises and Agricultural Cooperatives on March 25, 2026. He praised the group's role in advancing agribusiness and rural development in Russia.

Putin met with Vietnam's PM Pham Minh Chinh in the Kremlin. They discussed bilateral ties, including a new nuclear power plant agreement and trade growth of 5.6% in 2026. Russian ministers and Rosatom CEO attended.

SMS Murali Pillai spoke at the 23rd International Congress of Maritime Arbitrators in Singapore. He highlighted the need for law and process to resolve disputes amid global conflict, noting the maritime industry's vulnerability to geopolitical events like the Iran war.

Grace Fu to attend 14th WTO Ministerial Conference in Yaoundé, Cameroon, March 24-29, 2026. Singapore's Minister-in-charge of Trade Relations will participate in key global trade discussions.

Alvin Tan opens The Meeting Point at LaunchPad @ One-North, Singapore. The space supports 700+ tech startups, including Kampong AI. Upgrades include new facilities and flexible tenures to help startups "start strong, scale nimbly, and succeed globally."

Media: Collect accreditation for Joint National and Free State Cabinet Engagement on March 27 at Centenary Complex, UFS Bloemfontein. Collection: March 26-27 at O.R. Tambo House. Bring ID and press card. Contact William Baloyi at 083 390 7147.

South Africa arrests 12 SAPS officials and a director for irregular tender award to Medicare 24. Government welcomes action, stating no one is above the law. Commends Investigating Directorate Against Corruption for confronting wrongdoing.

Swiss National Bank study uses market survey data to estimate its policy reaction function. Findings reveal how perceptions of monetary policy have shifted.

WTO held China Round Table on March 25. DG Okonjo-Iweala and China's Commerce Minister Wang discussed WTO accession benefits, especially for African countries. 38 members have joined since 1995.

Ministers at MC14 urged scaling up the Trade in Services for Development initiative. DG Okonjo-Iweala called for stronger partnerships. The UK pledged GBP 500,000 to support developing economies' services trade.

WTO leaders marked progress in empowering women traders. The WEIDE Fund has provided $1.7 million in grants to nearly 300 women entrepreneurs, with more disbursements planned in Jordan. WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala stated, "We are no longer just talking; we are delivering."

EIF Phase Three launched March 25 to boost LDC trade. Germany, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland, UK pledged funds. DG Okonjo-Iweala called for partnerships to meet ambitious goals.

UN Human Rights Council adopts consensus resolution condemning Iran's attacks on UAE, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Jordan. Resolution calls for Iran to cease attacks, provide reparations.

UAE condemns Iran's missile attacks on Kurdistan Region of Iraq. Calls them a dangerous escalation violating international law. Expresses solidarity with Iraq and the Kurdistan Regional Government.

UK Treasury reviews mileage rates unchanged since 2011. Exchequer Secretary Dan Tomlinson calls review "well overdue" to help workers, especially low-paid, who rely on cars. Fuel duty remains frozen.

Elena Lokteva and James Standen appointed to AHDB board. Terms begin May 1, 2026, for three years. Appointments made on merit.

UK's MHRA and Singapore's HSA launch Regulatory Innovation Corridor pilot. Aims to speed up access to AI and cell/gene therapies via global collaboration, work-sharing, and joint advice.

Karin Phillips MBE appointed to Youth Justice Board from Oct 1, 2025 to May 31, 2026. Appointment made without competition to ensure YJB has member with Wales experience pending successor recruitment.

The Legal Aid Agency seeks new providers in Trafford for family legal aid. Bids are open for work under the 2024 Standard Civil Contract. This aims to ensure families get timely advice for issues like domestic abuse and child disputes.

273 million children out of school globally, per UNESCO. Russia's March 23-24 attacks on Ukraine killed 6, injured nearly 100. Nearly half of migratory species are declining, UNEP reports.

UN chief António Guterres warns Middle East war is out of control on day 26. Israel strikes Hezbollah in Lebanon. US troops head to region. Strait of Hormuz remains open to non-hostile ships.

UN chief Guterres warns Gulf war is “out of control.” Appoints Jean Arnault as envoy to push for peace. Urges US, Israel to end war; Iran to stop attacks. Strait of Hormuz disruption impacts markets, food security.

UN chief António Guterres demands immediate release of 118 detained UN staff, up from 52 last year. 73 are held in Yemen by Houthi authorities. “No colleague is forgotten,” Guterres stated.

UN General Assembly declares transatlantic slave trade the gravest crime against humanity. Ghana-led resolution passed 123-3 with 52 abstentions. Calls for reparations to address "historical wrongs." US voted no, citing lack of legal basis.

US congratulates Bangladesh on Independence Day. Values partnership for a free, open, secure, prosperous Indo-Pacific. Looks to strengthen economic and security ties.

Federal Reserve Board released 2025 audited financial statements. Independent audit found no material misstatements. Statements cover 12 Reserve Banks, the Board, and an LLC.

VA seeks OMB review for PRA compliance. The Office of Acquisition and Logistics is collecting info on Gray Market Clauses 852.212-71 and 852.212-72.

VA seeks OMB review for VAAR clauses on information security and privacy in contracts. This PRA notice details data collection, costs, and burden.

CMS seeks public comment on information collection. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act, the agency must get approval for data gathering. Comments on burden, utility, and accuracy are welcome.

PM Pham Minh Chinh met Putin in Moscow on March 25, 2026. Key outcomes: agreement on Vietnam's first nuclear power plant, talks with Mishustin, and meetings with parliamentary leaders. Kremlin calls the nuclear deal a breakthrough.

Vietnam launches 500-day campaign to find 7,000 martyrs' remains. Running March 15, 2026 - July 27, 2027, it involves DNA analysis of 18,000 samples. Aims to honor fallen soldiers.

Vietnam's Finance Ministry proposes 50% cut in environmental protection tax on energy until June 30, 2026. Gasoline tax drops from VND2,000 to VND1,000/liter, diesel from VND1,000 to VND500/liter. Aviation fuel tax reduced from VND1,500 to VND1,000/liter.

Russia will help Vietnam with energy security. PM Pham Minh Chinh met Security Council Secretary Sergey Shoigu in Moscow on March 24. They discussed defense, trade, and energy. Russia seeks to deepen ties.

PM Pham Minh Chinh met Duma Chairman Volodin in Moscow on March 24, 2026. They discussed elevating Vietnam-Russia cooperation, focusing on high-level agreements and parliamentary ties. Both sides affirmed strong bilateral relations.