Argentina offers diverse Easter events. Buenos Aires features torchlight processions and chocolate festivals. Jujuy presents "Devotion in the Heights." Salta boasts over 20 activities daily, including living Passion plays. Tucumán stages "Jesus' Path to Calvary."

PM Albanese addresses Cyclone Narelle impact in WA, praises emergency services. Announces new powers to secure fuel for Australia, citing Middle East war impact. Six of 81 April ships cancelled, but arrivals replaced.

Australia's government is enacting new fuel security powers to prevent supply disruptions. Amendments to the Export Finance and Insurance Corporation Act will allow underwriting of strategic reserves. This aims to secure additional fuel cargoes, especially for regional shortages.

Canada Gazette Part I, March 28, 2026, Vol. 160, No. 13 published. Official notices, regulations, and government announcements are detailed.

Hainan Free Trade Port shows tangible dividends. Trade volume rose 13.4% in 2023. Foreign investment increased 10.8%. The port is becoming a key hub for global trade.

Premier Li Qiang chaired a State Council executive meeting. Discussions focused on boosting domestic demand, optimizing business environments, and ensuring stable foreign trade. Measures to support the private sector were also a key agenda item.

China Vice Premier He Lifeng urged deeper cooperation with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). He emphasized strengthening intellectual property protection and fostering innovation.

China's FM urges negotiation to prevent more Middle East casualties and losses. “The international community should work together to de-escalate tensions,” he stated.

Xi Jinping tours Xiong'an New Area, China's planned "city of the future." The project aims to relieve pressure on Beijing and foster innovation. Xiong'an is a key part of China's development strategy.

PM Modi spoke with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on the West Asia conflict. Modi condemned energy infrastructure attacks, stressed shipping security. He thanked the Prince for supporting the Indian community.

Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh chaired the first IGoM meeting on March 28, 2026, to review the West Asia situation. The group emphasized a medium to long-term preparedness approach and swift decision-making. The government is committed to safeguarding Indian citizens.

Bharat Tribes Fest 2026 extended to April 5 due to public demand. The event in New Delhi features 1,000+ tribal artisans, 78 VDVKs, and 300+ exhibitors. A Van Dhan Conclave is set for March 29, inaugurated by Shri Durgadas Uikey.

PM Modi inaugurates Phase I of Noida International Airport. He stated, "This airport will give new momentum to connectivity, investment, and development." India's largest state now boasts multiple international airports.

MoEFCC and WWF-India marked Earth Hour's 20th anniversary with awareness events in Gwalior. Activities included a symbolic lights switch-off and youth engagement, promoting energy conservation and sustainable lifestyles nationwide.

Minister Byrne addressed the Ambrosetti Economy and Finance meeting in Italy, promoting Ireland's EU Presidency agenda. He met Minister Foti, discussing competitiveness, the Single Market, and better regulation. Byrne stressed respect for common values and simplification.

NZ Regulation Minister David Seymour seeks public input via the Red Tape Tipline to identify regulatory barriers hindering fuel resilience. “If red tape is getting in the way… we want to hear it,” he stated, citing updates to the National Fuel Plan.

President Tinubu honors Babajide Kolade-Otitoju on his 60th birthday. Tinubu praises the journalist's integrity, courage, and truth-telling. Otitoju, a TVC News Director, is recognized for his significant contributions to journalism and Nigeria.

President Tinubu addressed the APC's 4th National Convention on March 27, 2026. He emphasized "Unity in Progress: Consolidating the Renewed Hope Agenda", recalling the party's founding 13 years ago. He honored President Muhammadu Buhari and other departed members, stressing unity over ego and ambition.

Singapore's Gan Kim Yong addressed the Ostasiatisches Liebesmahl, highlighting global economic uncertainty. He stressed the need for peace, resilience, and a strengthened rules-based order, especially for trading nations like Singapore and Germany. He emphasized cooperation among like-minded partners.

66 WTO Members adopted global digital trade rules on March 28, 2026. This agreement, covering 70% of global trade, establishes the first baseline for e-commerce.

Health Minister Ong Ye Kung stressed musculoskeletal health importance at NHG MSK Day Fiesta on March 28, 2026. He highlighted simple exercises, HPB's Healthy 365 app, and new exercise/walking groups in Sembawang GRC.

WTO ministers met at MC14 in Yaoundé, Cameroon, on March 28. Discussions focused on fisheries subsidies, investment facilitation, e-commerce, agriculture, and development. Ambassador Clare Kelly updated on dispute settlement reform. 119 members have accepted the Fisheries Subsidies Agreement.

DG Okonjo-Iweala calls the MPIA a "confidence-building bridge" for 61 WTO members, including new joiners Barbados, Liechtenstein, Moldova. The temporary system resolves appeals pending dispute reform, offering "rules-based stability".

66 WTO Members adopted a pathway to bring the E-Commerce Agreement into force via interim arrangements. This deal, covering 70% of global trade, was announced March 28, 2026, at the 14th Ministerial Conference.

UAE ministers conveyed condolences from Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed on the death of Mohammed Aznibla, a Moroccan civilian contractor killed in an Iranian missile attack in Bahrain.

UAE Ministers Khalifa Shaheen Al Marar and Saeed Al Hajeri conveyed condolences from Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed on the death of Mohammed Aznibla, a Moroccan civilian contractor killed in an Iranian missile attack in Bahrain.

Ethiopian man, Jamal, recounts being kidnapped and tortured on the dangerous migration route from the Horn of Africa to Saudi Arabia. He sought his nephew, who was also kidnapped. Jamal suffered severe burns to his feet. He eventually escaped to Djibouti, receiving aid from the IOM.

US condemns Iran-backed militias' attacks on Iraqi Kurdistan President Nechirvan Barzani's home. Calls attacks a "direct assault on Iraq's sovereignty, stability, and unity."

IMF praises Vietnam's economic management. GDP projected 6.1% growth in 2024. Martin Sommer met PM Pham Minh Chinh on March 27. IMF offers support for resources, stability.

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie met with Vietnam's Standing Deputy PM Nguyen Hoa Binh on March 27, 2026. Lurie pledged to promote San Francisco investment in Vietnam's International Financial Center (VIFC). Binh seeks U.S. investor support for the VIFC, a key economic initiative.

Lien Chieu Container Port in Da Nang, Vietnam, begins construction. The US$2 billion project, led by Hateco-APM, aims to be a regional hub with eight berths and capacity for 18,000 TEU vessels. Construction runs 2026-2036.

WHO Member States will extend talks on the PABS annex to the Pandemic Agreement. Negotiations resume April 27-May 1, ahead of the May World Health Assembly. “PABS lies at the heart of the agreement,” said Dr. Tedros.