Argentina's Health Ministry opened pre-registration for the 2026 health residency entrance exam. Professionals can apply until April 17 via SISA. This year, private and military hospitals are included in the expanded offer.

Argentina's Secretariat of Culture honors icon Moria Casán with "Moria, el misterio," a musical theater piece at Palacio Libertad. Performances run April 18-26. Casán will attend a gala on April 20.

Argentina opens "Argentina, donde el paisaje se vuelve cuero" at Palacio Libertad. The exhibition features 90 works by 45 artisans, showcasing leatherwork. Runs April 22-August 2.

Palacio Libertad now offers foreign language tours, starting with French for Francophonie Month. Future tours in English and Portuguese are planned. Over 36,000 visitors participated in 2025.

Argentina's Economy Ministry updated MiPyME registry parameters, adjusting sales and asset limits for 1.88 million businesses. This expands access to benefits like tax compensation and VAT deferral.

NSW Pre-sale Finance Guarantee backs $900M Pyrmont Place and Elodie developments, accelerating 540+ new homes. Program aims to unlock $1B in construction finance over five years. Deb Coakley and Tim Hallam appointed to advisory committee.

Brazil's government issues MP, bill, decrees to curb fuel costs. Diesel subsidies of R$1.20 (imported) and R$0.80 (domestic) are enacted. Federal taxes on biodiesel are zeroed. GLP imports receive R$850 subsidy per ton.

Brazil mandates companies inform employees about HPV, breast, cervical, and prostate cancer vaccination campaigns. New law, published April 6, requires employers to share Ministry of Health guidance and promote awareness. Employees can miss work for screenings without pay loss.

Festival de Inverno de Garanhuns now officially recognized as a national cultural event. The 34th edition, July 9-26, will feature 18 days of free, diverse artistic expressions across 20+ locations.

Artemis II crew, including CSA astronaut Jeremy Hansen, reached 406,773 km from Earth on April 6, 2026, breaking the Apollo 13 record. The mission completed a lunar flyby. Splashdown is set for April 10.

Buckley Belanger announces federal funding for Saskatchewan business ecosystems on April 7 in Estevan. The initiative aims to unlock nuclear supply chain opportunities.

PS Lavack to announce funding for Inuit communities in Nunavik. Event details: April 7, 2026, 9:30 a.m. ET, at 19950 Clark Graham Avenue, Baie-d’Urfé, Québec. Focus on FCNQ.

Mélanie Joly to announce $X million in Canada Economic Development support for nearly 100 Quebec SMEs affected by tariffs. Event on April 7, 2026, in Repentigny. Media must confirm attendance by 9 a.m.

China issues guidelines for high-quality e-commerce. Focus on innovation, rural revitalization, and consumer protection. Aims to boost digital economy growth.

China will work with Russia to ease Middle East tensions, Foreign Minister Wang Yi stated. Beijing seeks a peaceful resolution to regional conflicts.

PM Modi congratulates scientists on Kalpakkam's Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor achieving criticality. This indigenous reactor marks a step in India's nuclear program, capable of generating more fuel than it consumes. It advances plans to use thorium reserves. A proud moment for India.

NH-32 in Tamil Nadu sees carriageway settlement near Vallampadugai Village. Traffic diverted, toll suspended April 6. 2.5m settlement reported. Root cause: foundation failure. Show cause notices issued.

Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu oversaw BCAS and RRU MoU. India will get an indigenous aviation security equipment testing center for Full Body Scanners. Goal: Atmanirbhar Bharat, Atma-Surakshit Bharat.

Shri Narendra Bhooshan, IAS (1992 batch), is the new Secretary, Department of Land Resources. He brings 30+ years of experience from roles in Uttar Pradesh and central government, including UIDAI.

India's Ministry of Mines amends rules for mining leases. Contiguous areas can now be added, up to 10% for MLs and 30% for CLs. Associated minerals can also be included, simplifying exploration and boosting mineral supply.

Ireland's Dept. of Housing seeks public input on the Heritage Ireland 2030 Mid-Term Review. Submissions, including name and email, will inform the final review, expected Q3/early Q4 2026. Data may be published online. No profiling.

Taoiseach Micheál Martin mourns Seán Barrett, praising his "distinguished service" as Chief Whip, Ceann Comhairle, and minister. Martin called Barrett a "thorough gentleman" who believed in parliamentary democracy. Sympathies extended to his wife Sheila and family.

President Tinubu congratulates Special Adviser Adekunle-Johnson on his birthday, April 7. Praises his work on MSMEs, job creation, noting 478,000 jobs created via Expanded National MSME Clinics and National MSME Awards.

President Tinubu celebrates Chief Olusola Oke at 70. Tinubu praises Oke's legal and political career, including his roles in the House of Reps, NDDC, and Tinubu Shettima Campaign. He highlights Oke's contributions to Ondo State and Nigeria.

VP Shettima preached hope and sacrifice this Easter, assuring Nigerians of better days ahead under President Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda. He stressed that current difficulties are temporary, urging unity and faith in overcoming challenges.

President Tinubu condoles with Prof. Attahiru Jega on wife's passing. Vice President Shettima conveyed condolences at Hajiya Hadiza Jega's Janazah prayer. Tinubu called her a woman of "uncommon grace" and a strong anchor for Jega.

President Tinubu approves ₦3.3 trillion payment plan to settle power sector debts. 15 plants signed ₦2.3 trillion in agreements. ₦501 billion raised, ₦223 billion disbursed. Aims for reliable electricity, investment, and jobs.

Qatar PM spoke with Spain's FM about regional escalation. PM stressed stopping Iranian attacks, protecting infrastructure. Spain expressed solidarity, urged de-escalation.

Qatar PM spoke with India's EAM on regional escalation. They stressed peaceful dispute resolution, freedom of navigation, and halting Iranian attacks. They called for renewed talks to ensure global energy security and regional stability.

Qatar PM spoke with Norway PM Jonas Gahr Store about regional escalation. Qatar's PM stressed stopping Iranian attacks, warning of consequences for water, food, energy facilities. He called for negotiation, reason, and global energy security.

Qatar PM spoke with Iran's FM Araghchi. Qatar condemned Iran's targeting of regional nations, calling it a threat to security. PM stressed respecting international law and pursuing diplomatic solutions.

Qatar PM met Jordan's FM to discuss regional escalation. Qatar condemned Iran's attacks on Jordan, expressing solidarity. Both leaders stressed peaceful dispute resolution, regional stability, and global energy security.

Putin met with Aeroflot CEO Sergei Aleksandrovsky. The airline carried 55.3 million passengers in 2025, with 90.2% seat occupancy. Revenue hit 900 billion rubles. Aeroflot paid dividends for the first time since 2019. The fleet has 352 aircraft.

Putin instructed agencies to aid Dagestan after flooding. He spoke with Emergencies Minister Alexander Kurenkov and Dagestan head Sergei Melikov. A meeting is set for April 7 to discuss the situation.

Singapore's 4th Universal Periodic Review is May 12, 2026, in Geneva. Minister of State Rahayu Mahzam leads the delegation. The review assesses human rights progress since the 2021 UPR.

Employment Rights Act 2025 reshapes union recognition from April 6, 2026. Unions no longer need to prove majority support beforehand. Ballots require only a simple majority. Updated CAC forms are mandatory for new applications.

UN calls for aid amid Cuba's energy crisis. Fuel shortages, worsened by US blockade and Hurricane Melissa fallout, impact 2 million people. Health systems face backlogs, 1 million need water trucking. UN prioritizes elderly, disabled, pregnant women. Plan focuses on solar power.

UN scales up Sudan aid as needs outpace funding. 1.6M returned to Khartoum. 16% funded response plan. Attacks on hospitals continue. Ukraine strikes kill civilians in Odesa and Nikopol.

Strikes continue in the Middle East. Lebanon saw dozens of casualties after Israeli strikes hit the south and Beirut. Humanitarian needs are rising as infrastructure strains.

UN80 Initiative enters delivery phase. Member States review progress on 86 actions to reshape UN impact. Guy Ryder notes momentum. Amina Mohammed discusses potential UN Women/UNFPA merger for greater coherence.

HHS finalizes Medicare Advantage and Part D rules for 2026-2027. Changes target Star Ratings, marketing, drug coverage, and enrollment.

CMS proposes FY 2027 hospice updates. Key changes include wage index, payment rates, and aggregate cap. Hospices must provide election statements. Rule also seeks input on palliative care, wage index construction, and MAID overlap. Quality reporting changes are included.

Commerce issues antidumping duty order on float glass from China. Decision follows affirmative final determination by Commerce and the U.S. International Trade Commission.

Commerce issues countervailing duty orders on float glass from China and Malaysia. This follows affirmative final determinations by Commerce and the ITC.

Commerce Dept. rescinds Magnuson-Stevens Act fishing restrictions in Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument. This aligns regulations with the Feb. 6, 2026 Presidential Proclamation unleashing commercial fishing in the Atlantic.

Tran Thanh Man sworn in as 16th National Assembly Chairman. He pledged to reform, innovate, and enhance oversight, aiming for a prosperous Vietnam. He seeks support from citizens and partners.

Tran Thanh Man re-elected Chairman of Vietnam's National Assembly. Born 1962, he holds a doctorate in economics. Man pledged loyalty to the Fatherland, people, and Constitution. He is a Politburo member and NA deputy for the 13th-16th legislatures.

General Secretary To Lam urged the 16th National Assembly to innovate law-making. He stressed the need for a modern, unified, stable, feasible, and development-oriented legal system to address current overlaps and inconsistencies.

Vietnam's Q1 2026 socio-economic data released by GSO: GDP growth at X%, inflation at Y%. Industrial production up Z%. Trade surplus of $A billion.

PM Pham Minh Chinh met Chinese Ambassador He Wei on April 5, 2026. They discussed Viet Nam-China relations, focusing on economic cooperation, infrastructure connectivity, and people-to-people exchanges. Both sides aim to deepen ties.

WHO marks World Health Day with "Together for health. Stand with science." theme. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus highlights science's role in saving lives, citing 154 million children saved by vaccines since 1970. Campaign launches year-long public health drive.