Argentina celebrated the 216th anniversary of the May Revolution on May 25th. Over 50,000 people attended events at the Cabildo de Buenos Aires and Palacio Libertad, featuring the National Anthem, traditional dances, and historical talks. President Javier Milei participated in the official activities.

President Milei attended the May 25th Tedeum and Cabildo celebrations in Buenos Aires. He was joined by Cabinet members and City Mayor Jorge Macri. The event marked the 216th anniversary of the May Revolution.

Gendarmería Nacional Argentina marked the 216th anniversary of the May Revolution on May 25, 2026. Chief Claudio Miguel Brilloni presided, emphasizing commitment to Argentina's security amid challenges.

Prefectura Naval Argentina marked the 216th anniversary of the May Revolution on May 25, 2026. Events included flag raising, national anthem, and speeches. Prefect General Guillermo Giménez Pérez presided.

PM Albanese: Australia's fuel security is strong, with 43 days of petrol, 38 days of diesel (highest since 2023), and 31 days of jet fuel. Deal with China secured 660,000 barrels of jet fuel. Supply secure into July.

Nepean Hospital receives major medical equipment for new imaging departments. Stage 2 redevelopment, including new ICU and beds, nears completion this year. Construction finishes late 2026.

Bays West Delivery Authority to create Sydney's newest suburb near CBD. 8,500 homes, 10% affordable. White Bay Power Station is cultural heart. International design competition launched.

NSW Labor's rental reforms returned $180,000 to renters for illegal fees. The Rental Taskforce found over 3,000 renters charged for dishonored payments and background checks. Reforms include banning no-grounds evictions and limiting rent increases.

Minns Labor opens Nirimba Fields Public School early. The $9 billion program delivers 230 new/upgraded schools. The new school has 44 classrooms, capacity for 1,000 students. Former site becomes a preschool for 120 children.

President Lula opened the 1st Brazil-Africa Rectors Forum in Brasília, emphasizing academic cooperation. 2,600 scholarships for African students to study in Brazil via the Capes-Move África program were announced. Lula stated, "Brazil will stand with Africa on this journey."

President Lula announced over R$7 billion in investments for Amazonas. Petrobras commits R$2.8 billion for fuel barges and oil production. Other funds target BR-319 highway improvements, energy infrastructure, and the "Luz Para Todos" program.

President Lula opened the 1st Brazil-Africa Rectors Forum in Brasília on May 25. The event, running until May 27, aims to strengthen higher education cooperation, with 235 existing agreements between Brazil and 38 African nations.

Canada funds 10 new wildfire aircraft and 2 support assets for the 2026 season. Minister Olszewski stated the investment bolsters national preparedness. Assets include tankers, helicopters, and birddog planes.

CRTC mandates closed captioning for online streaming. Within one year, new original programs will be captioned. Within five years, all online programming will feature captions. "This strengthens access for persons who are Deaf, DeafBlind or hard of hearing," said CRTC Chair Vicky Eatrides.

Minister Rechie Valdez announced $77.5 million for 395 organizations to advance gender equality. Funding targets economic participation, violence prevention, and 2SLGBTQI+ community support. This is the largest WAGE funding announcement by number of groups.

Canada eases visa rules for Indonesia and Malaysia. Starting May 26, 2026, eligible citizens with prior visas can get an eTA instead of a TRV. Minister Lena Metlege Diab cited strengthening Indo-Pacific ties and trade.

Canada eases visa rules for India travelers. Starting February 29, 2024, eligible Indian citizens can apply for a traveler visa instead of a traditional visitor visa. This aims to boost tourism and business ties in the Indo-Pacific region.

Xi Jinping urged China and Serbia to deepen cooperation. He met with Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić in Beijing, emphasizing a shared future and "ironclad friendship." The leaders aim to boost economic ties and strategic partnership.

China ready to boost trade with Serbia, says Premier Li. Focus on expanding economic cooperation.

Xi Jinping calls for accelerating a China-Pakistan community with a shared future. Focus on deepening cooperation and strategic partnership in a new era.

PM Modi attended the Padma Awards ceremony, calling it pride, gratitude, and inspiration. He highlighted India's strength in awardees' contributions. He shared glimpses on X, linking to the official Padma Awards Instagram.

CSIR-NIScPR and NIAS signed an MoU on May 25, 2026, to boost science communication and S&T policy research. Collaboration includes joint projects, faculty exchange, and capacity building. Discussions focused on inclusive digital science communication.

Sonowal pushes maritime reforms for 'Viksit Bharat 2047'. Focus on digital governance, grievance redressal, and time-bound project delivery. Ministry to host 'Maritime Reform Utsav' celebrating 12 years of progress.

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan's book, "Apnapan," releases May 26 in New Delhi. Former VP M. Venkaiah Naidu will launch it, with ex-PM H. D. Deve Gowda present. The book details Chouhan's experiences with PM Narendra Modi.

Minister Prataprao Jadhav chaired a meeting on Yoga and Naturopathy. India is strengthening preventive healthcare via these systems. Over 70 BNYS colleges and 5,000 Yoga institutes operate. 6 lakh Yoga volunteers trained.

13.4 million visited Ireland's OPW heritage sites in 2025. Dublin Castle remained top. Regional sites like Emo Court saw 50% growth. Minister Kevin Moran highlighted heritage's appeal and economic impact.

Minister Heydon confirms 100% of eligible farm safety applications approved under TAMS 3. 75% of nutrient storage applications selected for Tranche 11. Closing date for Tranche 12 extended to June 19.

Ireland opens pre-registration for the Global Bioeconomy Summit 2026. The event, held October 20-21 at the Convention Centre Dublin, focuses on "Bioeconomy for socio-economic transformation and climate action." High-level discussions and innovation showcases are planned.

Ministers O'Callaghan and Brophy launched 25 upgraded eGates at Dublin Airport. This investment enhances passenger flow and security. 6.3 million used eGates in 2025, with numbers expected to rise.

Minister Hildegarde Naughton expands Summer Meals Programme to 77 youth services. €600,000 funding for June-August 2026. Programme targets 10-18 year olds, tackling food poverty. Pilot supported 5,000+ last year.

SH3 Mangapepeke culverts replaced. Transport Minister Chris Bishop confirms completion of two new culverts, part of the Government's priority bridge replacement programme. New structures are 21m and 30m long, designed for a 100-year lifespan. Work began July 2024.

Energy Minister Simeon Brown announces new Electricity Authority rules from July 1. Four major generators can no longer favor their retail arms. This ensures fairer competition for smaller retailers, aiming for better prices for Kiwi consumers.

New Zealand launches $1.2 billion Gas Transition Loan Guarantee Scheme. Finance Minister Nicola Willis says Budget 2026 initiative offers loans to businesses switching from gas, securing remaining supply. Crown guarantees 80% of loans.

New Zealand anti-stalking laws take effect tonight. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith states stalking is now a criminal offense, punishable by up to five years in prison. The Crimes Legislation (Stalking and Harassment) Amendment Act defines stalking as a pattern of behavior causing fear or distress.

Tinubu's 3-year term: peace-building and conflict resolution drive development. Key successes include resolving the Ogoni crisis, allowing oil resumption, and settling the Malabu Oil dispute, boosting production by 150,000 bpd. Also resolved the MMA2 airport concession dispute.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu accepted the APC presidential nomination for 2027. He highlighted reforms, including the Nigerian Education Loan Fund with N282 billion disbursed to 1.5 million beneficiaries. Power generation reached 6000MW, with 2.5 million meters supplied.

VP Shettima attended Benin President Wadagni's inauguration, reaffirming Nigeria's commitment to deeper ties. He cited shared history, culture, and security, noting $2 billion in annual trade and 5 million Nigerians in Benin.

VP Shettima in Cotonou for Benin Republic President Wadagni's inauguration. Representing President Tinubu, Shettima met with Foreign Minister Bakari. He stressed Nigeria-Benin ties. Event is May 24, 2026.

President Tinubu secured 11 million votes in APC primaries. He pledged to consolidate economic reforms and advance Nigeria's development in a second term. He received the certificate of return from APC Chairman Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda.

Putin met Omsk Governor Khotsenko. Region's GRP grew 2 years, industrial output nearly 3% last year. New oil refinery catalyst project creates 500 jobs. 4 million tonnes grain harvested in 2025. Angara rocket assembly moves to Omsk. Workforce training is key.

Putin greeted participants at the third National Forum of Agricultural Producers in Moscow. The event focuses on rural development, infrastructure, and the agro-industrial complex. “Promising proposals developed at the forum are factored into the practical implementation of our plans,” Putin stated.

Putin sent greetings to the 10th Russia-China Summer Youth Games in Kaliningrad. He called the event a "vibrant celebration of sport, youth, and cultural exchange," strengthening ties between the two nations.

Putin addressed the 29th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, emphasizing pragmatic dialogue for a stable future. He highlighted Russia's openness to cooperation and its role in multilateral institutions like BRICS and the UN. The forum, held May 25, 2026, focuses on pressing global economic issues.

Putin spoke with King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain on May 25, 2026. They pledged to boost Russia-Bahrain trade, economic, financial, investment, and cultural ties. Both leaders stressed a swift, diplomatic resolution to the Iran crisis, respecting regional interests.

Singapore's MAS Core Inflation fell to 1.4% in April, down from 1.7%. CPI-All Items inflation held steady at 1.8%. Services and retail prices drove the core inflation drop.

Singapore FM Vivian Balakrishnan visited Beijing May 24-26. Met FM Wang Yi, discussed green/digital economies, ASEAN-China ties, Middle East ceasefire, and cross-strait relations. Reaffirmed One China policy.

MTI keeps 2026 GDP growth forecast at 2.0-4.0%. Q1 2026 saw 6.0% year-on-year growth. Downside risks have risen due to the US-Israel-Iran conflict.

UAE delegation, led by Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, attended GLOBSEC Forum 2026 in Prague (May 21-23). Minister of State Lana Zaki Nusseibeh discussed global security, defense, and tech, holding bilateral talks with Hungary and Albania ministers on cooperation.

UAE and UN discuss sustainability cooperation. UAE will co-host the 2026 UN Water Conference in Abu Dhabi with Senegal, December 8-10. Focus on practical solutions and partnerships for global water challenges.

UAE and UN discuss sustainability cooperation. UAE will co-host the 2026 UN Water Conference in Abu Dhabi with Senegal, December 8-10. Focus on water solutions and partnerships.

Ebola outbreak in DRC has 900+ cases, 220+ deaths. WHO declares emergency. Attacks on treatment centers, distrust, and anger over burial rules hinder containment. No approved vaccines. WHO releases $3.9M.

Sec. Rubio spoke with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov today. They discussed the Russia-Ukraine war, bilateral relations, and the situation in Iran. Lavrov initiated the call.

Secretary Rubio on Iran: “a work in progress.” A deal to open straits is on the table. Diplomacy is key before alternatives. On Lebanon, Rubio stated Hezbollah, an Iranian proxy, is the issue, not Lebanon-Israel. A 45-day ceasefire is in effect.

The U.S. congratulates Jordan on its 80th Independence Day. The State Department highlights the shared commitment to a secure Middle East and praises King Abdullah II's leadership. The U.S. looks forward to continuing its decades-long partnership.

DPM Ho Quoc Dung attends Eurasia Economic Forum. Vietnam signed FTA with EAEU in Kazakhstan on May 29, 2015. Trade surged since Oct 5, 2016: Armenia +61%, Belarus +34%, Kazakhstan x4.2, Kyrgyzstan x14.5, Russia x1.3.

Vietnam's To Lam urges a longer vision for basic scientific research. He stressed its role in national power amid global competition and the need to shift from raw material dependence. Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW identifies science, tech, innovation, and digital transformation as key breakthroughs.

Vietnam's President To Lam links quantum technology to national security, AI, semiconductors, and digital sovereignty. It's seen as a new power structure. Vietnam will prioritize quantum communication, security, simulation, algorithms, sensing, materials, and training.

Vietnam's General Secretary and President To Lam will visit Singapore at the invitation of President Tharman Shanmugaratnam. Lam will deliver a keynote speech at the Shangri-La Dialogue, a forum for regional security discussions.