Argentina's Finance Secretariat changed the maturity date for the Dual Currency Tamar / Dollar Linked National Treasury Bond. The new date is January 31, 2028, moved from January 28, 2028. Other terms remain the same.

Argentina reopens EU market for fresh poultry exports. EU recognizes Argentina's avian flu-free status. Exports resume August 17, 2026. This boosts trade, especially with the Mercosur-EU agreement.

Argentina's Ministry of Human Capital simplifies Workplace Risk System regulations. Resolution 35/2026 invalidates 122 obsolete rules, some over 30 years old, to cut bureaucracy. Minister Federico Sturzenegger calls it a "first step" to modernize the system.

ANMAT now allows 10 new medications over-the-counter for common ailments. This expands access to safe, effective treatments like levocetirizine and fexofenadine, following international standards.

Argentina and Mendoza launched a bid for the Los Nihuiles Hydroelectric System. The tender, via DNU 667/2026, covers concessions for Nihuil I, II, III, and IV and the sale of Hidroelectricidad Mendocina S.A. shares. Operation continues until December 31, 2026, or bid award.

Australia investigates new Western Australia oil refinery. A $4 million pre-feasibility study will assess Perdaman's proposal, potentially the first new refinery since the 1960s. This aims to boost energy security and create jobs.

Australia's first Blue Plaque Trail launched, marking the 1965 Freedom Ride. Six new plaques honor the journey led by Dr. Charles Perkins against discrimination. The trail uses QR codes to share stories, ensuring the legacy of the fight for equality is remembered.

NSW Gov backs exporters with 13 workshops (2026-27), Communities of Practice for 100+ businesses, and 30+ Going Global missions. Programs target Asia, North America, Europe, Middle East to boost trade.

Gillieston Public School redevelopment nears completion. 32 new classrooms, library, hall, preschool for 730+ students replace demountables. Opens Term 1, 2027. NSW Gov invests $9.2B in schools.

Wallerawang Power Station site rezoned for 620-hectare industrial hub, 100+ hectares conservation land, and recreation precinct. Proposal on exhibition until August 25, 2026. Aims to create thousands of jobs in Lithgow.

Minister McGuinty met with industry and investment leaders in Toronto to advance Canada's Defence Industrial Strategy. The BDC has supported 130 SMEs with nearly $1 billion in funding. EDC provided $2 billion in support since 2025.

Transport Canada to invest in passenger locomotive fleet to improve connections across Canada. Minister Steven MacKinnon to make announcement on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. EDT in Montreal. Media availability to follow.

Canada's Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne provides $60 million loan to Arbec Bois d'œuvre Inc. via the Large Enterprise Tariff Loan facility. The funding aims to protect 800 jobs and support the softwood lumber company's transition away from U.S. reliance.

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Fisheries Minister Joanne Thompson announced two measures to boost independent harvesters in Atlantic Canada and Quebec. DFO is tightening Inshore Regulations compliance for licence transfers and holding summer engagement sessions to gather feedback.

China's top diplomat will attend a high-level meeting on the Global Development Initiative. The meeting aims to accelerate progress on the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

China's Vice Premier spoke at the APEC ministerial meeting on forestry. He emphasized sustainable forest management and international cooperation to address climate change and promote green development.

China launches five-year plan for public legal education. Focuses on improving legal literacy and rule of law awareness nationwide. Aims to build a stronger legal system.

Xi Jinping held a welcome ceremony for Slovak President Zuzana Čaputová in Beijing. The leaders are expected to discuss bilateral ties and cooperation.

Xi Jinping met with Slovak President Zuzana Čaputová in Beijing. Discussions focused on Sino-Slovak relations and cooperation.

President Murmu launched initiatives marking four years in office. New e-Audio Guide, e-Upahaar auction, Bachpan 'Bal Parisar' for kids, and RAAHI electric bus service. Also laid foundation for Net Zero Energy block.

Sarbananda Sonowal reviewed Indian seafarer safety amid geopolitical risks. A 24x7 support system is active. Indian Missions in West Asia and Black Sea are involved. Seafarers will get enhanced pre-departure orientation and mental health support.

Amit Shah virtually opened Jamnagar District Cooperative Bank's new ‘Sahakar Bhavan’. Built for ₹25 crore, it serves farmers in Jamnagar and Devbhumi Dwarka. The bank boasts ₹135 crore in deposits and ₹24 crore profit.

Delhi Zoo marked World Nature Conservation Day on July 28, 2026. 35 sanitation workers collected 230 kg of plastic waste. Activities included a LiFE initiative session and a doodle competition to promote conservation.

CAQM reviewed Delhi's legacy dust removal campaign. Directed sustained efforts, not one-off. Rohini Zone cleared 2,950 MT over 24,486 km. Focus on inter-agency coordination and dust mitigation.

Ireland's Dept. of Housing clarifies Building Regulations for auxiliary dwellings. New rules, effective July 24, 2026, exempt certain rear-garden units from planning permission. Focus remains on fire safety and building standards.

Minister Jim O’Callaghan met the Law Society. The €520 flat fee for criminal legal aid stands. Payment will be split: two-thirds upfront, one-third later. New certificates for distinct charges are allowed.

Minister Jim O’Callaghan confirms six Nigerian nationals deported. Five had 35 criminal convictions. Operation via charter flight to Rome, then Frontex flight to Lagos. Cost: €76,895.

Ireland's Department of Children, Disability and Equality is developing a new vision and reform strategy for specialist disability services by 2030. The goal is to create person-led, sustainable, and cost-effective supports, aligning with the National Human Rights Strategy for Disabled People.

SH1 Belfast to Pegasus Motorway gets Fast-track approval. The 11km project, expected to cut deaths/injuries by 78%, will improve safety and unlock housing growth in North Canterbury. This is the 27th project approved via Fast-track.

NZ Govt releases COVID-19 Inquiry response. Accepted 63 recommendations in some form. Future support will be timely, temporary, targeted. Key advice to be public within 5 days. Health Minister Simeon Brown states lessons learned from past mistakes.

Shane Jones grants first offshore petroleum permit since ban reversal. EnZed Energy gets 12-year permit for 546sq km in Taranaki Basin. “We are open for business,” Jones states.

New Zealand's Infrastructure Funding and Financing Amendment Bill passed. It offers developers and councils new tools to fund infrastructure. Housing Minister Chris Bishop stated the bill aims to remove barriers to growth, improve living standards, and create jobs.

Erica Stanford reforms NZ's RSE scheme. Changes simplify rules for 17,000 Pacific workers, boost clarity for employers. New accreditation, worker mobility, cost rules. Internet access for workers. Reforms start early 2027.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu met with Mrs Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, President-elect of the Nigerian Bar Association, and senior lawyers at the State House, Abuja on Tuesday, July 28, 2026.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu met with former Sierra Leone President Ernest Bai Koroma at the State House on Tuesday, July 28, 2026.

President Tinubu met with Catholic Bishops, assuring them Nigeria is stabilizing. He cited security restructuring, armed forces expansion, and poverty alleviation programs like NELFUND. “Prosperity on the horizon,” he stated.

President Tinubu condemns Kauru LGA attack, Kaduna State. ~30 killed, homes burned. He directs forces to find perpetrators and restore normalcy. “Those who seek to destabilise peace... will not go unpunished.” Condolences to victims, Governor Uba Sani.

President Tinubu congratulates Anambra Governor Charles Soludo on his birthday. Praises Soludo's economic reforms as CBN governor and his leadership in Anambra, citing improved security and infrastructure. “When philosophers become kings, good change happens,” Tinubu stated.

Qatar PM participated in GCC Foreign Ministers' consultative meeting via videoconference. Discussed regional security, Strait of Hormuz navigation, and diplomatic solutions. Emphasized joint action and trust-building.

Qatar's PM spoke with Jordan's FM. They discussed bilateral ties and regional stability. The PM stressed commitment to dialogue and implementing the US-Iran MOU, ensuring Strait of Hormuz navigation. Qatar supports de-escalation efforts.

Putin met Federation Council Speaker Valentina Matviyenko. The council passed over 300 federal laws, including 130 social support bills. Priorities: demography, support for military personnel and families, and children's infrastructure. Birth rate rose in 18 regions.

Putin and Azerbaijan's Aliyev spoke by phone July 28, 2026. They discussed bilateral and international issues, affirming constructive relations and commitment to expanding cooperation.

SM Lee Hsien Loong launched the "25 Years of Legal Reform in Singapore" book series on July 28, 2026. He stressed the importance of adapting the legal system to changing times, citing the 200-year history of Singapore's legal journey.

SM K Shanmugam launched a 4-volume book series detailing 25 years of Singapore's legal reform (2000-2025). He highlighted the government's active role in lawmaking, passing nearly 1,000 bills, with the Ministry of Law handling about 200.

Singapore's Ministry of Finance is revising ABSD rules for housing developers. Starting July 29, 2026, large en bloc redevelopments will get extended timelines for completion and sales. Mega sites (1,400+ units) get 7 years, large sites (700-1,400 units) get 6 years.

Australia and Singapore held their first Ministerial Dialogue on Energy in Sydney on July 28, 2026. Ministers Chris Bowen and Dr Tan See Leng co-chaired the meeting.

Singapore Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan visits Perth, Australia, July 28-29, 2026. He'll meet WA Governor Chris Dawson, Premier Roger Cook, and MP Josh Wilson. He'll also attend a Perth USAsia Centre roundtable and meet the Overseas Singaporean community.

Lithuania contributes EUR 30,000 to the WTO Global Trust Fund for trade training in developing nations. The funds will enhance officials' expertise on WTO issues, aiding participation in the global trading system. This brings Lithuania's total contributions to CHF 475,000 since 2002.

WTO panel report released July 28 in DS629. China challenged Turkey's measures on electric vehicles. The report details findings on the dispute.

UAE leaders congratulate Peru's President on Independence Day. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan sent congratulatory messages.

UAE leaders sent Independence Day greetings to Peru's President Keiko Fujimori. Messages came from Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

PM met President Zelenskyy at Portsmouth Naval Base on July 27, 2026. PM praised Ukrainian resilience, pledging personal commitment. Leaders discussed battlefield strategy, innovation, and further UK-Ukraine military cooperation. PM hopes to visit Ukraine soon.

UK Defence Innovation launches Cycle 8 for operational tech. Proposals due Sept 22, 2026. Focus on counter-UAS, platform survivability, and more. Max funding £1M. Goal: deliver useful tech faster than adversaries.

Environment Agency suspends Emmersons Transport LTD permit in Portsmouth from July 20. Site failed to control dust pollution, risking health and Hilsea Lines wildlife site. Corrective actions due by July 31, 2026.

UK National Space Operations Centre reported increased space risks in June. 53 objects re-entered, 12% more collision alerts, and higher space weather activity. All services functioned.

UK report stresses people-centred climate adaptation. ACCESS Task Force says understanding needs, behaviour, and context is crucial for effective, equitable resilience. Prof. Dame Angela McLean: Need to understand what affects people's choices.

UN Security Council briefed on Gaza and West Bank amid rising regional tensions. Since the October 2025 ceasefire, 1,180 Palestinians killed in Gaza, 18 in West Bank. 59% of Gaza faces hunger. 60 million tonnes of debris remain.

IOM warns trafficking networks are booming, forcing hundreds of thousands into online scams. Victims from 80+ countries are lured by fake job ads, then held captive. Amy Pope notes survivors are often wrongly prosecuted. Losses in Asia reached $114 billion in 2025.

UNAMA report details Taliban abuses: 30 women arrested for "improper hijab" in Herat, shopkeepers slapped for serving unaccompanied women. Women banned from UN premises for 296 days. New decree restricts divorce, marriage.

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UN Climate Change Exec. Sec. Simon Stiell warns climate alarm is "blaring." Fossil fuels drive "nightmare" disasters. Europe saw 1,254 fires, North Africa nears 49°C. "Leave coal, oil and gas behind faster," Stiell urges.

US policy stops dangerous gain-of-function research. Federal funds will not support research with potential to threaten lives or national security. Policy establishes transparent, accountable framework for high-risk life sciences research.

US congratulates Peru on 205th independence anniversary. 200 years of diplomatic ties celebrated. US looks forward to working with President Keiko Fujimori to deepen security, trade, and investment.

FDA corrects FY2026 priority review voucher fee notice. Congress amended the FD&C Act on February 3, 2026, changing when fees are due for rare pediatric disease voucher submissions.

FDA seeks public comment on collecting information for expanded access to investigational drugs. The notice, required by the Paperwork Reduction Act, allows 60 days for feedback.

FDA's Pediatric Advisory Committee will meet publicly. The committee advises on pediatric regulatory issues. A public docket is open for comments.

Vietnam and Cambodia top legislators met in Hanoi. They pledged to boost ties, aiming for $20 billion in trade. They will also work on border demarcation and commemorate 60 years of relations.

Vietnam's To Lam: Humanitarian work must be integral to development. At the Viet Nam Red Cross Society Congress on July 28, he urged focus on disaster risk management, volunteer forces, and a unified humanitarian database. Targets include assisting 50 million people and growing membership to 1 million.

Hanoi and Rome signed a Joint Declaration on July 27 to boost cooperation. Bui Duy Cuong and Svetlana Celli inked the deal, focusing on urban management, environment, culture, and economics.

DPM Nguyen Van Thang met WTO Deputy Director-General and WEF Board Co-Chair in Geneva on July 27. He urged WTO reform, dispute settlement restoration, and expanded agenda. He also sought WEF support for Vietnam-WEF cooperation on tech and finance.

Vietnam's CPV Central Committee met July 20-24, adopting resolutions on development models, security, and land law. Quang Ninh and Bac Ninh will become centrally-governed cities. The 16th National Assembly will consider the land law and city status changes in August.