What Is The Govt Saying

Argentina's Treasury seeks bids for peso and dollar instruments. Offerings include fixed-rate, variable-rate, and CER-adjusted notes. Bids close Feb. 11, 2026.

Catamarca, Argentina: Three arrested in drug trafficking probe. Gendarmerie seized 85 grams of marijuana, cash, phones, and a car after six raids. Investigation began July 2025.

Gendarmería Argentina seized over 27,000 cigarette packs and construction materials in Formosa. In General Belgrano, 27,420 packs valued at $61M pesos were found in an abandoned truck. In Clorinda, zinc sheets, profiles, and PVC paneling were confiscated.

Argentina dismantled the "PYME del delito" digital extortion ring. Operating from prisons, they used fake dating profiles. The investigation began after Rodrigo Andrés Gómez's death on December 16, 2025. Seven arrests were made.

San Martín's Saber moved to Granaderos a Caballo under President Milei's decree. The National Historical Museum will keep a replica. This marks a historical continuity for the artifact.

NSW's Panorama Net Zero Home opens Feb 14. Landcom partnership aims to cut bills by $1,700 yearly. Features solar, battery-ready tech, efficient design. Ministers Sharpe & Scully highlight savings & sustainability.

NSW Police get expanded powers to seize and crush illegal e-bikes. Reform targets high-powered, throttle-only devices. Dyno units will test compliance. Minister Graham: "Riders and owners of illegal e-bikes should now hear us loud and clear."

NSW grants $3,000 to veteran projects. Funds support 24 schools, 22 RSLs, and 9 veteran groups statewide. Projects focus on veteran wellbeing and commemorating military history.

Sydney Metro tests 1,540 passenger weight with water-filled containers. Over 500km tested on SW Metro line. 10 stations nearing completion. Premier Chris Minns calls it a "transformative" project.

Shellharbour gets 3 new modular homes, ready in 14 weeks. NSW Gov. uses Modern Methods of Construction for faster, quality social housing. 90 modular homes due by year-end. Minister Rose Jackson: "delivering high-quality social homes in a matter of weeks, not years."

President Lula announced R$44.8 million for a new Federal Institute in Mauá, SP, serving 1,400 students. He also pledged R$37.4 million for local healthcare. Total investment in Mauá exceeds R$500 million.

President Lula announced R$1.4 billion in investments for Butantan Institute on February 9. Funds will upgrade production facilities for vaccines and serums, including R$550.1 million for diphtheria/tetanus/pertussis vaccine input and R$596 million for HPV vaccine input.

President Lula announced R$ 44.8 million from Novo PAC for a new Federal Institute campus in Mauá (SP), serving 1,400 students. He also pledged R$ 37.4 million for the city's SUS, including a new polyclinic and UBS.

President Lula announces R$ 1.4 billion investment for Instituto Butantan. Funds will build two new factories, modernize two others, and boost vaccine production. Dengue vaccine rollout begins for 1.2 million health workers.

Minister Anand notes Haiti's Transitional Presidential Council mandate ended Feb 8. Canada urges PM Fils-Aimé to prioritize security, elections. Canada stands ready to assist.

Minister Sidhu condoled Pakistan's Minister Khan over the Islamabad bombing. They discussed Canadian canola exports to Pakistan, with the first shipment arriving Jan 12, 2026. Sidhu noted interest in agriculture, clean energy, mining trade.

FedDev Ontario invests up to $9.3 million for Kumi Canada Corporation. The funds will modernize operations and adopt advanced tech, enhancing competitiveness and supply chain resilience. This supports the government's new auto strategy.

ACOA invests $997,000 in Vimy Forge for a new defence innovation accelerator. The program supports 10 Canadian SMEs, including Seafarer AI and Vartis Space from New Brunswick, to foster growth and export readiness.

Ministers Hodgson, MacKinnon, Dabrusin to launch Canada's new auto industry strategy and announce EV charging infrastructure funding on Feb. 10, 2026. Media to pre-register.

China revises nature reserve rules. New regulations aim to strengthen management and enhance conservation. Details on specific changes were not provided in the release.

India-Sri Lanka HTA Workshop begins today at Sushma Swaraj Bhawan. The five-day event, hosted by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, aims to strengthen health technology assessment cooperation. Dr. Rajiv Bahl addressed the inaugural session.

VOC Port hosted a pre-event for the IndiaAI Impact Summit 2026. Discussions focused on AI in ports and maritime operations. Key figures like Shri Vijay Kumar and Shri Susanta Kumar Purohit participated. Operational AI use cases were demonstrated.

India hosts ITU-led e-waste study tour, Feb 9-13, 2026. Delegations from 6 countries exchange best practices. Focus: circular economy, regulations, tech engagement. Follows Colombia exchange.

President Murmu hosted Seychelles President Herminie in Delhi on Feb 9, 2026. India pledges to meet Seychelles' developmental and security needs under the MAHASAGAR Vision. A Special Economic Package was announced.

PM Modi spoke with Mauritius PM Ramgoolam. They reviewed bilateral cooperation since Sept 2025 in Varanasi. Both committed to the Enhanced Strategic Partnership and Indian Ocean stability. Modi will welcome Ramgoolam to Delhi for the AI Impact Summit.

President Tinubu vows to defeat terrorism and banditry. He highlighted economic reforms, commending the Central Bank under Yemi Cardoso. Tinubu spoke at the Second NEC Conference in Abuja, focusing on inclusive growth and national development.

President Tinubu met AFRICOM Commander Gen. Dagvin Anderson in Abuja. The delegation included Amb. Peter Vrooman and CSM Garric Banfield. Nigerian officials present: NSA Nuhu Ribadu, Defense Minister Gen. Christopher Musa, and service chiefs.

Putin met with Moscow Mayor Sobyanin to discuss 2025 socioeconomic indicators. Moscow's GRP grew 28% since 2019. Sobyanin reported 63% investment growth in fixed capital over six years, aiming for technological independence.

Putin congratulates Russian civil aviation staff and veterans on their holiday. He calls the sector strategically vital for sovereignty and development. The goal is to boost air transport accessibility by 2030.

HMRC now uses GOV.UK One Login for new customers. Starting Feb 9, 2026, individuals without Government Gateway accounts can use one email/password for over 200 services. Existing users keep their current IDs. This simplifies access to government digital services.

150 countries approved a new business blueprint for nature action in Manchester. The 3-year assessment, involving 80 experts, guides companies on biodiversity risks and opportunities. Nature Minister hailed it as a vital framework.

UK expands BN(O) visa route for Hong Kongers. Adult children of 1997 handover residents, their partners/children now eligible. Up to 26,000 expected over 5 years. Jimmy Lai sentencing cited.

Forestry Commission launches Professional Forester Apprenticeship for 8 Development Woodland Officers. New pilot scheme via Supplytrain aids small businesses. Applications close March 1, 2026.

UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper condemns Jimmy Lai's 20-year sentence in Hong Kong as politically motivated. She calls for his release on humanitarian grounds, citing freedom of expression concerns. The UK raised the case with President Xi and will engage further.

Saudi Arabia hosted Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS meeting Feb. 9, 2026. Syria joins as 90th member. Focus on ISIS detainee transfer, repatriation, and Syrian government taking lead in Syria/Iraq.

US condemns Jimmy Lai's 20-year sentence in Hong Kong. Calls it an unjust conclusion showing Beijing's suppression of freedoms. Urges humanitarian parole for Lai after over 5 years detention.