What Is The Govt Saying

Argentina's SeNaDis will now automatically update disability service fees monthly based on the Consumer Price Index (IPC). This ensures service continuity and predictability for providers and users. Alejandro Vilches leads the initiative.

Prefect General Guillermo Giménez Pérez met with Chilean Naval Attaché Juan Cristóbal Sepúlveda Zúñiga and Ecuadorian Military Attaché Wilson Danilo Godoy Paspuel on February 12, 2026. They discussed shared interests and operational exchanges.

Argentina's CNV eases rules for Individual Negotiable Securities (VNEI) via Resolution 1107. New exceptions allow certain Agents to issue VNEI, including e-invoices and those traded in guaranteed segments. Deadline for system adaptation: April 6, 2026.

Argentina's Finance Secretariat offers a dollar-linked bond conversion. Holders of LELINK D27F6 (expiring Feb 27, 2026) can exchange them for LELINK D30A6 (expiring Apr 30, 2026). Bids are accepted Feb 18, 2026.

Argentine Federal Police arrested Claudio Uberti, 68, in Buenos Aires. He was convicted in the $790,550 undeclared cash case linked to Venezuelan businessman Antonini Wilson. Uberti surrendered Feb. 11.

Tibooburra gets new health worker housing. Part of NSW's $200.1M program. Renovated facility blends old and new. Minister Ryan Park says it's vital for attracting staff. Barwon MP Roy Butler calls it a "game changer."

Albury gets new public school, preschool. School opens Term 1, 2028 for 400+ students. Preschool opens Term 1, 2027 for 120 children. Part of Minns Labor Government's 100 new preschools plan.

Twofold Aboriginal Corporation goes off-grid at Jigamy Farm with $62,000 solar system. NSW Gov funding supports sustainability, cost reduction, and reinvestment in community programs. “Empowering Aboriginal organisations to lead,” says Minister Harris.

Armidale hospital staff accommodation upgrade moves forward. Rusden House to be redeveloped into modern units. Part of $200.1 million NSW program to attract health workers. Designs due soon.

NSW Labor reintroduces bill to combat crime. New public interest exception allows investigative agencies to use unlawfully obtained recordings if not involved in creation. Attorney General Michael Daley and Special Minister of State John Graham urge passage.

President Lula visits India (Feb 18-22) and South Korea to boost trade. Focus on economic, tourism, agriculture, energy, and sustainability partnerships. Brazil and India share views on global governance reform.

President Lula inaugurates the new emergency center at Hospital Federal Cardoso Fontes in Rio de Janeiro on February 15. The project, a partnership between municipal and federal health secretariats, received R$ 114.4 million in federal funds. Health Minister Alexandre Padilha and Mayor Eduardo Paes will also attend.

President Lula visits Aché Laboratórios Farmacêuticos in Cabo de Santo Agostinho, Pernambuco, on Friday, February 13th, at 3 PM. The visit supports the Nova Indústria Brasil initiative to boost national health production.

Canada passes Bill C-19, the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit Act. 12 million low-income Canadians get a one-time GST Credit top-up this spring. Benefit value increases 25% for five years starting July 2026. Family of four gets up to $1,890 this year.

Indigenous, federal, provincial, territorial leaders met for the fourth annual meeting on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ People. They reaffirmed commitment to the National Action Plan and 231 Calls for Justice, focusing on trafficking, the Red Dress Alert, and resource project safety.

Canada introduced Bill C-21 to enact the Red River Métis Self-Government Treaty with the Manitoba Métis Federation. This first-of-its-kind treaty recognizes the Métis government's inherent right to self-governance.

Treasury Board President Shafqat Ali tabled Supplementary Estimates (C), seeking $2.2 billion for defence, $348.4 million for First Nations child services, and $155.6 million for Indigenous healthcare. Total proposed spending is $5.4 billion.

Canada Revenue Agency added 1,250 reps for 2026 tax season. Unique caller service rate doubled to over 80%. 92% accuracy on calls. National Quality Monitoring Program launched Oct 2024.

MEPs warn violence in north-east Syria may be war crimes. They condemn abuses against civilians, especially Kurds, citing UN reports. They urge EU aid, support a ceasefire, and call for protection of ethnic diversity.

MEPs demand EU poverty eradication by 2035. Key focus: child poverty, calling for €20 billion for the European Child Guarantee. Proposals include universal access to housing, food, energy, and an action plan to end homelessness by 2030.

MEPs urge continued EU action on cancer. They call for dedicated health funding in the next budget, improved access to treatments, and strengthened the "right to be forgotten" for survivors. 2.7 million EU diagnoses in 2024.

MEPs condemn Iran's violence, citing 35,000 potential victims and calling for accountability. They urge Türkiye to stop harassing journalists and Christians. Uganda's opposition intimidation is also condemned.

EU Parliament approves new rules to protect farmers from unfair trading practices. 555 votes in favor. Farmers will get fair pay. Buyers outside EU must name a contact person.

France unveils PPE 3, its new energy roadmap. Presented by Sébastien Lecornu on Feb 12, 2026, it aims to boost decarbonized French energy. The plan targets 60% decarbonized energy by 2030, up from 60% fossil fuels, by reviving nuclear power and promoting electrification.

Germany has committed €39 billion in civilian aid and €55 billion in military support to Ukraine since February 24, 2022. Aid includes energy infrastructure repair, air defense, humanitarian supplies, and training for 24,000 Ukrainian soldiers.

Shri Piyush Goyal urges tech sector to aim for $1 trillion by 2035. Targets 10 GW data center capacity by 2030. Calls for AI embrace, tax benefits until 2047 to boost FDI, and clean energy push.

India's nuclear capacity to triple by 2031-32, reaching 22 GW. Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh stated Kudankulam Units 3-6 on track. Jaitapur project talks progressing. Capacity targets 100 GW by 2047.

India's Defence Acquisition Council approved Rs 3.60 lakh crore in capital acquisitions on February 12, 2026. Key procurements include Rafale fighter jets for the IAF, anti-tank mines for the Army, and P8I aircraft for the Navy, boosting combat readiness.

PM Modi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman detailed the Budget's economic transformation plan in Lok Sabha. Key areas: Reform Express, MSMEs, skilling, infrastructure, healthcare, education.

India's electricity distribution companies owe ₹4,109 crore in legacy dues as of Feb 10, 2026, down from ₹1,39,947 crore in June 2022. The government's payment scheme has improved collections, negating the need for a liquidation plan.

Italy officials met on ‘Terra dei Fuochi’ pollution. 2025 saw 1,080 businesses checked, 509 seized. 42,028 vehicles inspected, 1,077 confiscated. 9 million EUR in fines. New decree-law aims to boost efforts.

Meloni, Merz, De Wever launched EU competitiveness working group. Focus: Single Market, regulatory simplification, trade. Next meeting: March European Council.

Meloni attended informal EU leaders' retreat in Belgium. She co-hosted a new working group on European competitiveness with German Chancellor Merz and Belgian PM De Wever.

Minister Dr Shane Reti attends India's AI Impact Summit Feb 14-21. Aims to shape global AI standards, boost NZ economy (potential $76B by 2038), and strengthen tech ties. NZ invests $70M over 7 years in AI.

President Tinubu congratulates Minister of State for Defence Bello Matawalle on his birthday. Tinubu praises Matawalle's service as governor and his work against banditry. The birthday coincides with his children's wedding.

President Tinubu celebrates Lagos ex-Deputy Governor Sarah Sosan on her 70th birthday. He praised her distinguished service as deputy governor (2007-2011) and her ongoing role at the Federal Civil Service Commission.

VP Kashim Shettima departs Abuja for Addis Ababa to represent President Tinubu at the 2026 AU Summit on water and sanitation. He attends the 39th Assembly and 30th General Assembly on Feb 14-15.

President Tinubu praises Bank of Industry for N636 billion disbursed in 2025, a record. This validates economic reforms, financing 7,000+ enterprises, creating 1.6 million jobs. Key sectors: agro-allied, infrastructure, manufacturing.

President Tinubu mourns Professor Biodun Jeyifo, former ASUU President and literary scholar. Jeyifo, who passed Wednesday, was lauded for his work on African literature, academic freedom, and his W.E.B. Du Bois Medal win.

Putin met with Vadim Yakovenko, head of the Federal Agency for State Property Management. The agency reported 638 billion rubles in revenue for 2025, with 521 billion from dividends. They also harmonized state property data.

Putin congratulated Ivan Dedov, president of the National Medical Research Centre for Endocrinology, on his 85th birthday. Putin praised Dedov's "fundamental studies and research" and world-famous scientific school in endocrinology.

Sir Chris Wormald steps down as Cabinet Secretary on February 12. PM Keir Starmer thanks him for 35 years of service. Catherine Little, Dame Antonia Romeo, and James Bowler will share duties temporarily. New appointment expected soon.

UK maintains anti-dumping duties on ironing boards from China until 2029. The measure, ranging from 18.1% to 42.3%, protects 300+ UK jobs from low-priced imports.

£28 million upgrade begins at RAF Coningsby airfield. VolkerFitzpatrick and AECOM contracted for improvements to taxiways and apron areas. Project supports 24/7 Quick Reaction Alert role. Completion expected October 2026.

YJB Chief Executive Stephanie Roberts-Bibby welcomes government youth justice reforms, citing multi-year funding certainty. She highlights YJB's role in 65% reduction in child cautions/sentences and 38% fewer arrests over 10 years. YJB remains independent, focused on improvement and evidence.

HM Treasury selects HSBC for Digital Gilt Instrument (DIGIT) pilot. Aims to explore DLT for UK sovereign debt, boost financial innovation. Ashurst LLP provides legal services. Pilot launches on HSBC Orion platform.

Deputy Secretary Landau met with Bosnia and Herzegovina Chairman Komšić, reaffirming U.S. support for stability and prosperity. They discussed shared economic priorities, including the Southern Interconnection gas pipeline to boost energy security and U.S. natural gas access.

U.S. congratulates Barbados PM Mia Mottley on reelection. Looks forward to expanding collaboration, strengthening regional security via cooperation against transnational criminal organizations and illicit trafficking.