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🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Court suspends contract termination process of Enel in São Paulo

The Federal Court of the Federal District has granted a preliminary injunction favorable to Enel São Paulo, suspending a process that could lead to the loss of its energy distribution contract.

Mar 19 • 18:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Energy consumption may increase contracting in energy auction, evaluates consultancy

Brazil's increasing energy consumption is likely to prompt the federal government to contract more than initially planned in an upcoming power auction.

Mar 18 • 00:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Understand the alleged scheme of embezzlement of R$ 50 million in the DF Education Department

An operation in Brazil is investigating an embezzlement scheme involving nearly R$ 50 million linked to a rental contract in the Department of Education of the Federal District.

Mar 12 • 15:42 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

PSB requests the removal of Ibaneis by the STF due to contract with fund linked to Master

The PSB party has requested the Supreme Federal Court of Brazil to remove Governor Ibaneis Rocha over alleged serious misconduct involving a law firm's financial dealings.

Mar 10 • 21:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Ibaneis' office negotiated credits with Reag fund, investigated in the Master case; opposition demands investigation

The private law office of District Federal Governor Ibaneis Rocha signed a significant contract with the Reag Investments fund, which is under investigation related to dubious operations with Banco Master.

Mar 10 • 13:13 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Antropic, designated as a 'security supply chain risk company,' sues the U.S. Department of Defense

The AI company Anthropic has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Defense, challenging its designation as a security risk and subsequent federal contract suspension.

Mar 10 • 11:42 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Moraes needs to provide explanations

The existence of a R$ 129 million contract between Banco Master and Minister Alexandre de Moraes's law office raises concerns about his ability to remain impartial in Supreme Court judgments regarding the case.

Mar 6 • 21:36 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

AI on the battlefield and in surveillance. Anthropic returns to talks with the Pentagon

Anthropic's CEO, Dario Amodei, is in renewed discussions with U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense Emil Michael to salvage a contract after previous federal orders halted its tool usage due to concerns over mass data analysis.

Mar 5 • 12:07 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FCTA approves N1 billion for security gadgets, N7.3 billion for waste management

The Federal Capital Territory Administration has approved a N1.1 billion contract for the purchase of security communication gadgets to enhance the capabilities of security agencies in the territory.

Mar 2 • 17:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Trump says he is instructing federal agencies to stop using technology from AI company Anthropic

Donald Trump has announced plans to direct all federal agencies to immediately cease the use of technology from AI company Anthropic, amidst a contract dispute with the Pentagon.

Feb 27 • 21:47 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Crypto Scandal: Justice Requests Information from the Presidency Regarding the Secret Contract Between Milei and Hayden Davis, and Deleted Chats of the Implicated Are Discovered

Argentine federal prosecutor Eduardo Taiano has requested details from the Office of Karina Milei regarding the secret contract between President Javier Milei and businessman Hayden Davis amid the ongoing investigation into the $LIBRA crypto scandal.

Feb 26 • 16:47 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Former secretary and former head of Dersa acquitted in action regarding frauds on Rodoanel

A Brazilian federal court acquitted four defendants linked to contract irregularities in the construction of the northern section of Rodoanel, citing insufficient evidence and the expiration of the statute of limitations.

Feb 25 • 01:57 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

STF has majority to validate São Paulo's adherence to debt refinancing program with the Union

The Brazilian Supreme Court has formed a majority to validate São Paulo's debt refinancing contract with the federal government, ensuring the state saves R$ 1 billion per month.

Feb 24 • 17:28 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Column “My Judgment”: Salary Increase Only Against Signing a New Contract - Is That Allowed?

The article discusses a recent ruling by the Federal Labor Court of Germany regarding whether an employer can condition a salary increase on the signing of a new contract.

Feb 21 • 13:29 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

CFE signs natural gas supply contract for the Mexinol project in Sinaloa

The Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) of Mexico signed a long-term natural gas supply contract for the Mexinol project, ensuring operational readiness and construction commencement by mid-2026.

Feb 17 • 02:03 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

The person who was given a contract of 100,000 dollars turned out to be an American agent, know how Nikhil Gupta was found guilty.

Nikhil Gupta, an Indian citizen, pleaded guilty in a federal court in the U.S. for his involvement in a murder-for-hire plot against a Sikh separatist leader in New York.

Feb 14 • 03:10 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Biden administration skirted rules to deliver massive contract to nonprofit run by ex-official, IG report reveals

A new Inspector General's report claims the Biden administration bypassed federal rules to award a $529 million contract to a nonprofit linked to a former official.

Feb 12 • 13:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

MPF requests review of toll rates applied on BR-364 in RO

The Federal Public Ministry (MPF) has filed a civil action to suspend the toll collection model and require a review of the concession contract for BR-364 in Rondônia.

Feb 4 • 22:13 UTC
🇷🇺 The Moscow Times
World

Russian Regions Reintroduce Huge Sign-On Bonuses for Contract Soldiers After Lowering Payments in 2025

Russian regions have increased sign-on bonuses for contract soldiers after initially lowering them to the federal minimum, as the country continues to rely on contract recruitment amid its invasion of Ukraine.

Jan 14 • 16:02 UTC
🇷🇺 The Moscow Times
World

Regions Reintroduce Huge Sign-On Bonuses for Contract Soldiers After Lowering Payments in 2025

Russian regions are increasing sign-on bonuses for contract soldiers after previously lowering them to the federal minimum, amid ongoing recruitment efforts related to the Ukraine invasion.

Jan 14 • 16:02 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Indra awarded a contract of nearly 300 million to modernize US air traffic control

Indra has secured a contract worth nearly 300 million euros from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to upgrade outdated radar systems, enhance flight safety, and streamline air traffic management in the US.

Jan 6 • 18:19 UTC

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