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🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Tarcísio gives position to former advisor of Colonel Ubiratan but then retracts

Tarcísio de Freitas' administration attempted to reinstate a former advisor linked to a controversial police operation but rescinded the appointment after media scrutiny.

Mar 4 • 07:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Government to Expand Support for Crude Oil Purchasing Funding... Shifting to Domestic Naphtha

The South Korean government has decided to expand its support for funding crude oil purchases in response to rising oil prices due to escalating tensions in the Middle East.

Mar 4 • 06:29 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Government establishes a replacement order for the Chief of Staff and determines preferences among ministers

The Argentine government has established a succession order for the Chief of Staff, appointing the Human Capital Minister as the primary replacement and the Defense Minister as the secondary replacement.

Mar 4 • 06:27 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The People of Estonia Trust Pevkur the Most Among Ministers

A recent study shows that Estonians have the highest trust in Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur compared to other government ministers.

Mar 4 • 06:27 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Trust in the Minister of Regional Affairs and Agriculture has Decreased Compared to Summer

A recent survey indicates a decline in trust for Estonia's Regional and Agricultural Minister, Hendrik Johannes Terras, compared to earlier this summer.

Mar 4 • 06:27 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Gloss: Going to prison again for alimony. A government idea that won’t help the children

The article critiques a government initiative that threatens prison time for those who fail to pay alimony, arguing it will not provide real assistance to children in need.

Mar 4 • 06:20 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The state canceled the sale of the electricity network management center building to a Russian citizen

The Estonian government has revoked the sale of an electricity network management center building in Narva to a Russian citizen due to security concerns.

Mar 4 • 06:20 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Greens' Tynkkynen praises PS Youth: "On a patriotic matter"

Greens' Oras Tynkkynen supports the demands of the Perussuomalainen Youth to cancel the planned community tax cut by the government.

Mar 4 • 06:11 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

'Better off being homeless': Canberra's biggest landlord failing tenants

The ACT Ombudsman criticizes the ACT government for failing to adequately fulfill its responsibilities as a landlord, highlighting severe issues in public housing conditions.

Mar 4 • 06:10 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

READY FOR CRISIS ⟩ Apartment associations will have the opportunity to apply for funding to purchase generators

The Estonian government has launched a funding program of €780,000 for apartment associations to improve crisis preparedness through generator purchases.

Mar 4 • 06:07 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Chief Cabinet Secretary 'expects prompt relief for victims' following order to dissolve the former Unification Church

The Chief Cabinet Secretary has expressed the government's commitment to addressing the needs of victims following a court's decision to dissolve the former Unification Church.

Mar 4 • 05:56 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

USA: US Secretary of Commerce Will Testify Before Epstein Committee

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick plans to voluntarily testify regarding his past connections to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Mar 4 • 05:45 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Exclusive] Cancellation of Truth Finding for Baek Nak-jeong, Re-trial Initiated for 'Violation of 1948 Proclamation' Charges

A re-trial has been initiated regarding the charges against the late Baek Nak-jeong for violating military proclamations during the US military government period, following the controversial cancellation of his truth finding due to newly discovered information.

Mar 4 • 05:18 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Kristersson on the government question: SD is more experienced now

Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson discusses the current geopolitical situation, with particular emphasis on the challenges posed by Iran and the implications for his government’s focus.

Mar 4 • 05:05 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

The government changes rules for Ukrainians in Poland. It will affect 1.5 million people

The Polish government is implementing new regulations for Ukrainians in the country starting March 5, 2026, which will introduce several obligations for Ukrainian individuals and their employers.

Mar 4 • 05:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Government members disagree with Alcolumbre's decision to maintain the lifting of confidentiality of Lulinha

Government members express differing opinions regarding the Senate President's decision to uphold the confidentiality breach concerning Lulinha, son of President Lula.

Mar 4 • 05:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The Ethical Code of Babiš's Government? Ministers Don't Even Abide by It Now, Says Political Scientist

Political scientist claims that ministers in Babiš's government do not adhere to their ethical code.

Mar 4 • 04:59 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Uganda: High Alert As MAM Forecast Warns of Floods, Landslides and Disease Outbreaks

The Ugandan government has issued a high alert due to forecasts of heavy rainfall and warmer temperatures that could lead to floods, landslides, and disease outbreaks across the country.

Mar 4 • 04:56 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Social housing body axed after failing to deliver on homes target

Homes Tasmania, the state housing authority, has been dismantled due to its failure to meet housing targets set by the Tasmanian government.

Mar 4 • 04:53 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

‘I have 16 tablets left’ pharmacies run out of aspirin as government slaps UK export ban

Pharmacies across the UK are running low on baby aspirin due to a government export ban aimed at preserving domestic supplies.

Mar 4 • 04:52 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Jacek Dubois: How could it happen that lawyers prepared the presidential draft of the judiciary reform?

The article discusses the involvement of lawyers in preparing a judicial reform draft for the Polish presidency.

Mar 4 • 04:40 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Security forces open fire as residents shout 'Pahlavi will return' (video)

In Tehran, Islamic security forces opened fire on buildings while residents cried out for the return of exiled royal Reza Pahlavi.

Mar 4 • 04:32 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The arrest of former Prince Andrew forces the British Government and Charles III to shed light on the dark points of the Windsors

The arrest of former Prince Andrew has led to unprecedented scrutiny from both the British Government and King Charles III regarding the actions of the Windsors.

Mar 4 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

Tim Wilson stuns Australian parliament with attempt at singing Billy Joel song – video

Australian shadow treasurer Tim Wilson surprises parliament by singing a parody of Billy Joel's 'We Didn’t Start the Fire,' criticizing the government for inflationary spending.

Mar 4 • 04:05 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Post Office's Amazing Scheme, ₹2 lakh investment... ₹90,000 profit

The Post Office Time Deposit scheme in India offers a secure investment opportunity with significant returns, attracting many savers.

Mar 4 • 04:04 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The white list is disappearing. Auditors can breathe a sigh of relief

The Polish government has enacted changes to the law regarding auditors, eliminating the restrictive 'white list' of services they are permitted to provide, which is expected to benefit both auditors and companies.

Mar 4 • 03:38 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Shootout off Cuba: Cuban authorities accuse survivors of terrorism

Cuban authorities have charged six individuals captured on a US-registered speedboat with terrorism, accusing them of attempting to destabilize the Havana government.

Mar 4 • 03:37 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Stamp duty scheme slammed by ACT Auditor-General

The ACT Auditor-General has criticized the stamp duty concession scheme for its complex rules and poor communication, which has resulted in financial hardship for some Canberrans.

Mar 4 • 03:37 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Oman flight: Commercial plane chartered by government to bring Brits home

The UK government is organizing a chartered flight to evacuate British nationals from Oman amid escalating conflict in the Middle East.

Mar 4 • 03:35 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

NIMC mobilizes for national identity registration

The National Identity Management Commission has launched a national enrollment drive for the National Identification Number across Nigeria.

Mar 4 • 03:32 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Comoros: the government explains layoffs in secondary airports

The Comorian government has explained recent layoffs affecting airport staff in Anjouan, Mohéli, and the national airport authority, stating that the administrative restructuring is necessary for the organization's survival.

Mar 4 • 03:24 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Abuja-Kaduna highway nears completion, 80% delivered – FG

The Nigerian Federal Government announced that the Abuja-Kaduna highway is now 80% completed, aiming for full delivery by the end of April.

Mar 4 • 03:21 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The government will distribute the State Defense Fund, with the largest portion of funds allocated to the division

The Lithuanian government plans to allocate over 710 million euros from increased taxes to the State Defense Fund, with significant investments aimed at military capabilities and infrastructure.

Mar 4 • 03:20 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Paweł Rożyński: AI Pacifists Have Gone to War with the System. Ethics in AI is Difficult

The article discusses the conflict between Washington and Anthropic, highlighting the clash between the ideals of Silicon Valley's pacifists and the U.S. government's view of AI as a national security tool.

Mar 4 • 03:19 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Javier Milei, live: the latest measures of the Government

The article reports on the latest measures introduced by President Javier Milei's government, including reactions from opposition parties and human rights organizations regarding the conditions of Cristina Kirchner's house arrest.

Mar 4 • 03:18 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Shots at the Soul: From Libertarianism to Official Truth

The Argentine government, fueled by its electoral victory, is enacting controversial reforms to challenge and discredit media narratives counter to its interests.

Mar 4 • 03:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Ibama fines the Paraná Government R$ 2.5 million for ocean pollution with plastic bags used to prevent erosion at a beach during shows

The Brazilian Institute of Environment and Renewable Natural Resources (Ibama) fined the Paraná State Government R$ 2.5 million for ocean pollution caused by plastic bags used during concerts.

Mar 4 • 03:01 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

More than 6,000 rental fraud victim homes acquired, recognition of 37,000 victims

The Korea Land and Housing Corporation has acquired over 6,000 homes affected by rental fraud, with a total of 37,000 victims recognized under the rental fraud victim law.

Mar 4 • 02:23 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Distillers protest government's crackdown on sachet alcohol

Distilling employees in Nigeria are set to protest against the government's crackdown on sachet alcoholic beverages, claiming it will jeopardize millions of jobs.

Mar 4 • 02:15 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Tax law: VAT hits record N1tn as new sharing era begins

Nigeria's Value Added Tax (VAT) collections reached a record N1.08 trillion in January 2026, under a new distribution formula among the Federal and state governments.

Mar 4 • 02:15 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Britain stops granting student visas to citizens of four countries

The UK government has announced the cessation of student visa issuance for citizens from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar, and Sudan due to a significant increase in asylum claims from these nationals.

Mar 4 • 02:10 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Correios will seek a smaller loan, up to R$ 6 billion, in a new consultation with banks

The Brazilian post service, Correios, plans to request a smaller loan of R$ 5 to R$ 6 billion for its restructuring efforts, down from the initially projected R$ 8 billion.

Mar 4 • 02:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

1 in 6 newborns in Gyeonggi-do is born through infertility treatment

In Gyeonggi-do, one in every six newborns is born through infertility treatments, reflecting the province's significant support for couples facing infertility.

Mar 4 • 01:47 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Stalemate over cleanup of thousands of tonnes of asbestos in Indigenous villages

The Walgett Shire Council is pressing the state government for urgent cleanup of asbestos sites near Indigenous homes, while the government claims prior contamination is not their responsibility.

Mar 4 • 01:46 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FG bans cash tax collections, revenue roadblocks

The Nigerian Federal Government has prohibited cash collection of taxes and banned roadblocks for revenue enforcement as part of new tax regulations.

Mar 4 • 01:30 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Anambra cuts February pay for workers over Monday sit-at-home

The Anambra State Government has implemented salary reductions for civil servants who did not work on Mondays designated as sit-at-home days, leading to complaints about inconsistent deductions.

Mar 4 • 01:20 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

APC inaugurates state, LG executive councils after consensus polls

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Nigeria has inaugurated new executive councils at state and local government levels following consensus elections across the country.

Mar 4 • 01:18 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

781 people who refused the 'Yoon Suk-yeol Medal' received it under the Lee Jae-myung government

Over 700 civil servants, educators, and military personnel who previously refused to accept government awards under the Yoon Suk-yeol administration were recently recognized under the Lee Jae-myung administration.

Mar 4 • 01:12 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Heat from Air Recognized as 'Renewable Energy'... Government to Promote Heat Pump Distribution

The South Korean government plans to promote the use of heat pumps for heating following the official recognition of air heat energy as renewable energy.

Mar 4 • 01:12 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Olóndriz, Montero's candidate to chair the AIReF with 'independence', said in the minutes: 'In the event of disagreement, the minister's criteria must prevail'

The article discusses María Jesús Montero's appointment of Inés Olóndriz as the new president of the AIReF, highlighting concerns about the independence of the institution given Olóndriz's close ties to the government.

Mar 4 • 01:05 UTC

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