Finns Challenge Stubb as Finland Russia relations Come Under Scrutiny
A prominent Finnish academic has publicly rebuked President Alexander Stubb for what he called an overly confrontational posture towards Russia,...
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Brazil raises minimum wage to R$1,621 as 2026 pay floor takes effect
Brazil's national minimum wage increased to R$1,621 on Thursday 1 January 2026 after a presidential decree signed in late December....
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Lula Signs 2026 Budget and Vetoes Party Fund Increase
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed the federal budget for 2026 into law with 26 vetoes, publishing the Law...
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Brazil’s Military Reckoning Opens Path to Reform
In 2025 Brazil saw a landmark rupture with more than two centuries of near‑impunity for senior officers. Former president Jair...
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Mamdani New York mayor sworn in with pledge to tax the wealthy in the USA
Zohran Mamdani took the oath as mayor of New York on Thursday, holding a Quran and promising to lead the...
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