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ECB’s Lagarde: EU doesn’t need all 27 to move forward on reforms

In Wall Street Journal interview, ECB chief backs smaller country groupings to push capital markets reform and other long-delayed economic changes.

Japan’s Comeback: Why the “Lost Decades” May Finally Be Ending

For more than 30 years, Japan’s economy was defined by deflation, negative interest rates, and economic stagnation. Now inflation has returned, corporate governance reforms are gaining traction, and investors are taking a fresh look at Japanese markets. We speak with Apollo CEO Marc Rowan, Japan Exchange Group CEO Hiromi Yamaji, and Mireya Solís of the Brookings Institution to examine whether Japan is finally breaking free from the so-called ‘lost decades,’ and what could derail the comeback. (Source: Bloomberg)

Argentina’s Chamber of Deputies passes controversial labour reform bill

Unions have slammed the reforms as an effort under libertarian President Javier Milei to erode protections for workers.

China defends WTO’s most-favoured nation principle after US, EU challenge rule

China has defended the World Trade Organization’s non-discrimination principle after the United States and the European Union recently proposed reforms that could weaken it – though analysts say the rule would likely remain despite deepening divisions within the global trading system. Beijing called for “most-favoured nation treatment” to remain the “bedrock” of the WTO, in a new position paper on reforming the international body. The rule mandates that any trade advantage granted to one country...

Earmarks scandal fuels election - year call for reforms from CT GOP

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Argentina's striking workers clash with police over Milei labor reforms

Shops and supermarkets shut, flights were canceled and garbage piled up across Argentina on Thursday as unions staged a 24-hour general strike against President Javier Milei’s labor reforms. Transport was largely halted, trains stood empty and protesters blocked key roads into Buenos Aires, with some clashes reported.

Strike over labour reforms brings Argentina’s capital to a near-standstill

The Chamber of Deputies is weighing a labour bill that would increase work hours, cut severance pay and ease firing.

Jeffries: Democrats 'steadfast' in demands for ICE reforms

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) warned Wednesday that Democrats are “steadfast” in their demands for specific reforms to President Trump’s immigration enforcement policies. Those reforms are at the heart of the partisan impasse that’s halted funding to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for the last five days, setting the stage for what could...

Watch live: White House holds press briefing amid DHS funding turmoil

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will speak with reporters Wednesday afternoon as the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown persists. The funding fight comes as Democrats push for reforms in how the DHS implements President Trump's deportation agenda, from agents wearing masks to the use of force. While the department oversees several immigration enforcement...

Live updates: DHS funding talks stall as partial shutdown hits Day 5

The funding fight over the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Capitol Hill is at a standstill. The White House on Tuesday indicated that negotiators are "still pretty far apart" after Democrats sent a Monday counterproposal outlining their demands for Immigration and Customs Enforcement reforms. The House and Senate are in recess. With no end...

Germany: Study finds institutional racism in public agencies

Researchers have reported that discrimination in German public authorities is frequently embedded in routine decision-making rather than driven by overt attitudes. The finding have renewed calls for reforms.

Democrats plot protests for Trump’s State of the Union address

House Democrats are plotting a range of moves to broadcast their defiance of President Trump during his State of the Union address to Congress next week. Trump’s speech marks a significant flashpoint as it comes amid a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown, with the White House and Democrats locked in an impasse over reforms...

Cuba oil crisis: Mexico walks tightrope between support and US pressure

Mexico is walking a tightrope and balancing its historical support for Cuba against the threat of looming US tariffs, as Washington continues to choke off oil and fuel from the communist Caribbean island nation. Havana imported sixty percent of the country's energy supplies, mainly from Venezuela and Mexico, but the former is now taking its line from Washington after the abduction of its leader in January by the US military, and Mexico caved shortly after to Washington's pressure over a tight oil embargo, aimed at forcing Cuba to make economic and political reforms - as the situation for ordinary Cubans worsens by the day.

Historic trade deals put India on global stage - but challenges remain

India has signed a string of trade deals recently, but export growth will require deeper reforms, say experts.

Czech Republic: Government attacks public television and radio

Prime Minister Andrej Babis' new right-wing populist government wants to bring the Czech public broadcaster under its control. One of its reforms is to abolish licensing fees.

Germany's governing CDU eyes reforms at party conference

Germany is grappling with social reforms and so are the Christian Democrats (CDU). Their party conference will focus on welfare policy and state elections, as former Chancellor Angela Merkel makes a long-awaited return.

Merkel returns as party seeks reform: CDU conference begins

Germany is grappling with social reforms and so are the Christian Democrats (CDU). Their party conference will focus on welfare policy and state elections, as former Chancellor Angela Merkel makes a long-awaited return.

Ethiopia Scales Up Youth , Women Employment Drive Through Targeted Reforms - President Taye

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Bangladesh's interim leader Yunus resigns, handing power to elected government

Bangladesh's interim leader Muhammad Yunus stepped down on Monday before handing over to an elected government led by the Bangladesh Nationalist Party and its leader Tarique Rahman. Bangladeshi voters held national elections and endorsed sweeping democratic reforms via referendum in February following the overthrow of Sheikh Hasina and her iron-fisted government.

Bangladesh polls termed historic as PAFFREL chief urges inclusive reforms

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How serious is Venezuela about its amnesty law?

After interim leader Rodriguez announced an amnesty law last month, some political prisoners have been freed. But one has already been rearrested, and analysts say reforms must accompany the new law.

DHS funding lapses as Democrats demand ICE reforms

Funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ran out at midnight, marking the third — but smallest — government shutdown of President Trump's second term as Democrats demand reforms to immigration enforcement practices. The shutdown is likely to last longer than the four-day partial shutdown that ended last week, as the White House, Republicans...

Science funding needs fixing — but not through chaotic reforms