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Argentina's Milei says to pursue lower taxes and electoral system reform

Argentina's President Javier Milei speaks during the opening session of the 144th legislative term of Congress at the National Congress building in Buenos Aires, Argentina, March 1, 2026. REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian
Argentina's President Javier Milei speaks during the opening session of the 144th legislative term of Congress at the National Congress building in Buenos Aires, Argentina, March 1, 2026. REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian

Argentina Senate approves Milei-backed labor reform

A demonstrator holds a flag as police use a water cannon during a protest outside Argentina's National Congress on the day senators vote on a labor reform law proposed by President Javier Milei's libertarian government to attract investment and revive growth, and which unions say will roll back workers' rights, in Buenos Aires, Argentina February 27, 2026. REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian
A demonstrator holds a flag as police use a water cannon during a protest outside Argentina's National Congress on the day senators vote on a labor reform law proposed by President Javier Milei's libertarian government to attract investment and revive growth, and which unions say will roll back workers' rights, in Buenos Aires, Argentina February 27, 2026. REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian

Mexico's Sheinbaum presents electoral reform that aims to slash spending by 25%

Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum speaks during a press conference at Palacio Nacional, in Mexico City, Mexico, February 23, 2026. REUTERS/Raquel Cunha
Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum speaks during a press conference at Palacio Nacional, in Mexico City, Mexico, February 23, 2026. REUTERS/Raquel Cunha

Workplace equality exists nowhere, says World Bank

In countries where women have more opportunities, men’s rate of labour force participation is also higher, the World Bank report says.
In countries where women have more opportunities, men’s rate of labour force participation is also higher, the World Bank report says.

Turkey's approval of peace roadmap is important step, PKK source says

Turkey’s Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmus chairs a parliamentary commission set to vote on a draft report aimed at facilitating the disarmament of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK), a step that could advance a peace process to end more than four decades of conflict, in Ankara, Turkey, February 18, 2026. Grand National Assembly of Turkey/Handout via REUTERS
Turkey’s Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmus chairs a parliamentary commission set to vote on a draft report aimed at facilitating the disarmament of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK), a step that could advance a peace process to end more than four decades of conflict, in Ankara, Turkey, February 18, 2026. Grand National Assembly of Turkey/Handout via REUTERS

Turkish lawmakers back plan advancing PKK peace process

Turkey’s Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmus chairs a parliamentary commission set to vote on a draft report aimed at facilitating the disarmament of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK), a step that could advance a peace process to end more than four decades of conflict, in Ankara, Turkey, February 18, 2026. Grand National Assembly of Turkey/Handout via REUTERS
Turkey’s Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmus chairs a parliamentary commission set to vote on a draft report aimed at facilitating the disarmament of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK), a step that could advance a peace process to end more than four decades of conflict, in Ankara, Turkey, February 18, 2026. Grand National Assembly of Turkey/Handout via REUTERS

Macron warns of renewed friction with US, urges EU to use 'Greenland moment' to push reforms

French President Emmanuel Macron reacts as he delivers a speech during a meeting with students from the \"Prepas Talents du service public\" as part of a program that aims to give every young person an opportunity to join the civil service, at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, February 6, 2026. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier/Pool/File Photo
French President Emmanuel Macron reacts as he delivers a speech during a meeting with students from the \"Prepas Talents du service public\" as part of a program that aims to give every young person an opportunity to join the civil service, at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, February 6, 2026. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier/Pool/File Photo

Iran arrests at least four reform front politicians

Hungary's Orban orders tax lawsuit dropped, mayor says it's an attack on rule of law

FILE PHOTO: Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban holds an international press conference in Budapest, Hungary, January 5, 2026. REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban holds an international press conference in Budapest, Hungary, January 5, 2026. REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo/File Photo

Costa Rican populists win commanding victory but fall short of legislative supermajority

Laura Fernandez of the Sovereign People's Party (PPSO) speaks during a press conference after being elected President in the general elections, in San Jose, Costa Rica, February 2, 2026. REUTERS/Raquel Cunha
Laura Fernandez of the Sovereign People's Party (PPSO) speaks during a press conference after being elected President in the general elections, in San Jose, Costa Rica, February 2, 2026. REUTERS/Raquel Cunha

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.