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Argentina’s Unions Walk Out of Wage Council, Leaving Milei to Set the Minimum Wage by Decree

ARGENTINA · ECONOMY Key Facts —What happened: Argentina’s main union federations walked out of the wage council and rejected the employers’ offer as derisory. —The gap: Employers offered about 400,000 pesos (US$264); the CGT demanded 911,202 pesos (US$602) immediately. —The stakes: The minimum wage is now 376,600 pesos (US$249) a month and anchors benefits and […] The post Argentina’s Unions Walk…

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United Opposition heads to Taveta and Voi as Day 2 of Coast tour kicks off

The United Opposition has moved into the second day of its ongoing people’s tour, with the political team scheduled to engage residents in Eldoro, Taveta town and Voi town on Saturday, August 29…

  • United Opposition begins second day of coast tour in Taveta and Voi
  • Eugene Wamalwa leads Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K) in Eldoro and Voi meetings
  • Tour focuses on residents' concerns about stalled projects and infrastructure

Japan to Send 3 Helicopters to Help Indonesia Battle Wildfires

Japan will send three CH-47 helicopters and about 600 personnel to help Indonesia fight forest fires, in its first overseas firefighting mission.

  • Japan will send three CH-47 helicopters to Indonesia for firefighting.
  • Deployment marks first overseas firefighting by Japanese Self-Defense Forces.
  • Mission follows Indonesian request, aligns with defense cooperation agreement.

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