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Federal agencies and states to lead on US AI rules

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US

The Biden administration is attempting to catch up: the White House on May 4 hosted top technology firms to stress that their AI systems must be safe. The Office of Management and…

More US states to contest corporate diversity efforts

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UNITED STATES

Some 15 Republican states have passed or are considering legislation to ban or limit DEI programmes at institutions receiving state funding, including universities and colleges…

Brazil labour market improves but doubts will persist

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BRAZIL

Unemployment fell to 7.4% at the end of 2023. Despite a fall in the participation rate, the positive figures also show that over 100 million people are currently employed…

Oman's state-society relations may slowly change

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OMAN

Many welcomed the decision, believing it reflected the authorities’ acknowledgement of social realities. The decision also builds on other changes to state-society relations, such…

Argentina protests point to intolerance for austerity

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ARGENTINA

ARGENTINA: Protests point to intolerance for austerity

Australian income tax changes will have limited impact

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AUSTRALIA

Labor’s changes reduce help for higher earners and instead prioritise workers on low and middle incomes. Parties on the political right have condemned the move, but opinion polls…

Economic reforms will boost Omani employment

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OMAN

This comes on the back of government efforts to implement reforms, including the passage of a new labour law in July. The law aims to support growth and increase the employment…

Rapid recovery will prove elusive in Argentina

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ARGENTINA

The primary surplus (0.6% of GDP) was driven by a 35% real fall in primary spending, which offset a recession-induced 4.5% drop in revenues. Month-on-month inflation has also…

Migrant arrivals in US cities will not change policies

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UNITED STATES

Republican candidates in next year’s elections see immigration as an issue that can connect them to traditional Democratic voters. Calls to control immigration generated support…

Major tests lie ahead for Ecuador’s Noboa

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ECUADOR

The legislation’s smooth journey through Congress illustrates the pragmatic relationship Noboa has established with the legislature. This, however, will be difficult to maintain…