Brazil’s male citizens are now required to complete mandatory military service for 12 months, as stated under longstanding legislation from 1964. While exemptions and alternatives mean not all are called up, the policy remains legally in force amid a broader South American conversation on defence and draft systems. 🇧🇷 Brazil’s Longstanding Conscription Framework Under the…
South Sudanese President Salva Kiir has dismissed the country’s army chief, Paul Nang Majok, just seven months after appointing him—triggering fresh concerns over stability in the world’s youngest nation. The surprise removal, announced via presidential decree late Tuesday, came with no official explanation and no public statement from Majok himself. In his place, President Kiir…
Poland has reintroduced temporary border checks at crossings with Germany and Lithuania until 5 August, citing concerns over a sharp rise in irregular migration . The government deployed military and police personnel at 52 border points with Germany and 13 with Lithuania, following similar moves by Germany earlier in the year. Prime Minister Donald Tusk…
President Milei’s latest decree cuts funding to over 340 research institutions and hands control of scientific direction to the executive branch.
Uruguay’s women’s football team says it will not train or play in the Copa América unless the football federation improves conditions and pay.