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Water Tariffs Shift: Peru Postpones Hike to June as Mendoza Finalizes 2026 Increases

Authorities cite cost pressures, pledging tighter oversight that ties any higher bills to measurable service gains.

Polls Put Takaichi’s LDP-Led Bloc on Track for Lower House Majority

Galaxy A57 Leaks Lock In 45W Charging and Slimmer Build as Focus Turns to Value

Carlson–Schiff Clash Reignites Fight Over Bitcoin as a Reserve Asset

Social Security Sends Final January Payments This Week as 2026 Rules Take Effect

Japan’s Takaichi Dissolves Lower House, Sets Feb. 8 Snap Election

Senior Citizens League Pegs Early 2027 Social Security COLA at 2.5%

Germany Cuts Restaurant VAT as Austria Sets July Food-Tax Halving Under Debate

U.S. Grocery Prices Rise Again, With December Marking Fastest Monthly Jump Since 2022

Bolivia Issues New Decree That Ends Blockades, Retains Fuel Subsidy Removal

U.S. Debt Hits Record $38.5 Trillion, Raising Fiscal-Dominance Risks

Peoples Gas Files $202 Million Rate Case Ahead of 11-Month ICC Review

Medicare Part B Premium Hike Blunts 2026 Social Security COLA

MTA Fare and Toll Hikes Take Effect Sunday as Subway Ride Hits $3

BOK Says Won Is Out of Line With Fundamentals as Seoul Steps Up Support

Iran Protests Over Soaring Prices Spread Nationwide as First Official Death Reported

Germany Lifts Deutschlandticket to €63 as Local Transit Fares Rise Nationwide

Spain’s Grocery Basket Enters 2026 With Uneven Prices and a VAT Debate

Bay Area Raises Bridge Tolls by 50 Cents as BART Fares Increase on Jan. 1

Iran Protests Enter Fourth Day With Attempted Breach of Government Office as Prosecutor Vows 'Decisive' Response