Clark Kent lookalike turns accidental superhero in Brazil RIO DE JANEIRO: Leonardo Muylaert was just another mild-mannered professional on vacation with his girlfriend when... Published 17 Apr, 2024 01:08pm
World Latin American governments rally around Mexico after embassy raid in Ecuador QUITO: Latin American governments, including regional heavyweight Brazil, rallied around Mexico on Saturday after... Published 07 Apr, 2024 10:35am
Markets Brazil approaches 2024 robusta harvest as prices skyrocket SAO PAULO: Brazilian farmers are preparing to start harvesting a larger robusta coffee crop this year just as local... Published 05 Apr, 2024 04:50am
Business & Finance Brazil’s public debt up 2.25pc in February BRASILIA: Brazil’s federal public debt increased 2.25% in February from the month before to 6.595 trillion reais... Published 30 Mar, 2024 04:58am
World France to help Brazil develop nuclear-powered submarines: Macron ITAGUAÍ: President Emmanuel Macron said Wednesday that France would help Brazil develop nuclear technology for... Published 27 Mar, 2024 09:51pm
World Brazil races to save flood victims as storm death toll rises RIO DE JANEIRO: Rescuers in boats and aircraft raced against the clock Sunday to help isolated people in Brazil’s... Published 25 Mar, 2024 11:12am
World Record heat index of 62.3C scorches Rio de Janeiro RIO DE JANEIRO: A heat wave stifling Brazil set new records on Sunday, with Rio de Janeiro’s heat index hitting... Published 19 Mar, 2024 04:53am
Business & Finance Toyota to announce $2bn investment in Brazil this month SAO PAULO: Japanese auto maker Toyota this month will announce an 11 billion real ($2.2 billion) investment in... Published 04 Mar, 2024 04:15am
Sports Brazil thrash Argentina to reach Women’s Gold Cup semis LOS ANGELES: Bia Zaneratto scored twice as Brazil thrashed Argentina 5-1 on Saturday to move into the semi-finals of... Published 03 Mar, 2024 11:35am
Sports US to host Brazil for friendly ahead of Copa America The United States men’s national soccer team will host Brazil in an international friendly as part of their... Published 28 Feb, 2024 12:03pm
Business & Finance Yellen says global economy remains resilient, lauds US as growth driver SAO PAULO: Strong US economic growth has been a “key driver” of better than expected global growth, US Treasury... Published 27 Feb, 2024 10:36am
World Broad G20 support for two-state solution in Middle East: Brazil RIO DE JANEIRO: Brazil said Thursday that the Group of 20 nations, meeting in Rio de Janeiro, broadly backs a... Published 23 Feb, 2024 12:03am
World Russia says G20 Ukraine discussion is ‘destructive’ The inclusion of the topic of Ukraine at the Group of 20 meetings is destructive and the politicisation of the Group... Published 21 Feb, 2024 11:55am
World Brazil’s Lula accuses Israel of ‘genocide’ in Gaza ADDIS ABABA: Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva accused Israel Sunday of committing “genocide” ... Published 19 Feb, 2024 05:24am
World David Cameron to visit Falkland Islands in UK foreign minister’s first South Atlantic tour LONDON: British Foreign Minister David Cameron will visit the Falkland Islands as part of his first South Atlantic... Published 18 Feb, 2024 10:54am
Business & Finance Brazil’s Lula launches ‘re-industrialization’ plan for next decade BRASILIA: Brazil’s government unveiled an industrial development plan for the next 10 years aimed at boosting... Published 23 Jan, 2024 05:14am
Markets World added 50% more renewable energy capacity last year over 2022: IEA PARIS: The world added 50 percent more renewable energy capacity in 2023 over the year before, the International... Published 11 Jan, 2024 12:08pm
World Portugal’s revamped golden visa scheme to boost investment funds LISBON: Buying property in Portugal is no longer a route to a “golden visa” giving residency rights but foreigners... Published 09 Jan, 2024 01:30pm
World 25 killed in bus, truck crash in Brazil BRASÍLIA: At least 25 people have been killed after a bus collided with a truck in Bahia state in northeastern... Published 09 Jan, 2024 04:18am
Sports Lula declares national mourning for Brazil football great Zagallo RIO DE JANEIRO: Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva declared three days of national mourning Saturday for... Published 07 Jan, 2024 12:25pm
World Brazil unveils tax benefits for firms to boost investments SAO PAULO: Brazil’s Vice President Geraldo Alckmin on Sunday unveiled government measures aimed at providing... Published 01 Jan, 2024 05:40am
Business & Finance Brazil cuts key interest rate a half-point BRASÍLIA: Brazil’s central bank cut its key interest rate by half a point for the fourth straight time Wednesday,... Published 14 Dec, 2023 11:33am
Sports Argentina, Brazil get favourable Copa America draws, US to face Uruguay MIAMI: Defending Copa America champions Argentina and South American heavyweights Brazil were drawn in favourable... Published 08 Dec, 2023 10:56am
Markets Soybeans slide on predicted rains in Brazil CHICAGO: Chicago soybean futures fell on Friday as the weather forecast in drought-stricken northern Brazil promised... Published 03 Dec, 2023 02:59am
Markets Brazil to join OPEC+ but won’t cap oil output, Petrobras CEO says RIO DE JANEIRO: Brazil is expected to join the OPEC+ group of oil-producing countries in January but would not take... Published 01 Dec, 2023 06:05pm
Markets Soybeans fall as rain benefits top supplier Brazil CHICAGO: Chicago Board of Trade soybean futures tumbled on Friday under pressure from favourable rains in Brazil, ... Published 26 Nov, 2023 03:31am
World Argentina’s Milei thanks Chinese president, in softening of tone BUENOS AIRES: Argentine President-elect Javier Milei on Wednesday thanked Chinese President Xi Jinping for a letter... Published 23 Nov, 2023 10:27am
Sports World Cup winner Scaloni contemplates walking away from Argentina job RIO DE JANEIRO: Argentina’s World Cup-winning manager Lionel Scaloni made the stunning admission that he was... Published 22 Nov, 2023 10:39am
World China says would be ‘serious mistake’ if Argentina cuts ties BEIJING: The Chinese foreign ministry said on Tuesday that it would be a “serious mistake” in Argentina’s diplomacy... Published 21 Nov, 2023 12:33pm
World Brazil’s Lula welcomes citizens rescued from Gaza, condemns ‘inhumane violence’ SAO PAULO: Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Monday welcomed 32 nationals that his government managed... Published 14 Nov, 2023 10:29am