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Newcastle disease hits flocks in Poland, North Macedonia
New instances of Newcastle disease have been confirmed in Poland and North Macedonia, according to reports from the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH). Poland A flock of 26,157 hens in Bieżuń, Poland, is the country’s 45th flock to be...

Roberto Carlos among Brazil World Cup winners to launch startup
InvestmentSportTechA fan engagement platform powered by AI and co-founded by former Brazil World Cup champions Roberto Carlos and Gilberto Silva has secured over £200,000 in funding as it prepares to launch. Ex-Real Madrid star Carlos and Arsenal...

Putin and Xi Skipping Rio de Janeiro BRICS Summit
The BRICS group—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—has uniquely emerged as a geopolitical player. Since its establishment, it has transformed into an informal association, struggling to reshape the global architecture. Noticeably, the...

As Brazil Closes São Paulo’s Last Downtown Favela, Relief and Regret Collide
Standing on a dusty railroad embankment, Brazil’s president promised that every family still living in São Paulo’s last downtown favela would soon hold the key to a real home. For some, it was long-awaited progress. For others, it felt like...

Brazil keen on defence collaboration with India, interested in Akash Air defence system, Garuda artillery guns: MEA
New Delhi [India], June 30 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Monday highlighted that Brazil has expressed significant interest in India's defence capabilities, particularly in securing communication systems, offshore patrol vessels,...

PM Modi to embark on 5-nation tour from July 2; attend BRICS Summit in Brazil
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a five-nation visit to Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, and Namibia starting July 2, which includes participation in the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro with key focus on strengthening...

Brazil’s Government Debt Grows, but Not as Fast as Feared
Brazil’s government debt reached 76.1% of the country’s total economic output in May 2025, according to the Central Bank. This number means that for every 100 reais Brazil produces, it owes just over 76 reais. The debt increased slightly from...

Brazil sees Ukraine as important actor in global food security chain – ambassador
Brazil considers Ukraine one of the most relevant international actors in the food security chain. The relevant statement was made by Ambassador of the Federative Republic of Brazil to Ukraine Rafael de Mello Vidal in a conversation with...

Brazil’s So-Called Arte Popular Gets Even More Popular
Earlier this spring, artist Julia Isídrez led an informal guided tour at the São Paulo gallery Gomide & Co. The occasion was a joint exhibition featuring her work alongside that of Maria Lira. At face value, the two artists don’t seem to have much...

From Brazil to New Brunswick: A new face on Saint John Police Force’s journey
This is Part 5 in our series Welcome to Saint John, where we share stories of immigration as it grows and shapes the city. In previous stories, we’ve looked at how newcomers will fuel key sectors, including health care. We also profiled a...

From Patrol Vessels To Air Defence Systems, Brazil Keen On Acquiring India's Indigenous Innovations
(MENAFN- IANS) New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) As India continues to march ahead in pursuit of defence indigenisation and self-reliance, Brazil has shown keen interest in acquiring indigenous defence innovations, discussions on which are likely to be...

PM Modi To Visit 5 Nations In July, Attend 17th BRICS Summit In Brazil
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to embark on a multi-nation visit to Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, and Namibia in the first week of July, with a primary focus on attending the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro and...

Investors in Brazil Begin Assessing The Risk of Criminal Factions in their Investments
Talks about organized crime, once confined to crime news segments, are now entering an unlikely space in Brazil’s financial heart: those who frequent the headquarters of banks and companies around São Paulo’s Faria Lima Avenue are worried about...

World News | PM Modi Set to Attend BRICS Summit in Brazil's Rio, Focus on Strengthening Global South Cooperation
New Delhi [India], June 30 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to embark on a multi-nation visit to Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, and Namibia in the first week of July, which includes participation in the 17th BRICS Summit...

Brazil Drops in Global Peace Rankings, Colombia Marks Worst in Latin America
The 2025 Global Peace Index, published by the Institute for Economics & Peace, now places Brazil at 130th out of 163 countries. This is a big fall from its position at 103rd in 2015. The Index uses 23 factors, including crime rates, internal...

Revealed: Environmental racism in Brazil’s Black capital
As ironic as it might sound, environmental racism is rife in a city that’s home to more Black people than anywhere else outside of Africa. Salvador, the capital of the Brazilian state of Bahia, located in the country’s northeast, has a population...

Brazil’s Financial Morning Call for June 30, 2025
Brazil’s financial markets are poised for a dynamic session today, driven by a robust domestic and global economic calendar that will shape investor sentiment, currency movements, and equity trends. The Central Bank of Brazil’s (BCB) Selic rate,...

India Set To Raise Pahalgam Attack At BRICS Brazil Summit That PM Modi Will Attend: Sources
Last Updated:June 30, 2025, 17:53 IST New Delhi is expecting condemnation of the Pakistan-sponsored terror attack in Pahalgam at BRICS summit Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the BRICS summit in Rio on July 6 and 7. (Image: PTI file)India...

Brazil’s prepaid card, digital wallet market to reach $53B by 2030
Homepage > News > Finance > Brazil’s prepaid card, digital wallet market to reach $53B by 2030 A new report has predicted growth for Brazil’s prepaid card and digital wallet market before the end of the decade, powered by regulatory reforms and...

Chelsea target spotted in rival Premier League shirt as £115m deal agreed and medical booked
Malick Fofana has been spotted in a Manchester United shirt. The Olympique Lyonnais winger has been heavily linked with a move to the Premier League this summer following his impressive performances in the French top-flight. Fofana, whose contract...