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World

US recognizes Maduro’s opponent as winner in Venezuela election

WASHINGTON: The United States on Thursday recognized Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s opponent and opposition...

Published 02 Aug, 2024 11:06am

Business & Finance

G20 financial chiefs to flag global economic ‘soft landing’

RIO DE JANEIRO: G20 financial leaders will say on Friday there is a rising likelihood of a global economic “soft...

Published 27 Jul, 2024 06:16am

World

G20 seeks common ground on taxing super-rich

RIO DE JANEIRO: G20 finance ministers are expected to take a first step towards international cooperation on taxing...

Published 26 Jul, 2024 11:07pm

World

US sees no need for global deal to tax super-rich: Yellen

RIO DE JANEIRO: The United States sees no need to negotiate an international agreement on taxing the super-wealthy,...

Published 25 Jul, 2024 10:58pm

World

Brazil’s Lula hopes US elections will be ‘as civilized as possible’

BRASÍLIA: Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said Monday he hoped that November elections in the United...

Published 22 Jul, 2024 10:38pm

Sports

Costa Rica beat Paraguay but exit Copa America as Colombia, Brazil advance

AUSTIN: Costa Rica scored two early goals to beat Paraguay 2-1 in their final Copa America Group D match on Tuesday...

Published 03 Jul, 2024 10:33am

Sports

Brazil frustrated by Costa Rica, Colombia beat Paraguay at Copa

LOS ANGELES: A lacklustre Brazil launched their Copa America campaign with a dour 0-0 draw against Costa Rica on...

Published 25 Jun, 2024 12:34pm

Opinion

Pakistan’s quest for BRICS membership

BRICS is an acronym that represents an association of five major emerging economies: Brazil, Russia, India, China,...

Updated 22 Jun, 2024 10:50pm

World

Seven people killed execution-style in Brazil square

RIO DE JANEIRO: Seven people were shot dead on a public square in a northeastern Brazilian town late Wednesday, in ...

Published 21 Jun, 2024 06:37am

Markets

Taiwan’s MFIG buys about 65,000 T corn, expected from Brazil

HAMBURG: Taiwan’s MFIG purchasing group bought about 65,000 metric tons of animal feed corn expected to be sourced...

Published 13 Jun, 2024 01:19pm

Sports

Brazil held 1-1 by US in Copa America warm-up

Brazil drew 1-1 with the United States in a friendly in Orlando on Wednesday in a final tune-up for both sides ahead...

Published 13 Jun, 2024 11:01am

Sports

Brazil boosted ahead of Copa America after 3-2 win against Mexico

Brazil enjoyed the perfect warm-up as they secured a 3-2 win over Mexico in their pre-Copa America friendly in Kyle...

Published 09 Jun, 2024 10:42am

World

Death toll from floods in southern Brazil hits 113

SAO PAULO: The death toll from heavy rains in Brazil’s Rio Grande do Sul state has climbed to 113, local civil...

Published 10 May, 2024 07:33pm

World

Rains return to flooded southern Brazil, interrupting rescues

PORTO ALEGRE: Authorities interrupted rescue efforts in flood-ravaged southern Brazil on Wednesday amid more rain...

Published 09 May, 2024 11:09am

Sports

Brazil’s bid to host the Women’s World Cup tops European rival

Brazil’s bid to host the 2027 Women’s World Cup scored higher than its rival, a joint bid from Belgium, Netherlands...

Published 08 May, 2024 10:45am

World

Floods in Brazil kill 55, force 70,000 from homes

PORTO ALEGRE (Brazil): Raging floods and mudslides have killed at least 55 people in southern Brazil and forced...

Published 06 May, 2024 05:30am

World

Floods in southern Brazil kill 57, force 70,000 from homes

PORTO ALEGRE: Raging floods and mudslides have killed at least 57 people in southern Brazil and forced nearly 70,000...

Published 05 May, 2024 12:59pm

World

Death toll in southern Brazil flood rises to 56

PORTO ALEGRE: The death toll from floods and mudslides triggered by torrential storms in southern Brazil has climbed...

Updated 04 May, 2024 07:22pm

World

Rains, mudslides kill 29 in southern Brazil’s ‘worst disaster’

CAPELA DE SANTANA: Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Thursday visited the country’s south where...

Published 03 May, 2024 12:10pm

Sports

Is Brazil still the land of football?

SAO PAULO: With its famed “jogo bonito”, iconic stars and record five World Cup titles, Brazil has long been known...

Published 02 May, 2024 12:29pm

Sports

Brazil great Ronaldo selling stake in boyhood club Cruzeiro

Brazil great Ronaldo has agreed to sell his majority stake in Cruzeiro, the club where he made his senior debut, the...

Published 30 Apr, 2024 11:14am

Sports

Brazil great Marta to retire from international football at end of year

Brazil’s all-time top scorer in both men’s and women’s football, Marta, will retire from internationals this year,...

Published 26 Apr, 2024 03:16pm

Life & Style

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