Brazil: News
Brazil just tripled its rare‑earth exports to China: Here's why
Brazil has seen a massive surge in its rare earth exports to China, with the first half of 2025 witnessing a threefold increase.
'Won't take tariff orders from 'gringo' Trump: Brazil president
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has rejected United States President Donald Trump's decision to impose a 50% tariff on Brazilian goods.
Trump imposes 35% tariff on Canadian imports starting August 1
US President Donald Trump has announced a 35% tariff on Canadian imports, starting August 1.
PM Modi lands in Namibia; what's on the agenda
Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Windhoek, Namibia, on Wednesday, marking his first-ever visit to the African nation.
India, Brazil ink 6 pacts during Modi's historic state visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva signed six agreements during a bilateral meeting in the capital city of Brasilia on Tuesday.
Iran president claims Israel tried to kill him
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has accused Israel of trying to assassinate him by bombing a location where he was holding a meeting.
PM Modi arrives in Brazil for BRICS Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Brazil for a four-day visit. The trip will include his participation in the 17th BRICS Summit and a state visit.
Modi to embark on longest diplomatic tour; BRICS on agenda
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a five-nation tour from July 2-9, starting in Ghana. The visit is aimed at strengthening ties with key Global South nations.
Hyper-realistic dolls in Brazil spark moral panic, 30 new laws
In Brazil, a controversy over hyper-realistic baby dolls, or "reborn" dolls, has taken center stage.
Visiting Brazil? Do try these authentic snacks
Brazil is a country of vibrant culture and diverse culinary offerings.
Colombia withdraws Pakistan condolences after Tharoor-led delegation expresses disappointment
Colombia has officially withdrawn its earlier statement condoling the loss of lives in Pakistan during India's Operation Sindoor.
Top records broken by Disney's 'Lilo & Stitch'
Walt Disney's live-action remake of Lilo & Stitch has taken the global box office by storm, surpassing the $400 million mark within a week of its release.
Brazil sues BYD over 'slave-like' conditions at EV plant
Brazilian prosecutors have filed a lawsuit against Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer BYD and two of its contractors, China JinJiang Construction Brazil and Tecmonta Equipamentos Inteligentes Brasil Co.
Brazilian influencer stabbed 9 times on livestream by ex, survives
In a shocking incident, Brazilian influencer Luna Ambrozevicius Abrahao, 22, was stabbed nine times during a live broadcast earlier this week.
In India's global diplomatic outreach, who goes where
In the wake of a deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, last month, the Indian government has announced seven all-party delegations.
Brazil: 11-year-old Netflix actor dies after 13 cardiac arrests
Millena Brandao, the 11-year-old Brazilian child actor famed for her performance in Netflix's series Sintonia, has tragically passed away following a sudden and critical ailment.
TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, eyes data center in Brazil
ByteDance, the Chinese parent of TikTok, is considering a major investment in a Brazilian data center.
Peru's ex-president, wife sentenced to 15 years for money laundering
Former Peruvian president Ollanta Humala has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for money laundering by a court in Lima.
How a global emissions tax will impact the shipping industry
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) will hold a crucial meeting in London this week.
This hand-painted one-off Porsche car took 2 years to make
A uniquely customized Porsche 911 GT3 RS has made its debut in Brazil.
How Apple could mitigate impact of Trump's tariff hikes
Apple's stock value plummeted nearly 10% last week, after US President Donald Trump announced a comprehensive tariff plan on all partner trading nations.
Afghan women's rights activists face deportation from Pakistan
More than 50 prominent female Afghan women's rights activists living in Pakistan are facing the threat of deportation back to their home country.
Trump revamps US voting system; mandates citizenship proof like India's
United States President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to overhaul the country's electoral process.
'Incurable virus' spreading in Caribbean vacation hotspots: What to know
The Oropouche virus, dubbed "sloth fever," is spreading fast in popular holiday getaways.
Where to watch Oscar-winning 'I Am Still Here' on OTT
The Brazilian biopic I Am Still Here, directed by Walter Salles and based on Marcelo Rubens Paiva's memoir, bagged the Best International Feature Film at the 97th Academy Awards.
Brazilian drama 'I'm Still Here' claims Best International Feature Oscar
The political biographical drama I'm Still Here won the Academy Award for Best International Feature—the first Brazilian film to do so.
Brazil's ex-President Jair Bolsonaro charged over alleged coup plot
Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro has been formally charged over an alleged coup plot to overturn the 2022 election results.
Google suspends Android's earthquake alerts after false alarm
Google has temporarily deactivated its earthquake alert feature for Android users in Brazil after a system glitch triggered false alarms.
'Handcuffed, tied with chains': Indians deported from US share ordeal
A total of 104 Indians were deported from the United States Tuesday night on a military aircraft as US President Donald Trump makes migration control a top priority. They reached Amritsar on Wednesday.
Brazilians deported from US arrive home in handcuffs, shackles
A group of Brazilian immigrants, recently deported from the United States, returned to their home country handcuffed and shackled at the ankles.
Apple, Google fined $3.1M in Brazil over FaceApp privacy concerns
Apple and Google are staring at hefty fines in Brazil over privacy concerns tied to the widely-used photo-editing app, FaceApp.
Israel to conceal soldiers' identities amid probe into war crimes
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has introduced new media guidelines to protect the identities of its military personnel.
Azerbaijan Airlines plane crashes in Kazakhstan, 25 survive
An Azerbaijan Airlines flight crashed near Aktau, Kazakhstan, on Wednesday.
Brazil: Small plane crashes in Gramado, kills 10
A small plane crashed in the tourist town of Gramado, Brazil, on Sunday, killing all 10 passengers on board.
'Buy oil, gas from US or else...': Trump threatens EU
United States President-elect Donald Trump has sent a strong warning to the European Union (EU), asking it to buy more American oil and gas.
Donald Trump threatens to impose reciprocal tariffs on India
US President-elect Donald Trump has said he plans to impose reciprocal tariffs on India, as the country levies "high tariff" on some American goods.
Adele's 'Million Years Ago' faces global ban over plagiarism allegations
A Brazilian court has imposed a worldwide injunction on Adele's 2015 track Million Years Ago after local composer Toninho Geraes accused her of plagiarism.
How Taylor Swift's broken heel changed Brazil fan's life
Felipe Conrado, a 33-year-old communications manager and die-hard Taylor Swift fan from Brazil, attended the singer's last Eras Tour show in Rio de Janeiro.
Brazil: Video of cop throwing man off bridge sparks outrage
A video of a military police officer throwing a civilian off a bridge in Sao Paulo, Brazil, has sparked widespread outrage.
Open App Store or face fines: Brazil's ultimatum to Apple
Brazil's antitrust regulator, Conselho Administrativo de Defesa Economica (CADE), has sent a stern warning to Apple.
US to return 'cursed' $1 billion emerald to Brazil
After a long legal battle, the United States will be finally returning a 752-pound (341 kg) emerald, worth nearly $1 billion, to Brazil.
WHO chief Ghebreyesus hospitalized in Rio de Janeiro: Report
World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has been hospitalized in Brazil, local newspaper O Globo reported.
G20 leaders call for ending Ukraine war, aid to Gaza
The G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro has released a joint declaration tackling global challenges like hunger and conflict.
Brazil's First Lady swears at Elon Musk at G20 event
Brazil's First Lady, Rosangela 'Janja' Lula da Silva swore at billionaire Elon Musk during a G20 social event in Rio de Janeiro.
Amid unease over Trump 2.0, Xi heads to South America
Chinese President Xi Jinping has started his South America trip, with Peru as his first stop.
India's defense exports reach $2.6bn: US, France among top buyers
India's defense exports have hit an all-time high of ₹21,083 crore ($2.6 billion) in the fiscal year 2023-24.
Bluesky to introduce paid subscription: Here's what you will get
The fast-growing microblogging platform Bluesky has announced plans to launch a paid subscription service.
BRICS: Jaishankar lists 5 points for 'more equitable global order'
External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar, who is representing India at the 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia, stated that, while production and consumption have steadily diversified, many inequities of the past also continue.
12.4mn dengue cases in 2024: What's driving world's largest outbreak?
The world is witnessing its worst dengue outbreak ever, with a record 12.4 million cases reported this year.
After US and Brazil, Uber India surpasses 1 million drivers
Uber has announced that it now has over one million drivers in India.
Promote ethanol, flex fuels among public: Gadkari urges auto industry
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has urged the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), to boost public acceptance of ethanol and flex fuels.
Elon Musk's X returns to Brazil after month-long ban
The Brazilian Supreme Court has lifted a month-long ban on social media platform X, owned by Elon Musk.