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Why national ownership is key to finance and climate-resilient development
If one call resounded throughout the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4) held from 30 June to 3 July in Sevilla, it was that countries should decide and lead their own development. The principle of ‘country ownership’...

Trump’s trade posture toward Brazil raises potential threat to Embraer’s regional jet business in USA
Heightened trade tensions between the USA and Brazil are emerging as a potential threat to Embraer’s commercial aircraft sales, though details are scarce and it is unclear how the Brazilian airframer stands to be affected by US President Donald...

Brazil's Lula Offers Policy Model for Indonesia's Free Nutritious Meal Program
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has offered support to President Prabowo Subianto for Indonesia’s free nutritious meal program. The offer was conveyed during a joint statement at the Planalto Palace in Brasília on...

Cuban president calls for transformation of the international order at BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro, July 7 (RHC)-- Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, President of the Republic of Cuba, urged the countries participating in the BRICS Summit on Monday to join together in the active construction of a new international order based on...

Bonn Conference: New Approaches for Strengthening Climate Policy
From June 16 to 26, 2025, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Subsidiary Bodies met in Bonn to lay the groundwork for the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30), scheduled for November in Belém, Brazil. The session...

H&M Unveils Physical Stores and E-Commerce in Brazil
The Swedish multinational retailer H&M confirmed its entry into the Brazilian market in 2025, with the opening of three physical stores in the southeast of the country. Two of these are situated in São Paulo, in Iguatemi and Anália Franco and one...

Brazil court halts plan to blast 35-km river rock formation hosting endangered species
A federal court in Brazil has blocked the start of planned explosions along a 35-kilometer (22-mile) rock formation called Pedral do Lourenço in the Tocantins River, pausing a major infrastructure project until a judge can inspect the site. The...
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From Ghana to Brazil: Decoding PM Modi’s Global South diplomacy
Prime Minister Narendra Modi undertook a five-nation tour starting with Africa and ending in Africa, with a significant focus on Africa throughout and the Global South as the overarching context. Speaking at the last leg of his tour at the...

Peeping into Brazil’s Festas de Cavalhadas
Rooted in mediaeval European traditions and transformed over centuries into a uniquely Brazilian expression of history, faith, and festivity, the Cavalhada festival serves as a powerful symbol of syncretism (attempting to combine different beliefs...

Indonesia Explores Bioenergy Cooperation with Brazil
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Indonesian Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Bahlil Lahadalia accompanied President Prabowo Subianto on a state visit to Brasilia, Brazil, on Wednesday, July 9, 2025. During a bilateral meeting with Brazilian...

PM meets Brazilian corporations in Rio de Janeiro
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh highlighted Vietnam’s current landscape, key development priorities, and its favorable investment and business environment at meetings with Brazilian corporations in Rio de Janeiro on July 7. Prime Minister Pham Minh...

Rio de Janeiro Declaration, Captive Elephant Database Project and Agentic AI
BRICS leaders condemn J&K attack: On terror, zero tolerance Syllabus: Preliminary Examination: Current events of national and international importance. Mains Examination: General Studies II: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements...

Arctech Brazil obtains FINAME certification, boosting its expansion in Latin America
SÃO PAULO, July 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Arctech, a global leader in solar tracker and smart structure solutions, announces that its Brazilian subsidiary has been officially approved under the FINAME program, managed by the National Bank for...

Corn, soybeans set for weekly declines on favourable US weather
SINGAPORE: Chicago corn and soybean futures edged higher on Friday but both markets were poised to end the week in negative territory, as near-ideal weather across the US Midwest raised expectations for robust supplies. Wheat prices inched higher...

World News | PM Modi Departs for Brasilia After Attending BRICS Summit in Rio De Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro [Brazil], July 8 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed for Brasilia on Monday night after attending the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro. PM Modi is travelling to Brasilia for his State Visit to Brazil, where he will hold...

PM Modi departs for Brasilia after attending BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro [Brazil], July 8 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed for Brasilia on Monday night after attending the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro. PM Modi is travelling to Brasilia for his State Visit to Brazil, where he will hold...

World News | PM Modi Arrives in Brasilia for State Visit After Attending BRICS Summit in Rio De Janeiro
Brasilia [Brazil], July 8 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Brasilia on Monday evening (local time) for his State Visit to Brazil. Brazil's Minister of Defence, Jose Mucio Monteiro Filho, received him at the airport. PM Modi...

Pacific voices lead global dialogue on climate ambition and action
At the Global NDC Conference 2025 in Berlin, the Pacific Community (SPC) and partners showcased Pacific Island countries' progress and priorities in delivering climate commitments, calling for tailored finance and stronger global support ahead of...

PM Modi arrives in Brasilia for State visit after attending BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro
Brasilia [Brazil], July 8 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Brasilia on Monday evening (local time) for his State Visit to Brazil. Brazil's Minister of Defence, Jose Mucio Monteiro Filho, received him at the airport. PM Modi...

India–Argentina agricultural ties: Toward an inclusive, resilient & sustainable future
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Argentina this week comes at a particularly significant time as the South American nation is undertaking major economic reforms somewhat similar to those India went through in the past.Prime Minister...