Brazil: News
19 Nov 2024
ArgentinaG20 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.
17 Nov 2024
Elon MuskBrazil'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.
13 Nov 2024
ChinaAmid 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.
28 Oct 2024
BoeingIndia'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.
26 Oct 2024
BlueskyBluesky 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.
24 Oct 2024
BRICSBRICS: 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.
24 Oct 2024
Africa12.4mn 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.
23 Oct 2024
UberAfter US and Brazil, Uber India surpasses 1 million drivers
Uber has announced that it now has over one million drivers in India.
15 Oct 2024
Nitin GadkariPromote 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.
09 Oct 2024
Elon MuskElon 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.
05 Oct 2024
Hate SpeechX paid pending fines to wrong bank, says Brazil's SC
Brazil's Supreme Court has delayed its decision on whether to allow social media platform X, to resume operations in the country.
02 Oct 2024
NintendoNintendo has shut down 'immune' Switch emulator Ryujinx permanently
Nintendo has pulled off a major win by shutting down Ryujinx, one of the top emulators for its Switch console.
30 Sep 2024
Elon MuskElon Musk's X nears resolution with Brazil over content moderation
Elon Musk's social media platform, X, is close to wrapping up its dispute with Brazil's Supreme Court regarding content moderation. The platform has said it will follow the court's orders.
27 Sep 2024
ChinaUK PM Starmer backs India's bid for permanent UNSC seat
United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer has expressed his support for India's bid to secure a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).
24 Sep 2024
GreeceDrunk woman handcuffed on Brazil flight after false fire alarm
A woman passenger was restrained and handcuffed during a flight from Recife, Brazil, after she falsely claimed that the aircraft was on fire.
22 Sep 2024
Elon MuskElon Musk's X might finally be restored in Brazil
Elon Musk's social media platform, X, has conceded to the demands of the Brazilian judiciary after a prolonged dispute.
20 Sep 2024
XX may face $1M daily fines for defying Brazil's order
Brazil's Supreme Court has issued a stern warning to Elon Musk's social media platform X and his satellite company Starlink, threatening them with substantial daily fines.
19 Sep 2024
XX back online in Brazil after company's clever workaround
X has made a comeback in Brazil after being banned for over two weeks.
14 Sep 2024
Elon MuskBrazil's Supreme Court unfreezes Starlink and X's bank accounts
Brazil's Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, has lifted the previously imposed freezes on the bank accounts of Starlink and X.
11 Sep 2024
Cobra KaiNetflix's Geeked Week 2024: 'Stranger Things'-'Squid Game' to get updates
Netflix's annual Geeked Week is back for its fourth edition, promising a week full of exciting announcements about upcoming movies and series.
08 Sep 2024
BlueskyBluesky's user base surges to 9M following Brazil's X ban
Bluesky, a social media platform, has reported a significant increase in its user base.
05 Sep 2024
IstanbulPutin ready for talks with Ukraine, but there's a condition
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signaled his willingness to engage in talks with Ukraine on the condition that these discussions be based on the Istanbul agreement from 2022.
04 Sep 2024
LifestyleBrazilian bodybuilder Matheus Pavlak dies of heart attack at 19
Matheus Pavlak, a 19-year-old bodybuilder from Brazil, was discovered dead in his home due to an apparent heart attack.
04 Sep 2024
FacebookMeta to disclose AI training data usage to Brazilian users
Meta has announced its plan to inform Brazilian users about the use of their personal data in training generative artificial intelligence (AI).
04 Sep 2024
Elon MuskStarlink backtracks, bans X to comply with Brazil's order
Starlink, the satellite internet service owned by SpaceX, has announced its decision to block social network X in Brazil.
03 Sep 2024
BlueskyX-rival Bluesky adds 2 million users in a week
Bluesky, a decentralized social network, has experienced a significant surge in its user base.
03 Sep 2024
Elon MuskMusk's Starlink faces license revocation in Brazil amidst regulatory standoff
Brazil's telecommunications regulator, Anatel, is considering sanctions against Elon Musk's satellite internet provider, Starlink.
02 Sep 2024
Elon MuskHow X's nationwide blackout has impacted Brazilians
Millions of Brazilians woke up on Saturday, to find social media platform X was no longer operational.
31 Aug 2024
BlueskyBrazilian users flock to Bluesky following nationwide ban on X
X, the social media platform owned by Elon Musk, has been banned in Brazil following a directive from Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes.
31 Aug 2024
Elon MuskMusk's X heads to court in lawsuit against Media Matters
Elon Musk's social media platform X is set to face Media Matters for America in a courtroom battle next year.
31 Aug 2024
Elon MuskBrazil bans Elon Musk's social media platform X: Here's why
Brazil has imposed a nationwide ban on Elon Musk's social media platform, X.
18 Aug 2024
Elon MuskX shutters office in Brazil amid dispute with SC justice
Elon Musk-owned social media platform X, has announced it has closed its office in Brazil "effective immediately."
10 Aug 2024
Sao PauloVideo captures terrifying moment plane crashes in Brazil, killing 61
A video has captured the terrifying moment a passenger plane crashed in Vinhedo, a region in Brazil's Sao Paulo state, on Friday, reportedly killing 61 people onboard.
26 Jul 2024
WorldBrazilian rancher slapped with $50m fine for Amazon deforestation
In a landmark ruling, a federal court has ordered Brazilian cattle rancher, Dirceu Kruger, to pay over $50 million (₹4.15 billion approximately) in compensation for causing extensive damage to the Amazon rainforest through illegal deforestation.
21 Jul 2024
Music IndustrySinger Ayres Sasaki (35) dies after being electrocuted on stage
Brazilian rock singer Ayres Sasaki tragically lost his life due to electrocution during a live concert on July 13 in Salinópolis, Pará, Brazil.
18 Jul 2024
LifestyleTry this Brazilian hearts of palm moqueca recipe
The Brazilian hearts of palm moqueca is a vegetarian take on the traditional moqueca, a seafood stew from Brazil's coast.
03 Jul 2024
FacebookBrazil bans Meta from training its AI on user data
Brazil's data protection authority, ANPD, has imposed a ban on tech giant Meta, forbidding the use of Brazilian personal data for training its artificial intelligence models.
29 Jun 2024
Panama PapersPanamanian court acquits 28 in Panama Papers trial
A Panamanian court has cleared 28 individuals of money laundering charges related to the infamous Panama Papers scandal.
25 Jun 2024
GoogleYouTube tests 'Hype' feature to boost engagement for small creators
YouTube is testing a new feature named 'Hype' in select countries.
21 Jun 2024
Northern IrelandWHO issues alert over fake Ozempic, celebrity's go-to weight-loss drug
The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a global alert, cautioning against counterfeit versions of Ozempic, a medication used for treating type 2 diabetes and promoting weight loss.
12 Jun 2024
GoogleGoogle begins testing Android 15's automatic theft detection feature
Google has initiated testing of the automatic theft detection feature, a key component of the upcoming Android 15.
03 Jun 2024
AmazonEmbark on an Amazon River adventure in Brazil
The Amazon River in Brazil offers a unique journey through the rainforest's heart.
30 May 2024
EgyptIsraeli military seizes control of Gaza-Egypt border corridor
The Israeli military has announced its seizure of the "Philadelphi Corridor," which is a strategic 14-kilometer-long strip along the Gaza-Egypt border.
23 May 2024
Sao PauloSao Paulo: Teen kills entire family after phone confiscated
A 16-year-old boy in Sao Paulo, Brazil, reportedly shot his parents and sister dead following a disagreement over his cell phone.
11 May 2024
WorldBrazil flood crisis worsens, over 120 dead, millions affected
The flood crisis in southern Brazil, particularly in Rio Grande do Sul, has worsened after rains returned to the state on Friday.
08 May 2024
Travel And TourismEmbark on a rainforest adventure in Manaus, Brazil
Manaus, positioned at the heart of Brazil's Amazon Rainforest, is more than a starting point; it's a destination rich with culture and history.
07 May 2024
Travel And TourismPantanal, Brazil is a paradise for wildlife photographers
The Pantanal in Brazil stands as the world's largest tropical wetland.
01 May 2024
Upcoming MoviesWagner Moura to headline Kleber Mendonca Filho's 'The Secret Agent'
Acclaimed Brazilian actor Wagner Moura, known for his role in Civil War, is set to star in the upcoming political thriller The Secret Agent, reported Variety.
01 May 2024
AmazonPrepare the acai berry bowl in 3 simple steps
The acai berry bowl, a dish with roots in Brazil's Amazon region, is celebrated for its health benefits and vivid look.
29 Apr 2024
Travel And TourismPaddle through Belize's ancient caves
Belize, on Central America's eastern coast, is known for its lush rainforests, vibrant marine life, and ancient Mayan ruins.
22 Apr 2024
ChinaIndia emerges as second-largest contributor of new US citizens
A recent Congressional report revealed a total of 65,960 Indians officially became United States (US) citizens in 2022, solidifying India's position as the second-largest contributor of immigrants to America.
