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Circulation of knowledge, technological development, and innovation in Latin America is under threat
In recent years, there has been much discussion around the concept of “brain circulation” or the “academic diaspora.” This term is mainly used in educational contexts to refer to the movement of students, researchers, professors, and highly...

Brazilian newspapers highlight Vietnamese PM’s trip to Rio de Janeiro
BUENOS AIRES — Brazilian newspapers have given wide coverage of Vietnamese Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính’s talks with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in Rio de Janeiro during his visit to the South American nation to attend the...

Mexican American residents find pride in Fourth of July parade
When she woke up on the Fourth of July, Chicago resident Gabriella Panozzo said she wasn’t feeling very proud to be an American. But seeing Asociación de Charros de la Mesa atop their horses in Evanston’s parade made her more excited on the...
CARIBBEAN-POLITICS-Regional leaders meeting in Jamaica
CARIBBEAN-POLITICS-Regional leaders continue to express concerns over developments in Haiti

Minister of Finance, Marinka J. Gumbs, Presented with Historical NAf Book and Caribbean Guilder Collector’s Set
Philipsburg – The Minister of Finance, Marinka J. Gumbs, was presented with a historical commemorative book on the Netherlands Antillean Guilder (NAf) and a collector’s set featuring the new Caribbean guilder coins and banknotes. This symbolic...

Suriname's parliament elects first female president
July 7 (UPI) -- Suriname's parliament has elected its first female president, voting doctor and former parliamentary speaker Jennifer Simons to lead the South American country. Thirty-four of 50 parliamentarians voted for Simons on Sunday to helm...

Open Letter to the Heads of Government of CARICOM Israel is a Pariah State and must be treated as such
On June 27th, over 40 civil society organisations and prominent individuals from at least 15 countries across the Caribbean have signed on to an open letter issued by the Assembly of Caribbean People, and addressed to the Heads of Government of...

PM receives Brazilian Minister of Agriculture
RIO DE JANEIRO — Vietnamese Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính received Brazilian Minister of Agriculture and Livestock Carlos Fávaro in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday afternoon (local time), on the occasion of his trip to the South American country to...
Hosting BRICS, Brazil’s Lula hits out at ‘genocide’ in Gaza
Brazil’s president insisted the world must act to stop what he described as an Israeli “genocide” in Gaza, as leaders from 11 emerging BRICS nations gathered in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday. “We cannot remain indifferent to the genocide carried out by...

PM Modi reached Brazil, received a grand welcome!
Prime minister Narendra Modi arrived in brazil on a 4-day visit. During this, he will participate in the 17th BRICS summit and will also make a state visit. Prime minister Modi was given a grand welcome at Galeão international Airport on saturday...

EAM Jaishankar meets counterparts from Russia, Iran, Mexico on sidelines of BRICS Summit
In this image released by @DrSJaishankar via X on July 7, 2025, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar during a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit, in Brazil. Photo credit: X@DrSJaishankar via...

World News | EAM Jaishankar Meets Counterparts from Russia, Iran, Mexico on Sidelines of BRICS Summit
Rio de Janeiro, Jul 7 (PTI) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has met his counterparts from Russia, Iran and Mexico and discussed bilateral cooperation and global issues. Jaishankar met these leaders on Sunday the sidelines of the 17th BRICS...
Jaishankar meets counterparts from Russia, Iran, Mexico on sidelines of BRICS Summit
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has met his counterparts from Russia, Iran and Mexico and discussed bilateral cooperation and global issues. Jaishankar met these leaders on Sunday on the sidelines of the 17th BRICS Summit here in Brazil....

S Jaishankar Meets Counterparts From Russia, Iran, Mexico At BRICS Summit
News S Jaishankar met these leaders on Sunday the sidelines of the 17th BRICS Summit here in Brazil. As per news report of NDTV,External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has met his counterparts from Russia, Iran and Mexico and discussed bilateral...
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FirstUp: PM Modi to attend Brics Summit in Brazil, Netanyahu likely to meet Trump… Top news today
The Brics Summit has entered its second day in Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is attending the event and will also hold meetings with other world leaders on the sidelines. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump is expected to...

Trump threatens extra 10% tariffs on Brics as leaders meet in Brazil
RIO DE JANEIRO: President Donald Trump said the US will impose an additional 10% tariff on any countries aligning themselves with the "Anti-American policies" of the Brics group of developing nations, whose leaders kicked off a major summit in...

Deputy Agriculture Minister encourages dry season farming to boost food production
John Dumelo (middle) Mr. John Dumelo, Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture and Member of Parliament for Ayawaso West Wuogon, has encouraged farmers in Ketu North District to adopt dry season farming practices to promote year-round food...
‘India will sign four MoUs with Brazil,’ Indian Envoy to Brazil says
Rio de Janeiro [Brazil], July 7 (ANI): Indian Ambassador to Brazil Dinesh Bhatia on Sunday (local time) said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his bilateral visit to Brazil on July 8, India will sign four MoUs with Brazil. Bhatia while...

Yearly BRICS summit begins in Brazil
(MENAFN) The 17th annual BRICS summit has officially started in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, which currently holds the bloc’s rotating presidency. The two-day gathering will focus on topics such as global development, governance, international policy,...