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Pope Francis becomes the first pontiff to address the Group of Seven nations, talking about AI
Francis addressed the G7 and other invited countries at their annual summit in southern Italy. When he arrived, the room, which had been boisterous with delegations, went quiet as he greeted each of the G7 members and the expanded guest list.
Israel strikes Rafah after top UN court orders it to halt offensive
Israel defies UN court order, ICJ demands ceasefire with Hamas. South Africa accuses Israel of genocide in Rafah, hostages still held by militants. ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for Netanyahu.
Paytm market cap nears $2.5 billion; state-run banks turn to GenAI
Paytm’s market capitalisation is down to nearly $2.5 billion after a ninth straight session of declines on the BSE.
Brazilian payment company Ebanx set to start India operations with Yes Bank
Ebanx helps nearly 300 brands process payments in multiple countries across Latin America and Africa. It now wants to enter India, which will be its first market in Asia. It will offer payments infrastructure for global brands looking to sell to Indian consumers, who can use Ebanx to pay through the local currency and by using local payment methods.
Brazil flood: 'A disastrous cocktail' of climate change kills at least 78; more than 100 missing
Southern Brazil's largest-ever climate catastrophe, which killed at least 78 dead and 115,000 forced from their homes. According to the Brazilian Geological Service, the flooding across the state has surpassed that seen during a deluge in 1941. The agenc...
Brazil's soccer head says rape convictions for Alves and Robinho end "nefarious chapter"
Brazil's soccer federation president Ednaldo Rodrigues said that the rape convictions of former footballers Dani Alves and Robinho end "one of the most nefarious chapters" in the country's sports history. Rodrigues said in a statement that the executives at governing body CBF and its coaching staff feel sorry for "the victims of the brutal crimes committed by the former footballers."
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Brazilian President Lula compares Gaza operation to 'Holocaust'; outraged Israel says 'red line' crossed
Brazilian President Lula da Silva's comparison of Israel's Gaza operation to the Holocaust sparked outrage. Lula labeled Israel's actions as "genocide" against Palestinians, likening it to Hitler's atrocities. Israel condemned the remarks as "shameful," with PM Netanyahu stating they trivialized the Holocaust and undermined Israel's right to self-defense. Lula made the comments at an African Union summit, asserting the conflict wasn't between soldiers but a highly prepared army and civilians. Israel maintained that its actions were in accordance with international law and aimed at securing its future.
Deforestation in Brazilian Amazon halved in 2023
Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon fell by half last year as President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's government strengthened environmental policing. However, clear-cutting in the Cerrado savanna reached a new annual record. Satellite monitoring from the national space research agency's DETER surveillance program detected a 50% reduction in forest cover destruction in the Amazon. On the other hand, the Cerrado, a biodiversity hotspot linked to the Amazon, lost a record amount of native vegetation. The destruction in both regions is driven by farming and cattle ranching in Brazil.
Mario Zagallo, an enduring giant of Brazilian football, dies at 92
Zagallo, who died Friday at the age of 92, was the only surviving member of the Brazil team that lifted the 1958 World Cup trophy, the country's first title and one that eased the pain of a traumatic defeat by Uruguay at the Maracana eight years prior.
Gil de Ferran, Indianapolis 500 winner and Brazilian icon, dies at 56
Gil de Ferran, the former champion of the Indianapolis 500 and holder of the closed-course land speed record, passed away on Friday during a race with his son at The Concourse Club in Florida. This unfortunate news has been confirmed by several of his former colleagues, as reported by The Associated Press. Gil de Ferran was 56 years old.
Argentine libertarian Javier Milei takes presidency with economic crisis in focus
Javier Milei was sworn in Sunday as Argentina's president, as the country steels itself for harsh spending cuts and economic reforms aimed at curbing rampant inflation. The 53-year-old libertarian economist has vowed there will be no "half-measures" as he tackles decades of overspending, debt and convoluted currency controls in Latin America's third-biggest economy.
PM Modi, Brazilian President express "deep concern" at loss of civilian lives in West Asia
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President of Brazil, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, discussed the ongoing developments in West Asia and expressed deep concern at the loss of civilian lives while calling for concerted efforts for an early resolution of the situation. While Indonesia held the G20 presidency last year, Brazil will hold the presidency after India.
Brazil calls UN Security Council meeting on Israel-Hamas war
Brazil, as the current president of the UN Security Council, has called a meeting to discuss the conflict between Israel and Hamas. The Brazilian Foreign Affairs Minister, Mauro Vieira, has interrupted his Asia trip to attend the meeting in New York. Brazil had previously called an emergency meeting after Hamas attacked Israel, resulting in the deaths of many civilians.
BRICS members strongly condemn terrorism in all forms; commend India's G20 Presidency
The Ministers recalled the consensus during the 15th BRICS Summit on guiding principles, standards, criteria and procedures on the BRICS expansion process and the decision on inviting the Argentine Republic, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates to become full members of BRICS from January 1, 2024.
G20 should not be divided by 'geopolitical issues': Brazil President Lula
Amitabh Kant, a key organiser for the India summit, said Saturday that Brazil was among the countries that helped thrash out a compromise on Ukraine for the statement. G20 leaders have been deeply riven over the Ukraine war since Moscow's invasion last year, with Russian President Vladimir Putin skipping the summit entirely to dodge political opprobrium.
US President Joe Biden leaves for Vietnam after attending G20 summit
US President Joe Biden is set to meet Vietnamese General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trọng and other key leaders during his visit to Vietnam to discuss deepening cooperation between the two nations. This comes after Biden attended the G20 Summit in India, where the US, India, UAE, Saudi Arabia, France, Germany, Italy, and the EU signed a MoU to establish the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor.
US President Joe Biden leaves for India to attend G20 Summit
US President Joe Biden is set to attend the G20 Summit in New Delhi, India. He will follow COVID-19 guidelines during his visit, while his wife, First Lady Jill Biden, remains in quarantine after testing positive for the virus. Biden is expected to meet with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss various topics, including Ukraine and emerging technologies. The G20 Summit will address issues such as climate change and global infrastructure. Several world leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron and UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, will also attend the summit.
US President Biden all set to travel to India for G20 Summit: WH
US President Joe Biden is set to visit India for the G20 Summit and is "very excited" about the initiatives he will champion, according to White House officials. Biden will follow COVID-19 guidelines during his visit, despite his wife Jill Biden testing positive for the virus. The president's travel plans have not changed, and he will have a bilateral meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi upon his arrival.
Will work on action-oriented efforts to improve global culture: Brazil minister on nation's G20 presidency
A Brazilian delegate who accompanied the minister during the Varanasi meeting said his country is "excited" about being handed over the baton of the G20 Presidency. "The G20 presidency is like hosting a 'World Cup of diplomacy'. Tremendous excitement... Brazil and India, both are culturally diverse countries with elements of similarities. So receiving the baton from India will be great," he said.
Brazilian army commander's visit strengthens India-Brazil defence ties
General Tomas Miguel Mine Ribeiro Paiva, Commander of the Brazilian Army, is visiting India to witness military maneuvers and weapon platform firing. The visit aims to showcase the Indian Army's weapon system capabilities and strengthen defense cooperation between the two nations. General Paiva engaged in discussions with top Indian military officials and emphasized the commitment to mutual growth and shared excellence. This visit highlights the deep-rooted bond between the armies of India and Brazil and reinforces their commitment to collaborative security efforts. Both countries have been exploring areas of cooperation in the defense sector through joint ventures and technological partnerships.
Brazil concerned bird flu vaccination would raise trade barriers
Brazil has confirmed eight cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), including one Rio de Janeiro on Monday, but not in a commercial flock.
PM Modi, Brazilian President Lula discuss ways to further deepen bilateral strategic partnership
"The talks with President @LulaOficial were productive and wide-ranging. India and Brazil will keep working together to deepen trade ties. We also discussed diversifying cooperation in sectors like agriculture, defence and more," Prime Minister Modi tweeted.
Brazil's army chief fired in aftermath of capital uprising
Lula, who did not comment publicly on the firing, met with Defence Minister Jose Mucio, chief of staff Rui Costa and the new army commander in Brasilia at the end of the day. Speaking to journalists afterward, Mucio said the January 8 riots had caused "a fracture in the level of trust" in the army's top levels and the government decided a change was needed.
Bolsonaro supporters in Brazil storm Presidential palace, Congress & SC in echo of U.S. Capitol invasion
The protesters broke furniture, and window panes, destroyed computers, damaged artwork and also flooded parts of the Congress building with a sprinkler system.
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