Uruguay’s government reported that only 10.4% of its population couldn’t meet basic needs in the first-half poverty statistics. Extreme poverty is at a mere 0.2%. Meanwhile, Argentina reported a 40.1% poverty rate, affecting over 18 million people. The data show a large gap between the two neighboring countries. Uruguay’s poverty fell from 10.7% in the […]
East Timor's President Jose Ramos-Horta says the U.S. and China should talk, not fight. He stresses dialogue over conflict in an interview with Nikkei Asia. As a Nobel Peace Prize winner, he knows the value of diplomacy. International law matters, especially for smaller countries like Portuguese-speaking East Timor. Firstly, Ramos-Horta critiques the U.N. Security Council's […]
(Opinion) Brazil is leading the way in South America, adopting blockchain technology for its national IDs starting November 6. With a uniform registration number for everyone, the system promises to prevent fraud. Serpro, a tech firm, is powering this initiative under federal supervision. Meanwhile, Argentina is also launching its “QuarkID” system in October, aiming for […]
Starting November 6, Brazil will adopt blockchain technology developed by Serpro for issuing identity cards across all Civil Identification Bodies (CIBs). Managed by the Federal Revenue Agency, the data will use the latest version of the Federal Revenue Shared Register. Starting in October, states like Rio, Paraná, and Goiás will introduce these IDs. According to […]
Brazil’s Mamirauá Institute reported finding nearly 110 dead river dolphins. The dolphins were in the Tefé River, an Amazon tributary. The Institute is linked with Brazil’s Science Ministry. It focuses on sustainable projects in Tefé, a city in the Amazon. Most of the found dolphins were pink river dolphins, and a few were tucuxis. Both […]
The Brazilian Air Force (FAB) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Stella Tecnologia. This pact focuses on unmanned air systems, known as UAS. Both parties aim for Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) advances. Additionally, they focus on Search and Rescue (SAR) and ground-weapon use. The signing event occurred in Brasilia. Air Force Commander Marcelo Kanitz […]
Suriname’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Albert Ramdin, announced plans to send troops to Haiti to restore peace and social stability. Ramdin says the government hasn’t yet decided on the makeup of the team. It could include police, soldiers, or both. “Operational details will dictate our choices,” he adds. The Global Initiative Kenya leads this international mission. […]
Brazil's international tourism is rebounding, with foreign tourists contributing $4.45 billion from January to August. This amount is a 7.5% increase from 2019 levels. The country made $657 million in August alone, setting a 28-year record. This year's growth is almost 40% over 2022. Jeanine Pires, a tourism consultant, shares some insights. She states that […]
OpenAI, known for ChatGPT, is in talks with Jony Ive, a former Apple designer and SoftBank. They plan to create an "AI iPhone," says a Financial Times report. Sam Altman, OpenAI's CEO, chose LoveFrom to design this new consumer device. LoveFrom is Ive's design firm, founded after leaving Apple in 2019. So far, Altman and […]
Google’s homepage showcased an illustration of Ferdinand Berthier. So, who is this man? He was a French deaf educator who made history. During an era when deaf people faced neglect, Berthier stood as an advocate for their rights. He was born in Saône-et-Loire, France, in 1803. At just eight years old, he joined the Paris […]
In Lebanon, economic woes disrupt public schooling, leaving Sara Ahmed, a mother, struggling to explain the closures to her daughter, Lily, admitting, “I have no answers.” The financial downturn started in late 2019. It has reduced the Lebanese pound‘s value by 98%. This has cut teachers’ salaries and led to strikes. Hariri, a mother of […]
Despite challenges, Cuba’s tobacco industry flourishes, with exports surpassing $200 million annually, as labeled “iconic” by observers. Notably, the enduring cultural practices of tobacco farming allow for speedy recovery post-disasters. In Pinar del Río, the key region for tobacco farming, resilient farmers recover quickly after natural calamities, backed by Tabacuba. During the latest Habano Festival, […]
Patricia Bullrich, 67, aims for the Argentine presidency with Juntos por el Cambio. Born in Buenos Aires, she hails from a politically influential falmiy. Despite her elite roots, her first political steps were with the Juventud Peronista at 17. This group played a crucial role in bringing Juan Domingo Perón back from exile. Interestingly, Bullrich’s […]
The Central Bank of Bolivia (CBB) has welcomed ICBC and BOC, two major Chinese banks, to bolster the use of the yuan in Bolivia-China trade. Executives from these banks met in Santa Cruz de la Sierra. They briefed local financial experts on services to boost yuan use. CBB President Edwin Rojas says trade with China […]
Brazil's Central Bank leader, Roberto Campos Neto, has laid out new rules for the crypto market. First, he says crypto companies must open a local office. Next, these firms need to prove their digital assets have real-world backing. Campos Neto explained the rules in a press meeting . . . To read the full NEWS […]
Recently, South Africa has seen a concerning rise in both regular and organized crime. A 2023 study reveals that the country leads the African crime index, boasting a score of 75.5. This information aligns with the 2023 Global Organised Crime Index, further spotlighting South Africa’s growing criminal activities. South Africa now holds a score of […]
Venezuela’s Central Bank reports a 4.67% fall in the bolívar against the U.S. dollar last month. It closed at 34.42 bolívars. Meanwhile, the dollar started the month at 32.81 bolívars and rose 4.90%. Throughout this year, the bolívar has consistently lost value. Over nine months, it fell 49% against the U.S. currency. In this time, […]
In Friday’s Saudi League game, Neymar missed a penalty for Al-Hilal against Al-Shabab. The match was at Prince Faisal Bin Fahd Stadium, Al-Hilal’s present home. Thirty-five minutes in, Milinkovic-Savic earned a penalty. Neymar took the shot, but goalkeeper Kim Seung-Gyu blocked it. The Brazilian star hasn’t scored yet for his Saudi team. Twenty minutes into […]
