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Trump slaps 50% tariff on Brazil over Bolsonaro ‘witch hunt’, spares aircraft & energy sectors

The US has sanctioned a Brazilian Supreme Court justice overseeing Bolsonaro’s coup case. President Lula has warned ‘emperor’ Trump of possible retaliation, calling the move ‘unacceptable’.

Brazil top court rules out Bolsonaro arrest for ‘isolated’ breach of court-imposed restrictions for now

Justice Moraes last week ordered the ex-president to wear an ankle monitor and stay off social media after claims he sought Trump’s help amid probe tied to Brazil’s coup plot case.

8 dead after hot-air balloon crashes in south Brazil

The tourism balloon caught fire during the flight in early morning hours, crashing in a forest area in the city of Praia Grande, said the state fire department.

‘Extremely productive,’ says Modi after bilateral meeting with UK PM at Brazil G20

Modi expressed eagerness to collaborate in areas such as technology, green energy, security, and innovation.

Trump looms large as G20 summit starts in Brazil

World leaders from 20 major economies are set to meet at the summit to discuss economics, climate change, the war in Ukraine, and Trump’s return to power.

India, Brazil, South Africa call for action against LeT, JeM and their proxies

A joint statement under the IBSA grouping was issued by foreign ministers of the 3 countries, who met on the sidelines of the 79th session of UN General Assembly in New York.

Brazil’s SC orders social media platform X not to circumvent ban at risk of $92k daily fine

X became accessible to many users in Brazil Wednesday as an update to its communications network circumvented the court-ordered block.

China, India and Brazil could mediate Russia-Ukraine talks, Russia’s Putin says

Putin said a preliminary agreement between Russian & Ukrainian negotiators in 1st weeks of the war, which was never implemented, could serve as the basis for talks.

Brazilian court asks Musk to name legal rep for X or face the site’s suspension under country’s law

Order comes after X announced it was closing operations & firing its staff in Brazil over issues with 'censorship orders', but added that firm’s service would remain available in Brazil.

Brazilian plane crashes in residential area near Sao Paulo, killing all 61 on board

As per some aviation experts, the plane's unusual final circling motion before hitting the ground could have been caused by a buildup of ice.

On Camera

Nobel committee, note how Trump allowed Munir to make nuclear threat against India from US soil

So far, India has responded to his threats with a measured, diplomatic, strategic, and multi-dimensional approach. Now, it needs to react firmly.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

President awards 1st set of Sarvottam Yudh Seva medals since Kargil, 7 honoured for leading Op Sindoor

This year, the Indian Air Force received four of the seven awards, followed by the Indian Army with two medals, and the Indian Navy with one. 

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.