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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.

Biden, Lula call for detailed voting data from Venezuela to be made public

Both also agreed to deepen cooperation on transition to cleaner forms of energy and the advancement of the Partnership for Workers' Rights.

ILO, Brazil & US launch campaign to protect workers from excessive heat stress

The ILO estimates that 2.4 billion workers out of a global workforce of 3.4 billion are likely to experience excessive heat during their work.

Floods displace 4 lakh people—Brazil needs a new approach to climate mobility

Faced with increasing climate threats, Brazil must build local resilience by formalising precarious settlements, investing in safe and sustainable housing, and regularising land tenure.

A Brazilian biologist stepped on pit vipers 40,000 times. What ‘daring feet’ revealed about snakebites

Team led by João Miguel Alves-Nunes studied snake defense mechanisms by gently stepping on jararacas. Findings, published in Scientific Reports, to help optimise antivenom distribution.

Brazil declared host of 2027 Women’s World Cup at annual FIFA Congress

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Brazil was declared the host of the 2027 Women's World Cup after receiving most votes in a ballot by the FIFA Congress on Friday, beating the joint bid of Belgium, Netherlands and

Download TikTok Videos with Sound: Step-by-Step Instructions from Ssstiktok

With its short-form video format and diverse content, TikTok has become a platform for creativity, entertainment, and self-expression.

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Trump tariffs, import dependence are holding back America’s manufacturing renaissance

Better tax, regulatory, and monetary policy should indeed provide a tailwind for manufacturing, but the sector will probably continue to struggle.

Designed to oversee corn & crude futures, Wall Street regulator grapples with crypto, sports gambling

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is on the precipice of gaining new crypto oversight as lawmakers continue to negotiate major legislation.

The curious case of Pakistan’s JF-17 ‘orders’

Pakistan lacks capacity to deliver aircraft at pace suggested by its claimed contracts as it depends on China for avionics, electronic warfare, weapons, and on Russia for engines. 

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.