Category: Economy
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The US and China Agreed on a Framework to Resolve Their Trade Disputes
Senior US and Chinese negotiators reached an agreement on a framework to get trade talks back on track after a series of disputes that threatened to derail them, Chinese state media reported on Wednesday. The announcement came after two days of talks in the British capital that ended on Tuesday night. The meetings appeared to…
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Amid Trade War, US Says Trump and Xi Jinping Will Meet to Resolve Minerals Dispute
The United States Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, said he believes Presidents Donald Trump (US) and Xi Jinping (China) will talk to resolve trade issues, including a dispute over essential minerals. “I believe we’ll see something very soon,” the official stated amid new attacks from the US president, accusing the Asian country of violating an agreement…
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Amid a Trade War, a Glimmer of Hope with the US Announcement of a Meeting Between Trump and Xi Jinping
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he believes Presidents Donald Trump (US) and Xi Jinping (China) will talk to resolve trade issues, including a dispute over critical minerals. “I believe we’ll see something very soon,” the official said amid new attacks from the US president, accusing the Asian country of violating an agreement to mutually…
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Brazil Can Achieve Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2040
Scientist Carlos Nobre says that Brazil can achieve zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040. In his opening lecture on the second day of the 5th National Environment Conference, Nobre discussed climate change and presented preliminary data from an ongoing study showing that the country can meet the goal by that date. According to Nobre, transitions…
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Nine in Ten Brazilians Have Access to Mobile Telephony
Nine out of ten Brazilians have access to mobile telephony, the telecommunications regulatory agency Anatel reported on Telecommunications Day. The majority of Brazilians with access to mobile telephony live in capitals and metropolitan regions, the survey adds. The data show that 4,363 of Brazil’s 5,565 municipalities have fiber optic infrastructure, making services faster, more stable,…
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International Students: A Vital Force in U.S. Universities and the National Economy
International students have long been a pillar of academic excellence and cultural diversity at universities across the United States. With over one million enrolled annually, their presence not only enriches campus life but also contributes significantly to the U.S. economy, research innovation, and global diplomacy. Academic and Cultural Contributions International students bring a wealth of…
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U.S. Announces Sanctions on Foreign Agents for Alleged “Censorship” Against Americans
The U.S. Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, announced a new foreign policy directive that imposes visa restrictions on foreign officials involved, according to the American accusation, in actions of alleged “censorship” against U.S. citizens or companies. “For too long, Americans have been fined, harassed, and even charged by foreign authorities for exercising their freedom of…
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In New Campaign, Brazil Shows US Tourists Why It’s the World’s Most Authentic Destination
With a focus on the authenticity, sustainability, and exuberance of Brazilian destinations, Embratur has launched a new campaign in the United States to show that there’s no place like Brazil in the world. The ads will take over social media and digital platforms across Uncle Sam’s land to reveal why Brazil has been achieving historic…
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Marco Rubio reinstates Cuba on list of countries that ‘do not cooperate against terrorism’
The U.S. State Department has once again included Cuba on its unilaterally compiled list of countries that, according to Washington, “do not fully cooperate with anti-terrorism efforts.” The measure by the current Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, reverses a decision by the Joe Biden administration, which had removed the island from the list last year.…
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Marco Rubio Puts Cuba Back on List of Countries That ‘Do Not Cooperate Against Terrorism’
The U.S. State Department has once again included Cuba on its unilaterally compiled list of countries that, according to Washington, “do not fully cooperate with counterterrorism efforts.” The measure by the current Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, reverses a decision by the Joe Biden administration, which had removed the island from the list last year.…