Category: Inside
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Trump threatens countries that align with BRICS with 10% tariff
Amid the BRICS summit taking place in Rio de Janeiro, the President of the United States (USA), Donald Trump, threatened extra tariffs on products from countries that align with the group, formed by 11 nations, including Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. The post was made on his Truth Social profile. “Any country that…
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Milei pressures for trade opening in Mercosur: “we will do it together or alone”
During his closing speech of Argentina’s pro tempore presidency in Mercosur, President Javier Milei made clear the priority of his administration: opening new markets for Argentine exports. Milei advocated for a more flexible bloc with fewer internal barriers, describing the current model as restrictive: “it cannot continue to be an iron curtain for its members,”…
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Milei Pushes for Trade Liberalization in Mercosur: “We’ll Do It Together or Alone”
In his closing speech as pro tempore president of Argentina in Mercosur, President Javier Milei made clear his government’s priority: opening new markets for Argentine exports. Milei advocated for a more flexible bloc with fewer internal barriers, describing the current model as restrictive: “it cannot continue to be an iron curtain for its members,” Milei…
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Are We on the Brink of a Third World War?
Growing Tensions Around the World Geopolitical flashpoints are intensifying. The war in Ukraine continues to evolve, with NATO and Russia locked in a high-risk confrontation. In the Middle East, tensions between Israel and Iran, combined with the US military posture, have escalated to the highest levels in decades. In Gaza, the world has watched as…
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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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O Agente Secreto Wins Best Director and Best Actor at Cannes
The Brazilian film O Agente Secreto, directed by Kleber Mendonça Filho, won the Best Director award at the 78th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in France. Actor Wagner Moura, the film’s protagonist, was also awarded Best Actor. Kleber Mendonça Filho’s film was also one of the favorites to win the Palme d’Or, Cannes’ top…
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Brazilian Film “Agente Secreto” Takes Frevo to Cannes and Receives Applauded Premiere
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The feature film O Agente Secreto, directed by filmmaker Kleber Mendonça Filho, had its world premiere this Sunday (18) at the 78th Cannes Film Festival in France. The production, starring Wagner Moura, is one of the contenders for the Palme d’Or, the event’s main prize. The screening was accompanied by a Brazilian cultural celebration and…
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Secret Agent Takes Frevo to Cannes and Has Applauded Premiere
The feature film “The Secret Agent”, by Kleber Mendonça Filho, premiered at the Cannes Film Festival with Pernambuco frevo on the red carpet and 15 minutes of applause from the public.
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Cuba Gooding Jr. Reunites with Tom Cruise at ‘Mission: Impossible’ Premiere in Cannes
At the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, actor Cuba Gooding Jr. made a notable appearance, reuniting with Tom Cruise on the red carpet during the premiere of Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning. This reunion marked nearly 30 years since their collaboration in the 1996 film Jerry Maguire, in which Gooding Jr. portrayed American football player…
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Medium Divaldo Franco dies at 98 in Salvador
Bahian medium Divaldo Franco died on the night of this Tuesday (13), at 98 years old, in Salvador. According to the Mansão do Caminho, the spiritist institution founded by him in 1952, he passed away at 9:45 PM. The wake will be held this Wednesday (14), at the Mansão do Caminho Gymnasium, from 9 AM…