Category: Middle East
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The Best Barbecues in the World. The Brazilian One is Among Them
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Americans love to barbecue in the summer. However, as famous as this culinary technique is in the country, the United States is far from being an ‘expert’ on the subject. There are regional variations and customs in destinations from South America to Africa and Asia considered the best in the world by experts. The famous…
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More Than 1,300 People Die During Pilgrimage to Mecca
More than 1,300 people died during the Islamic pilgrimage of Hajj in Saudi Arabia this month, most of them lacking a permit to participate in the occasion, meaning they walked kilometers under scorching heat after paying thousands of dollars to illicit or fraudulent tour operators. While licensed pilgrims are transported around the holy city of…
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Following Trump, Biden Issues Order Preventing Immigrants from Seeking Asylum at the Border
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President Biden issued an executive order on Tuesday (4) that prevents immigrants from seeking asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border, a dramatic measure in an election year where the issue has become one of the top concerns for voters. The measure is the most restrictive border policy instituted by Biden, or any other modern Democrat, and…
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Brazilian Doctor Leads a New Era of Medical Technology in Cancer Treatment
A native Brazilian oncologist is at the forefront of a new era in treating cancer patients with cutting-edge proton therapy medical technology developed in Israel by P-Cure. Dr. Marcel Fang was born in Santos-SP and has lived his entire life in São Paulo-Brazil. He graduated in Radiation Oncology from the Dr. Arnaldo Vieira de Carvalho…
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Brazil’s Diplomatic Turn: Withdrawal of the Ambassador from Israel
In a decision that echoed through international corridors, Brazil recently announced the withdrawal of its ambassador from Israel. This measure marks a significant shift in Brazil’s foreign policy stance and has sparked debates about the dynamics of diplomacy in the modern era. The decision, made by Brazilian President Luís Inácio Lula da Silva, comes amid…
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Discover the Best Countries in the World for Tourism
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The United States has just received a significant honor. The country was named the best in the world for travel and tourism in 2024 by the World Economic Forum. The rankings are determined by a wide range of criteria, including infrastructure, natural resources, sustainability, labor availability, and – since we are talking about the World…
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Afraid of Turbulence? These Are the Routes with the Most Turbulence in the World
The recent incident involving a Singapore Airlines flight that had to make an emergency landing in Bangkok on Tuesday (21) after “severe turbulence” has raised awareness about the dangers of turbulence and the areas where passengers are likely to experience it. The Boeing 777-300ER was traveling from London to Singapore with 211 passengers and 18…
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International Criminal Court Seeks to Arrest Israeli Prime Minister and Hamas Leader for War Crimes
The International Criminal Court (ICC) is seeking arrest warrants for Hamas leader in Gaza, Yahya Sinwar, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, on charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity due to the October 7 attacks on Israel and the subsequent war in Gaza.
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The President of Iran Has Died. What Now for the Controversial Middle Eastern Nation?
Once seen as a likely successor to the Supreme Leader of Iran, President Ebrahim Raisi died in office, leaving the Islamic Republic facing an uncertain future. A hardline president, 63-year-old Raisi was killed on Sunday, along with Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and other senior officials, in a helicopter crash in remote northwestern Iran. His death…
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Global Wave of Extreme Weather Events Indicates Summer with Increased Risks
A series of unprecedented weather and climate events has hit several continents in recent weeks, killing hundreds of people and displacing many others. The relentless heat in Southeast Asia, flooding in southern Brazil and Texas, and other events forecast an intense summer and align with scientific expectations of a warmer climate. The extremes occurring this…