Category: Middle East
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UNICEF Celebrates 75 Years of Work with Brazilian Children and Adolescents
On its 75th anniversary in Brazil, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has been one of the main partners in promoting and defending the rights of Brazilian children and adolescents. When it began its activities in Brazil, 158 out of every 1,000 children born died before completing one year of age – 16 out of…
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Are Prices Rising Because of the Tariffs? Here’s What We Know
For months, consumers have been hearing from manufacturers and retailers that President Trump’s flood of new tariffs on virtually all imports would cost them dearly. But that hasn’t happened, and the full impact has yet to materialize. The largest tariffs continue to be delayed In April, Trump imposed new tariffs on almost everything the US…
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Are prices rising because of the tariffs? Here’s what we know
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For months, consumers have heard from manufacturers and retailers that President Trump’s flood of new tariffs on practically all imports would cost them dearly. But that didn’t happen, and the final blow hasn’t been dealt yet. The biggest tariffs are still being delayed In April, Trump imposed new tariffs on almost everything the US imports,…
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UNICEF Marks 75 Years of Work with Children and Adolescents
Upon completing 75 years in Brazil, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has been one of the main partners in promoting and defending the rights of Brazilian children and adolescents. When it began its activities in the country, 158 out of every thousand children born died before completing one year. In other words, 16 out…
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International Press Reports on Trump’s Tariff Hike Against Brazil
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Newspapers around the world reported on the imposition of a 50% tariff announced by U.S. President Donald Trump on all Brazilian products exported to the United States. In a letter posted on social media and addressed to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Trump says the tariffs will take effect on August 1st. In the…
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Trump reaffirms ceasefire after Israel and Iran exchange attacks
US President Donald Trump reaffirmed, on the morning of this Tuesday (24), the validity of the ceasefire between Israel and Iran after an exchange of attacks between the countries until, at least, the early hours of the 12th day of the conflict in the Middle East. “Israel will not attack Iran. All planes will turn…
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Trump Reaffirms Ceasefire After Exchange of Attacks Between Israel and Iran
On Tuesday (24), the US President, Donald Trump, reaffirmed the validity of the ceasefire between Israel and Iran after an exchange of attacks between the countries that extended at least until the early hours of the 12th day of the conflict in the Middle East. “Israel will not attack Iran. All planes will turn around…
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United States Issues Worldwide Security Alert
The U.S. Department of State has issued a worldwide security alert advising American citizens abroad to exercise greater caution amid the Israel-Iran conflict.
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United States Issues Global Security Alert
The U.S. Department of State has issued a global security alert advising American citizens abroad to exercise increased caution. The alert is motivated by the conflict between Israel and Iran, which has resulted in travel disruptions and the temporary closure of airspace throughout the Middle East. In addition to being posted on the Department of…
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Iran Promises “Strong” and “No Retreat” Retaliation After US Attacks on Nuclear Facilities
The Iranian government responded vehemently to the unprecedented US bombing of three nuclear facilities on its territory. This offensive, carried out on the order of US President Donald Trump, marks a significant escalation in tensions between the two countries and is seen by Iran as a direct violation of national sovereignty, an apparent injustice, and…