Category: World
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Ozzy Osbourne, Heavy Metal Icon, Dies at 76
Ozzy Osbourne, the influential and down-to-earth singer who became known as the Prince of Darkness, died in Birmingham, England, according to a statement from his family. That statement, attributed to his wife, Sharon Osbourne, and his children Jack, Kelly, Aimee, and Louis, says: “It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we…
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Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath Singer, Solo Artist, and Reality Show Star, Dies at 76
Ozzy Osbourne, the famous Black Sabbath vocalist known as much for his excesses and bizarre onstage antics as for his pioneering heavy metal music, has died in London. Tormented by health problems for years, Osbourne died on the morning of this Tuesday (22), his family announced in a statement obtained by The Times. He was…
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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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Peruaçu Caves National Park Declared World Heritage Site
The Peruaçu Caves National Park, in Minas Gerais, has been declared a Natural World Heritage Site by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The decision was announced on Sunday (July 13) during a session of the World Heritage Committee in Paris. “The title consecrates Peruaçu as a place of exceptional universal value,…
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US Initiates Investigation into Brazil’s Trade Practices
The United States has initiated an investigation into Brazil’s trade practices under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974. The investigation, announced by the Office of the United States Trade Representative, aims to determine whether Brazil has engaged in unfair trade practices that restrict U.S. exports. The investigation will focus on various areas, including…
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U.S. Launches Investigation into Brazil’s Trade Practices
The United States has initiated an investigation into Brazil’s trade practices under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974. The investigation, announced by the Office of the United States Trade Representative, aims to determine whether Brazil has adopted unfair trade practices that restrict U.S. exports. The probe will focus on several areas, including digital…
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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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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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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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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…