Category: World
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New York Has Over 600,000 ‘Undocumented’ Immigrants. Who Are They?
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in Africa, Asia, Brazil, Business, children, Community, Economy, Europe, Geral, Health, Immigration, Inside, Men, Middle East, North America, Oceania, Politics, United States, Women, WorldPresident-elect Donald Trump’s promise of mass deportations has put a new spotlight on the more than 220,000 immigrants, mostly asylum seekers, who have already filled shelters in New York City in an influx that began two years ago. But they are just some of the ‘undocumented’ immigrants in the state. Overall, New York State hosted…
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Australia Approves Ban on Social Media for Under-16s
Australia approved on Thursday (27) a ban on social media for children under 16, following an emotional debate that swept the nation, establishing a benchmark for jurisdictions worldwide with one of the strictest regulations aimed at big tech. The law forces tech giants like Instagram and TikTok to prevent logins from minors or face fines…
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COP29: Brazil Commits to Reducing Emissions by 67% by 2035
Brazil has committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 67% by 2035, setting a more ambitious target than the previous 59% reduction. The new Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) of Brazil will be presented at the United Nations Climate Change Conference 2024 (COP29) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, which began on Monday,…
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Religions and cultures have distinct ways of celebrating the year-end festivities
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At midnight on January 1st, we usually celebrate the beginning of a new year. We celebrate with fireworks, parties, and many wishes for good luck and achievements. There are various customs we perform to celebrate this date; some prefer to dress entirely in white as a movement for peace and good energies, or in specific…
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Hezbollah and Israel Agree to a Ceasefire
After 13 months of war, Hezbollah entered into a ceasefire with Israel on Wednesday (27) that the group will struggle to convince anyone, other than its most fervent loyalists, that the decision is not in fact a defeat. The 60-day truce, which is expected to lay the groundwork for a more lasting ceasefire, comes after…
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Forget Black Friday: Consumer Interest is in ‘Travel Tuesday’
It all started with Black Friday — then came Cyber Monday. Now, consumers hungry for deals have one more day to shop. “Travel Tuesday” — the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving — targets those looking for discounts on travel, rather than TVs and other electronics. Searches for “Travel Tuesday” have increased by more than 500% from…
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Tax on the Super-Rich Approved in the G20 Leaders’ Declaration
Gathered in Rio de Janeiro, the heads of state and government of the G20, the main forum for international economic cooperation, endorsed a proposal for progressive taxation, which calls for the effective taxation of individuals considered super-rich. The proposal is included in the final communiqué of the summit, released on the afternoon of Monday (November…
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Tax on the Super-Rich Approved in the G20 Leaders’ Declaration
Gathered in Rio de Janeiro, the heads of state and government of the G20, the main forum for international economic cooperation, endorsed a proposal for progressive taxation, which advocates for the effective taxation of individuals considered super-rich. The proposal is included in the final communiqué of the summit, released on Monday afternoon (November 18), on…
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Brazilian Government X Elon Musk: Brazilian First Lady Curses American Billionaire at G20 Event
The first lady of Brazil, Janja Lula da Silva, cursed billionaire Elon Musk during a G20 event last weekend, where she spoke about the need to regulate social media to curb misinformation. A ship’s horn sounded while she was speaking on Saturday, and she joked: “I think it’s Elon Musk,” before adding: “I’m not afraid…
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G20: Brazil Launches Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty with 82 Countries
The Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty, launched at the opening of the G20 summit on Monday (18) in Rio de Janeiro, already has the support of 82 countries. The proposal was conceived by Brazil with the aim of accelerating global efforts to eradicate hunger and poverty, central priorities of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).…