Category: World
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“Peach Fuzz” Will Be the Color of 2024
Pantone has revealed that “Peach Fuzz” will be the color of the year for 2024, following the reign of “Viva Magenta” in 2023. In the announcement, Pantone stated that Peach Fuzz is “a sincere peach tone that brings a feeling of tenderness and communicates a message of love, sharing, community, and collaboration.” “In the search…
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Brazil launches e-Visa platform for tourists from the USA, Australia, and Canada
Brazil has launched an e-Visa platform for tourists from the USA, Australia, and Canada, effective January 10, 2024.
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Brazil Launches Electronic Visa Platform for Tourists from the USA, Australia, and Canada
American, Australian, and Canadian tourists wishing to visit Brazil can now apply for the electronic visa, known as e-Visa, through the website: https://brazil.vfsevisa.com – the document will be required for citizens of the three countries at ports, airports, and land borders starting January 10, 2024. The applicant will handle the entire application process and submission…
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Global Educational Performance Declines in 2022
The eighth round of the OECD’s Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) 2022, originally scheduled for 2021 and postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, is the first large-scale study with data on how the pandemic affected student performance. The PISA 2022 tested nearly 700,000 15-year-old students in 81 OECD member countries and partner economies in…
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Natura &Co to Sell The Body Shop
Natura &Co announced that it has reached an agreement to sell The Body Shop to the international private equity group Aurelius, marking a new step in the Group’s strategy to simplify and refocus its operations. With the transaction, Natura &Co will continue its push to refocus on its strategic priorities, notably accelerating the integration of…
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BTG Pactual Launches International Accounts in the USA
BTG Pactual, the largest investment bank in Latin America, announces that it is starting to operate its international accounts in the United States. Gradually, clients will have access to a complete service platform, including instant currency exchange, debit cards, transfers, and investments. “We are very pleased to deliver a platform that meets the market demand…
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The Truth About Santa Claus
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Santa Claus (Brazilian Portuguese) or Father Christmas (European Portuguese), also known as Saint Nicholas, Kris Kringle, or Santa Claus, is a legendary character originating from Western Christian culture who is believed to bring gifts to children during the night on Christmas Eve of toys and sweets or coal or nothing, depending on whether they are…
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Brazil to Join OPEC+, But Will Not Limit Oil Production, Says Petrobras
Brazil is expected to join the OPEC+ group of oil-producing countries, but will not participate in the group’s coordinated production limits, said Petrobras (PETR4.SA) CEO Jean Paul Prates to Reuters. The surprising announcement from the group on Thursday (30) that the South American country would join them raised immediate questions about whether Brazil would participate…
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COP28: Climate Conference Begins with Low Expectations
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Two facts loom over the United Nations climate conference that started this Thursday (30) in Dubai: the planet is heading towards a climate disaster and governments are acting far too slowly to avert the crisis. Diplomats from nearly 200 countries and many heads of state are gathered to try to devise a plan to accelerate…
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Hostages Released by Hamas During War Pause
A third group of hostages was released by Hamas on Sunday (26), during a temporary truce in the Gaza Strip War, after weeks of conflict. As of Monday (27), 58 hostages have been freed by the Palestinian militant group during the first three days of the truce: Thirteen Israeli women and children were released each…