Category: World
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Lula Puts Climate and Inequality at the Center of His Speech at the UN
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The president of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, placed inequality and the climate crisis at the center of his speech at the UN, emphasizing the need for political will to overcome these challenges.
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What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up? Influencer!
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Generation Z has never lived without the internet; the oldest among them were born in 1997, four years after it became widely available. Perhaps this explains why so many want to be influencers “when they grow up.” In a survey conducted by Morning Consult, 81% of Generation Z respondents reported following influencers, with TikTok, YouTube,…
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Brazilian Congress Approves Dual Citizenship
The Chamber of Deputies approved on Tuesday (12) the Proposed Amendment to the Constitution (PEC) 16/21, which eliminates the automatic loss of Brazilian nationality for those who acquire another nationality. Authored by the Senate, the proposal was approved in two rounds of voting and will proceed to promulgation. According to the text, the loss of…
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What Is Known About The Deadly Floods In Libya
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The torrential rains that swept across the Mediterranean over the weekend caused the collapse of two dams in Derna, a coastal city in northeastern Libya, killing at least 5,200 people and sweeping entire neighborhoods into the sea. People are still missing in Derna and other flooded areas, and the death toll is likely to rise,…
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Who Is Crossing the American Border?
A new study from USA Facts examined immigration at the United States borders between October 2019 and June of this year. The data highlights where people are coming from and how apprehensions have increased in recent years.What does the study say?– The Border Patrol reported nearly 7.7 million crossings at the border between October 2019…
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With the Increase in Dengue Cases Worldwide, Vector Control is Essential to Prevent the Spread of the Disease
During the EPI-WIN webinar: Managing Dengue: a rapidly expanding epidemic, held in August, experts from around the world highlighted that about half of the global population is now at risk of dengue, with an estimated 100–400 million infections occurring each year. “The incidence has increased nearly eightfold since 2000,” said Dr. Raman Velayudhan, head of…
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China and Brazil Develop Cultural and Tourism Exchanges
China and Brazil have been strengthening cultural exchanges through the signing of agreements and the implementation of tourism development activities that allow both peoples to get to know each other better. According to Joao Batista do Nascimento Magallaes, an official at the South American country’s diplomatic mission in China, despite the great geographical, cultural, and…
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Brazilian Government Extends Visa Waiver for Americans
The Brazilian government announced that it will extend the visa waiver for Americans, Canadians, and Australians planning to visit Brazil for tourism or business until January 9, 2024. Previously, the visa requirement for citizens of these countries was set to resume on October 1, 2023. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the change is…
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Brazilian Government Extends Visa Exemption for Americans
The Brazilian government announced that it will extend the visa exemption for Americans, Canadians, and Australians wishing to visit Brazil for tourism or business until January 9, 2024. Previously, the visa requirement for citizens of these countries was set to resume on October 1, 2023. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the postponement is…
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Most Couples Divorce for This Reason. Find Out What It Is?
Almost 690,000 couples divorced in 2021. This is about half the number of couples who married in the same year. The majority of couples file for what is called “no-fault divorce,” which means you can dissolve your marriage without having to show that either party committed any “wrongdoing.” This does not mean that the union…