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Brazil to reopen National Museum destroyed by fire in 2018
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Brazil takes down Canada in back and forth thriller
SANTIAGO (Chile) – Brazil kept a clean record while taking down the top team in Group A as it defeated Canada 74-65 on Monday afternoon at Centro de Deportes Colectivos. This was Brazil’s 11th win over Canada in its AmeriCup head-to-head history...
Brazil, India eye joint production of defence equipment, mutual buying
India and Brazil are looking at each other’s manufacturing capabilities for joint production of defence equipment and buying military equipment from each other. Brazil is keen on having Indian-made Akash missiles, artillery guns, coastal radars...
Brazil celebrates UN recognition of environmental gains of multicropping for jet fuel
SAO PAULO/MONTREAL (Reuters) -Brazil’s energy minister on Monday said a UN decision to recognize the environmental benefits of multicropping in producing Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) was a victory for the South American country, where farmers...

Brazil's Fluminense upset Inter to reach quarters
Fluminense reached the Club World Cup quarterfinals with a stunning 2-0 win over Inter Milan as German Cano's early goal and Hercules' stoppage-time strike toppled the Champions League runners-up on Monday. Coach Renato's decision to line up a...

San Clemente’s Houshmand earns big surf contest win in Brazil
It was yet another San Clemente surf showdown — but only one of these lifelong friends would be able to take the big win in Brazil. Local surfers Griffin Colapinto and Cole Houshmand faced off in the finals of the VIVO Rio Pro; Houshmand securing...

Sitharaman to represent India at global finance meetings in Spain, Portugal, and Brazil
Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman will lead the Indian delegation from the Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, on an official six-day visit to Spain, Portugal, and Brazil from June 30 to July 5,...

As Brazil Closes São Paulo’s Last Downtown Favela, Relief and Regret Collide
Standing on a dusty railroad embankment, Brazil’s president promised that every family still living in São Paulo’s last downtown favela would soon hold the key to a real home. For some, it was long-awaited progress. For others, it felt like...

‘Apocalypse in the Tropics’ Trailer: Documentarian Petra Costa Unravels the Power of the Evangelical Christian Right in Brazil
Academy Award-nominated documentarian Petra Costa is returning to her native Brazil to capture a universal truth: Christian nationalism has become embedded within international politics. Costa’s “Apocalypse in the Tropics” poses the question:...

Roberto Carlos among Brazil World Cup winners to launch startup
InvestmentSportTechA fan engagement platform powered by AI and co-founded by former Brazil World Cup champions Roberto Carlos and Gilberto Silva has secured over £200,000 in funding as it prepares to launch. Ex-Real Madrid star Carlos and Arsenal...

PM Modi to embark on 5-nation tour from July 2; attend BRICS Summit in Brazil
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a five-nation visit to Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, and Namibia starting July 2, which includes participation in the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro with key focus on strengthening...

Technical body of Brazil antitrust regulator recommends ruling against Apple in iOS case
SAO PAULO :The technical body of Brazilian antitrust regulator CADE recommended on Monday a decision against Apple for what it called anti-competitive practices in the tech giant's iOS ecosystem. In a statement, CADE said the case, which follows a...

Putin and Xi Skipping Rio de Janeiro BRICS Summit
The BRICS group—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—has uniquely emerged as a geopolitical player. Since its establishment, it has transformed into an informal association, struggling to reshape the global architecture. Noticeably, the...

PlayStation Store's digital game price hikes in Brazil and Turkey draw ire from users Sony is increasing prices for both, its PlayStation Plus service as well as certain games on multiple storefronts.Rahim Amir Noorali, 30 Jun 2025…
Sony has introduced changes to video game pricing in select countries like Brazil and Turkey. The company discreetly raised the prices of digital PlayStation titles, sparking community outrage. This latest price hike comes on the heels of a price...

Brazil’s unemployment rate reaches its lowest level in decade
(MENAFN) Brazil’s unemployment rate has reached its lowest level in ten years for the March to May period, dropping to 6.2%, according to recent data from national statistics authorities. The figure marks a 0.6 percentage point decrease compared...

Brazil keen on defence collaboration with India, interested in Akash Air defence system, Garuda artillery guns: MEA
New Delhi [India], June 30 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Monday highlighted that Brazil has expressed significant interest in India's defence capabilities, particularly in securing communication systems, offshore patrol vessels,...

Brazil’s Government Debt Grows, but Not as Fast as Feared
Brazil’s government debt reached 76.1% of the country’s total economic output in May 2025, according to the Central Bank. This number means that for every 100 reais Brazil produces, it owes just over 76 reais. The debt increased slightly from...

Electric Air Taxis From Brazil Set to Transform Costa Rica’s Tourism Travel
Eve Air Mobility, a company started by Embraer, has agreed to work with Aerosolutions and Bluenest by Globalvia to bring up to 50 electric air taxis to Costa Rica. This deal, announced on June 30, 2025, focuses on making travel easier for tourists...

Brazil sees Ukraine as important actor in global food security chain – ambassador
Brazil considers Ukraine one of the most relevant international actors in the food security chain. The relevant statement was made by Ambassador of the Federative Republic of Brazil to Ukraine Rafael de Mello Vidal in a conversation with...

PlayStation Store's digital game price hikes in Brazil and Turkey draw ire from users
Sony has introduced changes to video game pricing in select countries like Brazil and Turkey. The company discreetly raised the prices of digital PlayStation titles, sparking community outrage. This latest price hike comes on the heels of a price...