International

Monday, October 30th 2023 - 09:38 UTC
Lula tells Pedro Sanchez to make a last effort on EU-Mercosur deal

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva told Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez during a telephone conversation last week that he was keen on finalizing the trade agreement between the European Union (EU) and Mercosur.
Monday, October 30th 2023 - 08:37 UTC
South Africa Wins Fourth Rugby World Cup Title

Despite being defending champions, South Africa went into Saturday's Rugby World Cup final against New Zealand at the Stade de France in Paris as underdogs, having last beaten the All Blacks in 1999. However, a cliffhanger 12-11 victory this time around earned the Springboks their fourth trophy, following previous successes in 1995, 2007, and 2019.
Sunday, October 29th 2023 - 01:22 UTC
World Scientists call on health authorities to declare climate change a global health emergency

Scientists from across the world collectively called for the UN, world leaders, and health authorities to address climate change and biodiversity loss as one global health emergency.
Saturday, October 28th 2023 - 10:43 UTC
Rugby World Cup: England beat Argentine for third-place honors

England edged Argentina 26-23 Friday to clinch third place Friday at the Rugby World Cup. The match was played at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis. Six weeks ago, England had beaten Argentina 27-10 in their opening group game.
Saturday, October 28th 2023 - 10:36 UTC
UNGA calls for humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza

The United Nations General Assembly Friday issued a resolution calling for an “Immediate humanitarian truce” in Gaza. The document is non-binding and Israel has been reported to be upping its military deployments in the region, it was reported. The UN General Assembly resolutions do not go beyond a political gesture.
Saturday, October 28th 2023 - 01:09 UTC
Carnival could face cascade of demands following a ruling on a Covid 19 outbreak in one of its vessels

Cruise operator Carnival could face a cascade of demands following a ruling by an Australian judge referred to passengers' safety and an outbreak of Covid-19 on board one of its vessels. According to the ruling, the company misled passengers about safety risks and should have canceled a voyage by the Ruby Princess in March 2020 before it departed.
Friday, October 27th 2023 - 10:09 UTC
UN Security Council: Brazil drafting 5th resolution on Middle East crisis

Diplomatic representatives of Brazil, the country chairing the United Nations Security Council, are drafting a fifth resolution regarding the ongoing war between Israel and the terrorist group Hamas after four previous attempts failed to garner enough votes or were vetoed by one or more of the body's permanent members, Agencia Brasil reported.
Friday, October 27th 2023 - 09:51 UTC
UN General Assembly evaluating ceasefire in Middle East war

A United Nations (UN) General Assembly meeting where a possible resolution calling for an “immediate ceasefire” in the Middle East was adjourned Thursday, Agencia Brasil reported. The body is to resume Friday the discussion of the conflict between Israel and the Islamist group Hamas, which controls the Gaza Strip region.
Friday, October 27th 2023 - 09:45 UTC
7-year-old Chilean boy living in Gaza Strip is found

Chilean media reported early Friday the finding of 7-year-old Ghassan Sahurie, a 7-year-old boy of Chilean-Palestinian descent who was missing in the Gaza Strip.
Thursday, October 26th 2023 - 10:21 UTC
Uruguay doing its best to help Hamas-held hostage

Uruguayan President Luis Lacalle Pou explained Wednesday that the South American country's Foreign Ministry was engaged in the ongoing talks for the release of the hostages in the hands of the pro-Palestine terrorist group Hamas.