International

Thursday, August 31st 2023 - 09:59 UTC
Denmark to donate over US$ 22 million to Amazon Fund?

Brazil's Environment Minister Marina Silva Wednesday said Denmark might donate R$ 110 million (US$ 22.4 million) to the Amazon Fund between 2024 and 2026, in exchange for which the South American country should pledge to fight deforestation, Agência Brasil reported.
Thursday, August 31st 2023 - 09:54 UTC
Brazilian gov't signs deal with Meta to track down missing children

Brazil's Ministry of Justice and Public Security (MJSP) Wednesday signed a technical cooperation agreement with the company Meta, owner of the digital platforms Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and WhatsApp, to find missing persons, Agência Brasil reported.
Thursday, August 31st 2023 - 08:48 UTC
Gabon: Deposed President's cousin to chair transitional committee

The Gabonese military officers who seized power earlier this week in the African country Wednesday announced General Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, chief of the Republican Guard, was to be appointed president of the transitional committee.
Wednesday, August 30th 2023 - 10:11 UTC
Cafiero, Kishida discuss deepening ties

Argentine Foreign Minister Santiago Cafiero Tuesday met in Tokyo with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to discuss further Japanese investments in the South American country, where there are already some 70 leading companies from the Asian power.
Wednesday, August 30th 2023 - 09:12 UTC
Military group overthrows President, seizes power in Gabon

A group of military officers making up the so-called “Committee for the Transition and Restoration of the Institutions” of Gabon seized power Wednesday in the African country, announcing the “end to the current regime” through a TV broadcast. The rebels also said they had dissolved all government institutions and annulled last Saturday's elections.
Wednesday, August 30th 2023 - 08:50 UTC
Britain orders review of air traffic controls system that cancelled flights and left thousands stranded

The British government has ordered a review into the country's air traffic control system on Tuesday after a glitch stranded thousands of passengers and caused delays that are set to last for days
Wednesday, August 30th 2023 - 08:25 UTC
World's top car manufacturer Toyota, suspends work in all Japan plants due to a “system malfunction”

Toyota announced Monday the temporary suspension of operations in all 14 of its manufacturing plants in Japan due to a system malfunction on Tuesday. The issue did not seem to stem from a cyber-attack and the problem was being investigated, said company spokesperson Sawako Takeda.
Wednesday, August 30th 2023 - 08:15 UTC
Live parasitic worm extracted from a woman's brain in Australia

Scientists this week published information on an unprecedented case in Australia, where they found and extracted a live parasitic worm from the brain of a woman in Canberra. The worm was some 8 centimeters long and is a roundworm most commonly seen in python species.
Wednesday, August 30th 2023 - 08:02 UTC
Brazil closely monitoring evolution of Chinese economy: real estate sector linked to iron ore exports

Brazil is keeping close track of events and performance of the Chinese economy, particularly those areas that might have an impact on the exports of the leading and largest South American economy.
Wednesday, August 30th 2023 - 05:44 UTC
Video shows baby killer whale asking for help to save mother caught in fishing net

A stunning video shows an anxious baby killer whale approaching humans in a boat to rescue its mother who is stuck in a fishing net. After the rescue service experts calm down the baby whale, it starts swimming in a particular direction indicating that they should follow her.