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  • Monday, November 10th 2025 - 07:52 UTC

    TFFF reaches US$5.5 billion in funding

    The TFFF is expected to have a transformative impact on national forest conservation policies

    Brazilian authorities have confirmed that the Tropical Forest Forever Facility (TFFF), a financing model combining public and private investments to preserve these areas, had reached US$5.5 billion in funding following contributions from Norway (US$3 billion), Indonesia (US$1 billion), and France (US$500 million) in addition to the South American country's US$1 billion disbursement during the UN General Assembly in New York in September.

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  • Monday, November 10th 2025 - 00:23 UTC

    The Digital Age – Virtual, Augmented & Immersive Experiences at Banger Online Casino

    Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality. Photo: Unsplash

    One of the most prominent trends that is transforming online casinos is VR and AR. As industry commentators put it: Platforms are evolving from a basic web game to complete virtual environments where players can literally “stroll” through online casino floors, communicate with avatars, join live tables and feel the atmosphere.

  • Saturday, November 8th 2025 - 10:29 UTC

    Lula says little has been done regarding Paris Agreement

    A minimum tax on multinational corporations and the taxation of the wealth of the super-rich can generate valuable resources for climate action,” Lula insisted

    Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva voiced concern about the climate crisis and urged world leaders to strengthen their commitment to the Paris Agreement. He made those remarks during the last thematic session of the Climate Summit in Belém on Friday.

  • Saturday, November 8th 2025 - 03:52 UTC

    EssayWriters.com Review: Inexpensive High-Quality Services

    If you are thinking of hiring pro essay writers for the first time or shopping for a new writing service to try, we’ve got you

    When school life gets busy, writing services can become the one thing that helps students have a healthy study-life balance while still doing well in college. The only problem with professional writing help is that, oftentimes, it’s either too expensive for a student’s budget or just not good enough.

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  • Friday, November 7th 2025 - 12:25 UTC

    Lula invites other countries to support TFFF initiative

    “We will be proud to remember that it was in the heart of the Amazon rainforest that we took this step together,” insisted Lula

    Upon launching the Tropical Forest Forever Facility (TFFF) during the Climate Summit in the Amazon city of Belém, in the State of Pará, on Thursday afternoon, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva invited other nations to support the initiative. “Forests are worth more standing than cut down. They should be included in our countries’ GDP. Ecosystem services need to be remunerated, as do the people who protect forests. International green funds are not up to the challenge,” insisted Lula.

  • Friday, November 7th 2025 - 12:19 UTC

    Milei criticizes Mamdani and praises Trump

    Milei described his recent Oct. 26 election win as a “plebiscite for two models of the country”

    In his appearance on Thursday at the America Business Forum in Miami, Argentine President Javier Milei seized the opportunity to lambast New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, praise his US colleague Donald Trump, and seek investments for his country. Milei described his own electoral victory as a mandate for capitalist reform.

  • Friday, November 7th 2025 - 11:05 UTC

    Global money supply upswing gives Bitcoin a macro tailwind

    Photo: Pexels

    Global money supply has climbed through 2025, and that matters for assets that respond to liquidity. The latest read frames the move: an 8% rise in broad money (M2) since January, with the three-month pace softer but still positive. That backdrop helps explain why Bitcoin has held firm near six figures despite choppy ETF flows and noisy headlines.

  • Friday, November 7th 2025 - 10:55 UTC

    US Senate rejects resolution to curb Trump’s military actions in Venezuela

    The proposal, drafted by Senators Tim Kaine, Adam Schiff, and Republican Rand Paul, aimed to reaffirm Congress’s authority as the only body empowered to declare war

    The US Senate, controlled by Republicans, rejected on Thursday a bipartisan resolution that sought to block President Donald Trump from launching military operations in Venezuela without congressional approval. The measure was defeated 51 to 49, with only two Republican senators siding with Democrats.

  • Friday, November 7th 2025 - 02:56 UTC

    Bonus Secrets Revealed: A Guide from CasinoWizard on Getting the Most from Online Casino Promotions

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    Choosing an online casino bonus might seem simple at first glance, but real value hides behind the numbers. While large welcome offers catch attention, what matters most is how those bonuses work, how they are claimed, and how players can turn them into genuine benefits. Understanding these aspects is the difference between smart play and missed opportunity.

  • Thursday, November 6th 2025 - 21:17 UTC

    Chinese Deputy PM holds meeting with Uruguayan President in Montevideo

    After the encounter between Orsi and Ding Xuexiang, an agreement was signed between the two countries

    Uruguayan President Yamandú Orsi held a meeting with a high-level Chinese delegation, led by Deputy Prime Minister Ding Xuexiang, at the Suárez residence this week to discuss international politics and global trade, resulting in the signing of several economic, technical, and commercial cooperation agreements.