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  • Monday, August 18th 2025 - 07:55 UTC

    Chinese automaker GWM opens first factory in South America

    This new factory is the brand's first plant in the Southern Hemisphere and its third outside China

    Chinese automaker Great Wall Motors (GWM) officially launched its first manufacturing facility in the Americas, located in Brazil, with President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva present at the ceremony. The plant is set to function as a regional export hub for Latin America.

  • Monday, August 18th 2025 - 05:33 UTC

    Another Trump “imperial” challenge: warns maritime transport decarbonization supporting countries

    Last April at IMO in London, 170 countries approved a historic agreement: for the first time, a sector of the global economy would tax global carbon emissions

    Another challenge and clash with the President Trump administration, this time with the so called “global carbon tax,” imposed by an “unaccountable UN organization”, the International Maritime Organization, IMO.

  • Monday, August 18th 2025 - 00:58 UTC

    Seasonal Camping with Canvas Tents: What You Need to Know

    Each season comes with its own set of joys and challenges

    Camping is a beloved activity that allows people to escape daily routines, immerse themselves in nature, and enjoy the changing beauty of the seasons. For those looking to take their outdoor adventures beyond summer, choosing the right gear becomes essential, especially when it comes to shelter. Seasonal camping presents a unique set of challenges, including changing temperatures, moisture, wind, and snow. If you’re planning to camp in spring, summer, autumn, or even winter, having a tent that can handle it all is key.

  • Monday, August 18th 2025 - 00:37 UTC

    The Business of AI Translation Tools in Cross-Border Trade

    Photo: Unsplash

    In the last few years, AI translation tools have moved from experimental curiosities to core infrastructure for companies that trade across borders. For markets that span Spanish and Portuguese speakers, the shift is especially meaningful. All invoices and international business negotiations rely on language as their fundamental connection.

  • Saturday, August 16th 2025 - 10:59 UTC

    No peace deal, but progress made during Trump-Putin meeting

    Putin and Trump warned Europe not to “torpedo the nascent progress” (Pic REUTERS)

    Presidents Vladimir Putin of Russia and Donald Trump of the United States failed to reach a conclusive understanding on peace in Ukraine, although some progress was achieved vis-à-vis a next face-to-face meeting, most likely to be held in Moscow after Putin switched to English in a rare move to invite Trump over the Russian capital for the next round of talks.

  • Saturday, August 16th 2025 - 10:06 UTC

    Belt and Road Initiative: Colombia and China sign key trade deal

    “We are creating the framework for a work plan that will allow us to combine our efforts,” Rusinque explained

    Colombia's Superintendency of Industry and Commerce (SIC) and China's State Administration for Market Regulation signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen trade cooperation and advance the South American country's participation in the “Belt and Road Initiative” (also known as the “Silk Road”).

  • Friday, August 15th 2025 - 23:02 UTC

    Putin lands in Alaska for Summit with Trump

    The gathering was expected to last at least 6 hours

    Presidents Donald Trump of the United States and Vladimir Putin of Russia met in Anchorage, Alaska, to discuss a potential cease-fire in Ukraine. The summit, titled “Pursuing Peace,” took place at a US military base and was the seventh face-to-face encounter between the two leaders. The gathering also featured delegations from both countries.

  • Friday, August 15th 2025 - 00:05 UTC

    What South Atlantic Cruise Lines Are Offering This Season

    Photo: Freepik

    For the passionate adventurer, a South Atlantic luxury cruise is an opportunity to explore some of the most pristine locations in the world. Cruise lines that travel this route take guests on a fun-filled exploration of the Southern Hemisphere, cruising from South Africa to Antarctica or the other way around.

  • Thursday, August 14th 2025 - 10:36 UTC

    Orsi to visit Europe for meetings with Pope Leo XIV, European leaders, and EU officials

    The agenda will culminate in Brussels, where he will meet with EU authorities: the European Parliament could ratify the Free Trade Agreement between Mercosur and the EU this year

    Uruguayan President Yamandú Orsi will travel in October to Rome, Madrid, and Brussels for an official tour that will include meetings with Pope Leo XIV, Italian President Sergio Mattarella, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, and King Felipe VI.

  • Wednesday, August 13th 2025 - 09:58 UTC

    Argentina's Navy interested in Italian and Danish frigates

    Argentina's Navy seeks to fill the gap left by the recent decommissioning of various units

    Argentina's Navy is considering modernizing its fleet with units from Denmark and Italy, it was reported this week in Buenos Aires.