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Rio Declaration: BRICS calls for more equitable global order
Agencia Brasil
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July 7, 2025
Meeting in Rio de Janeiro, the BRICS countries released the Final Declaration of the 17th Summit this Sunday (Jul. 6), highlighting the “importance of the Global South as an engine of positive change, especially in the face of significant...
Tinubu Calls For Re-evaluation of Global Governance Structure at BRICS Summit
Prompt News Online
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July 7, 2025
President Bola Tinubu has called for a re-evaluation of the current global governance structure and the financial and healthcare systems, urging greater equity and inclusion for low-income and emerging economies, particularly in Africa. At the...
Weather tracker: Temperatures plunge in Chile, Argentina and Uruguay
The Guardian
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June 30, 2025
A sharp cold spell affecting the southern half of South America is expected to intensify and push northwards in the coming days as a broad area of high pressure builds over the continent. Over the weekend, large parts of Chile, Argentina and...
Latin America no longer ‘very distant’ as PM Modi builds deeper engagement with region
Insight Online News
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July 7, 2025
Rio de Janeiro, July 7 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s State Visit to Brazil, starting with his arrival in Brasilia early Tuesday morning, India time, will not only be a significant milestone in the India-Brazil strategic partnership but is also...
Latin America no longer 'very distant' as PM Modi builds deeper engage...
The Morung Express
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Rio de Janeiro, July 7 (IANS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi's State Visit to Brazil, starting with his arrival in Brasilia early Tuesday morning, India time, will not only be a significant milestone in the India-Brazil strategic partnership but is...
Baja California Sur introduces mandatory tourist tax
Travel Press
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July 7, 2025
Destinations By TravelPress Staff July 7, 2025 The Government of the State of Baja California Sur has implemented a new tax for foreign visitors who stay in the state for more than 24 hours. Called the EMBRACE IT tax, this measure aims to generate...
Lithium-ion battery fires jump 162% in Toronto over 2 years, city says
CBC/Radio-Canada
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July 7, 2025
Toronto The number of fires sparked by lithium-ion batteries has more than doubled in the span of two years, according to the city. Between 2022 and 2024 the number of fires jumped from 29 to 76. Attempts to modify lithium-ion batteries at the...
Venezuela and Haiti, the countries most vulnerable to climate change and with the fewest resources to adapt
El País
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July 2, 2025
Latin America and the Caribbean ranks second after Africa as the region of the world most vulnerable to climate change. This is true not only if factors such as its geographic location and topography are taken into account, but also if other...
Anwar leads efforts to strengthen strategic investments, global economic cooperation
The Malaysian Star
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July 7, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is leading efforts to strengthen strategic investments and global economic cooperation through a series of bilateral meetings and active participation in the 17th BRICS Summit. He held meetings...
After China’s RE magnet clampdown, a rethink in India on its EV policy push
The Indian Express
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July 7, 2025
In India’s policy circles, a steadfast focus of driving vehicular electrification by largely incentivising a singular technological platform – battery electric vehicles or BEVs – at the cost of all other technologies, could be in for a change. The...
News 11 Weather: Another First Alert Action Day
KYMA - Arizona
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July 1, 2025
The Extreme Heat Warning over the area is expected to be lifted this evening at 8:00 p.m. YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY-TV) - The Extreme Heat Warning placed over Yuma County, Imperial County and Southern La Paz County is expected to be lifted this...
Climate crisis and cash crunch: 10 countries at breaking point by 2050
Asianet Newsable
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June 29, 2025
A new index from Columbia Climate School reveals the 10 most climate-vulnerable countries by 2050. Many face rising disaster risks and shrinking access to finance, trapping them in a cycle of crisis and recovery. A new index called the Climate...
UNOOSA and Exolaunch Enable Satellite Launches for Bolivia, Guatemala, Jordan, and Nepal
Vindobona
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This groundbreaking initiative, part of UNOOSA's Access to Space for All program, includes fully funded launch slots for each mission and underscores the growing global interest in space and the need for practical launch opportunities for emerging...
IDB to boost climate finance support by at least $11bn
Times LIVE
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The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) aims to unlock at least $11bn (R193.57bn) in fresh climate finance through a series of initiatives to help countries cope with the impact of global warming that will attract private funds, its president...
BRICS condemns attacks on Iran, Gaza war, Trump tariffs: Key takeaways
Al Jazeera
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July 7, 2025
Leaders of the BRICS bloc have sharply rebuked the United States and Israeli bombardments of Iran in June, calling them a “blatant breach of international law” while voicing strong support for the creation of a Palestinian state. But their joint...
At BRICS Summit In Brazil, Tinubu Canvasses Re-evaluation Of Global Governance Structure, Finance, Health Care Systems
This Day
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July 7, 2025
Deji Elumoye in Abuja President Bola Tinubu has called for a reevaluation of the current global governance structure and the financial and healthcare systems, urging greater equity and inclusion for low-income and emerging economies, particularly...
Tinubu Demands Global Governance Reforms as Trump Threatens 10% Tariff on BRICS’ Allies
TechEconomy
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July 7, 2025
Advertisements In a bold statement that underscores rising global tensions, former U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 10% tariff on countries aligning with what he called the “anti-American policies of BRICS.” Posting on his...
Exclusive-IDB to boost climate finance support by at least $11 billion
Yahoo Finance
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By Simon Jessop, Marc Jones and David Latona SEVILLE (Reuters) -The Inter-American Development Bank aims to unlock at least $11 billion in fresh climate finance through a series of initiatives to help countries cope with the impacts of global...
Paraguay promoted as tourism destination for Bolivian travelers
MercoPress
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Tuesday, July 1st 2025 - 07:00 UTC The Asunción-Santa Cruz air route is operated by both Paranair and Boliviaana de Aviación (BoA) Officials of Paraguay’s National Secretariat of Tourism (Senatur) conducted a trade mission in Santa Cruz, Bolivia,...
Arizonans love these 15 unusual places names. Here's why
AZ Central - Arizona
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You've heard of Snowflake, Why and Bumble Bee. But have you ever seen Nothing or Hope in your travels? Arizona is home to many uniquely named landmarks and places that are sure to make you laugh in delight or seriously wonder where the name came...