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Newsom assured an audience at the COP30 climate summit in Brazil that his state would continue to prioritise green technology.

Brazil court reaches majority to reject Bolsonaro appeal against jail term

Bolsonaro's lawyers argued there had been "profound injustices" and "contradictions" in his conviction, and sought to have his prison sentence reduced.

Brazil launches fund to reward nations that protect forests

Brazil is eventually seeking to create a $125 billion fund that would return a share of profits to developing countries for every hectare of forest they keep standing.

Trump says countries are 'dropping out' of BRICS: Here's why his claim doesn’t survive a fact-check

Experts and officials across the world have since rejected Trump’s claim as baseless, pointing out that the grouping continues to gain strength and global relevance.

FTA delayed, India to expand preferential trade agreement with Brazil-led Mercosur: Govt officials

Currently, the preferential trade agreement (PTA) with the Mercosur trade bloc covers about 450 tariff lines. Talks are on to expand the PTA further to cover more items across agriculture, industrial goods, pharmaceuticals, and textiles, government officials told Moneycontrol.

Trump describes phone call with Brazil’s Lula as 'very good,' signals trade talks, agrees to meet

US President Donald Trump held a “great” phone call with Brazil’s President Lula da Silva, discussing trade and the economy, signalling efforts to ease tensions following US tariffs on Brazilian goods.

Hotel prices lead countries to consider skipping COP30 climate summit in Brazil

COP30 organisers are racing to convert love motels, cruise ships and churches into lodgings for an anticipated 45,000 delegates.

India to push for global carbon markets, climate finance in upcoming COP30: Bhupender Yadav

Union environment minister Bhupender Yadav met COP30 President Andre Correa do Lago on September 1 to discuss the agenda for the upcoming climate conference to be held in Brazil in November.

BRICS leaders schedule virtual meeting to discuss Trump tariffs

The BRICS summit will follow a crucial meeting between China’s President Xi Jinping and PM Modi in Tianjin over the weekend

Brazil might challenge tariffs in US courts, says finance minister

Trump slapped 50% tariffs on several Brazilian goods this month, citing what he called a 'witch hunt' against former President Jair Bolsonaro

This is how Brazil, who also has 50% US tariffs like India, is countering Trump's levies

Brazil is taking action after US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent canceled a trade meeting with Finance Minister Fernando Haddad this week

Developing countries need $584 billion annually for climate action: Indian Govt

The categorisation of climate-related outflows and financial efforts by multilateral development banks as contributions to the $300 billion goal would include contributions from developing countries, which is against the Paris Agreement, MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh told the Parliament.

Bolsonaro Under House Arrest: Supporters Protest as Brazil Faces Political Turmoil

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was placed under house arrest on August 4 after violating judicial restraining orders. Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes issued the order, citing Bolsonaro’s alleged conspiracy to overturn his 2022 election loss. Supporters rallied near his residence, threatening national disruption. Bolsonaro is banned from receiving visitors or using a phone. His press team confirmed the arrest and phone seizure. This video covers the unfolding events, reactions, and implications for Brazil’s democracy.

Brazil's Bolsonaro arrested, adding to tensions with Trump

Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, the target of U.S. Treasury sanctions last week, issued the arrest order against Bolsonaro

Tensions rise as Lula blasts US over visa sanctions tied to Bolsonaro trial

In a statement on Saturday, the leftist leader said the action violated fundamental principles of respect and sovereignty between nations

US trade deficit actually shrank with 8 of 21 tariff-hit nations

The US’ goods trade deficit with these countries had already started narrowing in 2024 over the year prior. Showing Trump’s tariffs are not all about deficits.

Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti sentenced to one-year jail term in Spain over tax fraud

The Italian coach is the latest in a string of major soccer profiles to face a crackdown by Spanish authorities over unpaid taxes, although none have actually been sent to prison so far.

PM Modi arrives in Brasilia, receives warm welcome from Indian diaspora | In pics

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was greeted by the members of the Indian diaspora upon his arrival at a hotel in Brasilia.

'Leave Bolsonaro alone,' Trump tells Brazil; Lula rejects his 'interference' in coup case

Bolsonaro is facing trial before Brazil's Supreme Court for allegedly leading a "criminal organization" that plotted a coup to keep him in power after his 2022 election defeat to leftist Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.

India’s policy response to trade restrictions has focused on market diversification: FM Sitharaman

The minister was speaking at the BRICS Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBG) meeting held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Explained: How PM Modi’s South America visit deepens India’s strategic ties amid global trade shifts

India is seeking to expand market access and secure critical supplies through deeper trade and investment ties with Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and Peru.

Snake Island: Earth’s Most Terrifying Island Where Survival Is Impossible

Hidden off Brazil’s coast, Snake Island is crawling with deadly golden lancehead vipers. This forbidden island is so dangerous that humans are banned, making survival nearly impossible for anyone who enters.

Putin will not go to BRICS summit in Brazil due to ICC arrest warrant: Kremlin

The ICC issued the warrant in 2023, just over a year after Russia launched its full-scale war against Ukraine, accusing Putin of the war crime of deporting hundreds of children from Ukraine.

Top 10 City Breaks for Hikers in the World in 2025

Explore the world’s top 10 city breaks for hikers in 2025, featuring Rio, San Francisco, Cape Town, and more. Perfect destinations blending vibrant city life with unforgettable trails.

Artificial nests help rare red-tailed Amazon parrot recover in Brazil's forests

By the late 1990s, fewer than 5,000 red-tailed amazons remained. The parrot, native to Brazil’s Atlantic Forest, depends on guanandi trees to survive.