South America

Amber, a fossilised form of tree resin, can date back as far as 320 million years. Scientists have observed a sharp increase in amber presence between 120 million and 70 million years ago.

Meet Piranha: The fish with a bite that can shred flesh and bone

Silent beneath the water’s surface, a small but deadly predator waits. Its reputation sends shivers through rivers and legends alike, yet few have truly witnessed its fearsome power up close.

Annular Solar Eclipse 2026: Don’t miss elusive ‘ring of fire’ visible from the edge of the World

Only a handful of people on Earth will see the ‘ring of fire’ eclipse, as the Moon aligns with the Sun above one of the planet’s most isolated regions.

World’s 9 most beautiful butterflies with unique colours and where they live

Explore the planet’s most colourful and unique butterflies. From the shimmering blue morpho to the camouflaged owl butterfly, each species showcases nature’s art and the importance of protecting their habitats.

Massive earthquake of magnitude 7.5 strikes Drake Passage between South America, Antarctica

The earthquake was earlier reported as of magnitude 8.0 but was later downgraded to 7.5 by the USGS.

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.

Meet Titanoboa: The 50-Foot Monster Snake From 60 Million Years Ago

Meet Titanoboa, the world’s largest snake that once slithered through ancient rainforests, over 50 feet long and incredibly powerful.

India-Chile conclude first round of trade talks in New Delhi

The next round of negotiations is expected in July-August, 2025. India and Chile aim to conclude their trade negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) by 2026.

Capuchin monkeys caught on camera kidnapping howler monkey babies

Capuchin monkeys in Panama were filmed carrying howler monkey babies, sparking confusion among scientists. The unusual behaviour has left researchers puzzled and searching for answers.

FIFA world cup: Europe, Africa and South America all to host games in centenary edition in 2030

FIFA said in a statement that the matches in South America -- one each in Montevideo, Buenos Aires and Asuncion -- were part of the celebration to mark 100 years since the first World Cup in Uruguay.

US should look south, not far east, on trade pacts

Many economies in the Americas already have bilateral free trade agreements with Washington, offering a stronger base for nearshoring, deeper integration and higher standards

WTO needs to look at farm subsidy issue with open mind: FM Sitharaman

Speaking at the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Governor’s seminar on ’Policies to support Asia’s rebound’, Sitharaman said sooner a solution is found out by the WTO, the better it would be for the world.

EAM Jaishankar to undertake North and South America tour to boost bilateral ties

The External Affairs minister will begin his official visit on April 21 to Guyana, Panama, Colombia and the Dominican Republic.

December 2022: In South America, it was the best of times, it was the worst of times

Brazil and Argentina, archrivals on the football pitch, experienced two different sets of overwhelming emotions in December

Viral video: Wardrobe malfunction makes athlete lose race. Here's what happened

The 18-year-old took to Instagram after the match to open up about the incident. Calling it an "accident", he requested internet users not to send him links to stories and posts related to it.

Mexico’s cruel drought: ‘Here you have to chase the water’

The lack of water has grown so extreme that irate residents block highways and kidnap municipal workers to demand more supply.

India makes record US soyoil purchases as drought parches South America

The higher purchases from the United States are expected to support U.S. soy oil prices, which have climbed nearly 20% this year to close to their highest in a decade, fuelling worries about food inflation.

Volkswagen says sold record 6.24 million vehicles worldwide in 2018

"2018 was marked by significant uncertainty in some regions, especially in the second half," VW brand sales chief Juergen Stackmann said in a statement but he added that new products had helped offset that.

General Motors India aims to export over 70,000 units this year

In 2015, GM India exported 21,000 Chevrolet vehicles to 40 countries, including Chile and Mexico.

Expect topline growth of Rs 300 cr in FY17: Meghmani Organics

Soparkar expects the company's topline to grow by Rs 300-350 crore in FY17 and an additional Rs 350 crore in FY18.

Bill Gates says Zika response better than for Ebola

The world's wealthiest foundation, chaired by the Microsoft Corp co-founder and his wife, has helped make great strides against diseases among the world's poorest nations. It distributed grants of nearly USD 4 billion in 2014 and had USD 43.5 billion at the end of 2014, according to latest available figures.

2015 to be the warmest year on record: UN

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO), a branch of the United Nations (UN), said climate change had broken "symbolic thresholds," with global surface temperatures set to breach a 1 degree Celsius rise from pre-industrial levels - those counted between 1880 to 1899— by year-end.

Hero plans to enter Nigeria, Argentina, Mexico this fiscal

Nigeria is the largest two-wheeler market in Africa with annual volumes of 1.5 million units, while Argentina and Mexico each generate over half a million units per annum.

China's Premier Li sees growth of 7.0 percent in 2015

China's economy is expected to grow at 7.0 percent this year, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said on Monday.

India monsoons: Another dry season ahead?

Farmers in India are especially dependent on monsoon rains as over 50 percent of agricultural land in the country does not have irrigation facilities and where major products off the land of nation remains rice, soybean, sugar and cotton.