Brazil Journal reported that Vibra had begun talks with Cosan to purchase its lubricants division.

Brazil Journal, a news outlet, reported that Brazilian fuel retailer Vibra had begun talks with Cosan about buying Cosan’s lubricants division, Moove. The report was based on sources who were familiar with the situation. Brazil Journal reported...

Business News | Visa Champions the Future of Women's Football as AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Official Global Supporter

PRNewswire Singapore, July 18: Visa, a global leader in digital payments, has announced its partnership with the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™ as its Official Global Supporter. This marks the first...

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (L) has locked horns with US President Donald Trump (R) on trade policy

‘Power is exercised arbitrarily’: Lessons from a reporter’s arrest in Equatorial Guinea

As a foreigner, it’s easy to land in trouble in Equatorial Guinea. A careless snap of a photo or a minor misstep in the maze of officialdom, with all its arbitrary permits and paperwork, quickly invites suspicion. I found this out the hard way one...

Brazil Congress installs joint committee to assess controversial gambling tax hike

With Brazil facing a gambling tax hike of 50%, to 18% GGR, Congress has established a joint committee to consider contrasting views on the controversial measure. The Brazil Congress has established the joint committee responsible for analysing the...

Snubbed UFC heavyweight contender reacts to Ciryl Gane getting Tom Aspinall title fight… ‘Mark my words’

One of the contenders overlooked for Tom Aspinall’s first defense as undisputed UFC heavyweight champion has reacted to the recent major news. After plenty of uncertainty prior to Dana White announcing Jon Jones’ retirement, the UFC heavyweight...

Brazil’s president says Trump shouldn’t think of himself as ‘emperor of the world’

RIO DE JANEIRO, July 17. /TASS/. American voters elected Donald Trump to serve as US president, not as the emperor of the world, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said in an interview with CNN. "We can’t have President Trump forgetting...

U.S. revokes visa of Brazilian judge overseeing Bolsonaro case

1 of 2 | Brazilian Supreme Court Judge Alexandre de Moraes participates in a June 9 hearing on the criminal case against former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro. On Friday, de Moraes' U.S. visa was revoked. Photo by Andre Borges/EPA July 19...

Brazil’s President says Trump ‘not elected to be emperor of world,’ as US-Brazil spat escalates

BRASÍLIA - Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has hit back at Donald Trump’s tariff threats, saying that his American counterpart was elected as the leader of the United States and “not to be the emperor of the world.” Last week, Trump...

India and China: A complex web of evolving geopolitical dynamics and economic ties

A comprehensive survey by Pew Research Centre reveals India’s complex relationship with China, showing both warming economic sentiments and persistent concerns about bilateral ties, according to a report released earlier this week. The survey,...

America’s farm legacy is fast disappearing

Farming is not a job for the timid. Which, apparently, means it’s a job for gray old men. And that is a growing problem in America, though it seldom gets much attention because so few people these days have ties to the land. Always know what your...

Morocco ramps up Brazilian beef imports to stabilize prices ahead of summer demand

Moroccan meat importers are continuing efforts to stabilize red meat prices on the national market by increasing imports of slaughter-ready calves, particularly from Brazil, professional sources told Hespress. The move aims to curb further price...

Vietnam tourist boat capsizes killing dozens, several still missing

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Shear Style opens its doors in Brazil

Kristi Batchelor felt like maybe it was her turn. She’s been working as a hair stylist in Brazil in shops owned by co-workers since 1998, but she had never owned the business herself. That all changed with the opening of Shear Style at 1829 E....

Brazil Pushes Back Hard as U.S. Slaps 50 Percent Tariffs Overnight

Brazil’s government is sounding the alarm over unexpected 50 percent tariffs from the U.S., accusing Washington of stonewalling months of talks and warning these harsh trade penalties could fracture a long-standing economic partnership between two...

New $250 U.S. Visa Integrity Fee To Raise Costs For American Visitors

Every day, visitors arrive in America. Now they will be paying a visa integrity fee. getty The new U.S. Visa Integrity Fee will be important to know about for any of your relatives, friends, or business associates planning to visit the United...

Brazilian Clubs Struggle in Copa Sudamericana Playoffs

BRASÍLIA, Brazil — Brazilian clubs faced a tough start in the playoffs of the Copa Sudamericana. After losses by Vasco and Grêmio in away matches and Bahia‘s draw at home, Atlético Mineiro is set to take the field tonight. They will face Atlético...

Brazil triples rare earth exports to China, a ripple from US-China rift

Brazil’s rare earth exports to China tripled in the first half of 2025 just as Chinese imports surged to a record high, fuelling concerns that Beijing-Washington trade tensions may be quietlyreroutingg the world’s supply chains through emerging...

Brazil's Rogue Court Is Receiving Global Blowback

Brazil's highest court is no longer acting like an independent arbiter of justice. In recent years, the Supreme Federal Court has transformed into an overtly political actor—censoring dissent, banning platforms, and prosecuting opposition figures,...

Stream It Or Skip It: ‘Almost Family’ on Netflix, a Brazilian Comedy Full of Dead-Tired In-Law Jokes

Before watching Almost Family (now on Netflix), it’s important to understand the historical rivalry between Brazil and Argentina, rooted in 20th-century political standoffs, which fizzled with regime changes and became a mostly friendly soccer...