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Vietnam boosts China friendship at Summer Davos
Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh paid a working visit to China, June 24-27, at the invitation of his Chinese counterpart Li Qiang. The centrepiece of his visit was his participation in the 16th Annual Meeting of the New Champions of the...

Seven players signed, £211m spent and Chelsea still have one glaring squad issue
Chelsea were officially crowned the best club side in the world in the United States at the weekend. Yet even after winning the FIFA Club World Cup, there are areas of the squad that need improving ahead of the upcoming season. The Blues have...

Peruvian Congress Moves to Revoke President Boluarte’s Salary Increase
Peruvian lawmakers have introduced four bills to annul the decree that doubled President Boluarte’s salary, challenging its legitimacy and demanding accountability before Congress. President Dina Boluarte faces mounting criticism over her salary...

DP World terminal increases container traffic agricultural exports in Peru
PERU – Container traffic at DP World’s terminal in the Port of Callao has risen by 19% over the past year, following the expansion of the Bicentennial Pier. The terminal processed a record 1.96 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in 2024,...

Goals and Highlights: USMNT 1-2 Mexico in Gold Cup Final
EVENT ENDED A rather intense duel from start to finish, the Mexican team, well positioned, managed to ward off all attacks that sought an equalizer on Malagón's goal, ultimately managing to lift the Cup. He's on a roll! Great defensive cross by...

Death by extractivism
While researching his new book, Is a River Alive?, Robert Macfarlane travelled to the Ecuadorian montane cloud forest known as Los Cedros. Trees there are coated with ferns, bromeliads, orchids, lichens and mosses, constantly dripping water,...

Farmed Shrimp Is High Carbon As Well
After writing about two of the highest carbon foods, which are beef and lamb, it seems a mini-series is developing. The next high-carbon food, to make a trio, is farmed shrimp. Some of us may have had a kiddie shrimp cocktail or taken a family...

Africa’s Last Neoliberals
It has become fashionable in recent years to assert that neoliberalism is in crisis. At face value, this seemed increasingly plausible in the wake of political shifts that appeared to intensify—especially in the “Global North,”—following the 2008...
Tysers clarifies position on NITF tender
Tysers in a statement yesterday responded to the recent public commentary regarding the awarding of a reinsurance tender involving the National Insurance Trust Fund (NITF). Tysers said it operates as a technical reinsurance partner, providing...

Hats off to moms this summer!
Summer hats for moms strike the perfect balance between fashion and function — some are stylish showstoppers, others are made to take a beating in the sun and sand, but all are undeniably cute. Whether you need a wide-brimmed straw hat for brunch...

Man Utd makes contact with transfer target after club open to selling
Manchester United have made their move. The Red Devils have reached out to Pervis Estupinan’s camp as they explore a deal for the Brighton left-back. The club is serious about adding experience on the left side — and now that Brighton is open to...

Pervis Estupinan has already given Manchester United the green light amid transfer links
Brighton & Hove Albion left-back Pervis Estupinan has already confirmed he is open to leaving the Amex Stadium this summer amid reports linking him with a surprise move to Manchester United. According to a report by talkSPORT, United are...

Noboa’s International Tour Brings Investment Opportunities and Strengthened Cooperation
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Alleged Pakistani smuggler appears in US court
A Pakistani man has appeared in court in Tucson, Arizona, after being extradited from Mexico to face charges relating to his alleged role in leading an international alien smuggling organisation. In May 2024, a federal grand jury in Tucson...

US Visa Cost Increase for Travelers and Workers Under New Law
United States President Donald Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill into law on July 4, introducing a new surcharge for most non-immigrant US visas. The legislation adds a $250 “Visa Integrity Fee” to existing charges, significantly raising the...

International Plantain Congress Announced For August In Costa Rica
(MENAFN- Costa Rica News) The Tropical Agricultural Research and Higher Education Center (CATIE) will hold the First International Plantain Congress from August 26 to 28, 2025, on its campus in Turrialba, Costa Rica. The meeting will bring...

Ambassador Arnoldo Brenes Castro
In a world still facing growing threats from the use and proliferation of chemical weapons, and with increasing geopolitical tensions and challenges, the need for principled, experienced, and visionary leadership at the Organisation for the...

Slow Food and Slow Architecture: An Analysis of Materials and Construction Systems
La Panificadora centro desarrollo y de producción rural / Natura Futura. Image © JAG Studio Share Share Facebook Twitter Mail Pinterest Whatsapp Or...

Colombia Captures Top Italian Mafia Boss for Latin America in Bogotá Raid
Colombian authorities have arrested Giuseppe Palermo, alias “Peppe,” the alleged top leader of Italy’s ‘Ndrangheta mafia in Latin America, dealing a significant blow to one of the world’s most powerful criminal organizations, police officials...

5 Of The Newest French-Made Jet Fighters, Ranked By Top Speed
The United States owns the two largest air forces in the world — the U.S. Air Force and the U.S. Navy. The F-22 and F-35 fighters, developed in collaboration between the military and American defense contractors, represent the most advanced air...