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Brazil's Lula argues for ban on online betting platforms
19+ hour, 54+ min ago (308+ words) The 80-year-old Lula, who is running for reelection in October, said online gambling has caused "a massive tragedy" for millions of families who have seen household debt soar. "If it is up to me, we close them," Lula said in…...
Six questions to watch in Peru's election this weekend
1+ hour, 41+ min ago (120+ words) Latin America Risk Report Six questions to watch in Peru's election this weekend I don't know who is going to win. But these are the results I'll be monitoring. I don't know who is going to win Peru's elections. I…...
Global Citizen NOW Returns to New York to Drive Urgent Action on Education, Energy, and Global Health
2+ hour, 8+ min ago (392+ words) This account has been deactivated. On May 14, Global Citizen NOWreturns to New York " where the agenda for global action is set, aligning leaders across sectors to announce commitments and launch initiatives that drive impact worldwide. Hosted at Spring Studios, the…...
President Lula signals U-turn on Brazil igaming regulation
2+ hour, 28+ min ago (42+ words) EGR North America President Lula signals U-turn on Brazil igaming regulation Despite signing regulated gambling into law, President Luiz In'cio Lula da Silva insists "it is not possible" for the market to continue...
Trump Threatens 50% Tariffs on Nations Supplying Arms to Iran
4+ hour, 3+ min ago (801+ words) April 9, 2026 | 05: 17 pm TEMPO. CO, Jakarta-On Wednesday, U. S. President Donald Trump announced plans to impose sweeping 50% tariffs on any nation supplying military weapons to Iran. Delivered via a Social Truth post, the statement came just a day after a two-week ceasefire agreement,…...
Business Brief (April 9): Trump Threatens Tariffs Over Arms to Iran
3+ hour, 55+ min ago (94+ words) Trump threatens tariffs over arms to Iran U. S. President Donald Trump said that the U. S. is considering jointly managing the Strait of Hormuz with Iran to ensure the security of the waterway and prevent potential threats. He also threatened to immediately impose…...
Brazil: An Indigenous camp for land, rights and the future
1+ day, 59+ min ago (330+ words) "Acampamento Terra Livre" is Brazil's largest indigenous mobilization. This year, more than 6, 000 indigenous people set up camp in Brasilia. People from all regions of Brazil gather here. It is a place of resistance, where they hope their voices will be…...
Brazil's Chief Raoni backs Lula in elections
16+ hour, 46+ min ago (1099+ words) Brazil's renowned Amazonian tribal chief Raoni Metuktire told AFP on Wednesday he supported the reelection bid of President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in October polls, despite criticizing him for expanding oil exploration. Now in his nineties, the Indigenous leader…...
Guest column: Next energy shock inevitable, could be far worse than this one
4+ hour, 21+ min ago (87+ words) Herald Bulletin With each visit to the gas pump, Americans are beginning to see the limits of "energy dominance." Despite the United States being the world's largest oil producer, prices at the pump are soaring due to the war in…...
Flip-Flop On COP: Congress' Dig At Govt On Withdrawing Bid To Host COP33
4+ hour, 14+ min ago (264+ words) Published: April 9, 2026 at 3: 37 PM IST Congress general secretary and former environment minister Jairam Ramesh recalled that on December 1, 2023, the prime minister had announced grandly in Dubai that India would be hosting the annual UN Climate Change Conference of Parties (COP)…...