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Record 769 arrests and USD 65 million in illicit pharmaceuticals seized in global bust
SINGAPORE – An INTERPOL-coordinated operation across 90 countries has resulted in the seizure of 50.4 million doses of illicit pharmaceuticals worth USD 65 million, highlighting the alarming scale of the global trade in unapproved and counterfeit...

How will the Europe-Mercosur deal impact food?
A European deal with Mercosur – a bloc which includes Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay – was finally signed this month. However, while the deal may have been European, it was not in fact with the EU. The deal was actually done between...

Colombia’s BRI Entry: Sovereignty Versus Development
Colombia formalized its accession to the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), the ambitious strategic plan led by China to expand its global influence through massive investments in infrastructure, transportation, and technology. This announcement...

PM Modi To Meet South American, Caribbean Leaders On BRICS Summit Sidelines In Brazil
Home South America PM Modi To Meet South American, Caribbean Leaders On BRICS Summit Sidelines... As India eyes permanent membership in global decision-making bodies and ramps up its green transition, Latin America offers critical support, votes...

Copa América Femenina 2025: Full Schedule, Fixtures, Preview, Key Players, Groups, Teams, Where and How to Watch Live
From July 11 to August 2, the top South American national women’s football teams will assemble in Ecuador to vie for the Copa América Femenina championship in 2025. In addition to competing for continental honors, they will also compete for the...

UN renews global LGBTQ+ rights mandate: what you need to know
The only UN role dedicated to protecting LGBTQ+ people from violence and discrimination has been renewed. We break down what you need to know. What just happened? On July 7, the United Nations Human Rights Council voted to renew the mandate of the...

European Commission puts prepped Mercosur deal on ice
Published on 08/07/2025 - 17:28 GMT+2•Updated 18:15 Two sources have confirmed that the trade agreement clinched in December 2024 by the EU and the Mercosur countries - Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay – is now ready for ratification but...

Turkish bank staff among detained in major money laundering probe
Turkish authorities have issued arrest warrants for 85 individuals, including employees of two private banks and a fintech company, as part of an investigation into an alleged money laundering network, according to media reports. The probe, led by...

Transfer Updates: Eze, Mbeumo, Gyökeres, Sancho, Elanga, Nkunku, Nunez, Others
According to The Sun, Arsenal aim to edge out local rivals Tottenham Hotspur in the battle for the England international, who has attracted significant transfer interest following a standout season at Selhurst Park. Meanwhile, Brentford have...

BRICS aims to take lead in creating institutions in new fields such as AI — analyst
MOSCOW, July 8. /TASS/. BRICS countries aim to set up international institutions in such new areas as artificial intelligence and climate finance, said Igor Makarov, head of the World Economy Department at the National Research University Higher...

Highlights and goals: South Africa 4-0 Mali in African Women's Cup of Nations
Minute 90' Additional time Three minutes were added to the second half and the score remained 4-0 in favor of South Africa, there was no attempt by Mali to reverse the result, they never found themselves on the field. Minute 86' South Africa...
Tariff is Trump's favorite word -- but for soybean farmers, it spells trouble - Investigate Midwest
Champaign, IL (Investigate Midwest) Membership gives you sneaks peeks into major investigations and behind-the-scenes insights -- plus, you help sustain investigative journalism. While President Donald Trump's increase of tariffs -- and...

World News | Brazil: PM Modi Holds Wide-ranging Interactions on Sidelines of BRICS Summit
Rio de Janeiro [Brazil], July 9 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi held several interactions on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit which took place in Brazil. He held productive interactions with Dilma Rousseff, President of the New Development...

Brazil: PM Modi holds wide-ranging interactions on sidelines of BRICS Summit
Rio de Janeiro [Brazil], July 9 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi held several interactions on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit which took place in Brazil. He held productive interactions with Dilma Rousseff, President of the New Development...

Is Pakistan on the list as China expands visa-free entry to 74 countries?
BEIJING – China has significantly widened its visa-free travel policy, now allowing citizens from 74 nations to enter the country for up to 30 days without requiring a visa. This move has already resulted in a sharp increase in international...

FM Fidan meets UN chief at BRICS summit in Brazil
RIO DE JANERIO Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday in Brazil. The two held talks on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro, Turkish Foreign Ministry said. According to a UN statement,...

At the Rio Summit, signs of BRICS in retreat – just when we need serious anti-imperial muscle
Vladimir Putin had hosted 2024’s summit in Kazan, Russia in late-October. In most other years, the dates have been in the busy September-November period, allowing many pre-meetings to set the stage for a more meaningful heads-of-state meeting....
PSG coach Luis Enrique says clash with Chelsea player was exaggerated
Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique is facing a potential time-based coaching ban after an on-field altercation with Chelsea forward João Pedro marred the conclusion of Sunday’s FIFA Club World Cup final. The match, held at New Jersey’s...

Source: Liverpool make approach for striker Isak
Beth Lindop Close Beth Lindop Correspondent Based in Liverpool, Beth Lindop is ESPN's Liverpool correspondent and also covers the WSL and UWCL. Julien Laurens Jul 15, 2025, 07:45 PM Liverpool have registered their interest in signing Newcastle...

UN renews crucial human rights expert mandate on sexual orientation and gender identity
Following a campaign by 1’259 non-governmental organisations from 157 States and territories, the UN human rights body adopted the resolution by a vote of 29 in favour, with 15 voting against and 3 abstaining. Thanks to this vote, the Human Rights...