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Thailand's bid to join Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development by 2030
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 06/05/2025
» After months of uncertainty over Thailand's intentions, it is now official that the Paetongtarn Shinawatra administration has set an ambitious goal for the country to become a member of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) by 2030.
Brazil police foil Lady Gaga gig bomb plot
AFP, Published on 05/05/2025
» BRASíLIA - Brazilian police said Sunday they had arrested two people in connection with a foiled plot to attack Lady Gaga's packed mega-concert in Rio de Janeiro.
Rio goes Gaga for US singer ahead of free concert
AFP, Published on 02/05/2025
» RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Behind his large studded sunglasses, Victor Faro's eyes were glued on the luxury hotel overlooking Copacabana beach where US superstar Lady Gaga is staying ahead of her free mega-concert in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday.
Eurasian Economic Union FTA pressed at Brics talks in Rio
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 02/05/2025
» Thailand seized the opportunity to advance negotiations on a Thailand–Eurasian Economic Union (EEU) free trade agreement (FTA) during a bilateral meeting with Russia on the sidelines of the Brics Foreign Ministers Meeting in Brazil, the Foreign Affairs Ministry said yesterday.
Foreign Affairs Minister attends Brics meeting in Brazil
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 30/04/2025
» Thailand will foster more international partnerships and promote Muay Thai as a form of soft power, said Foreign Affairs Minister Maris Sangiampongsa after attending a Brics meeting of leading emerging market economies in Brazil.
Brazil's Bolsonaro blasts election ban as 'denial of democracy'
AFP, Published on 17/03/2025
» RIO DE JANEIRO (BRAZIL) - Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro, who is accused of backing an attempted coup, told a demonstration in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday that a ban on him seeking re-election next year amounted to a "denial of democracy."
First Oscar for Brazil adds zest to Rio Carnival extravaganza
AFP, Published on 03/03/2025
» RIO DE JANEIRO (BRAZIL) - Rio de Janeiro's massive Sambadrome erupted in noisy celebrations Sunday as the news broke that Brazil won its first Oscar, in the middle of the first day of its famous samba parades.
Rio kicks off Carnival parades with Oscars glory on minds
AFP, Published on 03/03/2025
» RIO DE JANEIRO - Rio de Janeiro held the first day of its famous Carnival samba parades Sunday -- with many attendees also eying activities all the way in Hollywood, where Brazil could take home its first Oscar.
Shakira cancels Lima concert after being hospitalised
AFP, Published on 17/02/2025
» LIMA - Shakira has cancelled her concert in Peru's capital on Sunday after being hospitalised with abdominal pain, a setback that comes days after she launched her first worldwide tour in seven years.
Brazil saw 79% jump in area burned by fires in 2024, says monitor
AFP, Published on 22/01/2025
» RIO DE JANEIRO - Wildfires in Brazil last year consumed a total area larger than all of Italy, a monitor reported Wednesday, as the country continues to battle blazes often set by farmers and ranchers illegally expanding their territory.