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Lavrov to attend BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro on July 6-7 — MFA
TASS
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July 2, 2025
MOSCOW, July 2. /TASS/. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will take part in the BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro on July 6-7, Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova announced at a briefing. "On July 6-7, the Russian foreign minister will...
Brazil’s Tariff Hike on Electric Vehicles Aims to Boost Local Factories and Targets China
The Rio Times
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July 2, 2025
Brazil’s government has decided to raise tariffs on imported electric and hybrid cars. Officials say this move will help local car factories and protect jobs. Starting July 2025, the tariff on fully electric cars will go up from 18% to 25%. The...
Brazil’s cotton harvest accelerates amid price, export declines
Fibre 2 Fashion
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Brazil's 2024-25 cotton harvest is gaining momentum, with expectations that it could reach record levels. As harvesting activity intensifies, sellers are rushing to offload remaining stocks from the 2023-24 crop, while buyers are negotiating lower...
Brazil’s Evangelical Surge Reduces Voting and Boosts Conservative Influence
The Rio Times
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July 2, 2025
A new study from the University of Reading, using official Brazilian census and election data from 1994 to 2018, shows how the fast growth of evangelical Christians is changing Brazil’s politics and economy. Evangelicals have grown from about 5%...
Brazil’s Financial Morning Call for July 2, 2025
The Rio Times
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July 2, 2025
Brazil’s financial markets are poised for a significant session, driven by a packed domestic economic calendar and critical global indicators shaping monetary policy, industrial activity, and commodity demand. The Central Bank of Brazil (BCB)...
Brazil’s B3 Nears Record as Domestic Strength Outshines Global Headwinds
The Rio Times
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July 2, 2025
Brazil’s B3 stock exchange advanced on July 1, 2025, with the Ibovespa closing at 139,549.43 points, up 0.50%. Official B3 data show the index approaching its all-time high, underpinned by strong domestic flows and resilience in key sectors. The...
Rain caused natural disasters in 83% of Brazil’s cities: report
The Sun Daily
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July 2, 2025
RIO DE JANEIRO: Heavy rains spurred by global warming caused natural disasters in eight out of 10 Brazilian cities between 2020 and 2023, three times more than in the 1990s, according to a study published Tuesday. Rising temperatures lead to...
India-Iran relations in focus as China's Xi Jinping to skip BRICS Summit in Brazil
DNA India
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July 2, 2025
Since taking over as China’s President, Xi Jinping will not be attending the BRICS summit. China has clarified that the main reason for Xi not attending the summit is scheduling. Several important developments have taken place in the run-up to the...
Chinese Premier Li Qiang to Attend BRICS Summit in Brazil
News Central TV
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July 2, 2025
Chinese Premier Li Qiang is set to embark on a diplomatic tour next week, beginning with the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from July 5 to 8. Following the summit, he will make an official visit to Egypt from July 9 to 10, China’s...
Experts discuss governance and cultural exchange ahead of BRICS Summit
CGTN
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02:14 Ahead of the BRICS Summit scheduled for July 6 and 7, Rio de Janeiro is already hosting key discussions. Experts from the BRICS countries gathered on Monday for a major seminar on governance and cultural cooperation, shaping what could soon...
Departure Statement By Prime Minister On The Eve Of Visit To Ghana, Trinidad & Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, And Namibia
MENAFN
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN- APO Group) Today, I embark on a five-nation visit to Ghana, Trinidad&Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, and Namibia from 2 to 9 July 2025. At the invitation of President H.E. John Dramani Mahama, I will visit Ghana on 2-3 July. Ghana is a valued...
China confirms President Xi will miss BRICS summit, Premier Li to attend
Awaz The Voice
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July 2, 2025
Beijing China on Wednesday said Premier Li Qiang will attend the BRICS summit in Brazil later this week, confirming reports that President Xi Jinping will skip the meeting of the emerging economies for the first time since he took over power 12...
Santa Catarina State: Why Brazil’s Most Expensive Homes Are Now on Its Coast
The Rio Times
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July 2, 2025
Santa Catarina, a state in southern Brazil, now has the country’s most expensive homes. Official data from the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE) and recent property market reports show that cities like Balneário Camboriú,...
Chinese President to Miss BRICS Summit for First Time
MENAFN
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) China confirmed on Wednesday that President Xi Jinping will not be attending this month’s BRICS summit, marking the first time he will miss the annual gathering of major emerging economies. Instead, Premier Li Qiang will represent China...
Summit without Xi: What does the Chinese president’s unprecedented BRICS no-show signal?
Channel News Asia
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BEIJING/SHENZHEN: When the BRICS summit in Brazil opens this Sunday (Jul 6), a key figure will be conspicuously missing from the table: Chinese President Xi Jinping. It is an unprecedented no-show that will be sorely felt, while at the same time...
‘The ground shook’: drone attacks help Haitian government wrest control of capital from criminal gangs
The Guardian
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July 2, 2025
The earth beneath Jimmy Antoine’s apartment shuddered and for a split second he feared another natural disaster had struck, like the 2010 cataclysm that brought Port-au-Prince to its knees. “The ground shook like it does during an earthquake. You...
1st LD-Writethru: Chinese premier to attend 17th BRICS Summit in Brazil, visit Egypt
China Internet Information Center
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BEIJING, July 2 (Xinhua) -- China looks forward to working with all parties to consolidate the BRICS strategic partnership and hopes Chinese Premier Li Qiang's upcoming visit to Egypt will carry forward the traditional friendship between the two...
DigiPlus to launch Brazil operations in September
Gambling Insider
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The move marks DigiPlus Interactive’s first entry into Latin America, following recent leadership changes and cloud migration. By Shaan Khan Key points: - DigiPlus to enter Brazil’s regulated iGaming market in September 2025 - Localised games to...
Chinese prime minister to attend BRICS summit — Foreign Ministry
TASS
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July 2, 2025
BEIJING, July 2. /TASS/. Premier of the State Council of China Li Qiang will participate in the 17th meeting of BRICS country leaders, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Mao Ning stated. "At the invitation of the host country, Premier of the...
Imperial Beach Mayor Wins Crucial Supervisor Race
Voice of San Diego - California
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July 2, 2025
The latest count of votes Tuesday night had Imperial Beach Mayor Paloma Aguirre with an insurmountable lead Tuesday evening in the race to fill a vacant South County seat on the San Diego County Board of Supervisors. Aguirre had a six-point lead...