Brazil
Trump and Lula will discuss the economy and the impact of the war in Iran on markets in Washington. The parties will also touch upon the issue of critical mineral supplies.
FOX Sports has released a 2026 World Cup promo featuring a US victory over Brazil. In the video, Tom Brady shaves Zlatan Ibrahimović's head over a lost bet.
The President of Portugal has signed a law increasing the period for obtaining citizenship from 5 to 10 years. This decision was made due to a record influx of migrants.
An Israeli court has remanded two foreign Gaza flotilla activists in custody until May 5. They are suspected of aiding the enemy and terrorist organizations.
Dmytro Govsieiev emphasizes that a cesarean section is a vital method for saving the lives of mother and child, but it should not be viewed as a universal tool.
In Rio de Janeiro, a technician has died from injuries following an accident during the stage assembly for Shakira. The man was crushed by a lifting system on Copacabana Beach.
Brazil expands its fleet to eight German frigates despite its BRICS membership. The ships are being built at a local shipyard using ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems technology.
Pedro Sanchez and Lula da Silva concluded agreements on resources and AI. The leaders aim to reform the UN and limit US influence amid international tensions.
The President of Brazil expressed solidarity with the pontiff over his calls for peace. Trump called the Pope weak after his words about the inadmissibility of strikes on Iran.
Ukrainian female athletes took first place in the team half marathon at the World Championships in Brazil. Hanna Shevchuk, Lyudmyla Olyanovska, and Mariya Sakharuk entered the top 10.
The countries will combine intelligence and customs data to combat arms and drug trafficking. Over the past year, more than 1,100 weapons from the US have been seized in Brazil.
The French president proposes a coalition of middle powers to protect against hegemony. He emphasizes the importance of independence in defense and energy.
WTO talks failed due to Brazil's stance on e-commerce. Countries have gained the right to impose tariffs on software, streaming, and downloads.
The health condition of the former Brazilian president has improved after treatment for pneumonia. The prosecutor supported changing the terms of imprisonment due to clinical recommendations from doctors.
Brazil has sent shipments of food and medicine to Cuba to support the population. The country is suffering from fuel shortages and regular power outages.
Washington will allow foreign companies to operate in Venezuela due to oil shortages and the war. Experts predict only a gradual increase in production.
Sinopec and PetroChina are looking for cargoes from Russia due to shortage risks and favorable prices. Russian oil is cheaper than its counterparts from Brazil and West Africa.
The captain is suspected of using forged documents and operating an unseaworthy vessel. The tanker was transporting oil products between Russia and Brazil.
At the capital's military cemetery, a farewell ceremony was held for Rodrigo Oliveira, a fighter of the HUR Legion. The warrior from Brazil died in battle near Stepnohirsk in Zaporizhzhia.
The Swedish Coast Guard boarded the Comoros-flagged vessel Sea Owl I. The tanker is under EU sanctions.
The Verkhovna Rada supported Ukraine's accession to the Convention on International Access to Justice. This simplifies the procedure for Ukrainian citizens to appeal to foreign courts.
Iranian warship IRIS Dena sank off the coast of Sri Lanka. 32 people were rescued, one is in critical condition.
Verkhovna Rada Speaker Ruslan Stefanchuk reacted to the accusations of Georgian Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili, stating that supporting pro-Ukrainian resolutions at the UN is a "minimal level of decency. " He emphasized that Ukraine needs true allies, not lectures.
The US introduced new import tariffs at the end of February 2026. Ukraine was among the countries in the EBRD region that experienced the largest increase in tariffs.
The jacket worn by Pelé at the 1966 World Cup became popular after Bad Bunny used it at his concerts in São Paulo. The singer also changed the lyrics of a song, mentioning Pelé.
Heavy rains in the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais have killed 22 people, 16 of them in Juiz de Fora and six in Ubá. About 440 people were forced to leave their homes, and the government declared a state of emergency.
Kyiv is investigating the circumstances of the death of a foreigner who was undergoing military training. The man died in late December after falling ill.
The Brazilian government is preparing to tighten internet control, obliging platforms to block minors' access to harmful content. New rules, which will come into force by the end of February 2026, will apply to online betting, pornography, and the sale of weapons and alcohol.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said that Russia remains open to cooperation with the United States, but does not hope for a restoration of economic ties. He noted that the United States seeks economic dominance.
In Brazil, a bus carrying pilgrims overturned in the northeast of the country, killing 15 people, including three children. The accident occurred on a steep section of the road when the driver lost control.