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Donald Trump has warned the BRICS countries about imposing 100% duties in case of an alternative currency. The statement came amid expectations of a decision on 25% duties for Canada and Mexico.

Saudi club Al Hilal announced the termination of Neymar's contract by mutual consent. The Brazilian played only 7 matches for the club due to an ACL injury.

Colombia refused to accept two US military planes with deported migrants. In response, Trump announced 50% tariffs, visa restrictions, and financial sanctions against the country.

The US demands that India unload Russian oil tankers by February 27 and complete financial transactions by March 12. India, the largest buyer of Russian oil, is looking for new suppliers among OPEC countries, the United States, and others.

The American Film Academy has announced the full list of nominees for the 2025 Oscars. The film Emilia Perez received 13 nominations, followed by The Brutalist and Wicked: The Conjuring with 10 nominations each.

Saudi Arabia's Minister of Economy said that the country is still evaluating the possibility of joining the BRICS. Unlike other invited countries that have already agreed to join, the Kingdom continues to analyze various aspects of membership.

Oil imports from Russia to China increased by 1% to reach a record 108. 5 million tons in 2024. At the same time, supplies from Saudi Arabia fell by 9%, and total oil imports to China decreased by 1.9%.

Brazil has announced the acceptance of Nigeria as a new partner in the BRICS. The world's sixth most populous country will join the multinational bloc along with eight other members.

Brussels has asked X to provide information and documentation on recent changes to its algorithms, in accordance with DSA rules. The platform faces a fine of up to 6% of its annual turnover for a possible violation of the content moderation rules.

Brazil's President has signed a law restricting the use of smartphones in schools. The devices will be allowed to be used only in emergency situations and for educational purposes.

Andriy Yermak called on Brazil to join the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children. The coalition currently includes 41 countries, and Brazil can become an important partner in restoring a just peace.

India plans to ban the unloading of oil tankers that have been sanctioned by the United States for transporting Russian cargo. The country will look for alternative oil suppliers from the Middle East and other regions.

Venezuela has temporarily closed its common border with Brazil after Nicolas Maduro took office for a third presidential term. The closure will last until next Monday, and the reasons for the decision have not been officially commented on.

Brazilian investigators have completed the extraction of data from the black boxes of the Azerbaijan Airlines plane that crashed in Kazakhstan. Azerbaijan accuses Russia of shooting down the plane with an air defense missile.

The Government of Brazil has announced the official accession of Indonesia to BRICS as a full member. The decision was made on the basis of consensus after the presidential elections in Indonesia.

The Kremlin has instructed the Russian government and Sberbank to develop AI together with China. Sanctions and the lack of access to microchips significantly complicate Russia's ambitions in this area.

Kazakhstan has decided to send the black boxes of the downed Embraer jet to Brazil for decoding. The decision was made in view of the fact that Brazil is the country of origin of the aircraft.

In December, Ukraine exported almost 1. 7 million tons of corn, with an expected surplus of 2 million tons. Prices remain at 205-207 USD/t, with the potential to rise to 210-215 USD/t in January.

An Azerbaijan Airlines plane flying from Baku to Grozny crashed at Aktau airport in Kazakhstan. Flightradar24 users recorded an unusual change in the flight path before it disappeared from the radar.

The price of cocoa beans rose by 185% due to climate problems in West Africa, reaching $12,000 per ton. The International Cocoa Organization predicts a shortage of 478 thousand tons of raw materials.

The 533-meter-long Juscelino Cubicek de Oliveira Bridge collapsed in Brazil, killing one person. Two trucks, a car and a motorcycle fell into the Tocantins River, one of the trucks was carrying sulfuric acid.

A passenger plane crashed in the Brazilian city of Gramado, killing 9 people on board. The plane hit a chimney, crashed into a house and fell on a furniture store, and 15 more people were affected by smoke.

A fatal accident involving a bus, a truck, and a car occurred on the BR-116 highway in Brazil. The fall of a granite block from the truck killed 37 people, and 13 other passengers were rescued.

Brazil's Lower House and Senate voted on three proposals to cut public spending. The Senate supported a ban on tax breaks in case of a budget deficit.

President Zelenskyy said that the United States and Europe could bring the end of the war closer if the EU has a united position. He called for the involvement of the Global South and supported the French initiative on the military contingent.

A Rio de Janeiro court has ruled that Adele's song “Million Years Ago” plagiarized the samba “Mulheres” by Toninho Geraes. Sony and Universal have to remove the track from all platforms under the threat of a $8000 fine.

The Italian government has approved the tenth package of military aid to Ukraine, the details of which remain confidential. Defense Minister Guido Crozetto will present it at COPASIR. The country continues to support Kyiv in its quest for a just peace.

Brazil's federal police have detained Walter Braga Neto on suspicion of organizing a coup d'état after the 2022 elections. The former defense minister was one of the key organizers of the attempt to prevent the inauguration of new President Lula.

The President of Ukraine reported that the DPRK was using military personnel in Russian assault units in Kursk region. Zelenskyy emphasized that Moscow is dragging new countries into the war and ignoring calls for de-escalation.

Due to the prolonged drought in Brazil, production of Arabica coffee will fall to 34. 4 million bags. The global coffee shortage will continue for the fifth year in a row. This has already led to a historic high in prices since 1972.