Canada didn’t just play their first World Cup match in Toronto—they rode a wave of noise to earn their first-ever point in the tournament. A last-minute goal by substitute Cyle Larin saved a point against Bosnia and Herzegovina, but the real hero might have been the 43, 000-strong crowd. Their chant
Brazilian airline Azul has decided to reduce its flight schedules further as fuel prices stay high because of persistent world conflicts. The company's leaders believe flying fewer times makes better financial sense now than keeping the same schedule. Earlier this year, Azul already trimmed some rou
Australia’s main parliament passed a new tax bill that will change how profits from property and other investments are taxed. The vote was 94 to 48, with the opposition and a few independents trying but failing to add their own tweaks. The law was announced in last month’s budget and is the biggest
Australia’s defence chief said China’s limited participation in the Shangri‑La Dialogue was a lost opportunity for strategic dialogue. He argued that many countries need clear reassurance from Beijing about its intentions. The event is the biggest defence gathering in Asia, and leaders expect to sha
Canada has decided to stop letting people from three African nations— the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda and South Sudan—enter its borders for 90 days. The move is meant to lower the chance that Ebola could spread into Canada, after the World Health Organization declared a “very high” risk
Brazil is rolling out its fifth Eco Invest auction with a $10 billion price tag, its largest green funding push so far. The government plans to split the money across six hot sectors: clean fertilizers, battery minerals, green fuels, smart factory tech, eco-friendly chemicals, and recycling old wast
Brazil’s government just rolled out a $2. 2 billion program to fight powerful gangs like Primeiro Comando da Capital and Comando Vermelho. The plan puts federal and local teams under one roof, aiming to cut crime financing, upgrade prisons, solve murders better, and lock down borders. It’s not just
Brazil’s Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes has put the brakes on a bill that would have drastically shortened the prison sentence of former President Jair Bolsonaro. The justice ruled that the bill, which aimed to cut Bolsonaro’s 27-year sentence down to just over two years, cannot take effe
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is heading to Washington for talks with U. S. President Donald Trump, focusing on two major issues: cracking down on organized crime and sorting out trade rules. Brazil’s finance minister confirmed the meeting, calling it a chance to strengthen ties afte
Brazil’s president plans to push for stronger ties with the U. S. this week, focusing on a shared battle against organized crime. Vice President Geraldo Alckmin highlighted the upcoming talks, stressing that both nations can work together to weaken crime networks that cross borders. The meeting betw
