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BRICS is favourable to multilateralism: Brazilian VP amid Trump’s criticism
Brazilian Vice President Geraldo Alckmin, during a press conference in New Delhi, emphasised that BRICS is not against any country and reaffirmed the grouping’s commitment to multilateralism and free trade, amid recent criticism from US President...

Uruguay's Foreign Ministry stresses multilateralism in Peace Day message
In an assessment of global security challenges, Uruguay's Ministry of Foreign Affairs marked the International Day of Peace by reaffirming its commitment to peaceful societies while highlighting unprecedented levels of global conflict and military...

Uruguay to support Argentina against US court ruling
The Uruguayan government will act as an amicus curiae in the appeal against the ruling, now suspended by the United States Court of Appeals. President Javier Milei’s administration sought support from other countries to process the effective...
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Man United manager Ruben Amorim considering surprise midfielder for Liverpool match on Sunday
Man United manager Ruben Amorim could spring a surprise against Liverpool by recalling an out-of-favour midfielder for the blockbuster clash at Anfield. Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim could hand a surprise comeback to an out-of-favour...

Europe’s top central banker says economy holding up better than expected in face of Trump tariffs
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Europe’s economy is holding up better than expected in the face of U.S. President Donald Trump’s new tariffs – in part because the European Union didn’t retaliate with self-defeating tariffs of its own, the head of the...

World Food Forum 2025 Concludes With Renewed Global Commitment To Transform Agrifood Systems Through Solidarity, Science, And Investment
The 2025 edition of the World Food Forum (WFF) concluded today at the headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Rome. This year’s Forum included the celebration of a historic World Food Day marking FAO’s...

South America’s Tourism Revival: Diversification and New Horizons
South America’s Tourism Revival: Diversification and New Horizons Friday, October 17th 2025 - 00:33 UTC Photo: Pexels South America’s tourism industry is experiencing a steady revival, as countries across the continent seek to diversify their...

FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets go on sale amid political concerns
Not even half of the spots in the 48-team field have been claimed. The schedule of matches won’t be finalised until December. And other than host nations US, Canada and Mexico, nobody has any idea where or when they'll be playing. Millions of...

World News | BRICS is Favourable to Multilateralism: Brazilian VP Amid Trump's Criticism
New Delhi [India], October 17 (ANI): Brazilian Vice President Geraldo Alckmin, during a press conference in New Delhi, emphasised that BRICS is not against any country and reaffirmed the grouping's commitment to multilateralism and free trade,...

Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra, Uruguay Embassy present historic concert at Katara
‘Bicentennial Concert: Celebrating Uruguay’ at the Katara Opera House. DOHA: The Embassy of Uruguay in Qatar, in collaboration with the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra, presented ‘Bicentennial Concert: Celebrating Uruguay’ at the Katara Opera House...

Europe’s Economy Proves Resilient Despite Trump’s Tariffs, Says ECB Chief Christine Lagarde
By Emmanuel Ogbonna Europe’s economy has weathered the impact of U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade policies better than many experts predicted, thanks in large part to a restrained response from the European Union and a trade deal that limited...

Florida Family flees US for Uruguay over fears they would be 'detained' for speaking Spanish
A family left the US for Uruguay after fearing they would be "detained" just for speaking Spanish - and say they are saving $4,000- a-month on rent and bills. Alyssa Bolaños, 34, made the decision with her husband Patrick, 36, to leave Orlando,...

Venezuela and Uruguay agree to deepen cultural ties
The meeting was held in the context of the World Conference on Cultural Policies of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, which is being held in Barcelona, Spain, according to the Venezuelan organization’s...

Everyone Is Obsessed With Her Substack. But What Is Emily Sundberg Obsessed With?
If you’re not reading Feed Me, do you even know what’s going on? Emily Sundberg bills her influential Substack as a “daily newsletter about the spirit of enterprise.” It's an incisive dispatch on what the people you care about care about, written...

Europe's top central banker says economy holding up better than expected in face of Trump tariffs
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Europe's economy is holding up better than expected in the face of U.S. President Donald Trump's new tariffs - in part because the European Union didn't retaliate with self-defeating tariffs of its own, the head of the...

Historic expedition unveils vast coral reefs thriving off Uruguay
A team of scientists from Uruguay has discovered that deep-sea coral reefs off the nation’s coast are thriving. The reefs are made up largely of a species recently listed as vulnerable to extinction and were documented during a Schmidt Ocean...

Uruguayan President travels to the UN with strong agenda in New York
Orsi will hand over the command here to Vice President Carolina Cosse, before embarking on the journey accompanied by Foreign Minister Mario Lubetkin, the Minister of Economy and Finance, Gabriel Oddone, the Minister of Public Health, Cristina...

How the U.S. could host another World Cup sooner than expected
Nine months remain until the 23rd edition of the FIFA World Cup – the largest in history. Forty-eight teams, 104 matches, three countries, and 16 host cities will come together for a historic, innovative, tri-continental tournament. And it’s...

Why Uruguay is a Classic Car Paradise
Q24N — If you’re into classic cars, Uruguay is a hidden gem that might just surprise you. It’s not the first place that pops into your head when you think about vintage auto culture, but that’s exactly what makes it special. Uruguay is a classic...

The role of national liberation politics and the centrality of Palestine to a new global alternative
This month marks the 80th anniversary of the United Nations Charter being adopted, which has become the foundation of the United Nations itself and our international law framework. The Charter emphasizes the universal nature of human rights, the...