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Tinubu Government Claims New Trade Partnership With Brazil Will Give Nigerians 100,000 Direct Jobs, Five Million Indirect Jobs
The Nigerian presidency on Saturday announced the launch of the Green Imperative Partnership (GIP), a US $1.1billion economic cooperation deal between Nigeria and Brazil aimed at revitalising trade and strengthening agricultural mechanisation....

What is Rhum Agricole? The Ultimate Guide to the French Caribbean Spirit
If you’ve ever wondered about the vibrant, grassy, and uniquely expressive spirit from the French Caribbean, you’ve come to the right place. Rhum, or more specifically Rhum Agricole, is more than just a drink; it’s a direct expression of the land,...
Team Caribbean shows heart in Little League loss
On Saturday, Aruba once again took the field in the Little League Baseball tournament, facing off against Chinese Taipei in a hard-fought game that ended in a narrow loss for the Caribbean side. Chinese Taipei showcased the discipline and...

Johnny Walker’s UFC Shanghai Triumph Marks Historic End to Brazil’s Infamous Curse
UFC light heavyweight contender Johnny Walker snapped his losing streak at UFC Shanghai, returning to the win column with a decisive second-round finish over hometown favorite Zhang Mingyang, who entered the Octagon undefeated. From the start,...

South of the border, down Mexico way
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Threads WhatsApp Telegram Photo from the Public Works Department Sarawak, published on thesundaypost of Aug 17, shows rubbish along the Pan Borneo Highway at Batu 19 of Jalan Bintulu Area. REMEMBER that song, a favourite...
US Inflation to Edge Up as Powell Shifts on Job Market
Jerome Powell arrives for a dinner during the Kansas City Federal Reserve's Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium in Moran, Wyoming, on Aug. 21. (Bloomberg) -- A key US inflation gauge probably ticked higher last month, underscoring the challenge...

The father of the late senator Miguel Uribe replaces his son as a presidential pre-candidate in Colombia
In a move that marks a new chapter in Colombian politics, the Centro Democrático has announced Miguel Uribe Londoño, father of the late senator Miguel Uribe Turbay, as its new presidential pre-candidate. The announcement, which was made from...

Top 5 Moments From Johnny Depp's Later Pirates Of The Caribbean Films
The last two Pirates of the Caribbean movies put something of a damper on the franchise's legacy, but that doesn't mean they are devoid of good elements. Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl is not only the best movie based on a...

Argentina Visa Surprise Spotlights West Wing Choreography and Growing Pains
A celebratory announcement in Buenos Aires—hinting at Argentina’s return to visa-free U.S. travel—landed like a thunderclap in Washington. Homeland Security’s Kristi Noem hailed the milestone; Marco Rubio, blindsided, fired back through a West...

Nottingham Forest In 'Direct Talks' With Ange Postecoglou For Manager's Job
Last Updated:August 23, 2025, 20:17 IST Evangelos Marinakis contacted Ange Postecoglou to replace Nuno Espirito Santo at Nottingham Forest amid personal rifts with Edu. Ex-Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou after winning the Europa League...
U.S. warships nearing Venezuela pack quite a punch. Here is what they can do
CARACAS – Three U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyers are expected to take positions off the coast of Venezuela this week, forming the centerpiece of a new operation ordered by President Donald Trump to combat drug cartels across Latin America. The...

Nigeria: Why Brazil? Yes, Brazil
Three visits in less than a year. That is not mere coincidence, it is deliberate strategy. And as usual, disingenuous reportage from a section of the press is insinuating some obsession of President Tinubu with Brazil. Well, Yes. But It is an...

Bolsonaro’s Family Dynasty Creaks Under Pressure of Brazil Coup Trial
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro speaks to the press next to his son Senator Flavio Bolsonaro at the Federal Senate in Brasilia. (Bloomberg) -- Eduardo Bolsonaro wanted a win, and when US President Donald Trump in July threatened to hit...

Sports7 minutes ago Guardiola Admits Escaping Sack As Maresca Explains Palmer’s Absence Manchester City boss, Pep Guardiola, has confessed he was fortunate to keep his job after what he described as a “bad season” in 2024/25. Guardiola, who...
Guardiola, who led City to a flying start in the new Premier League campaign with a 4-0 win over Wolves, admitted his relationship with the club’s hierarchy saved him from dismissal last season. “I’m really pleased to sit here after a bad season,”...

Mexico girls tennis to have mostly new varsity team
By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor The Mexico girls tennis varsity team will look a lot different this season. Head coach Kim Costley said there will only be two returning varsity players — Yolitza Rios and Lea Sanchez — and two returning...

Battle-tested cop is Mexico’s hope to tame cartels and placate Trump
MEXICO CITY — His heart pounding, Omar García Harfuch crouched inside an armored SUV as hooded cartel assassins opened fire in one of Mexico City’s wealthiest neighborhoods just as dawn broke one morning in 2020. Bullets tore through his...

‘We’re here to create jobs’: Greater Boston Chamber boss Jim Rooney looks back at 10 years
NEW YORK — On the day he was called up to the majors for the first time, Red Sox outfielder Jhostynxon Garcia was able to share the news with his emotional parents, who cried on the phone when he reached them in Venezuela. Somewhat confusingly,...

Getting a job at PwC for fresh graduates got tougher; here's how
PwC recently shared an internal presentation with the employees. According to a report by Business Insider, the PwC presentation revealed that soon it will become difficult for college graduates to secure a job at the firm. As per the report, the...

Owner of Arizona taco restaurants pleads guilty to employing undocumented migrants
PHOENIX — The owner of multiple Arizona taco restaurants pleaded guilty on Wednesday to knowingly employing undocumented migrants, officials said. Blademir Angulo Audeves, 42, also pleaded guilty to the charge of alien in possession of a firearm,...

Food Tank’s Weekly News Roundup: Meat Returns to Eleven Madison Park, Fires Rage in Europe, and Mexico Cuts Poverty
Each week, Food Tank is rounding up a few news stories that inspire excitement, infuriation, or curiosity. Meat Returns to Eleven Madison Park After Four Vegan Years Eleven Madison Park will reintroduce meat and seafood to its menu this October,...