venezuelastar.com latest rss headlines Provides the latest rss feeds for venezuelastar.com. For more headlines on Breaking, National, Business, Finance, Sports and World News, visit our home page venezuelastar.com http://www.venezuelastar.com en-us Tue, 19 Mar 2024 21:58:44 +1100 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 21:58:44 +1100 3600 <![CDATA[Veteran forward Valencia to miss Ecuador friendlies]]> QUITO, March 19 (Xinhua) -- Veteran Ecuador forward Enner Valencia will miss his team's friendlies against Guatemala and Italy in the United States due to a foot problem, the South American nation's football federation said on Monday.

The 34-year-old sustained the injury while playing for Brazil's Internacional in a goalless draw at Juventude on Sunday.

"[Valencia] was cut from the squad due to a knock he]]> http://www.venezuelastar.com/news/274179529/veteran-forward-valencia-to-miss-ecuador-friendlies 274179529 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 07:05:01 GMT http://www.venezuelastar.com/news/274179529/veteran-forward-valencia-to-miss-ecuador-friendlies <![CDATA[Hardik Pandya reveals World Cup pain ahead of injury return]]> http://www.venezuelastar.com/news/274179516/hardik-pandya-reveals-world-cup-pain-ahead-of-injury-return 274179516 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 06:55:29 GMT http://www.venezuelastar.com/news/274179516/hardik-pandya-reveals-world-cup-pain-ahead-of-injury-return <![CDATA[Pakistan all-rounder Imad Wasim urged to reconsider retirement ahead of T20 World Cup]]> http://www.venezuelastar.com/news/274179367/pakistan-all-rounder-imad-wasim-urged-to-reconsider-retirement-ahead-of-t20-world-cup 274179367 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 05:18:21 GMT http://www.venezuelastar.com/news/274179367/pakistan-all-rounder-imad-wasim-urged-to-reconsider-retirement-ahead-of-t20-world-cup <![CDATA[China's Hebei sees 14.7 pct foreign trade growth in Jan-Feb]]> SHIJIAZHUANG, March 19 (Xinhua) -- Hebei Province in north China posted steady foreign trade growth in the first two months of 2024, according to local customs.

Hebei's total imports and exports grew 14.7 percent year on year to 97 billion yuan (about 13.66 billion U.S. dollars) in the period, said Shijiazhuang Customs.

In breakdown, exports hit 54.19 billion yuan, marking a 20.7 percent increase from the]]> http://www.venezuelastar.com/news/274179309/china-hebei-sees-147-pct-foreign-trade-growth-in-jan-feb 274179309 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 03:18:05 GMT http://www.venezuelastar.com/news/274179309/china-hebei-sees-147-pct-foreign-trade-growth-in-jan-feb <![CDATA[Brazil registered record cases of dengue in 2024]]> SAO PAULO, March 18 (Xinhua) -- Brazil has registered a record 1,889,206 suspected cases of dengue so far this year with 561 deaths, the health ministry said Monday.

In face of surging dengue cases coincides, a health emergency was declared Monday by South America's largest city, Sao Paulo, following a wave of the viral disease spread by the Aedes aegypti mosquito, according to the latest report by the ministry']]> http://www.venezuelastar.com/news/274179255/brazil-registered-record-cases-of-dengue-in-2024 274179255 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 01:44:02 GMT http://www.venezuelastar.com/news/274179255/brazil-registered-record-cases-of-dengue-in-2024 <![CDATA[3 killed after waterspout hits southern Brazil]]> SAO PAULO, March 18 (Xinhua) -- Three teenagers were killed and another missing due to a waterspout while they were cooling off in a waterfall in Paranavai city in the southern Brazilian state of Parana, the local fire department said Monday.

In total, eight people were injured as a result of the sudden increase in the volume of water in the waterfall used by residents and tourists for recreation at an event bef]]> http://www.venezuelastar.com/news/274179237/3-killed-after-waterspout-hits-southern-brazil 274179237 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 01:18:01 GMT http://www.venezuelastar.com/news/274179237/3-killed-after-waterspout-hits-southern-brazil <![CDATA[Messi to miss Argentina friendlies due to hamstring injury]]> BUENOS AIRES, March 18 (Xinhua) -- Argentina captain Lionel Messi has been ruled out of friendlies against El Salvador and Costa Rica due to a hamstring strain, the South American country's football association said on Monday.

The 36-year-old suffered the injury while playing for Inter Miami in the team's 3-1 home victory over Nashville in the CONCACAF Champions Cup last Wednesday.

"Lionel Messi will not ]]> http://www.venezuelastar.com/news/274179235/messi-to-miss-argentina-friendlies-due-to-hamstring-injury 274179235 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 01:05:02 GMT http://www.venezuelastar.com/news/274179235/messi-to-miss-argentina-friendlies-due-to-hamstring-injury <![CDATA[Paraguay midfielder Romero joins Botafogo]]> RIO DE JANEIRO, March 18 (Xinhua) -- Botafogo has reached an agreement to sign Paraguay international midfielder Oscar Romero on a deal that runs until December.

The 31-year-old joins the Brazilian Serie A club on a free transfer after parting ways with Turkey's Pendikspor in January.

"[Romero] will arrive in Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday to sign a contract and undergo exams," read a statement on Botafogo's o]]> http://www.venezuelastar.com/news/274179236/paraguay-midfielder-romero-joins-botafogo 274179236 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 01:05:02 GMT http://www.venezuelastar.com/news/274179236/paraguay-midfielder-romero-joins-botafogo <![CDATA[US Bans Last Form of Asbestos in Use]]> The Environmental Protection Agency announced Monday a comprehensive ban on asbestos, targeting the last remaining form of the chemical still used in the United States.

Although asbestos was the first chemical banned under a 2016 chemical safety law removing it from many consumer products, the cancer-causing material is still used in some chlorine bleach, brake pads and other products.

The type of asbestos ]]> http://www.venezuelastar.com/news/274179154/us-bans-last-form-of-asbestos-in-use 274179154 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 00:05:16 GMT http://www.venezuelastar.com/news/274179154/us-bans-last-form-of-asbestos-in-use <![CDATA[Windies pacer Shamar Joseph starts practising for LSG ahead of IPL 2024]]> http://www.venezuelastar.com/news/274178633/windies-pacer-shamar-joseph-starts-practising-for-lsg-ahead-of-ipl-2024 274178633 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 18:27:06 GMT http://www.venezuelastar.com/news/274178633/windies-pacer-shamar-joseph-starts-practising-for-lsg-ahead-of-ipl-2024 <![CDATA[Jordan's king warns of Gaza conflict fallout in region]]> AMMAN, March 18 (Xinhua) -- King Abdullah II of Jordan on Monday warned that the ongoing conflict in Gaza will have catastrophic repercussions on the entire region.

The king made the remarks at a meeting with Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira on Monday during which he called for an immediate and lasting ceasefire in Gaza, the protection of civilians, and the delivery of humanitarian aid to the Strip throug]]> http://www.venezuelastar.com/news/274178328/jordan-king-warns-of-gaza-conflict-fallout-in-region 274178328 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:18:03 GMT http://www.venezuelastar.com/news/274178328/jordan-king-warns-of-gaza-conflict-fallout-in-region <![CDATA[Iran inks $13 billion worth of new oil deals]]> Contracts with domestic energy firms are aimed at boosting daily production in major fields of the sanctions-hit country

Iran's energy companies were granted their biggest contracts in the past decade on Sunday, as Tehran seeks to boost output at major oil fields, state media have reported.

Deals worth $13 billion, aimed at developing deposits and increasing production by as much as 350,000]]> http://www.venezuelastar.com/news/274177706/iran-inks-13-billion-worth-of-new-oil-deals 274177706 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:12:45 GMT http://www.venezuelastar.com/news/274177706/iran-inks-13-billion-worth-of-new-oil-deals <![CDATA[Chelsea defender Cucurella replaces injured Gaya in Spain squad]]> MADRID, March 18 (Xinhua) -- Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has made a change to his squad for the forthcoming friendly games against Colombia and Brazil, with Chelsea left-back Marc Cucurella replacing Valencia's Jose Luis Gaya.

Gaya suffered a muscle injury to his right thigh during Valencia's 1-0 defeat in Villarreal on Sunday.

Cucurella returned to the squad after scoring the opening goal in Chelsea's ]]> http://www.venezuelastar.com/news/274177448/chelsea-defender-cucurella-replaces-injured-gaya-in-spain-squad 274177448 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 11:18:01 GMT http://www.venezuelastar.com/news/274177448/chelsea-defender-cucurella-replaces-injured-gaya-in-spain-squad <![CDATA[Australian Lawmakers Probe Impact of Fire Ants]]> SYDNEY - A federal parliamentary in Australia is examining the threat from invasive fire ants, which can kill people and livestock and potentially pose more of a danger to Australia than rabbits, cane toads, foxes, camels, wild dogs and feral cats combined.

Lawmakers were holding a public meeting in Canberra Monday to discuss the aggressive insects, which are native to South America and are thought to have entere]]> http://www.venezuelastar.com/news/274177280/australian-lawmakers-probe-impact-of-fire-ants 274177280 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 09:35:44 GMT http://www.venezuelastar.com/news/274177280/australian-lawmakers-probe-impact-of-fire-ants <![CDATA[Fuentes, Puerta earn Colombia call-up for friendlies]]> BOGOTA, March 18 (Xinhua) -- Uncapped pair Gabriel Fuentes and Gustavo Puerta have been drafted into Colombia's squad for friendlies against Spain and Romania, the South American country's football federation said on Sunday.

They replace Sheffield Wednesday forward Ian Poveda and Braga left-back Cristian Borja, who were ruled out after suffering unspecified muscle injuries with their respective clubs.

"[W]]> http://www.venezuelastar.com/news/274177019/fuentes-puerta-earn-colombia-call-up-for-friendlies 274177019 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 08:18:02 GMT http://www.venezuelastar.com/news/274177019/fuentes-puerta-earn-colombia-call-up-for-friendlies <![CDATA[Brazilian Foreign Minister calls Israel's action in Gaza immoral]]> Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira called Israel's actions in the Gaza Strip "immoral" and "illegal", during a speech in the West Bank. He also reaffirmed Brazil's commitment to supporting the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). http://www.venezuelastar.com/news/274173988/i-will-forever-be-indebted-to-him-ashwin-praises-dhoni-for-giving-him-new-ball-against-gayle-in-2011-ipl-final 274173988 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 10:55:13 GMT http://www.venezuelastar.com/news/274173988/i-will-forever-be-indebted-to-him-ashwin-praises-dhoni-for-giving-him-new-ball-against-gayle-in-2011-ipl-final <![CDATA[Dybala to miss Argentina's friendlies]]> BUENOS AIRES, March 16 (Xinhua) -- Roma forward Paulo Dybala has been ruled out of Argentina's friendlies against El Salvador and Costa Rica in the United States due to injury, the South American country's football association said on Saturday.

The 30-year-old suffered a right adductor tear while training with the Giallorossi and will receive treatment in Italy, the Argentine FA said on social media. It did not ]]> http://www.venezuelastar.com/news/274173931/dybala-to-miss-argentina-friendlies 274173931 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 10:49:02 GMT http://www.venezuelastar.com/news/274173931/dybala-to-miss-argentina-friendlies <![CDATA[Maduro Accepts Venezuelan Presidential Candidacy]]> TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Saturday accepted his candidacy for presidency in the July 28 election during the National Congress of the ruling United Socialist Party of Venezuela.

- Other Media news -

"If you support me, ... we will triumph again, through the path of truth, through the path of renewed hope," Maduro said at the event held in the capital of Caracas, Xinhua reported]]> http://www.venezuelastar.com/news/274173584/maduro-accepts-venezuelan-presidential-candidacy 274173584 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 07:37:12 GMT http://www.venezuelastar.com/news/274173584/maduro-accepts-venezuelan-presidential-candidacy <![CDATA[Xinhua world economic news summary at 0830 GMT, March 16]]> LA PAZ -- The Bolivian government reaffirmed on Friday its commitment to biofuels and its plan to progressively reduce diesel and gasoline subsidies in the South American country.

Adams Hurtado, the country's industrialization and transportation vice minister, said Bolivia has opted for biofuels derived from vegetable sources to reduce import costs, avoid foreign currency outflows and generate savings in subsidi]]> http://www.venezuelastar.com/news/274173563/xinhua-world-economic--summary-at-0830-gmt-march-16 274173563 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 07:30:06 GMT http://www.venezuelastar.com/news/274173563/xinhua-world-economic--summary-at-0830-gmt-march-16 <![CDATA[Venezuela's Maduro Announces Candidacy for July Reelection]]> CARACAS - Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro will run for reelection to secure another six-year term in voting planned for July 28, the ruling Socialist party said Saturday.

Maduro, a 61-year-old former union leader, was proclaimed as the Socialist party's candidate by Vice President Diosdado Cabello and took the stage at a large sports arena to address supporters.

'There's just one outcome, the people's ]]> http://www.venezuelastar.com/news/274171437/venezuela-maduro-announces-candidacy-for-july-reelection 274171437 Sat, 16 Mar 2024 23:06:37 GMT http://www.venezuelastar.com/news/274171437/venezuela-maduro-announces-candidacy-for-july-reelection <![CDATA[Hunger Soars, Aid Dwindles as Gangs in Haiti Suffocate the Country]]> PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti - A crowd of about 100 people tried to shove through a metal gate in Haiti's capital as a guard with a baton pushed them back, threatening to hit them. Undeterred, children and adults alike, some of them carrying babies, kept elbowing each other trying to enter.

'Let us in! We're hungry!' they shouted on a recent afternoon.

They were trying to get into a makeshift shelter in an abandon]]> http://www.venezuelastar.com/news/274170815/hunger-soars-aid-dwindles-as-gangs-in-haiti-suffocate-the-country 274170815 Sat, 16 Mar 2024 21:36:30 GMT http://www.venezuelastar.com/news/274170815/hunger-soars-aid-dwindles-as-gangs-in-haiti-suffocate-the-country <![CDATA[Bill outlines protection formentalprivacy intheage ofneurotech]]> A proposed amendment to the Constitution presented by senators from different parties seeks to protect the integrity and privacy of the mental data of users of neurotechnology-methods or devices used to record or modify brain activity.]]> http://www.venezuelastar.com/news/274170442/in-brazil-two-thirds-of-women-murdered-with-firearms-are-black 274170442 Sat, 16 Mar 2024 06:30:00 GMT http://www.venezuelastar.com/news/274170442/in-brazil-two-thirds-of-women-murdered-with-firearms-are-black <![CDATA[U.S. agricultural futures fall]]> CHICAGO, March 14 (Xinhua) -- Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) agricultural futures fell across the board on Thursday, led by wheat.

The most active corn contract for May delivery fell 7.5 cents, or 1.7 percent, to settle at 4.3375 U.S. dollars per bushel. May wheat plunged 12 cents, or 2.2 percent, to settle at 5.3225 dollars per bushel. May soybean lost 1.5 cents, or 0.13 percent, to settle at 11.9525 dollars per]]> http://www.venezuelastar.com/news/274169618/us-agricultural-futures-fall 274169618 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 22:48:40 GMT http://www.venezuelastar.com/news/274169618/us-agricultural-futures-fall <![CDATA[Haitian capital still tense despite reported political accord: UN]]> UNITED NATIONS, March 15 (Xinhua) -- UN humanitarians said Friday that the situation in the Haitian capital of Port-au-Prince remains tense and volatile despite an agreement on leadership transition.

The Office for the Coordination for Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said violence each day in the capital city brings more suffering.

"The UN and our national partners continue to work around the clock, despite t]]> http://www.venezuelastar.com/news/274169168/haitian-capital-still-tense-despite-reported-political-accord-un 274169168 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 20:12:52 GMT http://www.venezuelastar.com/news/274169168/haitian-capital-still-tense-despite-reported-political-accord-un <![CDATA[Blinken Says Haiti Transitional Council Will Take Charge Soon]]> U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Friday the proposed transitional council in Haiti, meant to provide a political transition and bring stability to the troubled Caribbean nation, is still not set but he expressed confidence it will happen in the coming days.

Speaking at a news conference in Austria, Blinken said most Haitian social and political stakeholders have named their representatives to the seven]]> http://www.venezuelastar.com/news/274168389/blinken-says-haiti-transitional-council-will-take-charge-soon 274168389 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 20:05:07 GMT http://www.venezuelastar.com/news/274168389/blinken-says-haiti-transitional-council-will-take-charge-soon <![CDATA[USWNT drops to all-time low fourth in FIFA rankings]]> http://www.venezuelastar.com/news/274168246/uswnt-drops-to-all-time-low-fourth-in-fifa-rankings 274168246 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 19:19:06 GMT http://www.venezuelastar.com/news/274168246/uswnt-drops-to-all-time-low-fourth-in-fifa-rankings <![CDATA[VOA Immigration Weekly Recap, March 9-16]]> Editor's note: Here is a look at immigration-related news around the U.S. this week. Questions? Tips? Comments? Email the VOA immigration team: ImmigrationUnit@voanews.com.

Advocates call on Co]]> http://www.venezuelastar.com/news/274165973/voa-immigration-weekly-recap-march-9-16 274165973 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 18:05:08 GMT http://www.venezuelastar.com/news/274165973/voa-immigration-weekly-recap-march-9-16 <![CDATA[India sets up control room in New Delhi for citizens in crisis-hit Haiti]]> NEW DELHI, March 15 (Xinhua) -- The Indian government on Friday set up a control room to assist the country's nationals living in Haiti in view of the volatile situation in the Caribbean country, said Spokesman for the External Affairs Ministry Randhir Jaiswal.

According to the latest media reports, criminal gangs have overrun Haiti as the Caribbean country's Prime Minister Ariel Henry offered to step down amid ]]> http://www.venezuelastar.com/news/274165843/india-sets-up-control-room-in-new-delhi-for-citizens-in-crisis-hit-haiti 274165843 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 16:56:02 GMT http://www.venezuelastar.com/news/274165843/india-sets-up-control-room-in-new-delhi-for-citizens-in-crisis-hit-haiti <![CDATA[Barca youngster Cubarsi earns debut Spain call-up]]> MADRID, March 15 (Xinhua) -- Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has handed a debut call-up to FC Barcelona's 17-year-old central defender Pau Cubarsi for Spain's forthcoming friendlies against Colombia and Brazil.

De la Fuente has also called up Athletic Bilbao defender Daniel Vivian for the first time, while forwards Gerard Moreno and Pablo Sarabia are recalled after a spell on the sidelines.

De la Fuente exp]]> http://www.venezuelastar.com/news/274165795/barca-youngster-cubarsi-earns-debut-spain-call-up 274165795 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 16:08:31 GMT http://www.venezuelastar.com/news/274165795/barca-youngster-cubarsi-earns-debut-spain-call-up <![CDATA[Gov't grants BRL1bi incredit forefforts inYanomamiterritory]]> A provisional measure issued by President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva grants BRL 1 billion in extraordinary credit for assistance for the traditional communities in the Yanomami indigenous territory in Roraima state and efforts against illegal mining in the region. The move is valid immediately, but requires the approval of Congress at a later date. http://www.venezuelastar.com/news/274168256/govt-grants-brl1bi-incredit-forefforts-inyanomamiterritory 274168256 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 13:09:00 GMT http://www.venezuelastar.com/news/274168256/govt-grants-brl1bi-incredit-forefforts-inyanomamiterritory <![CDATA[Ready to evacuate Indian citizens, if required: MEA on Haiti situation]]> http://www.venezuelastar.com/news/274165336/ready-to-evacuate-indian-citizens-if-required-mea-on-haiti-situation 274165336 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 12:55:42 GMT http://www.venezuelastar.com/news/274165336/ready-to-evacuate-indian-citizens-if-required-mea-on-haiti-situation <![CDATA[Haitian Gang Leader Threatens Transitional Council Politicians]]> As violence continued in the Haitian capital of Port-au-Prince, a powerful gang leader on Thursday threatened political leaders who are set to take part in a planned transitional council to govern the Caribbean nation.

Under pressure from the United States, unpopular and unelected Prime Minister Ariel Henry announced Monday that he would step down once the transitional council was in place. The White House confir]]> http://www.venezuelastar.com/news/274164980/haitian-gang-leader-threatens-transitional-council-politicians 274164980 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 06:06:34 GMT http://www.venezuelastar.com/news/274164980/haitian-gang-leader-threatens-transitional-council-politicians <![CDATA[Brazil: Comply with Rulings on Police Violence]]> (Sao Paulo)  - The Brazilian government should comply with two new rulings by the Inter-American Court of Human Rights that found Brazil responsible for serious human rights violations by the police, Human Rights Watch said today.

The decisions, published on March 14, 2024, in cases involving police killings in Sao Paulo and Parana states, come as Sao Paulo p]]> http://www.venezuelastar.com/news/274165385/brazil-comply-with-rulings-on-police-violence 274165385 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 05:30:00 GMT http://www.venezuelastar.com/news/274165385/brazil-comply-with-rulings-on-police-violence <![CDATA[Teenager Obando earns Ecuador call-up]]> QUITO, March 14 (Xinhua) -- Uncapped teenager Allen Obando has been included in Ecuador's squad for friendlies against Guatemala and Italy in the United States, the South American country's football federation said on Thursday.

Obando, 17, has been a revelation at youth level, scoring four goals in nine appearances for Ecuador's U-17 team.

The striker, who is currently contracted to Ecuadorean top-flight ]]> http://www.venezuelastar.com/news/274164901/teenager-obando-earns-ecuador-call-up 274164901 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 04:07:58 GMT http://www.venezuelastar.com/news/274164901/teenager-obando-earns-ecuador-call-up <![CDATA[Colombia name uncapped midfielder Portilla for friendlies]]> BOGOTA, March 14 (Xinhua) -- Uncapped midfielder Juan Portilla has been named in Colombia's squad for friendlies against Spain and Romania later this month, the South American country's football federation said on Thursday.

Portilla, 25, has impressed onlookers with his performances for Argentina's Talleres Cordoba, whom he joined in January from Colombian side America.

Cafeteros manager Nestor Lorenzo al]]> http://www.venezuelastar.com/news/274164861/colombia-name-uncapped-midfielder-portilla-for-friendlies 274164861 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 02:46:58 GMT http://www.venezuelastar.com/news/274164861/colombia-name-uncapped-midfielder-portilla-for-friendlies <![CDATA[U.S. agricultural futures close mixed]]> CHICAGO, March 13 (Xinhua) -- Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) agricultural futures closed mixed on Wednesday, with corn and wheat falling and soybean rising slightly.

The most active corn contract for May delivery fell 0.5 cents, or 0.11 percent, to settle at 4.4125 U.S. dollars per bushel. May wheat lost 3.25 cents, or 0.59 percent, to settle at 5.4425 dollars per bushel. May soybean rose 0.75 cents, or 0.06 perc]]> http://www.venezuelastar.com/news/274164706/us-agricultural-futures-close-mixed 274164706 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 22:32:25 GMT http://www.venezuelastar.com/news/274164706/us-agricultural-futures-close-mixed <![CDATA[India-Brazil hold first-ever 22 political and military dialogue in New Delhi]]> http://www.venezuelastar.com/news/274164341/india-brazil-hold-first-ever-22-political-and-military-dialogue-in-new-delhi 274164341 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 18:18:40 GMT http://www.venezuelastar.com/news/274164341/india-brazil-hold-first-ever-22-political-and-military-dialogue-in-new-delhi <![CDATA[Southgate names England squad for friendlies]]> LONDON, March 14 (Xinhua) -- England coach Gareth Southgate has handed a debut call-up to two players for his squad for forthcoming friendly games against Brazil and Belgium.

Newcastle winger Anthony Gordon and Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite received their first call-ups, while Jarrod Bowen, Ivan Toney and Joe Gomez have earned recalls.

However, there is no place for midfielder Kalvin Phillips, who h]]> http://www.venezuelastar.com/news/274164120/southgate-names-england-squad-for-friendlies 274164120 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 16:07:17 GMT http://www.venezuelastar.com/news/274164120/southgate-names-england-squad-for-friendlies <![CDATA[US mulls using Guantanamo to host Haiti migrants CNN]]> People fleeing the violent unrest in on the island could be processed at the notorious military facility, the outlet has reported

The US could use the notorious Guantanamo Bay military facility in Cuba to process migrants fleeing the violence in Haiti, CNN has reported, citing an unnamed American official.

Washington is bracing for mass migration from the island nation, according to the new]]> http://www.venezuelastar.com/news/274163736/us-mulls-using-guantanamo-to-host-haiti-migrants-cnn 274163736 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 12:12:53 GMT http://www.venezuelastar.com/news/274163736/us-mulls-using-guantanamo-to-host-haiti-migrants-cnn <![CDATA[Grave violations against children increase despite positive advancements in Colombia]]> Despite positive advancements, including progress on the implementation of the Final Agreement for Ending the Conflict and Building a Stable and Lasting Peace between the Government of Colombia and the Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia-Ejercito del Pueblo (FARC-EP), the resumption of peace negotiations with the Ejercito de Liberacion Nacional (ELN) and dialogues with other armed groups, a new dire impact on children's rights. A temporary switch to online learning, as well as threats by criminal groups, have particularly impacted their right to learn in a safe environment.

After President Daniel Noboa declared on January 9 an "armed conflict" against gangs, Ecuador's ed]]> http://www.venezuelastar.com/news/274155039/ecuador-uptick-in-violence-heightens-risks-for-schoolchildren 274155039 Tue, 12 Mar 2024 15:53:23 GMT http://www.venezuelastar.com/news/274155039/ecuador-uptick-in-violence-heightens-risks-for-schoolchildren <![CDATA[DC Circuit denies Venezuelan billionaire's request to remove name from drug trafficker list]]> WASHINGTON (CN) - A D.C. Circuit panel on Tuesday rejected a request by a Venezuelan billionaire and member of President Nicolas Maduro's inner circle to reverse his designation as a drug trafficker. 

The Office of Foreign Assets Control put Samark Jose Lopez Bello on its narcotics traffickers list in 2017, along with former Venezuelan Vice President Tareck El Aissami. Lopez Bello is a fugitive on the I]]> http://www.venezuelastar.com/news/274154869/dc-circuit-denies-venezuelan-billionaire-request-to-remove-name-from-drug-trafficker-list 274154869 Tue, 12 Mar 2024 12:52:51 GMT http://www.venezuelastar.com/news/274154869/dc-circuit-denies-venezuelan-billionaire-request-to-remove-name-from-drug-trafficker-list <![CDATA[Afghans remain camped at Sao Paulo airport during Ramadan]]> At least 60 Afghans, including children, were camped this Monday morning (Mar. 11) in Terminal 2 at Guarulhos International Airport, next to the Humanized Migrant Assistance Facility, stated the Afghan Refugee Rescue Organization. This number is relatively smaller compared to the situation experienced in previous years.

Tongue scraping has long been part of daily hygiene routines in many parts of the world. It involve]]> http://www.venezuelastar.com/news/274154435/tiktok-claims-tongue-scrapers-can-cure-bad-breath---here-what-the-evidence-actually-says 274154435 Tue, 12 Mar 2024 07:06:08 GMT http://www.venezuelastar.com/news/274154435/tiktok-claims-tongue-scrapers-can-cure-bad-breath---here-what-the-evidence-actually-says <![CDATA[COP28 Director-General calls for greater cooperation on climate finance during G20 Finance Ministers meeting in Brazil]]> SAO PAULO, 5th March, 2024 (WAM) -- Ambassador Majid Al Suwaidi, COP28 Director-General, has concluded a visit to Brazil, where he called on key finance stakeholders to strengthen cooperation on climate finance.

During his visit he highlighted the Global Climate Finance Framework, launched and endorsed by key world leaders at COP28, to make climate]]> http://www.venezuelastar.com/news/274146778/cop28-director-general-calls-for-greater-cooperation-on-climate-finance-during-g20-finance-ministers-meeting-in-brazil 274146778 Tue, 05 Mar 2024 13:08:11 GMT http://www.venezuelastar.com/news/274146778/cop28-director-general-calls-for-greater-cooperation-on-climate-finance-during-g20-finance-ministers-meeting-in-brazil <![CDATA[Nine people are dead following van crash in Mexico]]> MEXICO CITY, 5th March, 2024 (WAM) -- Nine people died Monday in a van crash on a highway in a largely Indigenous area on Mexico's Caribbean coast, Associated Press (AP) reported.

The crash occurred early Monday in an area about 75 miles (120 kilometres) south of the resort of Tulum.

The van burst into flames after the collision. Another six people, all apparently passengers aboard the van, suffered seriou]]> http://www.venezuelastar.com/news/274146336/nine-people-are-dead-following-van-crash-in-mexico 274146336 Tue, 05 Mar 2024 05:05:31 GMT http://www.venezuelastar.com/news/274146336/nine-people-are-dead-following-van-crash-in-mexico <![CDATA[Minister Hussen announces negotiations of sovereign loan to Ecuador]]> March 4, 2024 - Toronto, Canada - Global Affairs Canada

Canada and Ecuador have maintained official bilateral relations since 1960, with shared values including inclusive economic growth, biodiversity and climate protection. Canada remains committed in supporting Ecuador and its goal of reducing its greenhouse gas emissions in the energy sector under the Paris Agreement.

Today, during a Canadian Co]]> http://www.venezuelastar.com/news/274146070/minister-hussen-announces-negotiations-of-sovereign-loan-to-ecuador 274146070 Mon, 04 Mar 2024 21:00:08 GMT http://www.venezuelastar.com/news/274146070/minister-hussen-announces-negotiations-of-sovereign-loan-to-ecuador <![CDATA[OPEC Fund provides $150 million to promote climate action in Colombia]]> VIENNA, 2nd March, 2024 (WAM) -- The OPEC Fund for International Development (the OPEC Fund) is co-financing Colombia's "Climate Action Policy and Energy Transition Programme" with a US$150 million policy-based loan. The programme aims to foster economic opportunities based on the sustainable use of natural resources, develop circular economy models and promote the energy transition.

OPEC Fund Director-General A]]> http://www.venezuelastar.com/news/274143884/opec-fund-provides-150-million-to-promote-climate-action-in-colombia 274143884 Sat, 02 Mar 2024 10:03:36 GMT http://www.venezuelastar.com/news/274143884/opec-fund-provides-150-million-to-promote-climate-action-in-colombia <![CDATA[Brazil logs $2.17 trillion in GDP in 2023, ninth globally]]> SAO PAULO, 2nd March, 2024 (WAM) -- Brazil's gross domestic product (GDP) reached US$2.17 trillion in 2023, placing the South American nation ahead of Canada and Russia, according to credit rating agency Austin Ratings.

In a statement carried by The Associated Press (AP), Austin Ratings said Brazil's economy is now the ninth biggest in the world, based on the preliminary GDP numbers announced Friday.

The S]]> http://www.venezuelastar.com/news/274143751/brazil-logs-217-trillion-in-gdp-in-2023-ninth-globally 274143751 Sat, 02 Mar 2024 06:09:20 GMT http://www.venezuelastar.com/news/274143751/brazil-logs-217-trillion-in-gdp-in-2023-ninth-globally <![CDATA[Abu Dhabi puts final touches to launch Fight Week in Brazil]]> BALNEARIO CAMBORI, 29th February, 2024 (WAM) -- At the ExpoCentro Centre in the Brazilian city of Balneario Cambori, the preparations continue at the highest levels for the launch of the BC Fight Week, organised by International Vision Sports Management (IVSM).

The team reaffirmed its commitment to the highest standards of excellence and quality in organising the Fight Week as fans and enthusiasts of combat spor]]> http://www.venezuelastar.com/news/274142032/abu-dhabi-puts-final-touches-to-launch-fight-week-in-brazil 274142032 Thu, 29 Feb 2024 16:00:30 GMT http://www.venezuelastar.com/news/274142032/abu-dhabi-puts-final-touches-to-launch-fight-week-in-brazil <![CDATA[WTO must facilitate transferring critical technology to developing countries: Brazil FM]]> By Binsal Abdulkader

ABU DHABI, (DATE) (WAM) - Brazil has urged the World Trade Organisation (WTO) to meet the challenge of liberalising trade and transferring critical technologies to the developing countries for pandemic preparedness, climate mitigation and energy transition, Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira told the Emirates News Agency (WAM).

"It is important to meet the sustainable development g]]> http://www.venezuelastar.com/news/274140151/wto-must-facilitate-transferring-critical-technology-to-developing-countries-brazil-fm 274140151 Wed, 28 Feb 2024 05:37:50 GMT http://www.venezuelastar.com/news/274140151/wto-must-facilitate-transferring-critical-technology-to-developing-countries-brazil-fm <![CDATA[Minister Hussen attends 46th CARICOM meeting and announces new funding for multiple countries in the Caribbean]]> February 27, 2024 - Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada

The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, today concluded a 2-day trip to Guyana, where he represented Canada at the 46th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). This visit builds on the success of the Canada-CARICOM Summit, held in Ottawa from October 17 to 19, 2023,]]> http://www.venezuelastar.com/news/274139510/minister-hussen-attends-46th-caricom-meeting-and-announces-new-funding-for-multiple-countries-in-the-caribbean 274139510 Tue, 27 Feb 2024 14:03:48 GMT http://www.venezuelastar.com/news/274139510/minister-hussen-attends-46th-caricom-meeting-and-announces-new-funding-for-multiple-countries-in-the-caribbean <![CDATA[FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup UAE 2024: Brazil reign supreme again]]> DUBAI, 25th February, 2024 (WAM) -- Brazil reign supreme again! The Samba Boys secured their record-breaking sixth FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup title at UAE 2024, defeating Italy 6-4 in a thrilling final at the Dubai Design District.

Dominating the second half after a close 2-2 draw in the first, the world's number one team showcased their mastery on the sand.

Led by the dazzling Rodrigo, the 2023 best play]]> http://www.venezuelastar.com/news/274137328/fifa-beach-soccer-world-cup-uae-2024-brazil-reign-supreme-again 274137328 Sun, 25 Feb 2024 17:26:14 GMT http://www.venezuelastar.com/news/274137328/fifa-beach-soccer-world-cup-uae-2024-brazil-reign-supreme-again <![CDATA[UAE participates in G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Brazil]]> RIO DE JANEIRO, 25th February, 2024 (WAM) -- Ahmed bin Ali Al Sayegh, Minister of State and the UAE Sherpa to the G20 process, led the UAE delegation participating in the first G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting of 2024, which focused on the Group's role in addressing ongoing international tensions and achieving the desired reforms of the global governance system.

The UAE's participation in this meeting follows the c]]> http://www.venezuelastar.com/news/274137330/uae-participates-in-g20-foreign-ministers-meeting-in-brazil 274137330 Sun, 25 Feb 2024 16:47:33 GMT http://www.venezuelastar.com/news/274137330/uae-participates-in-g20-foreign-ministers-meeting-in-brazil <![CDATA[FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup UAE 2024: Brendo fires last-gasp volley to send Brazil into final]]> DUBAI, 24th February, 2024 (WAM) - Brendo fires last-gasp volley to send Brazil into UAE 2024 final in their semifinal clash against Iran today in Dubai.

Iran's Ali Mirshekari's rocket shot broke the deadlock, before Mohammad Masoumi doubled the lead with an acrobatic goal early in the second half. Iran then produced a heroic defensive performance, with Hamid Behzadpour and Seyed Mirjalili making several magnific]]> http://www.venezuelastar.com/news/274136685/fifa-beach-soccer-world-cup-uae-2024-brendo-fires-last-gasp-volley-to-send-brazil-into-final 274136685 Sat, 24 Feb 2024 17:00:09 GMT http://www.venezuelastar.com/news/274136685/fifa-beach-soccer-world-cup-uae-2024-brendo-fires-last-gasp-volley-to-send-brazil-into-final <![CDATA[UAE leaders congratulate President of Guyana on Republic Day]]> ABU DHABI, 23rd February, 2024 (WAM) -- President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana on the occasion of his country's Republic Day.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vic]]> http://www.venezuelastar.com/news/274135283/uae-leaders-congratulate-president-of-guyana-on-republic-day 274135283 Fri, 23 Feb 2024 06:51:15 GMT http://www.venezuelastar.com/news/274135283/uae-leaders-congratulate-president-of-guyana-on-republic-day <![CDATA[FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup UAE 2024: Brazil beat Japan 8-4 to reach semi-finals]]> DUBAI, 22nd February, 2024 (WAM) --Brazil produced a goal-frenzied performance, demolishing Japan 8-4 in the UAE 2024 Dubai beach soccer quarter-finals today. Eight different players found the net for the Samba Boys, including a highlight-reel header from Bruno Xavier off the sand.

Their lead ballooned to a staggering 7-0, threatening the competition's biggest quarter-final win ever set by Brazil themselves in 20]]> http://www.venezuelastar.com/news/274134668/fifa-beach-soccer-world-cup-uae-2024-brazil-beat-japan-8-4-to-reach-semi-finals 274134668 Thu, 22 Feb 2024 16:48:38 GMT http://www.venezuelastar.com/news/274134668/fifa-beach-soccer-world-cup-uae-2024-brazil-beat-japan-8-4-to-reach-semi-finals <![CDATA[Brazil hold on to beat Mexico 4-3, advance to FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup UAE 2024 quarter-finals]]> DUBAI, 20th February, 2024 (WAM) -- Brazil needed extra time to eventually shrug off a Mexico side determined to exit the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup UAE 2024 with a bang.

Cristofher Castillo gave Mexico the lead inside just two seconds but Brazil, as expected, didn't take that blow lying down and turned the game on it's head through Edson Hulk and Mauricinho.

Both sides would then net a goal apiece with Br]]> http://www.venezuelastar.com/news/274132336/brazil-hold-on-to-beat-mexico-4-3-advance-to-fifa-beach-soccer-world-cup-uae-2024-quarter-finals 274132336 Tue, 20 Feb 2024 18:58:08 GMT http://www.venezuelastar.com/news/274132336/brazil-hold-on-to-beat-mexico-4-3-advance-to-fifa-beach-soccer-world-cup-uae-2024-quarter-finals <![CDATA[FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup UAE 2024: Belarus cruise by Colombia]]> DUBAI, 20th February, 2024 (WAM) -- Ihar Bryshtsel was on show once again at the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup UAE 2024 as the Belarusian netted a hat-trick to help inflict a 4-0 defeat on Colombia.

Anatoliy Ryabko gave Belarus the lead with a free-kick, and that advantage was quickly doubled when Bryshtsel tapped home from underneath the crossbar. The Belarusians' star man then helped himself to two more before th]]> http://www.venezuelastar.com/news/274132222/fifa-beach-soccer-world-cup-uae-2024-belarus-cruise-by-colombia 274132222 Tue, 20 Feb 2024 16:20:19 GMT http://www.venezuelastar.com/news/274132222/fifa-beach-soccer-world-cup-uae-2024-belarus-cruise-by-colombia <![CDATA[Minister Joly to travel to Brazil for bilateral visit and G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting]]> February 19, 2024 - Munich, Germany - Global Affairs Canada

The Honourable Melanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced today that she is travelling to Brazil, where she will visit Belem from February 19 to 20, 2024, and Rio de Janeiro from February 21 to 22.

While in Belem, Minister Joly will meet with Brazilian officials, including Helder Barbalho, Governor of the state of Para, to discus]]> http://www.venezuelastar.com/news/274132490/minister-joly-to-travel-to-brazil-for-bilateral-visit-and-g20-foreign-ministers-meeting 274132490 Mon, 19 Feb 2024 14:00:51 GMT http://www.venezuelastar.com/news/274132490/minister-joly-to-travel-to-brazil-for-bilateral-visit-and-g20-foreign-ministers-meeting <![CDATA[FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup - UAE 2024: Mauricinho wins Brazil pulsating classico agaist Portugal]]> DUBAI, 19th February, 2024 (WAM) -- Brazil landed a 3-2 victory against Portugal in the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup - UAE 2024 finals yesterday, securing its spot in the quarter-finals with two wins over Oman 5-3 and Portugal 3-2, before its last match in the group stage against Mexico tomorrow.

Mauricinho somehow scored while Brazil were at a numerical disadvantage to win them a thrilling classico against Portug]]> http://www.venezuelastar.com/news/274130492/fifa-beach-soccer-world-cup---uae-2024-mauricinho-wins-brazil-pulsating-classico-agaist-portugal 274130492 Mon, 19 Feb 2024 11:44:55 GMT http://www.venezuelastar.com/news/274130492/fifa-beach-soccer-world-cup---uae-2024-mauricinho-wins-brazil-pulsating-classico-agaist-portugal <![CDATA[FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup - UAE 2024: Senegal rally to defeat Colombia 5-3]]> DUBAI, 18th February, 2024 (WAM) -- From the brink of defeat, Senegal staged a dramatic comeback, clawing back from a two-goal deficit to snatch victory against Colombia and reignite their FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup - UAE 2024 dreams.

Edu Lopez stunned the crowd with a brilliant goal, putting Colombia in the driver's seat. But Senegal roared back in the second half, only to be silenced by Esleider Avila's ]]> http://www.venezuelastar.com/news/274129911/fifa-beach-soccer-world-cup---uae-2024-senegal-rally-to-defeat-colombia-5-3 274129911 Sun, 18 Feb 2024 18:59:36 GMT http://www.venezuelastar.com/news/274129911/fifa-beach-soccer-world-cup---uae-2024-senegal-rally-to-defeat-colombia-5-3 <![CDATA[FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup - UAE 2024: Edson Hulk double helps Brazil down Oman]]> DUBAI, 16th February, 2024 (WAM) -- Brazil were given a stern test by Oman but ultimately did enough to get off to a winning start at UAE 2024 Dubai.

Edson Hulk flexed his muscle to help Brazil finally overpower the nagging challenge of Oman in their UAE 2024 Dubai opener. The Asian underdogs silenced the pro-Selecao http://www.venezuelastar.com/news/274128611/fifa-beach-soccer-world-cup---uae-2024-edson-hulk-double-helps-brazil-down-oman 274128611 Fri, 16 Feb 2024 19:59:12 GMT http://www.venezuelastar.com/news/274128611/fifa-beach-soccer-world-cup---uae-2024-edson-hulk-double-helps-brazil-down-oman <![CDATA[FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup - UAE 2024 : Japan defeat Colombia 3-2]]> DUBAI, 16th February 2024 (WAM) -- Japan won their first match in the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup by defeating Colombia 3-2 on Friday. The match opened the competition for Group C, which also includes Senegal and Belarus, at the Dubai Design District Stadium.

Japan, which hold the record, along with Brazil, for the most appearances in the Beach Soccer World Cup (12), was able to avoid a surprise from Colombia, wh]]> http://www.venezuelastar.com/news/274128433/fifa-beach-soccer-world-cup---uae-2024--japan-defeat-colombia-3-2 274128433 Fri, 16 Feb 2024 15:32:56 GMT http://www.venezuelastar.com/news/274128433/fifa-beach-soccer-world-cup---uae-2024--japan-defeat-colombia-3-2 <![CDATA[FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup - UAE 2024: Japan defeat Colombia 3-2]]> DUBAI, 16th February 2024 (WAM) -- Japan won their first match in the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup by defeating Colombia 3-2 on Friday. The match opened the competition for Group C, which also includes Senegal and Belarus, at the Dubai Design District Stadium.

Japan, which hold the record, along with Brazil, for the most appearances in the Beach Soccer World Cup (12), was able to avoid a surprise from Colombia, wh]]> http://www.venezuelastar.com/news/274128615/fifa-beach-soccer-world-cup---uae-2024-japan-defeat-colombia-3-2 274128615 Fri, 16 Feb 2024 15:32:56 GMT http://www.venezuelastar.com/news/274128615/fifa-beach-soccer-world-cup---uae-2024-japan-defeat-colombia-3-2 <![CDATA[Peru seeks to learn good practices in labour sector at WGS: Minister]]> By Marta Cruzado

DUBAI, 15th February, 2024 (WAM) -- Peru has participated in the World Governments Summit (WGS) 2024 seeking to learn about good practices in the labour sector to educate its citizens to increase the country's productivity and reduce poverty, Daniel Maurate, Minister of Labour and Employment Promotion of Peru, told the Emirates News Agency (WAM) during the event in Dubai this week.