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Suspicious trades over Trump social media posts spark calls for investigation

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 11:14:44 GMT

NEW YORK CITY, New York: U.S. lawmakers are calling for investigations into prediction market platform Polymarket after a series of unusually well-timed bets on geopolitical events raised concerns about potential insider trading.

At least 50 newly created accounts placed large bets on a U.S.-Iran ceasefire just hours, and in some cases minutes, before President Donald Trump an

Is Viktor Orban really pro-Russian

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 14:59:36 GMT

Hungarys push for sovereignty and pragmatic diplomacy suggests a more complex reality

"You can pursue a sensible policy... as an EU member only if you are sovereign [as a nation]," Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said during his first meeting with journalists from international media outlets this year.

That meeting was quite significant, since Orban laid out his team's approach to bot

Blooming together: China cultivates global harmony with peonies

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 14:45:39 GMT

JINAN, April 11 (Xinhua) -- With peonies in full bloom, the 2026 Heze Peony International Communication Forum opened on Saturday in the city of Heze, east China's Shandong Province, bringing together guests from China and abroad to discuss how the flower can serve as a bridge for cultural exchange and mutual understanding.

Centered on the theme "Blooming Across the World, Cultivating Shared Beauty," the event bro

Neymar heading in right direction towards full fitness: Brazil coach Ancelotti

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 14:04:56 GMT

Brasilia [Brazil], April 11 (ANI): Just two months ahead of the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026, the Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti said that Neymar is 'heading in the right direction' with regards to his fitness and still has two months left to prove himself as fully fit.

The star forward has not featured for Brazil since October 2023, when he suffered a painful knee injury during a clash against Uruguay and ha

West Indies Championship Preview: Leeward Islands Hurricanes set to take on Trinidad and Tobago Red Force

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 04:59:53 GMT

Saint John's [Antigua and Barbuda], April 11 (ANI): Three fiercely contested matches are expected as the Leeward Islands Hurricanes take on the Trinidad and Tobago Red Force in their bilateral series in Antigua when the 2026 West Indies Championship gets underway on Sunday.

The Coolidge Cricket Ground will host the opening match, where the Hurricanes will take the field under new leadership, with Barbadian all-ro

Blue Tigresses set sights on FIFA Series with one eye on future

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 03:59:46 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 11 (ANI): Thirty-two days after their AFC Women's Asian Cup campaign drew to a painful end, the Indian women's national football team will begin a new chapter with renewed vigour at the FIFA Series 2026 Kenya. The Blue Tigresses will face the hosts in their opening game on Saturday at the Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi, Kenya.

The disappointment of missing out on the knockout stage has

Russia friendlies to shape Young Tigresses' U17 Asian Cup readiness

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 03:32:00 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 11 (ANI): The Indian U17 women's national team will take a significant step in their preparations for the AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup China 2026 when they face Russia in a three-match friendly series at the Matsesta Football Centre in Sochi on April 11, 14 and 17.

The Young Tigresses, who had been training in Bengaluru, arrived in Sochi on April 6. Having spent close to three months with th

Wind power is not the harmless energy source liberals said it was

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 23:12:32 GMT

Illegal logging, huge decommissioning costs and even ecological damage plague the supposedly green generators

They may appear to be innocuous - even elegant - on the landscape as they collect power from the currents, but wind turbines have their own set of problems that environmentalists wish to ignore due to their eco-virtue-signaling.

As environmentalists look at a sprawling field of wind

Cup Series returns to action at Bristol's Food City 500

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:19:21 GMT

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After a lackluster initial short-track race at Martinsville on March 29 and then a weekend off for Easter, it's time to get back to racing.

There are few better places to restart the NASCAR Cup Series season than the Last Great Colosseum, Bristol Motor Speedway.

Rested and refreshed after two weeks without turning left, drivers get back at it with Sunday's Foo

White House warns staff over Iran war bets media

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:34:40 GMT

The warning comes as markets have spiked on several occasions before big announcements by President Trump

The White House has issued a warning to staff against using insider information on the Iran war to trade on financial markets, several media outlets reported on Thursday, citing unnamed administration officials.

Federal employees are barred from gambling while on government property, wh

Tumbling Tigers seek comforts of home vs. Marlins

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:19:12 GMT

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The Detroit Tigers have been one of the worst teams in the majors over their first 13 games, but they have played just three times at home.

Detroit will aim to get its season jump-started on Friday night and will look to halt a five-game slide when it opens a three-game home set against the Miami Marlins.

The Tigers have lost nine of their first 13 games af

India records highest-ever annual solar capacity addition of 45 GW in FY 2025-26: Pralhad Joshi

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:32:53 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 10 (ANI): The country recorded its highest-ever annual solar capacity addition of approximately 45 gigawatts during the financial year 2025-26. The Office of the Prime Minister of India, in a social media post tagging Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi, stated, 'India records highest-ever annual solar capacity addition,' quoting the minister.

In a separate social me

Abstain, or they make you pay Thats what the West is terrified of

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:20:59 GMT

To understand the horror of the slavery is to challenge the core of the modern Western world

On March 25, the UN General Assemblyadopteda resolution proposed by Ghana declaring the transatlantic slave trade the "gravest crime against humanity," despite opposition from Western states. The measure secured support from 123 countries, including Russia and China, while the US, Israel, and Argentina vo

The world names it the gravest crime. Why dont the NATO and the EU

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:20:59 GMT

To understand the horror of the slavery is to challenge the core of the modern Western world

The world names it the gravest crime. Why dont NATO and the EU

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:20:59 GMT

To understand the horror of the slavery is to challenge the core of the modern Western world

Russia, Brazil launch global rollout of 'The Art of Sport' documentary series

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:02:02 GMT

Moscow [Russia], April 10 (ANI): An international conference titled 'The Art of Sport. International cooperation between Russia and the BRICS+ countries in the field of sport' was held at the All-Russian State Library for Foreign Literature, bringing together diplomats, policymakers, media professionals and civil society representatives from across BRICS and partner nations.

The event marked the presentation of t

Reports: FC Cincinnati pursuing Brazil star Neymar

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 02:40:25 GMT

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FC Cincinnati, off to a slow start to the season, are in talks with Brazil star Neymar about a possible move to the MLS club, The Athletic and ESPN reported on Thursday.

The discussions are preliminary at this point, with the team just checking on Neymar's possible interest and availability, according to the reports.

Neymar, 34, is currently the capt

Meet Miguel Manacero, the Brazilian who brings China's dancing dragon to life

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 01:46:03 GMT

WUHAN, April 10 (Xinhua) -- Drumbeats rise and fall inside a university gymnasium in central China. A brightly colored dragon surges forward, then dips and coils, its body rippling in perfect rhythm.

At the front, guiding the dragon with a pearl, is Miguel de Oliveira Manacero, known in China as Ma Feilong, a 24-year-old Brazilian graduate student.

In mid-April, he will return to Brazil as part of a univers

Mexico threatens to ditch US gas

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 20:20:46 GMT

The country has signaled a shift toward domestic fracking as global energy prices soar due to the war in the Middle East

Mexico is looking to tap unconventional natural gas deposits to boost energy sovereignty, President Claudia Sheinbaum has said, as global energy markets reel from the shock triggered by the US-Israe

Brazil's Laura Cardoso makes T20I history with nine-wicket haul against Lesotho

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:01:37 GMT

Gaborone [Botswana], April 9 (ANI): Brazil speedster Laura Cardoso scripted history as she became the first player in either men's or women's T20I cricket to pick up nine wickets in a single innings on Thursday, according to the International Cricket Council (ICC).

The Brazilian pacer achieved this historic feat against Lesotho during Match No. 14 of the ongoing BCA Kalahari Women's T20I Tournament 2026, which w

Sonu Sood, Mika Singh join National Cricket League GT20 team ownership

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:31:14 GMT

Toronto [Canada] April 9 (ANI): The National Cricket League (NCL) announced actor Sonu Sood and singer Mika Singh's joining in NCL GT20 as team co-owners, marking a major step in the league's continued growth across North America.

Their involvement brings significant global visibility and cultural influence to a league that is rapidly connecting established cricket markets with emerging audiences in the United St

IPL 2026: Romario Shepherd reflects on journey from Guyana to RCB

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:31:31 GMT

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], April 9 (ANI): Royal Challengers Bengaluru all-rounder Romario Shepherd reflected on his journey from growing up in Linden, Guyana, to representing one of the biggest franchises in the IPL, while also speaking about his early cricketing days, inspiration from Dwayne Bravo, his breakthrough in white-ball cricket, and life inside the RCB dressing room.

Named after football legend Roma

Monaco's Valentin Vacherot stuns Lorenzo Musetti in Monte Carlo 2nd round

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 22:05:10 GMT

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Valentin Vacherot became the first competitor from Monaco to reach the third round of the Monte-Carlo Masters since 2006 with a stunning 7-6 (6), 7-5 upset of fourth-seeded Italian Lorenzo Musetti on Wednesday.

Vacherot is the first Monegasque player to do so since his coach and half-brother, Benjamin Balleret. It was his second defeat of a top-five competitor

High-profile US scientist deaths mark disturbing pattern media

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:31:16 GMT

Nine top American researchers and administrators in key fields have died or gone missing in the past three years

Nine deaths and disappearances of high-profile US scientists in the last three years has set a "disturbing pattern," according to US intelligence sources cited by the Daily Mail.

In the latest incident, the body of missing cancer research scientist Jason Thomas was discovered in

African nation declares energy emergency

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:22:40 GMT

Madagascar is facing a deep crisis, particularly in areas where supplies usually come from the Middle East, the government has said

Madagascar has declared a state of energy emergency for 15 days, citing a worsening fuel supply crisis and disrupted shipments caused by bad weather and the conflict in the Middle East.

The move comes as the wider African energy squeeze deepens amid the US-Isra

PANAMA-PANAMA CITY-TANKER TRUCK-EXPLOSION

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 21:45:37 GMT

(260407) -- PANAMA CITY, April 7, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Firefighters work at the scene of a tanker truck explosion in Panama City, Panama, on April 7, 2026. A tanker truck explosion in Panama City on Monday left one person dead and several others injured, authorities said. (Photo by Daniel Gonzalez/Xinhua)

UN Security Council fails to adopt draft resolution on Strait of Hormuz

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 21:45:28 GMT

"The Security Council should not rush to vote on a draft resolution when serious concerns have been raised by members," China's permanent representative to the United Nations Fu Cong said.

China, Russia veto Bahrain-backed UN resolution to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 20:30:28 GMT

New York [US], April 8 (ANI): Russia and China vetoed a Bahrain-backed UN resolution aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz. A resolution that was already diluted to secure their abstentions.

The 15-member council saw 11 votes in favour, two against (China and Russia), and Pakistan and Colombia abstained from voting.

The resolution demanded Iran immediately cease all attacks against merchant and commercia

India, St. Kitts and Nevis deepen ties as High Commission opens in Delhi

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:34:21 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday met the Foreign Affairs Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Denzil Douglas, at Hyderabad House in the national capital, as both sides marked a key diplomatic milestone with the opening of the High Commission of St. Kitts and Nevis in New Delhi.

According to the official X post by Jaishankar, the meeting focused on discussing 'develo

CPI leader K Ramakrishna demands PM Modi response on West Asia Conflict

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:33:34 GMT

Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh) [India], April 7 (ANI): Communist Party of India (CPI) National Secretary K Ramakrishna demanded on Tuesday that Prime Minister Modi respond immediately to the situation created by the ongoing war led by America, alongside Israel, against Iran.

He emphasised that this conflict is causing numerous problems around the world.

Speaking at a press conference held at Dasari Bhavan, he

Farages Reform UK calls for visa ban linked to slavery

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:47:22 GMT

The partys home affairs spokesman says enough is enough after London admitted 3.8 million people from countries seeking compensation

Nigel Farage's Reform UK would stop issuing visas to nationals from any country that demands slavery reparations from Britain, the party's home affairs spokesman has announced, dismissing the compensation claims as "insulting."

Speaking to The Telegraph, Zia Y

Africas richest man offers fuel relief

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:27:04 GMT

The Dangote refinery has the capacity to supply Nigeria and most of the continent amid the Middle East war disruption, its owner has said

Nigeria's Dangote refinery has said it is ramping up fuel and fertilizer exports to African markets as supply disruptions linked to the US-Israeli war on Iran tighten availability and drive up import costs across the continent.

The refinery, Africa's larg

India's U12 football team scripts history at Real Madrid Foundation World Challenge

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 08:31:34 GMT

Madrid [Spain], April 7 (ANI): India's Under 12 football team has emerged as champions at the prestigious Real Madrid Foundation World Challenge, held at the iconic training complex of Real Madrid in Madrid, Spain.

Competing against some of the best youth teams from across the globe, the Indian U12 side delivered a composed and commanding performance throughout the tournament. Facing leading footballing nations,

Indian women's hockey team set to tour Argentina for four-match series

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 08:01:59 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): The Indian Senior Women's Hockey Team is set to tour Argentina in April for a four-match series, set to be held at the CeNARD in Buenos Aires from 13 to 17 April.

The series promises to be a highly competitive contest, featuring India taking on the formidable South American opponents on their home turf. The matches will be played on 13, 14, 16, and 17 April, all scheduled for 11:

"Middle East conflict hits Uttarakhand industries, raises costs": IAU President Pankaj Gupta

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 03:31:30 GMT

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], April 7 (ANI): Pankaj Gupta, President of the Industries Association Uttarakhand (IAU), said on Tuesday that industries in Uttarakhand are facing rising input costs and disruptions in exports due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Speaking exclusively to ANI, Gupta said that the situation is affecting both supply chains and production costs. 'The ongoing war in the Middle

Massive explosion rocks bridge in Panama

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 02:17:33 GMT

Footage circulating online shows the blaze nearly engulfing vehicles passing over the Bridge of the Americas

A huge fireball and towering columns of black smoke erupted beside the Bridge of the Americas in Panama, with dramatic videos on social media showing flames tearing through the fuel terminal next to the landmark crossing.

The blast, reported in La Boca, Balboa, forced the immediate s

Massive explosion rocks bridge in Panama (VIDEOS)

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 02:17:33 GMT

Footage circulating online shows the blaze nearly engulfing vehicles passing over the Bridge of the Americas

A huge fireball and towering columns of black smoke erupted beside the Bridge of the Americas in Panama, with dramatic videos on social media showing flames tearing through the fuel terminal ne

"If I had my choice, I'm a businessman first": Trump eyes Iran's oil

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 21:58:26 GMT

Washington DC [US], April 7 (ANI): President Donald Trump said that the United States could secure the Iranian oil as the war in West Asia continues to expand, saying, 'if I had my choice, I'm a businessman first'.

Trump's remark came when he was asked about securing Iran's oil during a press briefing at the White House. Trump referred to US actions in Venezuela to justify the idea.

'If I had my choice. Y

'Ketamine Queen' jailed for 15 years over Matthew Perry drugs

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:41:10 GMT

Jasveen Sangha, 42, was one of five people charged over the death of the beloved Canadian-American actor, who was found unresponsive in the hot tub of his luxury Los Angeles home in 2023.

Sangha, a dual citizen of the United States and Britain, ran a drugs emporium from her swanky apartment in Los Angeles, from where she dished out narcotics to wealthy customers in America's entertainment capital.

"To culti

Venezuela's Rodriguez announces 'responsible increase' to wages

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:28:35 GMT

Venezuela's acting president, Delcy Rodriguez, attends a meeting with her cabinet and Colombian ministers in Caracas, Venezuela, March 13, 2026. /VCG

Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodriguez said on Wednesday her government will make a "responsible increase" to workers' income on May 1, as her administration looks to leverage oil and mining developments to boost salaries.

She did not give

Peru: #PorEstosNo So History Doesnt Repeat Itself

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 02:23:22 GMT

Historical memory protects societies from falling into the same political and social mistakes. With just three days to go before the 2026 General Elections in Peru, the population faces the daunting task of cleaning up the current political class and renewing the branches of government with officials who work for the common good, leaving behind those disastrous episodes rife with corruption, attacks on life, and the re

Opinion ZOPACAS at 40: A Reflection on Brazil-Africa Relations

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:26:01 GMT

Danilo Marcondes

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In 2026, theZone of Peace and Cooperation of the South Atlantic(ZOPACAS) will be celebrating its 40th anniversary. This milestone is not only an invitation to reflect on the creation, achievements, and limitations of the Zone, but on how it relates to broader dynamics associated with South-South cooperation and Brazil-Africa relations

China Focus: Blooming together: China cultivates global harmony with peonies

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 12:46:17 GMT

Centered on the theme "Blooming Across the World, Cultivating Shared Beauty," the event br

Neymar still in Brazil World Cup frame

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 04:15:18 GMT

RIO DE JANEIRO, April 10 (Xinhua) -- Neymar could still be a part of Brazil's squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite ongoing concerns about his fitness, according to national team assistant coach Davide Ancelotti.

Neymar, Brazil's all-time leading scorer with 79 goals in 128 international matches, has made just six appearances for Santos this year after undergoing arthroscopic surgery on his left knee in Dece

Brazil's president says Trump "threatening" world, calling for peace

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 02:45:14 GMT

SAO PAULO, April 10 (Xinhua) -- Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Friday called for peace, saying U.S. President Donald Trump is "threatening" the world.

"The world is difficult, Trump is threatening everyone," Lula said during a speech at the inauguration of a federal education institute campus in Sorocaba, Sao Paulo state.

In his speech, Lula reiterated Brazil's stance against involvement

Colombia to impose 100 pct tariffs on Ecuador in tit-for-tat move amid tensions

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 23:15:14 GMT

BOGOTA, April 10 (Xinhua) -- Colombia's trade ministry said Friday it will raise tariffs on imports from neighboring Ecuador to 100 percent from 30 percent, matching a decision made a day earlier by Quito, as tensions between the two countries escalate.

Trade Minister Diana Morales said in a statement that Ecuador's latest tariff hike from 50 percent to 100 percent forced Colombia to align its policy, accusing t

Russia's foreign trade surplus falls 33.3 pct in first two months of 2026

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:15:48 GMT

MOSCOW, April 10 (Xinhua) -- Russia's foreign trade surplus declined sharply in the first two months of 2026, falling by 33.3 percent year on year to 14.1 billion U.S. dollars, local media reported on Friday.

According to data released by the Federal Customs Service of Russia, the country's total foreign trade turnover reached 99.3 billion dollars in January-February, down 4 percent compared with the same period

Caracas holds Botafogo in Copa Sudamericana

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 06:48:01 GMT

RIO DE JANEIRO, April 9 (Xinhua) -- Arthur Cabral scored a second-half equalizer to earn Botafogo a 1-1 home draw with Caracas FC in their opening Copa Sudamericana group match on Thursday.

Wilfred Correa gave the visitors the lead in the 43rd minute when he slotted the ball into the far corner after Botafogo's defense failed to deal with a corner.

Cabral put the Brazilian side on level terms just after t

Ecuador raises tariffs on Colombian goods to 100%

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 03:13:10 GMT

QUITO, 10th April, 2026 (WAM) -- Ecuador announced it will raise tariffs on imports from neighbouring Colombia to 100 percent starting from next May.

Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa had initiated a trade dispute with Colombia in January over what he described as Bogota's lack of cooperation in combating drug trafficking and illegal mining along their shared border. Tariffs were initially set at 30 percent befor

Bolivia to play Scotland in June friendly

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 01:45:53 GMT

LA PAZ, April 9 (Xinhua) -- Bolivia will face Scotland in a friendly in the United States ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the South American country's football federation said on Thursday.

The clash will be played in New Jersey on June 6, five days before the start of the tournament in the United States, Mexico and Canada.

"This international fixture pits us once again against a World Cup team and forms

Argentina to face Honduras, Iceland before World Cup

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:49:11 GMT

BUENOS AIRES, April 9 (Xinhua) -- Argentina will finalize its FIFA World Cup preparations with friendlies against Honduras and Iceland, the Argentine Football Association (AFA) said on Thursday.

The reigning world champion will meet Honduras in College Station, Texas, on June 6 and Iceland in Auburn, Alabama, three days later.

"In this way, the team led by Lionel Scaloni will continue its final preparatio

Venezuela's National Assembly approves mining law reform

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 23:15:11 GMT

CARACAS, April 9 (Xinhua) -- Venezuela's National Assembly on Thursday unanimously approved a reform to the country's mining law, opening the sector to private and foreign investment.

The legislation, which contains 137 articles, regulates mining activities nationwide and establishes a legal framework for both domestic and international investment.

National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez said the law

Venezuela's acting president arrives in Grenada for official visit

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 21:15:11 GMT

CARACAS, April 9 (Xinhua) -- Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodriguez arrived in Grenada on Thursday for an official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation between the two countries.

Rodriguez landed at Maurice Bishop International Airport in the capital St. George's, where she was received with honors by Grenadian authorities.

The visit marks her first trip abroad since assuming her role

U.S. airline to resume flights to Venezuela from April 30

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 19:45:23 GMT

CARACAS, April 9 (Xinhua) -- U.S. carrier American Airlines said Thursday that it plans to resume flights to Venezuela as soon as April 30, pending government approvals and security clearances.

The airline intends to operate daily nonstop service between Miami and Caracas using Embraer 175 aircraft, the company said in a news release.

American Airlines said it continues to work closely with regulators to

Peru declares emergency in southern districts to combat crime

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:15:38 GMT

LIMA, April 9 (Xinhua) -- Peru has declared a state of emergency in several districts in the southern region of Tacna which borders Chile to combat crime and violence, the presidency said Thursday.

The measure, covering the districts of Palca, Tacna, La Yarada-Los Palos and Tarata, will remain in effect for 60 days, according to a decree published in the official gazette El Peruano.

During the emergency,

Feature: Meet Miguel Manacero, the Brazilian who brings China's dancing dragon to life

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:47:22 GMT

WUHAN, April 9 (Xinhua) -- Drumbeats rise and fall inside a university gymnasium in central China. A brightly colored dragon surges forward, then dips and coils, its body rippling in perfect rhythm.

At the front, guiding the dragon with a pearl, is Miguel de Oliveira Manacero, known in China as Ma Feilong, a 24-year-old Brazilian graduate student.

In mid-April, he will return to Brazil as part of a univer

Ecuador recalls ambassador to Colombia over Petro's remarks on ex-vice president

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 22:15:14 GMT

QUITO, April 8 (Xinhua) -- Ecuador has recalled its ambassador to Colombia for consultations following recent remarks by Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Ecuador's ex-vice president, Ecuadorian Foreign Minister Gabriela Sommerfeld said Wednesday.

Sommerfeld said Ambassador Arturo Felix Wong is expected to return to Ecuador within hours or by Thursday at the latest, after Quito sent a diplomatic note of prote

Ecuador protests to Colombia over Petro's remarks on Ecuador's ex-vice president

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:45:02 GMT

QUITO, April 8 (Xinhua) -- Ecuador has sent a diplomatic note of protest to Colombia over recent remarks by Colombian President Gustavo Petro regarding a former Ecuadorian vice president, local media reported Wednesday.

The note, sent Tuesday and made public Wednesday, expressed Ecuador's "strongest protest" over Petro's statements describing former Ecuadorian Vice President Jorge Glas as a "political prisoner."

Ecuador to play Guatemala in pre-World Cup friendly

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 01:46:21 GMT

QUITO, April 7 (Xinhua) -- Ecuador will finalize its preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a friendly against Guatemala in the United States, the South American team's football federation said on Tuesday.

The match will be played in Columbus, Ohio, on June 7, a week before Ecuador's World Cup opener.

"The match ... will form part of the team's final stage of sporting planning ahead of the start of

UN Security Council's actions must not grant license to use of force: Chinese envoy

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 23:45:36 GMT

UNITED NATIONS, April 7 (Xinhua) -- The UN Security Council's actions must not grant a license to the use of force, let alone further exacerbate tensions and add fuel to the fire, said Fu Cong, China's permanent representative to the United Nations, on Tuesday.

The Security Council failed to adopt a draft resolution that "strongly encourages" states interested in the use of commercial maritime routes in the Stra

2nd LD Writethru: UN Security Council fails to adopt draft resolution on Strait of Hormuz

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 21:45:24 GMT

UNITED NATIONS, April 7 (Xinhua) -- The UN Security Council on Tuesday failed to adopt a draft resolution that "strongly encourages" states interested in the use of commercial maritime routes in the Strait of Hormuz to coordinate efforts of a defensive nature to contribute to ensuring the safety and security of navigation across the Strait of Hormuz, including through the escort of merchant and commercial vessels.

1st LD: UN Security Council fails to adopt draft resolution on Strait of Hormuz

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:45:22 GMT

China rebukes former U.S. ambassador to China for remarks about Iran, Venezuela

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 08:46:48 GMT

BEIJING, April 7 (Xinhua) -- China on Tuesday rebuked former U.S. Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns over his comments regarding China's position on Iran and Venezuela.

"China has noted the relevant remarks," Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning told a regular press briefing.

She said the facts and merits in terms of the situation concerning Iran and Venezuela are very clear, and so is China's p

Zambrano, Trauco join Sport Boys

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 08:16:15 GMT

LIMA, April 6 (Xinhua) -- Veteran defenders Carlos Zambrano and Miguel Trauco have joined Sport Boys as free agents, the Peruvian club said on Monday.

The Peru internationals had been out of work since parting ways with Alianza Lima in January.

"Carlos Zambrano and Miguel Trauco will wear our colors for the entire 2026 season," the Lima-based club said in a statement.

Sport Boys is currently 16th i

Ex-Brazil boss Diniz takes charge of Corinthians

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:45:23 GMT

RIO DE JANEIRO, April 6 (Xinhua) -- Former Brazil manager Fernando Diniz has been appointed head coach of Corinthians on a deal running until December next year, the Brazilian Serie A club said on Monday.

The 52-year-old replaces Dorival Junior, who was sacked on Sunday after a 1-0 home defeat to Internacional.

"For me, the game has to be played in the same way the fans experience it, with emotion, grit,

Roundup: Trump threatens Iran could be "taken out" in one night, eying Iranian oil and tolls on Hormuz Strait

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 23:15:11 GMT

WASHINGTON, April 6 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that Iran could be "taken out" in one night and that night "might" be Tuesday evening, the deadline Trump set for Iran to make a deal and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, while claiming that negotiations with the Iranian side via intermediaries over the deal are "going well."

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"The entire country could be taken out in one n

Cuba energy crisis: Humanitarian needs remain despite fuel supplies

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT

The UN has issued an urgent call for international support as Cuba grapples with a worsening humanitarian crisis fuelled by a prolonged energy blockade and the lingering devastation caused byHurricane Melissa last year.

The UN on Wednesday warned of potential humanitarian collapse in Cuba, following Washingtons attempt to block oil supplies from reaching the island.

Fuel shortages in the nation have deepene

35 people are running for president in Peru

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:41:21 GMT

Peru heads into one of its most crowded elections in history, with 35 candidates on the ballot and no clear frontrunner. Here's how the system works and what happens next.

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