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Brazil’s Supreme Court upholds move to ban fake news
Brasilia: Brazil’s Supreme Court has voted to uphold a decision by the Superior Electoral Court (TSE) to fast-track the removal of fake news from social media in the run-up to the presidential…
- Sports
Hosts India bow out of FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup after losing to Brazil
Bhubaneswar: India’s campaign in the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2022 came to an end when they went down to Brazil 0-5 in the concluding Group A encounter at the Kalinga Stadium…
- Technology
Brazil court fines Apple USD 19 mn for not including chargers with iPhones
Sao Paulo: A court in Brazil has fined Apple nearly $19 million for not selling iPhones with a charging socket unit, saying it must provide chargers with its iPhones in the country.…
- World
4,500 health workers died battling Covid-19 in Brazil
Sao Paulo: As many as 4,500 health workers died in Brazil after contracting Covid-19 while working to save lives during the pandemic, a global federation representing public service workers said. Among the…
- World
Russia backs India, Brazil for permanent membership in UN Security Council
United Nations: Russia has voiced its support for India and Brazil as worthy candidates for permanent membership in the UN Security Council, calling them key international actors. During the 77th Session of…
- World
India and Brazil reaffirm urgent need for UNSC reform
New Delhi: India and Brazil have reaffirmed the urgent need for a comprehensive reform of the UN Security Council (UNSC) to help combat contemporary challenges to international peace and security, the Ministry…
- Offbeat
Brazilian influencer lands in hospital after holding in too many farts
New Delhi: Did you ever think that holding in farts could land you in a hospital? A Brazilian influencer landed in hospital for holding in her farts! Brazilian influencer Viih Tube landed…
- World
25 killed in Rio de Janeiro police operation
Rio de Janeiro: Twenty-five people were killed in a police operation conducted in a favela, or marginal neighbourhood, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazilian authorities said. The operation by the Federal Police, the…
- Technology
Apple is now assembling iPhone 13 in Brazil
San Francisco: Tech giant Apple has started assembling the iPhone 13 in Brazil, but the iPhone 13 mini will not have local production. According to 9to5Mac, a user recently bought an iPhone…
- World
Brazil’s carnival returns after 2-yr suspension
Brasilia: After a two-year suspension due to Covid-19, Brazil’s carnival returned this weekend, giving a boost to the country’s tourism sector. As millions of spectators enjoyed the traditional celebration at an unusual…
- World
Brazil removes Covid testing requirement for fully vaccinated travellers
Brasilia: Brazil has removed the requirement of presenting a negative Covid-19 test for fully vaccinated travellers arriving by plane, a state news agency report said. Only unvaccinated travellers will be required to…
- Technology
Brazil lifts ban on messaging app Telegram
San Francisco: Brazil has lifted its ban on Telegram after the country’s Supreme Court blocked the messaging app for failing to comply with court orders. “Considering that the (court’s requested changes) were…