The US embassy in Mexico reported this Thursday (4) that consulate authorities were investigating the firing of gunfire at a hotel near Cancun, Mexico. The Public Security Secretariat of Quintana Roo said it had received reports of “irregular activity taking place in the vicinity of a hotel” in the municipality of Puerto Morelos, approximately 30km […]
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President of Portugal anticipates general elections for January 30
The president of Portugal, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, anticipated, this Thursday (4), the general elections for January 30th. The decision comes a week after parliament rejected the socialist minority government’s 2022 budget bill, ending six years of relative political stability. “At times like this, there is always a solution in democracy, without drama or fears, […]
Discover seven of the most sustainable buildings in the world, according to COP26
The climate summit in Glasgow chose the most sustainable buildings in the world. For this, it took into account the solutions applied to buildings that can help the planet fight climate change, the central theme of COP26, which began on the 31st. Residential or commercial buildings account for nearly 40% of global greenhouse gas emissions, […]
China Debated Internally Attacking Taiwan-Controlled Islands, Official Says
A high-ranking Taiwanese official told lawmakers on Thursday (4) that China had internally debated a possible attack on Taiwan’s Silver Islands, but would not do so until 2024. In 2024, Taiwan’s president, Tsai Ing-wen, ends her term, which she has held since 2016. The director general of the National Security Bureau, Chen Ming-tong, did not […]
Putin says Russian navy will use hypersonic missiles in 2022
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday (4) that tests of the Russian Tsirkon hypersonic cruise missile are almost completed and deliveries to the Russian navy will begin in 2022. The move is part of an attempt by Moscow to advance the arms race with the United States and other countries to deploy the next […]
ICC to investigate Venezuela for allegations of crimes against humanity
The government of Venezuela and the International Criminal Court (ICC) signed a memorandum of understanding by which the South American country undertakes to cooperate with the investigation that the Court will carry out into allegations of crimes against humanity. The investigation, according to the memorandum signed in Caracas on Wednesday (3) by questioned President Nicolás […]
State needs “permanent policy for the Amazon”, says Mourão
The vice president of the Republic, Hamilton Mourão, declared in a conversation this Thursday (4), transmitted to the Brazilian stand at COP26, in Glasgow, that the Brazilian state needs a “permanent policy for the Amazon” that is “independent of the shift government”. “The Brazilian state must have a permanent policy for the Amazon. A region […]
COP26: 77 countries promise to end use of coal
During COP26, the United Nations (UN) climate conference, this Thursday (4), 77 countries pledged to end the use of coal. Brazil did not join the list, as it does not have a strong contribution to coal emissions… Although China, India and the United States are the largest emitters of coal in the world, the three […]
Biden government announces date for new vaccination rules to take effect
The Biden government announced this Thursday (4) that its vaccination rules applicable to private companies with 100 or more employees, certain health care workers and federal government employees will take effect on January 4th. The rules stipulate that employees who fall into these groups must have received the necessary doses to be fully vaccinated against […]
UNICEF to Direct Funds to Afghan Teachers Outside Taliban Government
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said it was planning to create a system to directly fund Afghan teachers after the international community froze funds for the Taliban-led administration. “UNICEF is creating a system that will allow direct payments to teachers without the funds going through the de facto authorities,” Jeannette Vogelaar, UNICEF’s head of […]
