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Death toll reaches 204 from landslides, floods in Brazil; 51 still missing

On February 15, Petropolis, a city located 68 km from Rio de Janeiro, was slammed with heavy rains that caused more than 50 mudslides and floods.

Global Covid caseload tops 427.3 mn, fatalities surge past 5.9 mn

The global coronavirus caseload has topped 427.3 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 5.90 million and vaccinations to over 10.40 billion, according to Johns Hopkins University.

Hong Kong detects Covid in samples from packaging of pork, beef imports

Hong Kong authorities said they found Covid in samples taken from the packaging of imports of frozen beef from Brazil and frozen pork skin from Poland, vowing to step up inspections of imported food.

Death toll in Brazil mudslides reaches 146 on fifth day of rescue efforts

The number of missing stands at 191

Brazil mudslide death toll is at 117, police say 116 missing

The Rio de Janeiro state government confirmed the rising loss of life, with many feared buried in mud beneath the German-influenced city nestled in the mountains above the city of Rio de Janeiro.

Brazilian mining firm Vale drops $1.2 billion claim in Steinmetz dispute

Vale and Steinmetz have been locked in a multi-pronged legal battle for years resulting from a failed mining joint venture in Guinea

Fines, bans from FIFA: Brazil, Argentina to replay World Cup qualifier

FIFA handed out fines and suspensions on Monday while ordering Brazil and Argentina to replay the World Cup qualifier

Global Covid caseload tops 408.1 mn, fatalities surge past 5.8 mn

The global coronavirus caseload has topped 408.1 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 5.80 million and vaccinations to over 10.16 billion, according to Johns Hopkins University.

Global Covid caseload tops 402.8 mn, fatalities surge past 5.77 mn

The global coronavirus caseload has topped 402.8 mn, while the deaths have surged to more than 5.77 mn and vaccinations to over 10.11 bn, according to Johns Hopkins University.

Brazil's Covid-19 cases rise by record 224,567 to over 24.53 mln

The death toll has risen by 570 to 624,413 people within the same period of time

Softbank-backed Brazilian crypto firm acquires Portuguese exchange

The Brazilian firm, valued at roughly $2.2 billion, declined to disclose the terms of the acquisition, but said the transaction is pending approval with Banco de Portugal, the nation's central bank.

6 killed, 30 injured in Brazil after cliff wall collapses on tourist boats

At least six people died, and over a dozen remain missing following a cliff wall collapse on Furnas Lake in Brazil, reported Sputnik.The incident took place in the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais when a slab of rock broke from a cliff face and fell onto tourist boats on Saturday and killing at least six people and injuring 32. Nearly 20 people have gone missing in the incident, said Sputnik.The search operation for up to 20 missing individuals is underway, said Minas Gerais Fire Department commander Edgard Estevo.Officials have so far rescued around two dozen people alive and it is believed that heavy rain might have caused the accident, loosening the cliff wall.Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro also took notice of the incident and said that the Navy deployed a relief force team to join the search and rescue efforts.

Brazil President hospitalised for possible intestinal obstruction: Report

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was taken to the hospital early Monday morning for treatment of a probable intestinal obstruction, RT reported citing local media

18 people dead in Brazil flooding, over 280 injured, thousands displaced

At least 18 people are dead and more than 280 injured in the northeast region of Brazil due to heavy flooding.More than 35,000 people have been forced from their homes, according to Bahia's civil defence and protection agency, reported CNN.The floods have affected nearly 40 cities throughout the state of Bahia, Governor Rui Costa told reporters in the city of Ilheus, one of the worst-hit.Brazil's meteorological and natural disaster monitoring agencies warn there is a risk of additional floods and landslides in Bahia, with the possibility of rainfall continuing until at least Tuesday, according to Agencia Brasil."This is a massive tragedy. I can't remember seeing anything like this in Bahia's recent history, given the number of cities and houses involved. It's truly terrifying, there are so many houses and streets that are completely underwater," Costa said.In the city of Itambe, heavy rains caused a dam to break late Saturday raising fears and concerns of more flooding, reported ...

Global Covid caseload tops 273.6 mn, deaths surge to more than 5.34 mn

The second worst hit country in terms of cases is India (34,726,049 infections and 476,869 deaths), followed by Brazil (22,204,941 infections and 617,395 deaths).

Global Covid caseload tops 272.8 mn, deaths surge to more than 5.33 mn

The global coronavirus caseload has topped 272.8 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 5.33 million and vaccinations to over 8.58 billion.

Covid cases in Brazil rise by 5,446 to over 22.2 mn: Health Ministry

The number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in Brazil has increased by 5,446 to 2,22,01,221 within the past 24 hours

Brazil sacks IMF office over estimate complaints, says 'not useful anymore'

Economy Minister Paulo Guedes said on Wednesday Brazil won't recognize the IMF's office starting from June 30, when the current representative is due to be replaced

India, Brazil hold bilateral talks on United Nations-related issues

India and Brazil held bilateral consultations on United Nations-related issues at the Director-General level here.The Brazilian delegation was led by Adriano Silva Pucci, Director of the Department of United Nations at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brazil. Prakash Gupta, Joint Secretary (UNP & Summits) led the Indian delegation along with officials from the Embassy of India in Brasilia.Earlier, India congratulated Brazil for its election as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council (UNSC) for the 2022-23 term and welcomed its concurrent tenure with India for the year 2022. As leading voices of the developing world, both sides appreciated the convergences on multilateral issues, including with respect to a wide range of themes on the UNSC agenda.Further, both sides shared their respective priorities during their UNSC tenure. In keeping with the bilateral Strategic Partnership, they agreed to work closely together on key issues on the UNSC agenda, in particular on ...

Sterlite Power to expand transmission projects in Brazil for Rs 250 cr

The requests for an authorizing resolution for the construction of an additional scope came from the National Electric Energy Agency (ANEEL), it said