This is Beirut, 10/07 05:50 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Donald Trump United States Brazil
Brazil and the United States escalated their row Wednesday over President Donald Trump's support for coup-accused ex-leader Jair Bolsonaro, with the American president slapping a 50 percent tariff on one of its main steel suppliers. Leftist Brazilian counterpart Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva threatened to reciprocate. Trump has strongly ...
This is Beirut, 07/07 11:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
China BRICS Brazil Russia India USA
China said on Monday that BRICS, the grouping that also includes Brazil, Russia and India, was not seeking "confrontation" after US President Donald Trump vowed to impose an extra 10 percent tariff on countries aligning with the bloc. "Regarding the imposition of tariffs, China has repeatedly stated its position that trade and tariff wars have no ...
This is Beirut, 11/06 12:05 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Brazil World Cup Qualifiers Paraguay Ecuador
Brazil booked their place at the 2026 World Cup in North America on Tuesday with a lackluster 1-0 home victory over Paraguay, the first win of Carlo Ancelotti's reign. The five-time world champions punched their ticket to the finals in Canada, the United States, and Mexico thanks to Vinicius Jr. The Real Madrid star poked in from close range in ...
This is Beirut, 06/06 17:45 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Carlo Ancelotti Brazil Ecuador World Cup Qualifiers
Carlo Ancelotti's debut as coach of Brazil ended in a goalless draw in Ecuador in South American World Cup qualifying on Thursday. Argentina, already assured of a place in next year's tournament, beat Chile 1-0 in Santiago with a goal from Julian Alvarez, a result which guarantees Lionel Scaloni's team top spot and leaves bottom placed 'La Roja' ...
This is Beirut, 23/05 22:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Sebastião Salgado Photographer Brazil Culture France
French-Brazilian photographer Sebastião Salgado, acclaimed for his monumental body of work depicting wildlife, landscapes, and people across the globe, died on Friday at the age of 81, the French Academy of Fine Arts announced. Salgado was a member of the Academy since 2016. The Academy expressed its deep sorrow, describing him as “a great ...
This is Beirut, 17/05 20:55 - Reading : less than a minute
Lebanon Brazil Olive oil Tariffs
Brazil has officially scrapped import tariffs on Lebanese olive oil, a move expected to boost the Lebanese exports and enhance the product's competitiveness in a key international market. In a statement released on Saturday, Lebanon’s Ministry of Agriculture announced that Brazilian authorities have decided to eliminate the 9% customs duty ...
This is Beirut, 13/05 12:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti will take the reins of the Brazil national team on May 26, aiming to lead the team to World Cup glory next year for the first time since 2002. Previous coach Dorival Junior was sacked in March after a 4-1 thumping by rivals Argentina in qualifying. Here, AFP Sport considers three reasons he could prove ...
Madeleine Cadoux, 29/04 13:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Lady Gaga Concert Brazil Culture
The golden sands of Copacabana Beach are about to become the world’s biggest dance floor as Lady Gaga prepares to headline a historic free concert on May 3. The performance, titled Mayhem on the Beach, marks her long-awaited return to Brazil and is expected to draw more than 1.5 million fans for what could be one of the largest live music events ...
This is Beirut, 16/03 18:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro, who is accused of backing an attempted coup, told a demonstration in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday that a ban on him seeking re-election next year amounted to a "denial of democracy." Several thousand supporters of the far-right firebrand lined Rio's famous Copacabana beach to show support for Brazil's ...
Bélinda Ibrahim, 15/03 18:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Lebanon Brazil Song Culture World
In the history of international cultural relations, some connections transcend geographical distances. The bond between Lebanon and Brazil is one of them — deep and shaped by decades of migration and exchange. With over eight million people of Lebanese descent, Brazil is home to one of the largest Lebanese diasporas in the world. This ...
This is Beirut, 03/03 17:48 - Reading : less than a minute
The 2025 Rio Carnival kicked off in grand style! Dazzling dancers, sparkling floats, and infectious samba rhythms filled the streets, turning the first parade day into an unforgettable celebration!
This is Beirut, 19/02 09:50 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Brazil's attorney general on Tuesday formally charged far-right former president Jair Bolsonaro and 33 others over an alleged coup attempt after his 2022 election loss. Bolsonaro, 69, and his co-accused were hit with five charges over the alleged bid to prevent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva from taking office after a bitter election ...