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New Japanese Equipment To Elevate Paraguay’s Meat Safety Standards
The Asunción Times
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July 1, 2025
The Japanese government has donated a whopping US$2.4 million in cutting-edge laboratory equipment to Paraguay’s National Animal Health and Quality Service (Senacsa) as part of the 2025 Economic and Social Development Program. The donation of...
The forgotten lifeline: How music can help reimagine HE
University World News
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GLOBAL In the aftermath of war, displacement and disaster, global humanitarian efforts often focus rightly on shelter, food, health and basic education. But one powerful tool for healing and rebuilding remains strikingly absent from most policy...
Bringing A Slice of Mexico To Asunción: Chulada La Taquería
The Asunción Times
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June 30, 2025
Walk down Avenida General Máximo Santos in Asunción, and the unmistakable aroma of freshly grilled meats, slow-cooked beans, and handmade tortillas drifts from an open kitchen. Follow the scent, and appetite alone becomes enough reason to step...
Paraguay Welcomes Europe: EU Investment Forum Paraguay 2025 Sparks New Partnership
The Asunción Times
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June 26, 2025
The European Union Delegation in Paraguay, in collaboration with the Investment and Export Network (REDIEX) of the Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MIC), hosted the European Investment Forum Paraguay 2025 at the Institute of the Central Bank of...
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Argentina's President Javier Milei wave on the balcony of the Casa Rosada government palace after a meeting in Buenos Aires, on July 5, 2025.
Buenos Aires Times
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July 6, 2025
Ways to boost trade ties were the dominant theme during talks on Saturday as President Javier Milei hosted Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Casa Rosada. Modi, 74, urged the expansion of New Delhi's preferential trade deal with South...
Health professionals urge residents to take precautions in extreme heat
News 12 Long Island - New York
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As temperatures soar across Nassau County, experts are warning residents to be cautious — because this heat wave isn’t just uncomfortable, it can also be dangerous. Even during intense heat, people are still getting outdoors, with local pickleball...
Paraguay Hit By Yet Another Cyber Attack
OCCRP
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June 23, 2025
Paraguay’s government has said it “contained” two breaches of sensitive data by a cybercrime group earlier this month. But the statement sparked criticism from people pointing out that some stolen information had already been released online. On...
(UPDATE) New Fort St. John health and wellness service seeks contributing voices as it begins hiring
Energeticcity.ca
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June 26, 2025
Left to right: Jose Sta Maria, Asuncion Sta Maria, Quentin Spruyt, Mayor Lilia Hansen, Marvin Gozum, Joymay Gozum, Dominique Belo and Cassidy Stewart at Pride on June 7th, 2025. (EA Photography) Updated, June 30th, 12 p.m.: This story was updated...
Record 769 arrests and USD 65 million in illicit pharmaceuticals seized in global bust
International Criminal Police Organization
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SINGAPORE – An INTERPOL-coordinated operation across 90 countries has resulted in the seizure of 50.4 million doses of illicit pharmaceuticals worth USD 65 million, highlighting the alarming scale of the global trade in unapproved and counterfeit...
Paraguay Launches Cybersecurity Plan On the Heels of Major Hacks
OCCRP
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June 20, 2025
Paraguay has launched a cybersecurity strategy the week after a criminal hacking group released citizenship data, because the government refused to pay a ransom. OCCRP reported last week that the government had decided not to pay off a cybercrime...
Modi-Milei talks in Buenos Aires: India, Argentina to boost ties with diversification in trade
Firstpost
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July 6, 2025
India and Argentina have agreed to deepen cooperation in key sectors such as critical minerals, defence manufacturing, space, shale gas, pharmaceuticals, digital health, telemedicine, information technology, and digital payments. The agreement...
Ullón Optical: A Passion For Optics And A Heart For Health
The Asunción Times
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June 25, 2025
In the city of Lambaré, near Asunción, optician’s shop Ullón Optical opened its doors in 2019 under the leadership of optometry graduate Nadia Ullón. Her passion for optics began more than twenty years ago, when she started working as an assistant...
World News | PM Modi, Argentine President Milei Agree to Diversify Bilateral Trade Basket
Latestly
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July 5, 2025
Buenos Aires, Jul 6 (PTI) India and Argentina on Saturday agreed to diversify two-way trade and ramp up cooperation in defence, critical minerals, pharmaceutical, energy and mining sectors with Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasising on taking...
Paraguay And Spain Forge US$100M Partnership Framework for Sustainable Development
The Asunción Times
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June 19, 2025
The governments of Paraguay and Spain have signed a new partnership framework for Sustainable Development over a period from 2025 until 2028, establishing a joint roadmap to promote inclusion and reduce inequalities. The cooperation agreement...
Leak of data belonging to 7.4 million Paraguayans traced back to infostealers
The Record
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June 24, 2025
Troves of data on effectively every Paraguayan citizen were stolen by hackers who infected a government employee’s device with infostealer malware, according to two security firms who examined the data. Multiple dark web postings over the last...
Construction Begins On New Bañado Tacumbú Neighbourhood in Asunción
The Asunción Times
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June 24, 2025
Work officially started on the Costanera Sur site in Asunción, the future home of the vibrant new Bañado Tacumbú area. Mid-June, the contracting firm set up its technical office, marking the first step in this transformative project. The team is...
Ana Blosset, From Paraguay To Berklee: Healing Through Music And Harmony
The Asunción Times
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June 23, 2025
In an age where vulnerability is often masked, and mental health remains an unspoken struggle, Ana Blosset has chosen to sing her truth and with deep emotional clarity. At just 22 years old, the Paraguayan singer-songwriter studying music in the...
Modi in Brazil after pledges to ramp up bilateral trade, ties with Argentina
The Federal
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July 6, 2025
Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Rio de Janeiro late on Saturday (July 5) on a four-day visit, during which he will participate in the 17th BRICS Summit and undertake a state visit. The prime minister was accorded a ceremonial welcome upon...
Paraguayan authorities concerned over low vaccination rates
MercoPress
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Monday, June 16th 2025 - 20:27 UTC Cousirat urged parents to take their children and elders to the vaccination centers Paraguayan health authorities reported Monday that only 64% of the 1,500,000 influenza vaccine doses available nationwide had...
PM Modi, Argentine Prez Milei agreeto diversify bilateral trade basket
Nagaland Post
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July 5, 2025
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Argentine President Javier Milei on Saturday agreed to diversify India-Argentina trade basket and vowed to expand cooperation in a range of critical areas such as defence, security, energy and minerals. In their...