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Taiwan’s New Pork Export Pact Propels Paraguay As A Top East Asian Supplier
In a historic breakthrough for Paraguay’s pork industry, The Republic of China (ROC, Taiwan) has officially announced a pork export pact that introduces a zero-tariff policy for Paraguayan pork exports, set to take effect on 5 July. This...

Pastor behind Baptize America says baptisms, churches are tools to evangelize cities, states
An individual is baptized at Pirates Cove, California as part of the nationwide Baptize America revival event on Sunday, June 8, 2025. | Courtesy Baptize AmericaA California pastor who helped organize a nationwide mass baptism event on Pentecost...

EXCLUSIVE: Paraguay Says It Won’t Pay Ransomware Group For Stolen Citizenship Data
Paraguay says it will not pay off cybercriminals who obtained personal data potentially affecting every citizen. The group is threatening to make the data public if the government doesn’t pay $7.4 million by June 13. “The government never...

Guatemala Hosts Regional Meeting to Strengthen Preparedness and Response to Dengue and Other Arboviral Disease Outbreaks
Guatemala City, 12 June 2025 - Representatives from eight countries across the Americas gathered in Guatemala City from 10 to 12 June to enhance national capacities for preparedness and response to dengue and other arboviral disease outbreaks. The...

Restaurant Taco Boy 1980: The Taste Of Mexico, With A Paraguayan Heart
Amid the vibrant chaos of Lambaré’s streets, where the scent of grilled meat drifts through the air and vendors call out their daily specials, a small taco stand began drawing curious crowds. It was not flashy, just a borrowed table, a modest...

Taiwan Fellowship Opens Doors For Paraguayan Academics In 2025
Paraguayan academics now have the opportunity to undertake advanced research in East Asia through the prestigious Taiwan Fellowship 2025. The programme, offered by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of China (Taiwan), will support...

Brazil, Ecuador qualify for FIFA WC 2026; Uruguay, Paraguay & Colombia...
New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) Vini Jr scored the winning goal as Brazil beat Paraguay 1-0 at the Neo Quimica Arena to secure FIFA World Cup 2026 qualification. Vinicius Jr clinched Carlo Ancelotti his first win in their hot seat after fine work from...

Brazil, Ecuador Qualify For FIFA WC 2026; Uruguay, Paraguay & Colombia On Cusp
New Delhi: Vini Jr scored the winning goal as Brazil beat Paraguay 1-0 at the Neo Quimica Arena to secure FIFA World Cup 2026 qualification. Vinicius Jr clinched Carlo Ancelotti his first win in their hot seat after fine work from Matheus Cunha....

Will Neymar Jr play in Brazil vs Paraguay FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier?
As the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers heat up, all eyes are on Brazil’s star-studded squad, with one question dominating discussions: Will Neymar play in the crucial Brazil vs Paraguay match scheduled for June 10, 2025? Neymar Jr., Brazil’s record...

India Deepens Strategic Ties Across Latin America and Caribbean Region
Home South America India Deepens Strategic Ties Across Latin America and Caribbean Region These sustained bilateral efforts reflect New Delhi’s broader strategic intent to position itself as a reliable partner to the Latin America & Caribbean...

AI, the New Frontier for Global Tobacco Control
[DUBLIN, SciDev.Net] Artificial Intelligence (AI) should be harnessed to clamp down on the tobacco sector targeting young people globally in the digital space, especially where resources are limited, a conference heard. Speakers at the World...
Football: Real's Kroos isolating after COVID contact
IMAGE: Toni Kroos will miss Real Madrid's away match at Athletic Bilbao on Sunday. Photograph: Wolfgang Rattay/Reuters Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos has gone into self-isolation following contact with a person who has tested positive for...

Are America’s Competitive Advantages Being Decimated?
The US is an unrivaled economic powerhouse. It accounts for 4% of the world’s population yet captures a whopping 24% of the world’s gross domestic product — the total value of goods and services produced by a country in one year. When comparing...

Regional Meeting Calls on Countries in the Americas to Prioritize Syphilis Testing and Treatment
Brasília, 7 July 2025 — To reverse the increase in syphilis and congenital syphilis in the Americas and move toward the elimination of the disease, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) held a regional meeting from 1 to 3 July in São Paulo,...

Canada’s Pan Am Cup field hockey roster loaded with UVic talent
Vikes core make up nearly a quarter of the 18-player field hockey roster heading to Uruguay The University of Victoria pipeline is fuelling Canada’s women’s field hockey squad ahead of the Pan American Cup this July. Canada’s quest for a spot at...

Newcastle reach £55 million agreement with Forest for Elanga
Newcastle United have agreed a deal with Nottingham Forest for the signing of Anthony Elanga on Monday. A deal consisting of an initial fee of £52million ($70.7m) plus bonuses that are considered difficult to reach has been agreed, and personal...

Trump celebrates gulag-like conditions for immigrant detainees during visit to “Alligator Alcatraz”
Trump, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, and other state and federal officials toured the facility, which was built by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ administration in a matter of days and is expected to receive its first...

Cango Talks To Bamboo Works About Hedging Bitcoin Volatility, Future Roadmap And More...
The company recently completed the first phase of its transformation from auto trader to bitcoin miner with its acquisition of additional machines with 18 EH/s of capacity Cango Inc. CANG is a company in transition, spending its first decade in...

The Transfer DealSheet: Latest on Man Utd, Arsenal, Real Madrid and more
Welcome to the sixth edition of The Athletic’s Transfer DealSheet for the summer 2025 transfer window. Our team of dedicated writers, including David Ornstein, will take you inside the market to explain the deals being worked on. The mini-window...

Binhi at Ani to award $32,000 in scholarships to the Class of 2025
2025 Binhi at Ahi scholars are pictured (L-R). Top row: Kaiya Alger, RJ Arconado, Braeden James Asuncion, Sadie-Lyn Barbosa, Karisa Bayudan, Sarah Nicole Cariaga, Michelle Lennie D. Castillo, Mareea Casio; Middle row: Taylor Jade Deocares, Brianna...