FM spokesperson calls on Paraguayan govt to heed voice of its people, sever so-called 'diplomatic relations' with Taiwan regional authorities

Guo Jiakun When asked to comment on recent reports about a latest poll conducted in Paraguay this month indicating that 58.3 percent of respondents consider it very important for Paraguay to have diplomatic relations with China, while 29.8 percent...

Paraguay Announces Opening of Consulate in Morocco’s Dakhla

Rabat – The Republic of Paraguay has taken a strong diplomatic step to affirm its recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over Western Sahara by announcing the opening of a Consulate General in Morocco’s southern provinces, specifically in Dakhla....

Paraguay to open Consulate General in Moroccan Sahara, reinforcing territorial integrity support

The Republic of Paraguay materialized, on Wednesday, its recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara through the announcement of the opening of a Consulate General. During his meeting in Rabat with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, African...

Lula da Silva OKs law to harden fight against Brazil's organized crime

Members of the Rio de Janeiro Military Police attend the funeral of their colleague Sergeant Heber Carvalho da Fonseca at the Jardim da Saudade cemetery in Rio de Janeiro on Friday. Carvalho da Fonseca was one of four officers killed during...

Paraguay to open consulate in Morocco-ruled Western Sahara, Rabat says

RABAT (Reuters) -Paraguay plans to open a consulate in Western Sahara, joining African and Arab countries that have established diplomatic missions there in a sign of support for Morocco’s claim to the disputed territory, the Moroccan foreign...

Paraguayan Star Erika Alarcón Skates To Silver in Beijing World Championships

In a display of grace and determination, Erika Alarcón, Paraguay’s premier figure skater, has secured the silver medal at the Artistic World Championships Beijing 2025, earning the runner-up position on the global stage. The young athlete’s...

Itaipu Powers Up Paraguay’s First Floating Solar Energy Plant

Itaipu Binacional has begun energising its first floating solar energy plant in Paraguay, marking a milestone in renewable energy development. The innovative installation is located on the reservoir of the Itaipu Hydroelectric Power Station in...

EU delegation to Brazil labelled 'last-minute and tokenistic'

An EU delegation to the South American country of Brazil has been described as "last-minute and tokenistic" ahead of crucial vote on the Mercosur trade deal. The deal will allow 99,000t carcass weight of Mercosur beef - mainly from Brazil - to...

China urges Paraguayan government to heed call of its people, make right decision: FM spokesperson

BEIJING, Oct. 30 (Xinhua) -- China urges the Paraguayan government to heed the call of its people, embark on the right course as early as possible, and make the right decision to recognize the one-China principle and sever so-called "diplomatic...

Paraguayan Star Erika Alarcón Skates To Silver in Beijing World Championships

In a display of grace and determination, Erika Alarcón, Paraguay’s premier figure skater, has secured the silver medal at the Artistic World Championships Beijing 2025, earning the runner-up position on the global stage. The young athlete’s...

Growing international support for Morocco’s autonomy plan and sovereignty over the Sahara

Amid growing international support for Morocco’s autonomy plan and sovereignty over the Sahara, Paraguay yesterday made clear its position on this regional dispute by announcing the opening of a Consulate General. During his meeting in Rabat with...

IFC invests in ATOME’s fertilizer project

Save to read list Published by Willow Munz, Editorial Assistant World Fertilizer, Thursday, 30 October 2025 10:00 ATOME, a low-carbon fertilizer developer, has announced that the Board of the International Finance Corp. (IFC), the private...

Sri Lanka Backs Cuba in UN Trade Embargo Vote

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka has joined the overwhelming majority of United Nations member states in voting to end the decades-long United States embargo against Cuba, during the 33rd annual resolution on the issue at the UN General Assembly. The...

International Internet Day 2025: Date, History and Significance of the Day Marking the First Successful Electronic Message Transmission

International Internet Day celebration is focused on acknowledging the history of the internet, how it came to be and its importance in the growth and development of the world. International Internet Day has been an annual observance that not only...

Brazilian workers call for internationalist brigades to defend Venezuela from U.S. attack

Women members of Brazil’s Landless Workers’ Movement (MST). The organization is calling for the formation of 'internationalist brigades' modeled on the experience of the Spanish Civil War to come to the aid of Venezuela. | Photo via MTS Since...

SEK Symphony opens with Danzas Latinas performance

The Southeast Kansas Symphony began its 110th season this Sunday afternoon with a celebration of Hispanic heritage, performing Danzas Latinas at the Bicknell Family Center for the Arts as the last installment of the Hispanic Music Festival. The...

Canada’s U17 women’s soccer squad to meet Brazil in World Cup quarterfinal

Canada scored three goals in each half en route to a comfortable 6-0 win over Zambia in Round of 16 play Wednesday, setting up a quarterfinal date with Brazil at the FIFA Women's U17 World Cup in Sale, Morocco. The Canada-Brazil winner will face...

Morocco and Paraguay: Building a Bridge Between Africa and Mercosur

Marrakech – Paraguay materialized its recognition of Moroccan sovereignty over the Sahara by announcing the opening of a Consulate General during a high-level diplomatic meeting held on Wednesday in Rabat. Paraguayan Foreign Minister Rubén Ramírez...

De capos a lavadores de dinero, presuntos delincuentes buscan escondite en Paraguay

Por Mauricio Torres, CNN en Español El exfuncionario mexicano Hernán Bermúdez Requena viajó más de 7.000 kilómetros para esconderse de la Justicia. De acuerdo con autoridades de México, el exsecretario de Seguridad de Tabasco y presunto fundador...

Ghost Guns Are Increasingly Empowering Brazil’s Powerful Gangs

A recent and extremely deadly anti-gang raid in Rio de Janeiro underscores both the escalating firepower of Brazil’s gangs and the growing challenge authorities face as criminal groups diversify their arms supplies. Rio de Janeiro’s police...