Exclusive: Wagner fighters neared Russian nuclear base during revolt
As rebellious Wagner forces drove north toward Moscow on June 24, a contingent of military vehicles diverted east on a highway in the direction of a fortified Russian army base that holds nuclear weapons, according to videos posted online and interviews with local residents.
Brazil’s Ibovespa closed up for the second day, gaining 0.33% to hit 128,106 points. The week ended up at 0.85%, despite March dropping by 0.71% and the first quarter being down by 4.53%. The US dollar also climbed, reaching R$5.01, a 0.74% increase. Futures interest rates ended the day higher. Investors stayed cautious before the […]
In 2024, the Brazilian Navy commissions the Humaitá (S41), the second Riachuelo-Class submarine, marking a milestone in its PROSUB. This achievement follows rigorous maintenance and testing phases, underscoring Brazil’s commitment to enhancing its naval capabilities. The Humaitá underwent RANAE maintenance, meticulously handled by Itaguaí Construções Navais (ICN) in collaboration with France’s Naval Group. This detailed […]
The Dominican government grapples with a substantial budget shortfall in the first eight months of 2024. Central government revenues reached RD$872,802.6 million ($14.51 billion) by September 20th. Meanwhile, total expenditures amounted to RD$987,329.1 million ($16.42 billion) during the same period. This disparity resulted in a primary deficit of RD$114,526.5 million ($1.9 billion), equivalent to 13.1% […]