Coal mine fire claims 16 lives in southern China despite industry safety improvements

Brazil Emerges as Uruguay’s Top Trade Partner

In a tough trade year, Brazil claims the top spot as Uruguay’s main partner. The University of Montevideo (UM) confirms this. Brazil is 25% of Uruguay’s exports in August. For the year, it’s 22.2% of total trade. Brazil recently passed China in global trade deals. Trade balance worsens this year, showing a $1.88 billion deficit. […]

Hunter Biden request to appear in court by video rejected by judge

A federal judge has ordered that Hunter Biden appear in court for his arraignment on federal gun charges despite his requests to have his first hearing to take place virtually. President Biden’s son was charged by Special Counsel David Weiss with making a false statement in the purchase of a firearm; making a false statement […]

Neoenergia’s Third Quarter: Revenue Soars Amid Profit Decline

Brazilian energy giant Neoenergia faced challenging market conditions during the third quarter of 2024. The company’s adjusted net profit reached R$ 908 million ($162.1 million), showing a 7% decrease from 2023. The company’s raw net profit fell more sharply to R$ 841 million ($150.2 million), marking a 46% decline compared to the previous year. However, […]