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The inaugural edition of the State-level expo for aerospace, space, defence and internal security sectors will coincide with the Invest Telangana Global Summit 2026 at the Bharat Future City, near Hyderabad
A plain guide to the Tunisia neighbourhood in October 2026: borders, gas, trade, migration, shared water and the regional groups Tunisia belongs to. The post Tunisia and Its Neighbours in North Africa appeared first on The Rio Times.
Trinidad and Tobago geopolitics in October 2026: how the US, China, India, Venezuela, the Gulf and Turkey compete for gas, trade and influence. The post Trinidad and Tobago Geopolitics Explained 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Rio Times · USA & Canada Intelligence Brief October 19, 2026 — Alberta votes on a separation referendum process; Ottawa braces for September inflation figures; Washington offers trade reassurance without detail; Toronto demands accountability on rare-disease funding. The post USA & Canada Intelligence Brief — Monday, October 19, 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times.
China warned the European Union not to underestimate Beijing’s determination to defend its interests, dismissing claims that the bloc’s pressure yielded concessions in recent automotive trade talks.
Key areas of discussion will include energy, trade and investment, defence, critical and emerging technologies, and other areas of mutual interest
Trade between Brazil and China reached a record US$143 billion in the first nine months of the year, driven by Brazilian oil sales that surged after the war on Iran disrupted Gulf supply, according to a report by the Brazil-China Business Council. Brazilian exports to China rose 12 per cent to US$84.7 billion between January and September, while imports from China grew 9.9 per cent to US$58.6 billion, the council said in its quarterly analysis of government data. The resulting US$26.1 billion...
El Salvador opened a 420-metre bridge to Guatemala at La Hachadura, a US$32.6 million crossing meant to end rainy-season closures on a key trade route. The post El Salvador Opens 420-Metre Guatemala Bridge appeared first on The Rio Times.
Former ECB President Mario Draghi says that Europe's openness to international trade also makes it vulnerable to a dismantling of multilateral rules, adding that increased trade with India is a topic that is seen with enthusiasm. He speaks at Bloomberg's New Economy Forum in New Delhi. (Source: Bloomberg)
Chinese lithium futures extended a deep selloff this week on growing concerns about the demand outlook for the battery metal.
North Korea has opened two major bridges connecting it to key trading partners in the last month, with the latest — a bridge link to China — inaugurated Thursday after a more than decade-long delay.
T.H. Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Canada; Dr. S. Jaishankar, Union Minister of External Affairs, Republic of India; The Rt. Hon. Rishi Sunak, Former Prime Minister & Member of Parliament, United Kingdom; and T.H. Kevin Rudd, Global President & CEO, Asia Society and Former Prime Minister, Commonwealth of Australia discuss the role of middle powers in shaping trade, security and the global order with Bloomberg's Erik Schatzker at the 2026 Bloomberg New Economy Forum in New Delhi. (Source: Bloomberg)
Ica, the region behind about half of all Peru grape exports, has sent its first cargo of the 2026-27 season to the United States, its biggest buyer. The post Peru Grape Heartland Ships First US Cargo appeared first on The Rio Times.
Mexico's 10% tariff on car assembly parts is gone for five years from 14 October, a bid to build more cars at home while most finished Chinese cars pay 50%. The post Mexico Waives Tariff on Car Assembly Parts appeared first on The Rio Times.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit Azerbaijan and three Balkan countries amid Beijing’s push to shore up its trade corridors and geopolitical influence in the regions. Wang will attend the seventh summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA) in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Thursday “as special representative of President Xi Jinping”, according to China’s foreign ministry. Aside from Azerbaijan, Beijing’s top diplomat will visit Croatia, Montenegro and...
What does it take to get the Bloomberg New Economy Forum ready? Haslinda Amin goes behind the scenes in New Delhi as crews prepare the venue for global leaders and discussions on AI, trade, energy and the forces reshaping the world economy. (Source: Bloomberg)
Bloomberg News Senior Economics Writer Shawn Donnan tells Bloomberg This Weekend that globalization has continued to expand despite a decade of populist policies, tariffs and efforts to reshape international trade following Brexit and President Donald Trump's first election victory. Speaking with hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini, Donnan says growing cross-border investment, global supply chains and digital technology demonstrate that the world economy remains increasingly interconnected despite political resistance. (Source: Bloomberg)
The European Union and China “reached an understanding” on trade in hybrid electric vehicles during marathon negotiations in Beijing on Friday, China’s commerce ministry said in a statement. Beijing is “willing to continue” fast-tracking licenses for rare earth mineral exports to Europe, while the sides will continue negotiations on reducing tariffs and creating minimum price deals that would allow Chinese electric vehicles to enter the EU market at a lower duty rate, according to the...
Australia is set to unveil the final version of a controversial plan to force liquefied natural gas producers to reserve as much as a fifth of their output for local buyers.
Ecobank Transnational Inc. is stepping up efforts to facilitate direct yuan payments for clients trading with China as the pan-African lender seeks to boost ties with the continent’s biggest trading partner and reduce reliance on the dollar.
Hundreds of French farmers drive tractors into Paris to protest the EU‑Mercosur deal, warning of unfair competition and demanding stronger protections.
Indian refiners have cut back Russian crude purchases for November delivery, as rising competition from China pushes up prices at a time when buyers can tap alternative shipments from the Middle East.
A senior US Commerce official promoted trade in Caracas on 7 October, as US goods exports to Venezuela rose 79% in the first eight months of 2026. The post Venezuela Hosts US Commerce Official on 7 October appeared first on The Rio Times.
Juba's commissioner told foreigners, Ugandans included, to leave retail trade to South Sudanese, then denied reports of a 7-day order to leave. The post Juba Retail Ban Hits Ugandans, but No 7-Day Expulsion appeared first on The Rio Times.
Buenos Aires, Argentina — This month, the United States and Argentine governments launched the Andes-Atlantic Corridor, a bilateral cooperation initiative that will impact the strategic infrastructure of the South American country. The agreement was signed on Wednesday, September 23, in New York by Argentine Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno and U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher […] The post Argentina, US launch the Andes-Atlantic Corridor: How will both countries benefit? appeared first on Latin America Reports.
Mexico City, Mexico — The leaders of Mexico and South Korea gathered last week in Mexico City to sign a series of ambitious accords involving trade, technology, investment and security. The Joint Action Plan Mexico-Korea 2026-2030, signed by President Claudia Sheinbaum and Korean President Lee Jae Myung on September 24, launches a new chapter in […] The post Mexico, South Korea sign ambitious new chapter in bilateral relations appeared first on Latin America Reports.
Organizações da sociedade civil entregaram aos candidatos à Presidência da República e aos governos dos estados propostas de políticas públicas e metas para proteção a crianças e adolescentes. O movimento, chamado Agenda 227, é composto por mais de 520 entidades de diferentes áreas. São dois documentos distintos, um voltado aos candidatos a presidente e outro voltado aos candidatos aos governos estaduais. Ambos apresentam sugestões para áreas como educação, saúde, primeira infância, enfrentamento das violências e profissionalização. Notícias relacionadas:Eleições: propagandas gratuitas de candidatos terminam nesta quinta.Candidato do PRTB, Leonardo Avalanche desiste de disputar Presidência.Observadores internacionais chegam ao Brasil para monitorar eleições.O documento relata que crianças e adolescentes de vários perfis, como negros, indígenas, imigrantes, residentes nas regiões Norte e Nordeste e nas periferias urbanas estão mais expostos à pobreza, insegurança alimentar, violência, baixa oferta de serviços públicos e riscos climáticos. “Essa realidade evidencia que ainda há uma distância significativa a ser percorrida para alcançarmos o que determina a Constituição Federal - a prioridade absoluta dos direitos de crianças e adolescentes - para toda a população de 0 a 17 anos”, ressalta o documento voltado aos candidatos a presidente da República. O objetivo da Agenda 227 é sugerir políticas de democratização da saúde, educação e segurança a todas as crianças e adolescentes do país e combater o preconceito de gênero, cor, origem e classe social. “A experiência recente demonstra que avanços consistentes são possíveis quando há cooperação entre os entes federativos, definição clara de prioridades e fortalecimento das capacidades institucionais”, defende o movimento na carta aos candidatos a governador. Agenda 227 O nome Agenda 227 é inspirado no Artigo 227 da Constituição Federal, que define que é dever da família, da sociedade e do Estado garantir à criança e ao adolescente o direito à vida, saúde, educação, lazer, dignidade e respeito, entre outros. Entre as entidades integrantes do movimento estão a Aliança Nacional LGBTI+; Andi – Comunicação e Direitos; Childhood Brasil; Coalizão Brasileira pelo Fim da Violência contra Crianças; Coalizão pela Socioeducação; Fundação Itaú; Geledés – Instituto da Mulher Negra; Instituto Alana; Instituto Liberta; RNPI – Rede Nacional Primeira Infância e United Way Brasil.