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The living musicians, writers, filmmakers, artists and athletes who define Colombia in 2026, plus the carnivals and festivals worth planning a trip around. The post Colombia Culture, the Key Figures to Know in 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times.
From independence heroes to Oscar winners, boxers and billionaires: the Mexicans the world knows best, and who leads in 2026. The post Mexico Famous People From History to Today appeared first on The Rio Times.
Ghana counted 30.8 million people in 2021. Who they are: Akan, Mole-Dagbani and Ewe, a Christian south and Muslim north, and 222,800 in the United States. The post Ghana Population and Ethnic Groups Explained appeared first on The Rio Times.
Six neighbours, four of them landlocked, depend on Mozambique's ports, pipelines and power. How the region's ties work, from Maputo to Cabo Delgado. The post Mozambique and Its Neighbours in Southern Africa appeared first on The Rio Times.
A guide to Costa Rica sports for US visitors: club football, the national team, surf spots, sport-fishing rules and licences, and a month-by-month calendar. The post Costa Rica Sports, Popular Activities and Events appeared first on The Rio Times.
Who owns Brazil's newspapers and TV networks, how social media and the courts shape the news, and what the new platform rules mean for US firms. The post Brazil Media Landscape Explained appeared first on The Rio Times.
From the hand paintings of Patagonia to Javier Milei, a clear guide to Argentina's coups, crises and recoveries, and why its past still moves markets. The post Argentina History Explained, From Origins to 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Who lives in Kenya: 2019 census totals, the largest ethnic groups, languages and faiths, 835,793 refugees, and a US diaspora sending US$2.7 billion home. The post Kenya Population and Ethnic Groups Explained appeared first on The Rio Times.
The Global Champions Tour Rabat finals run 30 October to 1 November 2026, with day tickets from about US$18 and tips for US visitors. The post Rabat Hosts Global Champions Tour Finals From 30 October appeared first on The Rio Times.
Lagos airport expects a bridge between Terminals 1 and 2 to open by December and asks travelers to arrive three to four hours before departure. The post Lagos Airport Asks Flyers to Arrive Up to 4 Hours Early appeared first on The Rio Times.
Where should Americans live in Costa Rica? We rank four areas on safety, climate and visas, with 873 homicides in 2025 and a 37.7 rate in Limón. The post Best Places to Live in Costa Rica for Expats 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Ha*Ash Costa Rica guide: the Louisiana-born sisters play Parque Viva near SJO airport on Saturday 6 February 2027, with seats from about US$99. The post Ha*Ash Plays Alajuela, Costa Rica, on 6 February 2027 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Marc Anthony Manizales guide: the salsa star headlines the fair's big night at Estadio Palogrande on 9 January 2027, with tickets from about US$47. The post Marc Anthony Plays Manizales on 9 January 2027 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Placebo Bogotá 2027: the British band plays the Movistar Arena on Thursday 11 March. Tickets cost about US$58 to US$223, fees included. The post Placebo Plays Bogotá’s Movistar Arena on 11 March 2027 appeared first on The Rio Times.
In ancient China, royal families washed elephants to pray for good fortune – until one elephant went rogue and brought the tradition to an end. Elephants had been spotted and documented in China as early as 4000 BC. They are believed to have once been familiar animals in the Central Plains before gradually migrating south to more remote regions. From the Han dynasty (202 BC–220), elephants were presented as tribute to the royal court. They carried deeply auspicious meanings: the Chinese word for...
US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the death of a Russian plague laboratory worker did not appear to be linked to a biological weapon. "We don't think so. We're going to find out soon enough, but we don't think so," Trump told reporters in the Oval Office when asked if a "bio-weapon" was involved. Russia warned earlier against "false" information as reports emerged of a second suspected case. The US and UN have urged Russia to be more transparent. FRANCE 24's Fraser Jackson reports from Washington.
Travellers heading to and from the revamped Huanggang Port must use authorised public transport services only, including pre-booked licensed taxi fleets, as other ride-hailing services will not be available inside the boundary control area, according to the Hong Kong government. At a press conference on Wednesday, transport officials also urged travellers not to rush to use the new port in the initial phase of its operations. Five days ahead of the expected opening of the Huanggang Port on...
The United States has created a regional anti-drug unit in Argentina and approved US$13.35 million, ten times earlier cooperation funds. The post Argentina Gets US Anti-Drug Unit and US$13.35 Million appeared first on The Rio Times.
Day seven of Rio’s film festival has a Brazilian western, a world-premiere documentary and free FGV screenings in Botafogo. Wednesday’s programme. The post Festival do Rio Day 7: Competition Films Screen appeared first on The Rio Times.
Convicted murderer Christa Pike regained consciousness and began speaking Tuesday after surviving a botched execution by lethal injection. Pike, the first woman the state of Tennessee has attempted to put to death in 200 years, remains hospitalised with severe injuries to both arms.
Costa Rica culture in one guide: what pura vida means, who speaks which language, how faith is changing, the holiday calendar and the national symbols. The post Costa Rica Culture Explained, Language, Religion and Traditions appeared first on The Rio Times.
From Maido and Central to Susana Baca, Juan Diego Flórez and Kimberly García, the living figures and festivals who shape Peru culture in 2026. The post Peru Culture, the Key Figures to Know in 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times.
The youth body reacts to clashes between security personnel and people against the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project, estimated to generate at least 11,000 MW of hydropower
Fifteen dishes that define Guatemalan cooking, from heritage recados to Christmas tamales, with regions, US$ prices and where to eat each one. The post Guatemalan Food Guide, 15 Dishes to Know appeared first on The Rio Times.
Who defines Brazil culture now: Oscar and Grammy winners, the stars Americans know from Narcos and the NWSL, and the festivals worth a trip. The post Brazil Culture, the Key Figures to Know in 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times.
The 49-year-old woman, a native of Changanassery, died on October 2 after her condition deteriorated following a hernia surgery at the hospital
The utsav being organised under the theme, ‘One City – One Celebration’, from October 11 to 20 showcases Vijayawada’s spiritual and cultural heritage, the Union Minister says