Year: 2025

In financial terms, the agreement stipulates that Rio Tinto will contribute up to USD 900,000,000 to the project. In the process, advised by national and international experts, four binding offers were submitted. To formalize the […]

Brazil Sets Up Sanitary Barriers to Contain Bird Flu Outbreak in Rio Grande do Sul

Authorities in the southern Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul have begun implementing sanitary barriers in response to a confirmed outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza in the municipality of Montenegro, the state government […]

UN Decolonization Committee to Hold Pacific Seminar in Timor-Leste Ahead of June Session in New York

The United Nations Special Committee on Decolonization will convene its annual Pacific Regional Seminar in Dili from May 21 to 23, as part of ongoing efforts to advance self-determination and development in Non-Self-Governing Territories. The […]

U.S. Offers $10 Million Reward for Information on Hezbollah Financing in South America’s Tri-Border Region

The U.S. Embassy in Paraguay announced Monday that the State Department is offering a reward of up to $10 million for information that helps disrupt Hezbollah’s financial networks operating in the Tri-Border Area shared by […]

Chile, Indonesia Sign Agreement to Boost Agricultural Certification and Phytosanitary Cooperation

JAKARTA, Indonesia (Santiago Times Reporter) — Chile and Indonesia signed a new agreement Monday aimed at strengthening cooperation on agricultural quarantine measures and electronic certification, reinforcing a growing trade relationship between the two countries. Chilean Agriculture […]

Pope Leo XIV Inaugurated with Call for Unity, Social Justice at St. Peter’s Mass

Pope Leo XIV formally began his papacy on Sunday with a solemn Mass in St. Peter’s Square, drawing an estimated 100,000 faithful and dignitaries from around the world. The newly elected pontiff, formerly Cardinal Robert […]

ICC Chief Prosecutor Takes Leave Amid UN Sexual Misconduct Investigation

May 19, 2025 Ross Brown

International Criminal Court (ICC) Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan has taken a leave of absence amid a United Nations investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct, including claims that he coerced a female aide into a sexual […]

Avian Influenza Outbreak in Brazil Triggers Regional Trade Disruptions, Paraguay Issues Sanitary Alert

May 17, 2025 Ross Brown

A highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) outbreak in Brazil’s southern state of Rio Grande do Sul has prompted a suspension of chicken meat exports to China, the European Union, and Argentina, and triggered a regional […]

Snow Forecast for Seven Chilean Regions, Including Santiago

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Heavy rain, strong winds, and snowfall expected as new frontal system approaches SANTIAGO — Chile’s central and southern regions are preparing for a powerful frontal system bringing wind, rain, and snow over the coming days, [...]

Universidad de Chile Eliminated by Curicó Unido in Copa Chile Upset

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Curicó Unido advances to quarterfinals after dramatic second-leg draw SANTIAGO — Defending champions Universidad de Chile have been eliminated from the Copa Chile Coca Cola Sin Azúcar 2025 after a 2-2 draw against Curicó Unido [...]

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Chile’s Municipalities, Senapred Meet Ahead of Storm Forecast

SANTIAGO, Chile — As Chile prepares for an approaching winter storm system, the Association of Municipalities of Chile (Amuch) held a high-level coordination meeting with the National Disaster Prevention and Response Service (Senapred) to strengthen [...]

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Brian Wilson, Legendary Beach Boys Co-Founder, Dies at 82

LOS ANGELES — Brian Wilson, the legendary musician, songwriter and co-founder of The Beach Boys, has died at the age of 82, his family announced. “We are heartbroken to announce that our beloved father Brian [...]

Latin America

Chile and Norway Deepen Antarctic Cooperation with New Agreement

Chile and Norway signed a memorandum of understanding on Antarctic cooperation Monday, reinforcing their shared commitment to peace, science, and environmental protection in the region. The agreement, signed by Chilean Foreign Minister Alberto van Klaveren [...]

Latin America

Full Moon in June 2025: Date, Meaning, and What’s Ahead in the Night Sky

The full moon in June 2025 will occur on Wednesday, June 11, and will be visible in most regions depending on local moonrise and moonset times. Known as the Strawberry Moon, this lunar event is [...]

Latin America

Japan Tops Global Waste Index 2025; U.S., Israel, and Chile Rank as Worst Polluters

Japan has emerged as the world leader in waste management, while Israel, Chile, and the United States rank among the worst-performing countries, according to the Global Waste Index 2025 released by Slovak-based waste technology company [...]

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South Korean Model and Actor Kim Jong Suk Dies at 29, Family Urges Respect Amid Speculation