Rio de Janeiro

Rio Transforms Into High-Security Zone As World Leaders Gather For G20 Summit

18 Nov 2024

City on Lockdown, G20 Summit Venue at the Center Rio de Janeiro, a city typically known for its laid-back security, has undergone an unprecedented transformation, deploying around 25,000 soldiers and police officers across its streets. Thousands of surveillance cameras have been installed, while world leaders like Indian Prime Minister Narendra...

PM Modi Arrives in Brazil for G20 Summit

18 Nov 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Monday. This marked the second stop of his three-nation tour. He is attending the 19th G20 Leaders' Summit. Indian delegates, led by Ambassador Suresh Reddy, welcomed him warmly at the airport. PM Modi expressed his excitement in a post...

PM Modi Lands in Nigeria, Warmly Greeted by Indian Community | Watch

17 Nov 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Nigeria on Sunday, marking the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the country in 17 years. This visit is part of his five-day journey to Nigeria, Brazil, and Guyana, following an invitation from Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Warm Reception by the...

Crown Prince MBS Cancels G20 Summit Trip, Cites Health Issues And Travel Woes

16 Nov 2024

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) will not attend the upcoming G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, next week. A Bloomberg report, citing an unnamed source, confirmed the decision, stating that the prince is unable to undertake the 14-hour flight due to a chronic ear canal condition....

Explosions Shake Brazil’s Supreme Court, Stir Tensions Ahead Of G20 Summit

14 Nov 2024

A man detonated explosives outside Brazil’s Supreme Court on Wednesday evening, officials reported, raising security concerns just days before global leaders arrive for the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro. The incident, which authorities suggest was a suicide, also precedes a state visit to Brasília by Chinese President Xi Jinping....

US Deputy NSA: Resolving Debt Crisis in Developing Nations a Key G20 Priority

05 Sep 2024

The United States has highlighted resolving the debt crisis in low-income countries as its foremost priority for the upcoming G20 summit, where over half of these nations are facing significant debt distress, according to Daleep Singh, the US G20 Sherpa and Deputy National Security Advisor (NSA). The next G20 meeting...

Madonna Makes Waves: 1.6 Million Fans Rock Rio On Tour Finale

05 May 2024

Madonna concluded her tour with a complimentary concert at Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, attracting approximately 1.6 million fans, as reported by Deadline. The performance signaled the end of her retrospective tour, commemorating her four decades in pop music, which she has been touring worldwide since October of the...

Rio de Janeiro experiences heat index of 62.3C

19 Mar 2024

A scorching heatwave engulfing Brazil has broken new ground, with Rio de Janeiro experiencing a heat index of 62.3 degrees Celsius (144.1 degrees Fahrenheit), marking the highest level in a decade, as confirmed by weather authorities. The heat index, which factors in humidity to determine how hot it feels, reached...