Brazil

Can Brazil's first foreign coach Carlo Ancelotti bring back glory days?

June 06, 2026 12:29 am

Taking charge of chaotic Brazil as its first overseas manager since 1925, legendary coach Carlo Ancelotti has shown signs of revival, embracing the local culture and heads to the World Cup with fans firmly behind his back as Samba Boys

Bebeto, Romario were not friends, then the cradle celebration happened

June 05, 2026 7:58 pm

Bebeto's son Mattheus, whose birth triggered the celebration, is a footballer and a father but has not copied his dad yet

Not tiny animals, just algae: Study challenges evidence for early animal life on Earth

May 16, 2026 9:18 am

Advanced imaging at a particle accelerator has debunked the theory that ancient rock markings were animal origins

3 killed after small plane crashes into building in southeastern Brazil |Video

May 05, 2026 5:39 am

The airplane's pilot and co-pilot were killed by the crash, the fire department said in a statement.

‘Is this for me?’: Shakira’s stunned reaction goes viral as 2 million fans fill Brazil’s Copacabana Beach for her concert

May 04, 2026 12:53 pm

Shakira performed a free concert at Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It was part of her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran world tour, named after her 2024 album.

Brazilian bridesmaids dance to ‘Beedi’ at friend’s wedding: ‘Indian song every Brazilian knows’

March 17, 2026 6:21 pm

The bridesmaids not only matched the song’s high energy but also recreated the famous hook step originally performed by Bipasha Basu.

Brazil President Lula: India does not have the mindset of a coloniser

February 23, 2026 5:04 am

The Brazilian President's remarks came at a 50-minute press conference on Sunday, before he departed India and headed for South Korea. Lula had come to India for the AI Impact Summit and stayed on for a bilateral on Saturday.

Trade to critical minerals: India, Brazil for a stronger Global South

February 22, 2026 1:59 am

Meeting at Hyderabad House in New Delhi for bilateral talks a day after the US Supreme Court struck down the Trump tariffs, Modi and Lula agreed to work together and voice the concerns of the Global South.

“Our origins are at risk”: Brazilian singer-songwriter Taïs Reganelli is in India, here is why Pune should listen to her

February 13, 2026 1:01 pm

Taïs Reganelli will perform at Ruhaniyat on Feb 14 The Empress Garden

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in Delhi next week, will meet PM Modi

February 13, 2026 2:19 am

In Photos: Tragic plane crash in Brazil claims 10 lives

December 23, 2024 12:51 pm

At least 15 people were hospitalized for smoke inhalation injuries after a plane crash sparked a fire in Gramado, Rio Grande do Sul state, authorities reported.

Thousands of Bolsonaro supporters invade and vandalise Brazil's top government offices

January 09, 2023 9:26 pm

A week after his leftist opponent, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, took office, followers of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro attacked Congress, the Supreme Court, and the presidential palace on Sunday,

Week in pictures: Most compelling images from around the world

November 05, 2022 7:13 pm

Here are some of the top photos of the week.

Week in pictures: A look at most compelling images from around the world

October 29, 2022 7:31 pm

Here are some of the top photos from the world this week.

After devastating floods, families in Brazilian Amazon now face drought

October 20, 2022 2:48 pm

Brazilian Amazon had been reeling under floods that destroyed crops and left livelihoods on a balance. And now, the inhabitants are dealing with a severe drought.

Thousands rally in Brazil in 'defence of democracy'

August 12, 2022 10:19 am

Thousands of Brazilians flocked to a law school Thursday in defence of the nation’s democratic institutions, an event that carried echoes of a gathering nearly 45 years ago when citizens joined together at the same site to denounce a brutal military dictatorship.

Nearly 100 dead, dozens missing amid incessant floods in Brazil

May 31, 2022 1:08 pm

Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro on Monday flew over the affected area of Pernambuco's capital, Recife, and neighbouring Jaboatao dos Guararapes.

Amazon again under threat from forest fires

August 17, 2020 7:39 pm

Fires in the Brazilian Amazon have surged so far in August, outstripping the same period of 2019 and renewing concerns about the forest's destruction.

Wildfires rage across Amazon rainforest

August 29, 2019 2:21 pm

Fires in the Amazon not only mean the carbon-absorbing forest is disappearing, but the flames themselves are emitting millions of tons of carbon every day.

Heavy rains cause floods, kill at least 10 in Rio de Janeiro

April 10, 2019 11:23 am

A storm with torrential downpours and strong winds just two months ago had killed six people, prompting Rio residents to ask what the government is doing to protect them in cases of emergencies.

2018 FIFA World Cup: France vs Uruguay | Brazil vs Belgium Match Preview

June 22, 2020 6:23 pm

After group stages and round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup, things get tougher with eight teams remaining in the competition and quest for silverware getting all the more daunting.

Brazil jails Facebook executive for refusing to share WhatsApp data

June 08, 2020 11:33 am

Facebook called the arrest of its Latin America vice president “extreme and disproportionate”. The action relates to the messaging service What’s App.

Brazil: Zika outbreak may get worse before it gets better, says WHO chief

February 25, 2016 3:29 pm

UAE, Germany and Italy condemn Pathankot attack

January 08, 2016 2:58 pm

New Delhi, Jan 08 (ANI): The governments of UAE, Germany and Italy have condemned the terrorist attack on Indian Air Force base in Pathankot in which seven security personnel were martyred."Terrorism and extremism know no borders and no limits and pose a threat to innocent people everywhere around the world. In order to contain the dangerous threat that terrorism poses to our countries and peoples, international cooperation is indispensable," the Foreign Ministry of UAE said in a statement. Although, the UAE assured India of complete support in its fight against terrorism. "We utterly condemn the terrorist attacks on the Indian air force base in Pathankot and on the Indian Consulate General in Mazar-e-Sharif. The responsible parties must be identified and held accountable," Federal Foreign Office Spokesperson said in a statement. Earlier, Italy, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Japan, South Korea, Maldives, Nepal, Brazil and France also condemned the terrorist attack. Six terrorists were neutralised in the terror attack at the Pathankot air base that began in the wee hours on January 1. Seven security personnel were martyred in the terror attack. The conspiracy behind the terrorist attack in Pathankot was hatched in Markaj, Pakistan, as per high-level official sources.