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Pakistan removed from anti-doping agency’s watchlist
Pakistan has been removed from the World Anti-Doping Agency’s (Wada) watchlist, a spokesperson of the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) said on Friday. The country was placed on Wada’s watchlist in September 2024 over outstanding non-conformities to the...

Costa Rica Reaches 10 Organ Donors per Million Population
For the first time in the history of organ and tissue donation and transplantation at the Costa Rican Social Security Fund, our country has achieved a donation rate of 10 donors per million inhabitants (dpmh), placing us among the Latin American...

The American farmers China is using as a trade-war bargaining chip
In just a few weeks, U.S. farmers will begin harvesting tens of millions of tons of soybeans. But they have a big problem on their hands: The world’s biggest buyer doesn’t want any. Over the years, China had become one of the biggest buyers of...

In Argentina, lithium exploration proceeds amid community disputes
In 2023, the Argentine crude oil exporter Pan American Energy announced its plans to start exploring for lithium in Argentina’s Jujuy and Salta provinces. Sources told Mongabay that the company did not conduct an adequate free, prior and informed...

Tariffs and Trade-offs: Decoding India’s Domestic Development Imperative
The United States’ punitive action of imposing a “napkin deal” of a 50 percent tariff on India is unwelcome, though not unexpected. New Delhi has consistently drawn red lines, reflecting its long-standing approach to trade negotiations in...
Is the EU-Mercosur trade deal bad for the planet?
What’s the context? As Trump tariffs bite, Brussels pursues new trade, but critics say an accord with South American countries will cost the climate. BRUSSELS - The European Commission sent its long-negotiated trade deal with South America's...

Strong global milk supply growth to 'test the market balance'
Content supplied by Rabobank. With global milk supply growth on the rise, the global dairy market looks set to face a period of increasing exportable surpluses which will ‘test the market balance’ over the year ahead, according to a new report by...

Editorial: Who will model democracy now?
By Dani RODRIK As a teenager growing up in Istanbul, I was lucky to be part of a generation that had democratic role models nearby. European countries such as Britain, France, Germany, and Sweden fueled our aspirations for prosperity and...
It's taken 25 years to get over the line - so what’s in the EU’s controversial Mercosur deal?
THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION has given its final go-ahead to a huge trade deal with South American bloc Mercosur, 25 years after negotiations began. The Mercosur bloc brings together Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay and the agreement is a key...

Highlights of Suriname (0-0) Panama en Round of the Concacaf Qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup
End of transmission That's all from us! It has been a pleasure bringing you coverage of the exciting match between Suriname and Panama, part of the Concacaf Final Round of Qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. We appreciate your company and...

"Autumn is around the corner with sprouts, citrus, and cabbages"
For wholesalers, the transition from summer to autumn is now underway. "August was fairly quiet. We had a short break, but since last week, we have been back in full swing. The first sprouts and parsnips arrived, and then you know: Autumn is...

BBVA and SAP Forge a Strategic Alliance to Improve Corporate and Business Banking Services
BBVA Spark provides €2.5 million in financing for PropHero's expansion in Spain The agreement will take effect across all the countries in which BBVA is present, enabling all clients in BBVA’s footprint (Spain, Mexico, Türkiye, Argentina,...
Honeywell Technology to Fuel Syzygy Plasmonics Renewable Energy SAF Project
Syzygy’s modular commercial plant, NovaSAF-1, located in Duranzo, Uruguay, is expected to produce more than 350,000 gallons of SAF per year. The NovaSAFTM platform can be replicated at over 50,000 biogas sites globally, helping scale affordable...

EU to vote on Mercosur trade deal with safeguards
EU member states will soon vote on a trade deal with the Mercosur bloc of Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay after the European Commission announced new safeguards for farmers. The agreement would create a free-trade area of around 700...

Girls tennis roundup: Litchfield looks like a state contender
LITCHFIELD — Isla Dille and the Litchfield girls tennis team are looking the part of a squad built for another deep postseason run in the Class A state tournament later this fall. Wednesday was no different for the Dragons, who were the Class A...
What Do Companies Need in a Future-Ready ERP?
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These cruises to Antarctica come with lots of luxury perks
Travelling to Antarctica is the ultimate wilderness experience, and one that’s once in a lifetime — unless perhaps you’re an actual explorer. Only sighted for the first time in 1820, this frozen landmass is today synonymous with heroic...
«Haiti cannot wait. The time for decisive, coordinated action is now» (OAS statement)
Haiti - Politic : «Haiti cannot wait. The time for decisive, coordinated action is now» (OAS statement) 11/09/2025 09:19:01 All member States of the Organization of American States (OAS) signed a joint declaration calling for coordinated action by...

Here’s How Digital Nomad Visas Compare, Based On New 2025 Data
Spain takes the top spot in the Global Citizen Solutions Digital Nomad Report 2025, but which other countries ranked highly? getty The convergence of high-speed internet and the normalization of remote work, particularly since the pandemic, has...

World Cup Onside/Offside: Good win for USMNT, last dance for Lionel Messi?
Welcome back to Onside/Offside! This week, Luis Miguel Echegaray recaps some of the most notable highlights from the international break. From jubilation in west Africa and the heights of El Alto in South America to a spark of encouragement in...