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Wolves 'In Talks' to Sign 'Spectacular' South American Forward

Wolves 'In Talks' to Sign 'Spectacular' South American Forward

Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your GiveMeSport account Wolves are in talks with Brazilian giants Fluminense about a deal to sign forward Jhon Arias, according to Express and Star journalist Liam Keen. The black and gold club have been keen...

CWI attempts to expand cricket in Americas through FECA initiative

CWI attempts to expand cricket in Americas through FECA initiative

Cricket West Indies (CWI) has announced plans to establish and spearhead La Federación de Críquet de las Américas (FECA), a regional body that will "act as a collaborative platform to coordinate the exponential growth of cricket" across North,...

South American Gambling Sector Sees Rapid Growth from Overseas Investors

South American Gambling Sector Sees Rapid Growth from Overseas Investors

According to regulatory and industry data, South America’s gambling sector is undergoing a rapid transformation. The region’s regulated online gambling market will grow from $2.5 billion in 2024 to $12.3 billion by 2028. Foreign direct investment...

¿Cómo quedan las relaciones diplomáticas entre Colombia y EE.UU. tras la última crisis de Petro y Trump?

¿Cómo quedan las relaciones diplomáticas entre Colombia y EE.UU. tras la última crisis de Petro y Trump?

Análisis de Andrea Gómez, CNN en Español Las relaciones diplomáticas entre Colombia y Estados Unidos atraviesan uno de sus momentos más frágiles en años, marcadas por acusaciones de complot, declaraciones cruzadas y el llamado a consultas de los...

Business : PM Anwar Meets Top Officials From Shanghai-Based New Development Bank, Eyes Possible Membership

Business : PM Anwar Meets Top Officials From Shanghai-Based New Development Bank, Eyes Possible Membership

From Arul Rajoo Durar Raj RIO DE JANEIRO, July 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will conduct a comprehensive review of potential membership in the New Development Bank (NDB), taking into account various aspects, including the required commitments and the...

GEODIS selects Ritchey for president, CEO of Americas

GEODIS selects Ritchey for president, CEO of Americas

VOL. 49 | NO. 29 | Friday, July 11, 2025 GEODIS, a transport and logistics provider, has appointed Laura Ritchey as president and CEO of the Americas region. Ritchey will also serve as a member of the group’s executive board, which is chaired by...

Paul McCartney Announces the North American Dates for His 'Got Back Tour': How to Get Tickets

Paul McCartney Announces the North American Dates for His 'Got Back Tour': How to Get Tickets

Paul McCartney is going back on the road. The Beatles legend announced July 10 on Instagram that he will be resuming his “Got Back Tour” later this year with a series of dates in North America. Presale begins July 15 at 10 a.m. local. You can...

Trump threatens Brazil with 50% tariffs over ‘witch hunt’ trial of ex-president Bolsonaro

Trump threatens Brazil with 50% tariffs over ‘witch hunt’ trial of ex-president Bolsonaro

(CNN) — US President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened Brazil with a crippling tariff of 50% starting August 1, according to a letter he sent to the country’s president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. In the letter posted on Truth Social, Trump...

Are businesses and investors nature-hushing?

Are businesses and investors nature-hushing?

Speaking as part of a recent panel discussion convened by the City of London Corporation, TNFD CEO Tony Goldner stated that almost 600 businesses and financial institutions have committed to reporting their nature-related impacts, dependencies,...

Colombia arrests alleged mastermind behind Uribe assassination plot

Colombia arrests alleged mastermind behind Uribe assassination plot

Authorities link the attempted assassination of Miguel Uribe to an organized criminal network as political tensions rise ahead of Colombia’s 2026 election. Colombian authorities have arrested the alleged architect of the June 7 assassination...

Colombia arrests man suspected of organizing hit on politician

Colombia arrests man suspected of organizing hit on politician

Bogotá, Colombia—Colombian police probing the attempted assassination of a prominent right-wing presidential candidate arrested on Saturday a man they believe hired the teenager accused of pulling the trigger. Elder Jose Arteaga Hernandez was...

Colombia arrests alleged mastermind behind Uribe assassination attempt

Colombia arrests alleged mastermind behind Uribe assassination attempt

BOGOTA, July 6 — Colombian police probing the attempted assassination of a prominent right-wing presidential candidate arrested yesterday a man they believe hired the teenager accused of pulling the trigger. Elder Jose Arteaga Hernandez was...

No final decision on Botanical Garden land for Colombia Avenue traffic solution

The Ministry of Public Works (MOPC) has stated that, as of now, no definitive decision has been made regarding the potential use of a portion of the Botanical Garden for the road expansion. Addis Burgos, the MOPC’s head of communications,...

Glencore among companies named in UN report on Israel’s economy of genocide

Glencore among companies named in UN report on Israel’s economy of genocide

In the most recent UN report titled ‘From Economy of Occupation to Economy of Genocide’ by the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967, the UN has unveiled the corporate machinery...

CWI to lead La Federación de Críquet de las Américas

CWI to lead La Federación de Críquet de las Américas

SHALLOW... this marks a pivotal step in advancing cricket across the Americas ST JOHN’S, Antigua (CMC) — As part of efforts to grow the sport of cricket across North, Central, and South America, Cricket West Indies (CWI) will spearhead the...

The power of partnerships: European climate leadership with less America

The power of partnerships: European climate leadership with less America

Summary Global governance arrangements are under pressure from the climate action withdrawal of the Trump administration and, in many countries, from leaders’ fears of a growing domestic “greenlash”. The EU has adjusted its topline messaging in...

UN appoints new envoy to Haiti amid calls for a more aggressive international response

UN appoints new envoy to Haiti amid calls for a more aggressive international response

Overview: Carlos Ruiz Massieu, a seasoned Mexican diplomat, was appointed July 2 as head of the United Nations diplomatic mission in Haiti amid a worsening multidimensional crisis. Tasked with leading political and humanitarian efforts, his...

LATAM Airlines Launches Direct Flights from Bogota to Aruba

LATAM Airlines Launches Direct Flights from Bogota to Aruba

Bogota, Colombia — LATAM Airlines will launch a new direct route from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota to Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA) in Aruba starting December 1, 2025. This move is in response to increased demand for...

Saint Louis University's new president joins global Jesuit meeting

Saint Louis University's new president joins global Jesuit meeting

Edward Feser President | St. Louis UniversityEdward Feser President | St. Louis University As Edward Feser, Ph.D., began his role as the 34th president of Saint Louis University (SLU), he participated in the 2025 Assembly of the International...

360 Health Data breaks down barriers to clinical research in Latin America with Coralia Health

360 Health Data breaks down barriers to clinical research in Latin America with Coralia Health

Healthcare standards and medical knowledge are ever evolving as clinical professionals continuously explore new treatments, document anomalies and study population outcomes. However, English remains the common shared language for scientific work...

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