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November 1, 2026 9:21 AM

Inside Lula’s ‘miracle’ political comeback in Brazil

A political earthquake in South America has defied the polls, shattered precedents and rewritten the rules of modern democracy. In a historic turn of events, 81-year-old Leftist politician Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has made a stunning political comeback, securing a record-shattering fourth term as President of Brazil. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7TCf0iV9mAQ&feature=youtu.be However, the headline extends far beyond the ballot box. The aftermath has thrown the nation int...

October 31, 2026 12:29 PM

Jaishankar Holds Bilateral Meetings with EU, Germany, Brazil, Mexico, Canada and Argentina on G20 Sidelines

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a series of bilateral meetings with his counterparts from the European Union, Germany, Brazil, Mexico, Canada and Argentina on the sidelines of the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Atlanta, discussing bilateral cooperation and key regional and global developments. During his meeting with European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas, Jaishankar discussed the Ukraine conflict and the situation in the Gulf. He ...

October 30, 2026 4:31 PM

Brazil’s Lula to reap gains from Bolsonaro family flight

Flavio Bolsonaro did leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva a huge favor by fleeing his legal problems in Brazil to declare himself Brazil's rightful "leader" from his new home in the United States, analysts and Brazilian officials said. Bolsonaro's departure, which came after he refused to comply with a Supreme Court order to surrender his passports, weakens an emboldened conservative opposition in Brazil's Congress and lends credibility to Lula's accusations of US meddling to help the Bo...

October 26, 2026 12:00 PM

PM Modi congratulates Lula on his re-election as President of Brazil

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on his "remarkable re-election victory" and said he is looking forward to working closely with him to further deepen and expand the multifaceted strategic partnership between the two countries. "Heartiest congratulations to my dear friend, President Lula, on his remarkable re-election victory. I look forward to working closely with him to further deepen and expand the multifaceted India-Brazil Str...

October 26, 2026 9:19 AM

Lula, Brazil’s iconic working class president, wins fourth term in dramatic comeback

Brazil’s incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has won the presidential runoff election, securing a fourth presidential election victory, according to official results released by the country’s Superior Electoral Court. With 99.89 per cent of the votes counted, Lula, the candidate of the ruling Workers’ Party, secured 51.78 per cent of the valid votes, defeating Flavio Bolsonaro of the Liberal Party, who received 48.23 per cent. Flavio Bolsonaro is the son of former Brazilian Pre...

October 11, 2026 10:26 AM

Bolsonaro clan sweeps Brazil elections as son Flavio heads into presidential runoff

The biggest winner in Brazil's blockbuster weekend election did not even appear on the ballot! youtu.be/BoxW49LYExE Banned from public office and under house arrest, former President Jair Bolsonaro is currently serving a 27-year sentence for a coup plot following his 2022 election defeat. Yet, from confinement, the 71-year-old watched a stunning political resurrection unfold. His eldest son, 45-year-old lawmaker Flavio Bolsonaro, has scored a massive, upset victory over leftist President Lula...

October 8, 2026 1:13 PM

Spain stay atop FIFA rankings; Portugal rise to fifth

Spain have pulled further ahead of second-placed Argentina on the FIFA world ranking, while Portugal and Switzerland have jumped two places to fifth and 12th respectively. Australia, Canada, Cote d'Ivoire, Sweden, Greece, Mali and South Africa were also among the multiple-position risers on the latest edition of the global ladder. Spain replaced Argentina atop the world ranking in July, largely thanks to their 1-0 extra-time victory in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final. Luis de la Fuente’s side,...

September 29, 2026 10:04 AM

India, Brazil and South Africa call for comprehensive UN reforms, stronger Global South voice at IBSA meeting

India, Brazil and South Africa have called for comprehensive reforms of global governance institutions, including the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), while reaffirming their commitment to strengthening multilateralism and advancing the interests of the Global South. The call was made at the 14th IBSA Trilateral Ministerial Commission Meeting held on September 24 on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA81) in New York. South Africa's Minister of ...

September 11, 2026 9:08 AM

BRICS Summit: Brazil Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira Arrives in Delhi

Brazil's Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira arrived in New Delhi on Thursday to attend the 18th BRICS Summit, scheduled to be held on September 12-13, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said. The MEA welcomed Vieira's arrival in a post on X and highlighted the longstanding friendship and cooperation between India and Brazil. “Warm welcome to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Mauro Vieira of Brazil, as he arrives to attend the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi. India and Brazil share a longstan...

August 31, 2026 12:13 PM

India, Brazil reaffirm trade and economic ties, target $30 billion bilateral trade by 2030

India and Brazil have reaffirmed their commitment to deepen bilateral trade and economic cooperation, setting a target of USD 30 billion in bilateral trade by 2030, as the two countries held the 8th India-Brazil Trade Monitoring Mechanism (TMM) meeting in Brasília. The meeting was co-chaired by Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal and Brazil's Secretary of Foreign Trade Tatiana Lacerda Prazeres. The discussions focused on expanding and diversifying economic ties between the two countries, particu...