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Countries Where Elon Musk’s X Social Network Is Banned
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Countries Where Elon Musk’s X Social Network Is Banned

Brazil Joins Growing List of Nations Restricting X PARIS: Brazil has recently implemented a ban on X, the social networking site formerly known as Twitter. This move places Brazil among a select group of countries that have restricted or banned X, mostly under authoritarian regimes. In addition to permanent bans, some countries have temporarily blocked access to X, particularly during political upheavals. Notable instances include: Egypt (2011): During the Arab Spring, Egypt temporarily restricted X as political unrest unfolded. Turkey (2014, 2023): Turkey has periodically blocked X in response to political events. Uzbekistan (2021): The country restricted access to X around its presidential election. Here’s a look at other countries where X is banned: China: Beiji...
First Batch of 300 Brazilian Cattle Arrived at Sialkot International Airport
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First Batch of 300 Brazilian Cattle Arrived at Sialkot International Airport

The first batch of premium-quality cattle from Brazil landed at Sialkot International Airport, which marks significant development in Pakistan’s agricultural sector.  The first batch of high-quality cattle from Brazil reached Sialkot International Airport. This step shows an exciting development in Pakistan’s agriculture sector. This is also a big success for the Green Pakistan Livestock Initiative (GPLI), run by the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC).  The cattle, which have been carefully selected for their superior generic traits, represent nine different breeds. Having this variety is likely to help make better meat and milk all across Pakistan.  The cows traveled with the American company “National Airlines” on a big Boeing 747 cargo plane. They fl...
COP Hosts UAE, Azerbaijan, Brazil Announce Climate ‘Troika’
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COP Hosts UAE, Azerbaijan, Brazil Announce Climate ‘Troika’

COP hosts UAE, Azerbaijan, Brazil announce a bond to tackle global warming calling it climate 'troika'. However, these three countries will lead the upcoming UN Climate Change Conferences, starting with Azerbaijan hosting COP29 this year.  Paris-France: In a significant move for international climate cooperation, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Azerbaijan, and Brazil announced the formation of a climate "troika" aimed at accelerating action toward the critical 1.5°C global warming target. Moreover, these three nations, all past or future hosts of the UN Climate Change Conferences (COP), will collaborate to ensure continuity and ambition in the fight against climate change. The UAE, fresh off hosting COP28 in Dubai last year, hands the baton to Azerbaijan, which will h...
Brazilian new president vows to support Palestine
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Brazilian new president vows to support Palestine

New Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said that his country will strongly support the Palestinians. He will strive to restore the freedom and independence of Palestine as an independent and sovereign country within the borders of 1967. Lula da Silva, the most famous politician leader in Latin America, has triumphantly returned as Brazil´s President for the third time in a ceremony held at the National Congress in Brasília. Just one day after left-wing President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva took office in January, Brazil has announced a fundamental shift in its diplomacy toward the Palestinian cause, where it has topped again at the forefront of Brazil's political scene, after years of absence due to Bolsonaro's pro-Israel policy. The new Brazilian president has all the reasons...
Another upset! Brazil is kicked out of FIFA World Cup 2022 by Croatia
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Another upset! Brazil is kicked out of FIFA World Cup 2022 by Croatia

Another huge upset of the FIFA World Cup comes in as Croatia beats Brazil out of the tournament. Croatia eliminated Brazil from the World Cup. Croatia defeated the five-time champions 4-2 in a penalty shootout. The match was tied after 1 goal from each team by the end of 120 minutes of play. After defeating Japan on penalties in the round of 16, the runners-up from 2018 advanced to their second straight shootout. They will now take on either Argentina or the Netherlands, who are scheduled to play later. The five-time world champions' superstar Neymar scored an extra-time goal. This gave him the illusion of victory in a tense and dramatic evening. However, Croatia broke Brazilian hearts when Bruno Petkovic, a substitute for Croatia, scored an equalizer. He scored with three minutes r...