‘The Decision Is Taken’: Brazil to Move Its Embassy to Jerusalem, Says BolsonaroBy Middle East EyeBrazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro has confirmed that the South American country will move its embassy to Jerusalem, following an earlier statement by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who was in Brazil this week to attend the new Brazilian leader’s swearing-in. Read more...
Within Hours of Taking Office, “Trump of the Tropics” Starts Assault on the AmazonBy Andy RowellWithin hours of taking office, the Trump of the Tropics, aka the new President of Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro, launched an all-out assault against the Amazon rainforest and its indigenous communities yesterday, potentially paving the way for large scale deforestion by agricultural, mining and oil companies. Read more...
Japan to Push for WWII-Era Peace Treaty with RussiaBy TelesurJapanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said Friday he intends to move towards a World War II peace treaty with Russia during a summit in Russia later this month. The treaty has been hindered for decades by a territorial dispute. Read more...