A professor, researcher, publisher, and writer, Brazilian João Baptista de Medeiros Vargens has released the book Under the Aegis of Minerva, in which he shares with readers his trajectory at UFRJ and stories from his career devoted to the Arabic language.
As a non-permanent member, Somalia took over the Security Council presidency on January 1 for a one-month term.
A bicycle kick goal in Morocco’s win over the Comoros Islands crowned Ayoub El Kaabi as a standout in the African tournament, held in the Arab country
The Arab country will open the Kuwait Geopark to visitors next week. The site dates back to ancient phases of civilization and will feature restaurants, cafés, and shops. The official inauguration took place on Thursday (1).
The global sugar market is projected to continue growing, but with a looser supply and more moderate prices in the 2026/2027 harvest, according to Cepea. Brazilian production is estimated at 41–44 million metric tons.
Jacques Menassa presents the exhibition LES GENS DU NORD, opening on January 5, 2026, at the Manaus City Museum. The show features 36 black-and-white compositions, portraying faces from the Amazon amid everyday local life.
The North African Arab country welcomed more than 11 million foreign visitors, generating USD 2.68 billion in revenue through December 22.
The Arab country expanded its space infrastructure with new satellites, constellations, and missions enhancing communication, Earth observation, and scientific research capabilities.
Lebanese Bilal Haddad was named Best Digital Content Creator at the 2025 Globe Soccer Awards, an international football ceremony that recognizes players, coaches, and other sports professionals who stood out during the year. Arab winners also included Qatar’s Nasser Al Khelaifi, president of Paris Saint-Germain Football Club (PSG), who was awarded President of the Year.
Silvia Ferreira’s company, which sells both eveningwear and everyday designs, mainly serves consumers living in Brazil.
Former Brazilian footballer Ronaldo Nazário signs autographs for fans in the United Arab Emirates, where he is taking part in the World Sports Summit, held on December 29 and 30 at Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai. The event brings together some of the world’s leading figures in the sports sector, including athletes, experts, coaches, and executives.
The tariff on laminated glass entering the Brazilian market has gone from 10.8% to 25% on Friday (26). A 25% rate on clear flat glass has also been extended for a year.
A general view shows the opening day and first round of the FIDE (International Chess Federation) World Rapid & Blitz Championships 2025 at Sports and Events Complex, Qatar University in Doha, Qatar, on December 26, 2025. ©Noushad Thekkayil/NurPhoto/AFP
The foundation stone has been laid in the Arab country for a solar and wind power generation project that will ensure continuous power generation.
