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Weather tracker: Temperatures plunge in Chile, Argentina and Uruguay
A sharp cold spell affecting the southern half of South America is expected to intensify and push northwards in the coming days as a broad area of high pressure builds over the continent. Over the weekend, large parts of Chile, Argentina and...

Earth Overshoot Day creeps forward due to human exploitation of natural resources
The trend signals increasing strain on natural systems and waste management infrastructure. The annual Earth Overshoot Day date, calculated annually by the Global Footprint Network, reflects the point at which human demand for ecological resources...

PM Modi holds key talks with leaders of Bolivia and Uruguay on trade, health, and strategic cooperation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with the Presidents of Bolivia and Uruguay on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in Brazil, engaging in wide-ranging discussions focused on expanding trade, investment, and strategic collaboration in critical...

PM Modi meets Uruguay Prez on sidelines of 17th BRICS Summit
Rio de Janeiro [Brazil], July 7 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi met on Monday with Uruguay President Yamandu Orsi on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and discussed the expansion of the India-MERCOSUR Preferential...
PM Modi meets Uruguay Prez on sidelines of BRICS Summit, discusses expansion of India-MERCOSUR Preferential Trade Agreement
Rio de Janeiro [Brazil], July 7 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi met on Monday with Uruguay President Yamandu Orsi on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and discussed the expansion of the India-MERCOSUR Preferential...

World News | PM Modi Meets Uruguay Prez on Sidelines of BRICS Summit, Discusses Expansion of India-MERCOSUR Preferential Trade Agreement
Rio de Janeiro [Brazil], July 7 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi met on Monday with Uruguay President Yamandu Orsi on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and discussed the expansion of the India-MERCOSUR Preferential...

STEPS TO SOVEREIGNTY: HOW THE MALDIVES SECURED ITS INDEPENDENCE
Nestled in the turquoise heart of the Indian Ocean, the Maldives is a nation of breathtaking beauty and resilient spirit. Its history, marked by strategic diplomacy and unwavering resolve, tells a story of a small island nation fiercely defending...

At least 15 dead as polar air mass brings record low temperatures to Argentina, Chile and Uruguay
Capitals,SANA- A cold wave originating from Antarctica brought record low temperatures to Argentina, Chile and Uruguay causing at least 15 deaths and prompting emergency shelter activation and gas supply restrictions across the region. In...

At least 15 dead as record cold grips Argentina, Chile and Uruguay
SANTIAGO - A polar air mass has brought record low temperatures to Argentina, Chile and Uruguay, causing at least 15 deaths and forcing governments to restrict gas supplies and activate emergency shelters. The three South American countries have...

"Post-harvest management today is inconceivable without the support of technology"
According to Jorge Bretó, Chief Executive Officer of post-harvest solutions specialist Citrosol, unfavorable weather conditions have caused significant quality challenges for citrus, vegetables, and other produce in the 2024/2025 season. In this...

Why is it so cold in Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay?
A historic cold snap has swept across the Southern Cone of South America, bringing record-low temperatures, snowfall in unexpected places, and at least 15 reported deaths. The polar air mass — originating from Antarctica — has disrupted daily life...

Deadly cold wave sweeps Argentina, Chile, Uruguay
The three South American countries have all recorded sharply below-zero temperatures as the polar air originated from Antarctica and swept across the region. Photo: SEBASTIAN LOSADA / AFP A powerful polar air mass has plunged Argentina, Chile, and...

Record cold grips Argentina, Chile and Uruguay
A polar air mass has brought record low temperatures to Argentina, Chile and Uruguay, causing at least 15 deaths and forcing governments to restrict gas supplies and activate emergency shelters. The three South American countries have all recorded...

MN weather: July 4 fireworks forecast
FOX 9 Meteorologist Cody Matz has your Fourth of July fireworks forecast. It'll be hot and humid, but dry for fireworks if you're in the Twin Cities. MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - We’ll celebrate Independence Day on the Fourth of July, and it will be hot...

‘We ended up in a pay-by-the-hour love motel’: travel pros on their holiday disasters (and how to avoid them)
The unseasonal snowstorm Cat Jones, founder of Byway, flight-free holiday agents This spring, my family and I took the sleeper train from London to Rannoch Moor in the Scottish Highlands for a few nights. It’s only accessible by train, is...

"Strong lemon sales driven by good weather"
Tom Leenheer (Van Ooijen Citrus): "Customers switch to new mandarin varieties later each year" The overseas citrus season is in full swing at Van Ooijen Citrus in Ridderkerk. "Lemon sales are going extremely well at the moment due to the nice...

Brazil and China Launch “Soy China” Initiative to Boost Sustainable Soybean Supply Chain, Challenging U.S. Exports
Brazil and the People’s Republic of China (PRC) are exploring a new collaborative initiative, dubbed “Soy China,” aimed at creating a dedicated soybean supply chain tailored specifically to meet Chinese sustainability and quality standards....

On Sustainable Population Growth: Human Values
“Population growth can exacerbate environmental degradation when it increases pressure on natural resources and generates more waste and emissions. Sustainable development requires policies that balance population trends with economic growth,...

Discovering Uruguay’s Bird Hunting Wonderland
The variety of shots in Uruguay will challenge all levels of upland hunters.John MacGillivray/Dorsey Pictures An orange and white Brittany named Mia slinks cheetah-like through cover, crouching motionless on her belly as she peers like a...

President of Uruguay defends multilateralism and 2030 Agenda
Orsi, who described the conclave as an “act of optimism,” thanked Spain for organizing the forum “at a time of great confusion, instability, in a world filled with war and the rise of arms.” The Uruguayan president added that this “climate of...