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Argentina’s finest flavours
GULFWEEKLY: Experience a magical weekend, filled with delicious food and beverages, at the Sheraton Bahrain Hotel. Set against the stunning Manama skyline, Brasero Atlántico invites guests to indulge in a unique blend of Argentinian flavours....

Hindu music singer inaugurates project to spread yoga in Brazil's favelas
RIO DE JANEIRO – Dozens of Brazilian yoga aficionados saluted the sun in unison in a Rio de Janeiro favela for the inaugural class of a free course allowing residents of the low-income community to qualify as yoga teachers. Krishna Das, a renowned...

Trump Slaps 50% Tariff On Brazil After War Of Words With Lula
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced a 50% tariff on all imports from Brazil, following a row with his Brazilian counterpart, who had earlier referred to him as an unwanted “emperor”. Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva fired...

Trump imposes 50% tariff on Brazil, Lula warns of 'reciprocal measures'
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday the U.S. would impose a 50% tariff on all imports from Brazil after a spat this week with his Brazilian counterpart who called him an unwanted "emperor." Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva...

world Trump imposes 50% tariffs on Brazil after spat with Lula
WASHINGTON/BRASILIA — US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday (July 9) the US would impose a 50 per cent tariff on all imports from Brazil after a spat this week with his Brazilian counterpart who called him an unwanted "emperor." Brazil's...

Trump Imposes 50% Tariffs on Brazilian Imports Amid Trade Dispute
President of the United States of America Donald Trump announced the imposition of a 50% tariff on imports from Brazil. This decision came as a result of a public dispute between Trump and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who had...

Find a taste of Venezuelan snacks and treats at Yumfood
Patricia Reverol-Urdaneta started Yumfood, a Venezuelan snack and dessert business, in Urbandale, Iowa. Reverol-Urdaneta, originally an engineer, learned to cook from her family in Venezuela and honed her skills during the pandemic. Yumfood offers...

Unwrap Holiday Vacations Early with Divi Resorts & SAVE up to 35% OFF Winter Travel to the Caribbean
Skip the snow and say hello to sunshine. Divi Resorts is helping travelers plan ahead and escape the winter grind with its limited-time Holiday Travel Sale, featuring up to 35% off beachfront stays across the Caribbean. Booking is open from July 8...

‘Texas' FEMA': How beloved grocer H-E-B and restaurants are feeding people after the flood
Now that the waters of the Guadalupe River in central Texas have receded, the implications of the aftermath are surging forward. With over 173 people still missing, the search and rescue teams from all over Texas, other states and Mexico are...

Jamaica wins 2025 CARICOM Classic Team Chess tournament
Team Jamaica emerged as the winner of the CARICOM Classic Team Chess Tournament 2025, with Trinidad and Tobago coming in a close second and Suriname third. The week-long FIDE-rated classic round-robin format saw eight CARICOM nations and 10 teams,...

Old Mexico Restaurant Closing
LIVERMORE, CA — Old Mexico, a family-run Mexican restaurant at 1848 Portola Avenue, will close its doors Sunday, July 13. "After many unforgettable years of serving our community, Old Mexico Bar & Grill will be officially closing our doors on...

Trump imposes 50% tariffs on Brazil after spat with Lula
By Kanishka Singh and Ricardo Brito WASHINGTON/BRASILIA (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday the U.S. would impose a 50% tariff on all imports from Brazil after a spat this week with his Brazilian counterpart who called him an...

Trump imposes harsh tariffs on Brazil over free speech attacks
WASHINGTON/BRASILIA: US President Donald Trump has announced to hit Brazil with steep new tariffs, accusing its government of attacking free speech and unfairly targeting his ally, Jair Bolsonaro. The move from the US President comes after a...

Trump slaps 50% tariffs on Brazil after clash with Lula
WASHINGTON/BRASILIA: US President Donald Trump has announced a sharp 50% tariff on all goods coming from Brazil, just days after a public war of words with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. The sudden move follows rising tensions...
Jamaica and Barbados Lead CARICOM Team to Review Regional Trade Barriers
Prime Minister and Chair of CARICOM, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has announced a CARICOM-level committee to review and propose measures to reduce barriers to regional trade. The team will be led by Jamaica’s Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade...

Baltimore's 'Summer Restaurant Week' returns with 60 restaurants offering special menus
BALTIMORE (WBFF) — Baltimore’s food scene is heating up this summer with the return of Summer Restaurant Week, running from July 25 to August 3. Organized by the Downtown Partnership of Baltimore and presented alongside Visit Baltimore, the 10-day...

Brazilian cheesy goodness is available in Oregon grocery stores
Published 10:30 am Wednesday, July 9, 2025 Milena Burnquist Ziober hand cranks balls of cheese bread for her company, Bela Baker. (Submitted photo) Sandwiched between ready-made products in a freezer aisle at Market of Choice are bags of Bela...

Revealed: How much it costs to visit Royal Caribbean’s new private Bahamas beach club
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

Houston’s most unique restaurant experiences: The Full Menu
Houston Matters From hot pot, to dim sum, and from cafeteria style dining, to places with live music, Houston food writers discuss their favorite unique restaurant experiences. One of the fire dancers at Houston’s Toca Madera. Listen Audio Embed...

La Chapina brings taste of Central American cuisine to Marshall
Editor's note: This is part of an occasional series of stories spotlighting Marshall businesses owned by members of our Hispanic community. Nestled along East Pinecrest Drive in Marshall is a new Guatemalan and Salvadoran restaurant serving a...