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Lula Moves to Ban Online Gambling in Brazil as Election Pressure Builds

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has moved to ban online gambling, casting the fast-growing industry as a social harm he must eliminate as he fights a tight presidential race against Flávio Bolsonaro. The decision injects a new moral and regulatory flashpoint into an already polarized campaign, with implications for public health, state revenue and the digital economy.

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India & World Affairs5h ago

Jaishankar Says BRICS and UN Are Not Rivals, Calls for Reform-Driven Global Order

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said it is a "false choice" to frame BRICS and the United Nations as competing alternatives, arguing that smaller groupings are meant to support, not supplant, the global body. Speaking in New York on the margins of the UN General Assembly, he said BRICS reflects bottom-up pressure for reform and alternative thinking within the international system.

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India Entertainment & Culture9h ago

Guardian to Stream Venice Prize-Winning Documentary 'NAZA' Free Worldwide After Theatrical Run

The Guardian and French distributor mk2 Films have announced a broad theatrical rollout for the Venice Special Jury Prize-winning documentary NAZA, followed by a free global release on the newspaper's website. The film, which examines Israel's military and intelligence establishment through the lens of investigative reporting, is also at the centre of a political storm in Israel, where officials have attacked its filmmakers and supporters have rallied in their defence.

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World Politics & Diplomacy12h ago

Lula Bans Online Gambling in Brazil Days Before Election, Framing Industry as a 'Cancer'

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has imposed a ban on online gambling just days before a presidential election in which he is seeking a fourth term, escalating a politically charged fight over betting, addiction and family finances. The move has drawn accusations of opportunism from the Bolsonaro camp and warnings from football clubs and the betting industry that the crackdown could damage sponsorship revenue and push demand underground.

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World Politics & Diplomacy5h ago

Lula Moves to Ban Fixed-Odds Sports Betting Days Before Brazil Votes

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has moved to ban fixed-odds sports betting in Brazil just a week before the country's presidential election, a dramatic intervention that places gambling regulation at the center of the campaign's final stretch. The decision underscores the political sensitivity of online betting in Latin America's largest democracy, where regulators, operators and voters are now confronting a sudden shift in policy with major economic and electoral implications.

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World Politics & Diplomacy9h ago

G20 Health Ministers Back WHO Funding Push as Brazil Seeks Broader Pledges

Health ministers from G20 nations meeting in Rio de Janeiro voiced support for the World Health Organization's first Investment Round, urging all member states and partners to help fund the agency's new global health strategy. WHO says it has already secured 63 pledges worth more than $1 billion, but is pressing for additional commitments ahead of the G20 Leaders' Summit in November.

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World Politics & DiplomacySept 26, 2026

Lula's Bold Move: Online Gambling Ban Ahead of Tight Presidential Race

In a decisive move ahead of the upcoming presidential election, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has announced a ban on online gambling, calling it a 'cancer' that must be eradicated. This controversial decision comes as Lula faces a challenging campaign against Flávio Bolsonaro, intensifying the political landscape in Brazil.

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World Politics & DiplomacySept 26, 2026

G20 Health Ministers Unite to Bolster WHO's Investment Round in Rio

In a pivotal meeting in Rio de Janeiro, G20 health ministers voiced strong support for the World Health Organization's Investment Round, emphasizing global health resilience amid climate challenges. The collaborative effort aims to secure funding and resources critical for addressing health disparities exacerbated by climate change.

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