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Brazil Proposes Cutting Mercosur Fund, Faces Resistance From Uruguay and Paraguay
Brazil’s government has proposed a drastic cut to the Focem, the Mercosur fund created in 2004 to finance integration and infrastructure projects, triggering conflict with Uruguay and Paraguay, the main beneficiaries of the mechanism. The...
Global Prevalence of Infertility Attributable to Sex Chromosome Abnormalities: Insights from the Global Burden of Disease Study
Introduction Infertility affects approximately 15–20% of couples worldwide.1 It is estimated that male factors account for 30% to 50% of infertility cases.2 In 2021, women with infertility accounted for approximately 66.7% of all global...
U.S. Visa Revocations Over Kirk Criticism Raise Concerns For International Tourists
A recent decision by the U.S. government to revoke several foreign visas has drawn much attention this week. Citing social media posts by individuals from several countries about the death of right-wing commentator Charlie Kirk, the announcement...
Top records in FIBA Basketball World Cup Americas Qualifiers history
MIAMI (United States) – The FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Qualifiers are set to tip off this November. It will mark the third edition of a competition system that transformed international basketball and reignited the thrill of seeing national...
Money Talks: The 2,000 Guaraní Note’s Mix-Up Of Paraguay’s Teaching Pioneers
Paraguay’s currency tells a story beyond its value. Starting this week, The Asunción Times takes readers on a journey through the nation’s banknotes in a new weekly series, “Money Talks”. Each edition will explore a different bill, revealing the...
US Revokes Visa of Six International Students Who Spread Hatred against Charlie Kirk
“The United States has no obligation to host foreigners who wish death on Americans,” the Department of State said as it revoked visas of international students who expressed hatred against American influencer Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated on...
US Revoking Visas of People Who Badmouth Charlie Kirk on Social Media
The US State Department is combing through social media and pulling visas from foreigners who posted negative messages about podcaster Charlie Kirk, who was fatally shot in September. "The United States has no obligation to host foreigners who...
Popovic suffers first loss as USA expose Socceroos
Tony Popovic has suffered his first loss as Socceroos coach as the United States came from behind to win Wednesday's (AEDT) friendly 2-1 in Denver. Rising star Jordy Bos continued his stunning form to score the opening goal for Australia and...
US Revokes Six Visas Over Social Media Posts About Charlie Kirk
The United States has revoked visas belonging to six foreign nationals who posted critical comments on social media following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk last month. The State Department announced the action Tuesday as...
Brazil: AENDA and SmartTox Join Together for International Pesticide Regulations Update
On 22 October at 8 a.m. (Brazil time), AENDA and SmartTox are coordinating regulations experts for discussions and updates at the International Seminar on Agricultural Pesticide Regulation in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The hybrid event will host both...
US revokes visas of six foreigners for celebrating Charlie Kirk’s death on social media
The United States of America (USA) government has revoked visas of no fewer than six foreigners The US Department of State said the foreigners celebrated the assassination of Charlie Kirk on social media Legit.ng reports that Kirk, a staunch ally...
Passion and Pride IX: Club Nacional, “The Academy” Of Paraguayan Football
Welcome to our series Passion and Pride, where The Asuncion Times dives into the heart of Paraguayan football, spotlighting the twelve teams of the Primera División. In each episode, we introduce one club, uncovering its history, rivalries, and...
Dominican Republic and Paraguay move toward direct flights
Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Republic is expanding its air connectivity in South America, with Paraguay aiming to soon offer direct flights between Asunción and Santo Domingo and Punta Cana. Paraguay’s Secretary of Tourism, Anguie Duarte de...
White House Ceremony Honors Charlie Kirk with Posthumous Medal of Freedom Amid National Reflection on Political Violence
WASHINGTON — In a poignant East Room ceremony at the White House on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, President Donald Trump bestowed the Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously upon Charlie Kirk, the influential conservative activist and founder of...
Zifa appoints Romanian Marinica as Warriors coach despite mixed African record
Zifa appoints Romanian Marinica as Warriors coach despite mixed African record HARARE, Nov 5 (NewsDay Live) – The Zimbabwe Football Association (Zifa) has appointed Romanian Marian Marinica as head coach of the Warriors on a one-year contract, but...
US revokes visas of 6 foreign nationals for ‘celebrating’ Charlie Kirk’s death on social media
The United States has revoked the visas of six foreign nationals on account of social media comments “celebrating” the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, the State Department said on Tuesday. “The United States has no obligation...
Fresh Omar Alderete injury update emerges from Paraguay ahead of Sunderland’s clash with Wolves
Reports in Paraguay claim Alderete has muscle overload, though Sunderland await full assessment Sunderland have received a fresh update on defender Omar Alderete’s condition following concerns over an injury sustained on international duty with...
Trump’s New Visa Policy: No Social Media Posts On Charlie Kirk's Death Allowed
Last Updated:October 15, 2025, 16:50 IST The US State Department revoked visas of six foreigners for social media posts on Charlie Kirk's assassination. A poster of conservative activist Charlie Kirk is displayed at a memorial following the fatal...
South Korea Defeats Paraguay 2-0 in Front of Sparse Crowds
Photo : YONHAP News The South Korean men’s national football team finished its October friendlies with one win over Paraguay and one loss to Brazil. The team, led by head coach Hong Myung-bo, defeated Paraguay 2-0 in an international friendly at...
6 foreigners lose US visa overnight. Reason: They bashed Charlie Kirk on social media
The US State Department on Tuesday said it had revoked the visas of six foreign nationals over social media posts about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, as President Donald Trump posthumously awarded Kirk the Presidential...