Ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah comes into effect
A ceasefire between Israel and the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah came into effect last Wednesday (exact date), marking a diplomatic victory brokered by the United States and France. The agreement seeks to end a conflict that has lasted more than a year, in a region impacted by two simultaneous wars. Military reinforcement and cautious return to […]
Israel and Hezbollah: Ceasefire negotiations progress
Israel is poised to approve a U.S. plan for a ceasefire with the Lebanese group Hezbollah, a senior Israeli official said Tuesday (26). The move could pave the way for an end to a 14-month conflict. Since the start of the war in the Gaza Strip, the conflict has resulted in […]
India's imports boost palm oil
The December palm oil contract closed Tuesday’s session (26) up 4.00 points (+0.37%) on the Malaysian Derivatives Exchange (MDEX), quoted at US$ 1,086.25 per tonne. The January contract registered an increase of 6.50 points (+0.61%), closing at US$ 1,074.75 per tonne. Commodity prices […]
High temperatures reduce rapeseed planting in India
India’s rapeseed and mustard plantings are falling despite higher prices. Above-average temperatures during the sowing season have prompted farmers to switch to more heat-resistant crops with similar yields, industry officials told Reuters. The decline in the main oilseed crop’s output […]
Kremlin comments on Trump's peace plan, criticizes Biden
The Kremlin said on Monday (25) that it has also observed discussions in the circle of Donald Trump, president-elect of the United States, about a possible peace plan for Ukraine. On the other hand, it accused the current administration of Joe Biden of escalating the conflict, instead of seeking a diplomatic solution. The Kremlin spokesman […]
Russia launches new missile in attack on Ukraine
The Kremlin confirmed on Friday that it planned the recent attack on Ukraine, using a newly developed hypersonic ballistic missile, to send a message to the West. Moscow said the attack was a response to “reckless decisions and actions” by Western countries providing military support to Kiev. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia had fired […]
Carrefour cuts meat purchases from Mercosur, sparking controversy
Carrefour France’s decision to suspend the sale of meat from Mercosur countries, including Brazil, has caused great outrage and drawn strong responses from agricultural sector entities. The announcement, made by CEO Alexandre Bompard, mentioned concerns related to sustainability and deforestation, but was widely criticized as protectionist and technically unfounded. […]
Wheat on the rise on international stock exchanges
The wheat market showed significant increases this Wednesday (20), driven by the escalation of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, according to an analysis by TF Agroeconômica. On the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT), the December 2024 contract for soft wheat SRW, relevant for Brazilian producers and exporters, rose 0.50% (2.75 cents/bushel), closing at $552.50. The contract […]
Russia launches intercontinental ballistic missile during attack on Ukraine
Russia launched an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) during an attack on Ukraine on Thursday, Kiev’s air force said. It was the first known use of a weapon with such destructive power in the 33-month-old war. The weapon can carry a nuclear warhead and can reach thousands of kilometers, although it is […]
