Tue, 21-Oct-2025

William Lai seeks US support on trip amid China tensions

William Lai seeks US support on trip amid China tensions

Taiwan Vice President William Lai visits US, China angry Lai’s US trip coincides with increased Chinese military activity near Taiwan Lai says visit to Paraguay is to strengthen bilateral ties and engage with allied partners William Lai, Taiwan’s Vice President has embarked on a significant journey to the United States, a move criticized by China … Read more

Argentina and three other countries launched joint bid WC 2030

joint bid WC 2030

Four countries unveiled their joint proposal to host the 2030 FIFA World Cup. There will be more competition until FIFA selects a host in 2024. The United States, Mexico, and Canada will co-host the 2026 World Cup. Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, and Paraguay unveiled their formal joint proposal to host the 2030 FIFA World Cup in … Read more

Former Paraguayan striker Lucas Barrios back in the game

Former Paraguayan striker Lucas Barrios back in the game

Former Paraguay international Lucas Barrios has come out of retirement. He has signed a one-year deal with newly-promoted Sportivo Trinidense. Sportivo returned to Paraguay’s top flight for the first time since 2017. Lucas Barrios, a former striker for Paraguay‘s national team, has decided to come out of retirement to join the newly promoted Sportivo Trinidense … Read more

Inmates escape from prison in Paraguay via tunnel

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Eight members of a criminal group escaped from prison through a ground hole. The escapees are members of First Command of the Capital (PCC). It’s unclear if prison inmates or construction employees excavated the pit. Eight members of a criminal group who escaped from prison through a ground hole are being sought by police in … Read more

LATAM Airlines makes emergency landing at Silvio Pettirossi International Airport after severe damage

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LATAM Airlines flight from Santiago, Chile, to Asunción was forced to make an emergency landing. The Paraguayan aviation authorities have launched an investigation. There were 48 passengers and crew on board the flight. LATAM Airlines flight from Santiago, Chile, to Asunción, Paraguay, was damaged and forced to make an emergency landing at Silvio Pettirossi International … Read more

Japan vow to ‘throw everything’ at Brazil after thrashing Paraguay

Japan

Brazil thrashed South Korea 5-1. Neymar scored twice. Moriyasu gave several fringe players a run-out against Paraguay. World Cup-bound Japan say they are primed to test themselves against the mighty Brazil next week after a comprehensive 4-1 win over Paraguay in Sapporo on Thursday. The four-time Asian champions will take on Brazil and Neymar at … Read more

US donates more than 500 million Covid vaccines to other countries

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WASHINGTON: The United States has given more than 500 million coronavirus vaccines to other countries since the jabs were developed, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Thursday in a statement obtained by AFP. “The United States has now shared over 500 million safe and effective Covid-19 vaccine doses, free of cost, to more than 110 … Read more

Brazil qualify for Qatar 2022 World Cup with Colombia win

Brazil

SAO PAULO: Lucas Paqueta’s instinctive strike gave Brazil a 1-0 World Cup qualifying win over Colombia on Thursday to book their place at Qatar 2022. The five-time world champions join the hosts and Europeans Germany and Denmark as early qualifiers for next year’s finals. They have produced a near-perfect qualifying campaign, winning 11 of 12 matches — … Read more

Brazilian Footballer Ronaldinho seeks bail in fake passport case

Ronaldinho

Brazilian Footballer Ronaldinho seeks bail from Paraguayan authorities in fake passport case. As per details, Lawyers for Brazilian footballer trying to organize a hearing to get him temporarily released from detention. Ronaldinho and his brother Roberto arrested and held in pre-trial detention in Asuncion for entering Paraguay using forged documents. Lawyers trying to get the … Read more