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Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva

Lula’s 79th birthday should be a wake-up call for Brazilian politics

As the 81-year-old President Joe Biden discovered, the age factor can be a tricky issue to navigate in modern politics.

02 November 2024, 07:29 IST

Lula’s 79th birthday should be a wake-up call for Brazilian politics

Lula’s 79th birthday should be a wake-up call for Brazilian politics

Lula’s 79th birthday should be a wake-up call for Brazilian politics

02 November 2024, 07:29 IST

Brazil's Lula cancels trip to BRICS summit on medical advice

In a statement, the presidential office said Lula, who was initially scheduled to depart at 5 pm local time on Sunday, will now participate in the BRICS meeting via videoconference.

20 October 2024, 19:18 IST

Brazil's Lula cancels trip to BRICS summit on medical advice

Brazil's Lula cancels trip to BRICS summit on medical advice

Brazil's Lula cancels trip to BRICS summit on medical advice

20 October 2024, 19:18 IST

Brazil doesn't deserve a security council seat (yet)

'The exclusion of Latin America and Africa from permanent seats on the Security Council is an unacceptable echo of domination practices of the colonial past,' Lula rightly said, leaving implicit the conclusion that Brazil is entitled to that spot.

26 September 2024, 06:04 IST

Brazil doesn't deserve a security council seat (yet)

Brazil doesn't deserve a security council seat (yet)

Brazil doesn't deserve a security council seat (yet)

26 September 2024, 06:04 IST

Non G7 leaders attending the Summit in Italy

From Indian Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and PM Narendra Modi to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, here we look at the non-G7 leaders attending the summit in Italy.

14 June 2024, 08:38 IST

Non G7 leaders attending the Summit in Italy

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Non G7 leaders attending the Summit in Italy

14 June 2024, 08:38 IST

Brazilian President Lula removes ambassador to Israel amid diplomatic spat

A new Brazilian ambassador to Israel will be announced in due course, Brazil's foreign relations ministry said in a statement, adding that until then, its embassy in Tel Aviv will be led by its charge d'affaires.

30 May 2024, 01:22 IST

Brazilian President Lula removes ambassador to Israel amid diplomatic spat

Brazilian President Lula removes ambassador to Israel amid diplomatic spat

Brazilian President Lula removes ambassador to Israel amid diplomatic spat

30 May 2024, 01:22 IST

Macron and Lula launch submarine built in Brazil with French tech

The submarine program, begun in 2008 during Lula's previous presidential term, is a partnership with France's state-run Naval Group in which defense contractor Thales has a 35% stake.

27 March 2024, 17:35 IST

Macron and Lula launch submarine built in Brazil with French tech

Macron and Lula launch submarine built in Brazil with French tech

Macron and Lula launch submarine built in Brazil with French tech

27 March 2024, 17:35 IST

Israel incensed after Brazil's Lula likens Gaza war to Holocaust

The Foreign Ministry in Jerusalem said it would summon the Brazilian ambassador for a reprimand over the remarks, which Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described as "disgraceful and grave".

18 February 2024, 17:53 IST

Israel incensed after Brazil's Lula likens Gaza war to Holocaust

Israel incensed after Brazil's Lula likens Gaza war to Holocaust

Israel incensed after Brazil's Lula likens Gaza war to Holocaust

18 February 2024, 17:53 IST

Brazil first lady Rosangela Lula da Silva to sue Elon Musk's X over hacked account

She also called on Brazil to regulate social media platforms, saying they must be held accountable for their users' actions.

19 December 2023, 13:52 IST

Brazil first lady Rosangela Lula da Silva to sue Elon Musk's X over hacked account

Brazil first lady Rosangela Lula da Silva to sue Elon Musk's X over hacked account

Brazil first lady Rosangela Lula da Silva to sue Elon Musk's X over hacked account

19 December 2023, 13:52 IST

10 World’s most popular leader (2023): PM Modi tops the list

Here we look at the World’s top 10 most popular leaders, according to a US-based consultancy firm Morning Consult survey. These approval ratings are based on data collected from November 29-December 5, 2023 and the data collected by the research firm, is based on a survey of 22 global leaders. Prime Minister Narendra Modi retained his position at the top of an approval ratings list of global leaders with 76 per cent.

10 December 2023, 02:42 IST

10 World’s most popular leader (2023): PM Modi tops the list

10 World’s most popular leader (2023): PM Modi tops the list

10 World’s most popular leader (2023): PM Modi tops the list

10 December 2023, 02:42 IST

Lula says Brazil never to be full member of OPEC+, only observer

Environmentalists in Brazil and abroad have criticized Lula's administration for pitching itself as a climate leader thanks to its success in reining in deforestation in the Amazon rainforest, while still moving ahead with plans to drill massive offshore oil finds.

03 December 2023, 16:12 IST

Lula says Brazil never to be full member of OPEC+, only observer

Lula says Brazil never to be full member of OPEC+, only observer

Lula says Brazil never to be full member of OPEC+, only observer

03 December 2023, 16:12 IST