A Brazilian Senate committee is reviewing a bill to penalize people who withdraw from an adoption while custody is being granted. From 2019 to 2024, more than 2,000 children registered for adoption went through at least one return process.
The trial of rapper Yella Beezy, accused of arranging Mo3's 2020 murder, is underway in the United States. Prosecutors allege he paid Kewon White to carry out the shooting.
Sony Pictures Television has acquired a majority interest in Alex Baskin’s production company, 32 Flavors. The company makes unscripted and scripted projects, including documentaries, reality series and podcasts.
Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) and Sony Pictures have completed the purchase of approximately 41% of Peanuts Holdings LLC from WildBrain. Peanuts Holdings will become a consolidated subsidiary of SMEJ.
The 69th Grammy Awards will take place on Feb. 7, 2027. Changes include five new categories, an alternative voting option and revised eligibility requirements for albums.
Brazil’s Federal Police and Federal Revenue Service arrested a man carrying 8 kg of cocaine at Rio de Janeiro International Airport. He was planning to travel to Pakistan.
Mexico’s Supreme Court strengthened recognition of Indigenous peoples and Afro-Mexican communities as subjects of public law. Its statement also highlighted access to environmental justice and certainty on tariff matters.
Argentine police are investigating alleged fictitious grain transactions used to generate false tax withholdings and claim improper VAT refunds. Twenty-three people have been detained.
Brazil has reduced additional tax obligations for nanoentrepreneurs and individual microentrepreneurs. The latter can use an annual simplified declaration as an electronic tax document for transactions with individual consumers.
NBCUniversal and YouTube have announced a multi-year global partnership. From early 2027, Peacock Premium will be included with YouTube Premium in the U.S.
Comcast plans to separate its media and technology businesses into two independent publicly traded companies. The tax-free spin-off is expected to be completed in approximately one year, subject to approvals and other conditions.
Brazil’s Federal Police have carried out an operation against illegal gold mining on the Madeira River in Rondônia state. Authorities destroyed 72 vessels and machines and seized mercury and mobile phones.
An Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson described the positions of Germany and its European partners as contradictory and irresponsible in a post on X.
South Korea’s foreign minister urged business groups from both countries to play an active role in expanding youth exchanges with Japan. The 33rd Korea-Japan Business Conference is scheduled for October 23.
Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani met Shavkat Mirziyoyev during his working visit to Uzbekistan. The talks covered relations between the two countries and issues of mutual interest.
The UAE Federal Tax Authority urged persons subject to e-invoicing requirements to meet the prescribed legal deadlines. It also warned them to avoid administrative penalties.
Asif Ali Zardari received the credentials of the ambassadors-designate of Norway, Azerbaijan and Switzerland in Islamabad on 12 October. They discussed economic cooperation and ways to strengthen bilateral relations.
A page titled “State visit to China” appeared on the website of Germany’s Federal President. It contains no information about the visit’s dates or programme.
Iran’s Supreme Leader addressed young people who have won scientific and sports medals, saying advances in science are key to strengthening the country. He urged officials to enable a major scientific drive and make the most of talented researchers.