Winner of the Academy Award for Best International Feature, Walter Salles's film about a Brazilian family in the Cold War era shows how the enduring pain of forced disappearances affects the present
The Royal Academy of Arts exhibition in London chronicles Brazil's pioneering role in the modernist art movement from 1910 to 1980, featuring over 130 paintings by ten artists
The author and journalist's latest well-researched book, 'The Guardian of Names', explores the power and impact of naming. He speaks to Al Majalla about the creative process and his influences.
Al Majalla interviews one of Brazil's greatest writers, who discusses her 25-year career of published novels, short stories, poetry and books for children and where she finds her inspiration.
The world faces a renewed geopolitical fault line in South America. Borders drawn by colonial powers cross disputed territory now rich in resources. Fears of war are real, but open conflict unlikely.
Brazil's Supreme Court removed the governor of Brasilia from office for 90 days over security failings that it said allowed thousands of backers of far-right former President Jair Bolsonaro to…
Brazil's acting president, Hamilton Mourao, on Saturday criticized outgoing far-right leader Jair Bolsonaro for allowing anti-democratic sentiment to thrive in the wake of this year's election, in a…
Pele's position as one of the greatest footballers of all time has never been contested but the same cannot be said for the number of goals he scored in his star-studded career.
Precisely how many…
Pelé, the Brazilian king of soccer who won a record three World Cups and became one of the most commanding sports figures of the last century, died Thursday. He was 82.
The standard-bearer of “the…
Family members of Brazilian soccer great Pelé are gathering at the Albert Einstein hospital in Sao Paulo where the 82-year-old global icon has been since the end of November.
Doctors said earlier…
The UK, France and Canada issue their toughest warning yet to Israel, with the UK suspending trade talks. Meanwhile, the UN warns 14,000 babies could die if aid is not let in.
Al Majalla reveals the covert talks over several years between the representatives of a reluctant Syrian president and successive White House administrations hoping find a missing American.
Trump's decision to reverse decades of US policy on Syria within just a few hours in Riyadh reflects the weight of influence that Middle Eastern leaders can have on Trump's decision-making process
Can torture in US and Israeli-run prisons be chalked up to a few 'bad apples', as some officials claim? Studies have shown some instances of abuse were not only tolerated but tacitly endorsed.
The US president sees commerce and economic cooperation as the best way to bring stability to a war-torn region. Time will tell if this blueprint will pay dividends.