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🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Drums of war are beating in Beirut.. Messages of 'total destruction' and missile readiness

Tensions are escalating in Lebanon as Israel threatens severe action against its infrastructure amid fears of a broader regional conflict involving the US and Iran.

Feb 25 • 14:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Iza Does Not Rule Out Continuing as Queen of the Drums at Imperatriz: 'What the School Wants, I Want'

Singer Iza expresses her desire to continue as Queen of Drums at Imperatriz Leopoldinense, highlighting her gratitude for returning to her beloved school after a three-year hiatus from Carnival.

Feb 22 • 02:50 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

The Burning Truck: Container on Highway Catches Fire Filled with Chemical Drums

A container filled with chemical drums caught fire on the highway in Sambhal district, prompting local residents to help avert a major disaster.

Feb 20 • 17:36 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

5 in the morning: Monument to the photos of Kaisariani – Drums of war in the Middle East – Concern for the Chikungunya virus

The collection of photographs from Kaisariani has been declared a monument, raising historical awareness while drawing attention to ongoing concerns over conflict in the Middle East and the Chikungunya virus.

Feb 19 • 02:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Master of the drums, Ciça enters the pantheon of the immortals of Carnival with the victory of Viradouro

Ciça, a renowned samba drummer, is celebrated for his pivotal role in Viradouro's victory at the Rio de Janeiro Carnival 2026, marking a significant achievement in his career as he approaches his 70th birthday.

Feb 18 • 21:17 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Oil: 4% Jump in Prices as the Drums of War Sound in Iran

Oil prices surged by approximately 4% amid rising geopolitical tensions involving Iran, following remarks from a US official indicating potential military action.

Feb 18 • 18:55 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Virginia Fonseca booed during her debut as the queen of drums at Grande Rio

Virginia Fonseca experienced boos during her debut as the queen of drums at the Grande Rio samba school parade.

Feb 18 • 18:47 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Tumultuous debut of Virginia and strong sambas mark the last night of parades

The final night of the Special Group parades in Rio de Janeiro featured powerful samba songs and the chaotic debut of influencer Virginia Fonseca as the queen of drums for Grande Rio.

Feb 18 • 08:29 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Sabrina Sato and Juliana Paes give a kiss before Viradouro parade

Sabrina Sato and Juliana Paes celebrated their friendship with a kiss before the Viradouro parade, marking Paes' return as the queen of the drums after 17 years.

Feb 17 • 11:36 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'It's different,' says queen in the first parade after Neguinho's departure from Beija-Flor

Beija-Flor's queen of drums, Lorena Raíssa, marks the first parade without the iconic Neguinho, acknowledging the emotional significance of the event.

Feb 17 • 02:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Viviane Araújo promises to shine in SP and Rio at Carnival 2026: 'My mission is to be worthy'

Viviane Araújo, the reigning queen of the samba drums, is set to bring her vibrant energy to the Carnival celebrations in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro after winning a prestigious title in Santos.

Feb 16 • 01:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

Hidden drums in garages to supply narco-boats. 44 people arrested in a scheme that provided logistical support to drug trafficking

The Civil Guard in Spain has arrested 44 individuals linked to a drug trafficking support network, seizing over 16,000 liters of gasoline stored in garages for narco-boats.

Feb 13 • 13:12 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

2026 Themes: Solidariedade Will Have a Parade About the Mystery and Beauty of Drums

The Império de Samba Solidariedade will present a performance at the 2026 Carnival in Macapá that explores the significance of drums in cultural history.

Feb 13 • 09:01 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Japan detains Chinese boat... drums of escalation sound between the giants of Asia

Japan has detained a Chinese fishing boat and its captain off Nagasaki amid escalating tensions between the two countries.

Feb 13 • 02:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Iza says being queen of the Imperatriz is 'a much greater responsibility' than a show

Iza, the queen of the drums for Imperatriz Leopoldinense, emphasizes the unique connection and responsibility felt during carnival compared to performing on stage.

Feb 11 • 22:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Queen of the debutante Acadêmicos de Niterói, Vanessa Rangeli is also a debutante in the position

Vanessa Rangeli is set to debut as the queen of the drums for the Acadêmicos de Niterói, marking their first entry into Brazil's elite samba league during the 2026 carnival.

Feb 10 • 15:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Sapucaí has a night of veteran queens in the second-to-last technical rehearsal before Carnival

Four samba schools from the Special Group held their final technical rehearsals at the Sambadrome in Rio, featuring veteran queens of the drums including Viviane Araújo, Sabrina Sato, and Bianca Monteiro.

Feb 7 • 03:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Pastor who taught drums to teenagers arrested on suspicion of abuse against a child in Manaus

A 40-year-old pastor was arrested in Manaus, Brazil, on suspicion of sexually abusing a 10-year-old child after the victim's mother reported the incident following overhearing conversations among her children.

Feb 6 • 18:01 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

#dkpol: The election drums are rumbling

The article discusses recent developments in Danish politics, including the government's new expulsion reform and the Social Democrats' proposal for a new school system.

Feb 6 • 16:07 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Amid Controversy.. France Sounds the Drums of Confrontation with Digital Giants

France is confronting digital giants in an effort to curb criminal content, algorithm manipulation, and the pervasive violence on social media platforms.

Feb 5 • 07:43 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Sports

Euroleague Lithuanians: Ą. Tubelis' Violin, A. Butkevičius' Drums, and D. Motiejūnas Without Instruments

The Kaunas 'Žalgiris' team played like a well-tuned orchestra during the Euroleague match, with Ąžuolas Tubelis as the lead violinist, Arno Butkevičius on drums, while Donatas Motiejūnas faced a unique challenge of being without his instruments.

Feb 4 • 06:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

Free workshops in Belém open registrations to increase female presence in Afro drums

Percussionist Brena Correa launches a project aimed at increasing the participation of women in Afro-Brazilian percussion with free workshops.

Feb 3 • 22:03 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

With you is Araqchi from Tehran.. The story of the Iranian phone that does not stop calling

As the United States drums for war and moves its fleets towards the region, Iran is also managing its battle through continuous communication and meetings, aimed at avoiding a conflict that could have wide-reaching consequences.

Feb 2 • 17:03 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

Rock star Prime Minister of Armenia: Pashinyan took to the stage and played drums at a concert

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan made a rare public appearance as a rock star, performing on drums with his band 'Varchaband'.

Feb 2 • 09:44 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

The leaders of Japan and South Korea strengthen ties by playing K-pop songs on the drums

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and South Korean President Lee Jae-Myung bonded over drumming to K-pop songs as a unique form of diplomacy.

Jan 14 • 09:28 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

"It was a bit awkward at first": when the South Korean and Japanese leaders play drums together to K-pop music

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi engaged in a musical moment playing drums together to K-pop music during a diplomatic summit in Nara, Japan.

Jan 14 • 07:49 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

We were mixing the album when Ipe Ivandić and the police burst in. In the drums we borrowed from Dugme, we found Ipe's hashish

The article discusses the significant contributions of Brana Likić to the Sarajevo pop-rock scene, particularly in the 80s and 90s, highlighting his roles as a frontman and producer.

Jan 11 • 13:04 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Ferran Palau: "Life Sends Signals that You Must Follow"

Ferran Palau, an introspective artist from Esparraguera, releases his eighth album which features a poetic and personal reflection on life's harsh realities, devoid of bass and drums.

Dec 29 • 04:30 UTC

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