US sanctions cause Iranian currency to reach all-time low

The sanctions imposed by the United States against Iran caused a historic drop in the Iranian currency, which reached its lowest value ever. Globally, the war is generating economic uncertainty and driving a widespread rise in prices around the world.

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Lisbon: Brazilian voters will vote at the University City in the 2026 elections

The Consulate-General of Brazil in Lisbon has designated the Cidade Universitária (University City) as the voting location for the 2026 elections, distributing the 78,833 voters across three buildings: the Rectory, the Faculty of Letters, and the Faculty of Law. The Faculty of Law will host the largest number of voters (34,042), followed by the Faculty of Letters (28,840) and the Rectory (15,951). The Consulate recommends that voters check the Superior Electoral Court portal or the consular chatbot beforehand to confirm their assigned building and room, thus avoiding unnecessary trips on election day.

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The US has already blocked passage of 75 ships in the Strait of Hormuz

The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) has to date blocked 75 ships in the Strait of Hormuz, as part of the blockade decreed by Washington against Iran's ports, in an escalation of tensions between the two countries.

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One of the four missing Portuguese found in Nepal. Three still to be found

One of the four Portuguese citizens reported missing in Nepal has been located, with three still to be found. The confirmation was made by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Paulo Rangel, who took the opportunity to appeal to Portuguese travelers to register on the Registo Viajante application.

TVI Notícias27/08/26, 20:35

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USA blocks passage of 75 ships in the Strait of Hormuz

The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) blocked up to 75 ships in the Strait of Hormuz by August 27, as part of the naval blockade decreed by Washington against Iran. According to CENTCOM's statement on social media, American forces diverted 75 commercial ships, disabled three, and boarded two to ensure compliance with the sanctions. The escalation of tension between the U.S. and Iran led Washington to declare a massive naval operation in the strategic region.

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