Stories for July 2023

Thursday, July 27th 2023 - 11:04 UTC
Falkland Islands awards license for gold and mineral exploration

The Falkland Islands Government, FIG, have awarded Warrah Resources Limited (“Warrah Resources”) a license for gold and mineral exploration.
Thursday, July 27th 2023 - 10:55 UTC
Atlantic Ocean: AMOC to collapse by mid-century?

According to a study published in the journal Nature Communications, the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), a major ocean current system that transports warm water from the tropics to the northern Atlantic, could collapse by mid-century if greenhouse gas emissions do not cease.
Thursday, July 27th 2023 - 10:41 UTC
Bolivia and Paraguay take steps toward improving bilateral trade

The Bolivian-Paraguayan Chamber and Paraguay's Industry Ministry signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in Asunción toward strengthening ties and promoting industry and trade between the two countries, it was reported Wednesday.
Thursday, July 27th 2023 - 10:40 UTC
Russian drones attack Ukrainian alternative inland grain ports on the Danube

Russia has destroyed Ukrainian grain warehouses on the Danube River and injured seven people in a drone strike this week, expanding the target area of an air campaign launched last week after it pulled out of the Black Sea grain deal, the Kiev government said.
Thursday, July 27th 2023 - 10:28 UTC
NASA Chief lands in Argentina

Former astronaut and current Administrator of the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Bill Nelson arrived Wednesday in Buenos Aires after a stop in Brazil on a South American tour that also includes Colombia.
Thursday, July 27th 2023 - 10:20 UTC
Ireland mourns the gifted and lifelong non-conformist Sinead O'Connor

Ireland is mourning its acclaimed composer and singer Sinead O'Connor, who died at the age of 56. In a statement cited by Irish broadcaster RTE, the singer's family said: “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Sinead. Her family and friends are devastated and have requested privacy at this very difficult time.”
Thursday, July 27th 2023 - 10:18 UTC
Brazil's Security Minister explains the future of shooting ranges

Brazil's Security and Justice Minister Flávio Dino Wednesday elaborated on the scope of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's instructions to him regarding the closing of almost all shooting ranges.
Thursday, July 27th 2023 - 10:11 UTC
Insider trading charges in New York: Joe Lewis released on bail

British tycoon Joe Lewis, who owns significant real estate properties in Argentine Patagonia, specifically in the Lago Escondido area, was released on bail by Federal Judge Valerie Figueredo in Manhattan after turning himself in to face insider trading charges, of which he pleaded not guilty.
Thursday, July 27th 2023 - 10:10 UTC
Argentina: No REM report until after PASO elections

Argentina's Central Bank (BCRA) Wednesday postponed the release of its monthly Relevamiento de Expectativas de Mercado (REM) report until after the Aug. 13 Open, Mandatory and Simultaneous Primary (PASO) elections, it was announced in Buenos Aires.
Thursday, July 27th 2023 - 10:00 UTC
Fed raises benchmark rate to its highest since 2021, “getting inflation back to 2% has a long way to go”

The United States Federal Reserve raised its benchmark lending rate on Wednesday by a quarter of a percentage point, the highest level since 2001 and the eleventh hike in its last 12 meetings.