MercoPress. South Atlantic News Agency
Stories for April 24th 2025
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Thursday, April 24th 2025 - 10:23 UTC
Argentina reports dengue cases on the rise, albeit in specific regions
Between epidemiological week 31 of 2024 and week 15 in 2025, Argentina's health authorities recorded 5,936 dengue cases, with 5,793 locally acquired and 143 with a travel history to countries such as Brazil, Cuba, Mexico, Venezuela, Thailand, India, Peru, Paraguay, and Colombia.
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Thursday, April 24th 2025 - 07:28 UTC
US Senate bipartisan measure to bolster response to IUU fishing
The Unites States Senate has introduced legislation designed to tackle the problem of illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing. The bipartisan measure is geared “to deter IUU fishing by China and othe bad actors, and bolster US international response to these illegal activities”.
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Thursday, April 24th 2025 - 07:13 UTC
EC heavy fines on Apple and Meta for breach of Digital Market obligations
US tech giants Apple and Meta were fined €500 million ($572 million) and €200 million respectively. by the European Commission for breach of the EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA) obligations
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Thursday, April 24th 2025 - 07:05 UTC
The King’s message following the death of Pope Francis
Falklands’ Government House published King Charles III message on the death of Pope Francis. “His Holiness will be remembered for his compassion, his concern for the unity of the Church and for his tireless commitment to the common causes of all people of faith.
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Thursday, April 24th 2025 - 06:53 UTC
Mensun Bound Inspires at Ocean Business 2025, Southampton
Mensun Bound, renowned maritime archaeologist and Trustee of the Falklands Maritime Heritage Trust (FMHT), delivered a powerful keynote speech at the prestigious launch of Ocean Business 2025, held earlier this month in Southampton.
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Thursday, April 24th 2025 - 06:13 UTC
Talks on discovery in Antarctica of the ozone hole 40 years ago at Royal Geographic Society
To commemorate the extraordinary moment the ozone hole was discovered in Antarctica 40 years ago, British Antarctic Survey (BAS) has teamed up with the Royal Geographical Society (RGS) in London to host a special series of talks on Tuesday, 6 May 2025.
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Thursday, April 24th 2025 - 05:58 UTC
IAATO Reaffirms Commitment to Antarctic Ambassadorship with Update to Bylaws
The International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) has reaffirmed its dedication to fostering global stewardship for Antarctica through a key update to its bylaws, further solidifying Antarctic ambassadorship as a central pillar of its mission.
