Stories for September 22nd 2025

Monday, September 22nd 2025 - 23:29 UTC
WMO Bulletin shows 2024 recovery of ozone layer, on 40th anniversary of UN Vienna Convention

The World Meteorological Organization Bulletin, WMO, reported that the low level of ozone depletion observed in 2024 was partly due to naturally occurring atmospheric factors, which drive year-to-year fluctuations. However, the long-term positive trend reflects the success of concerted international action.
Monday, September 22nd 2025 - 23:19 UTC
Argentine economic frenzy slows down after US support and gov't's measures

After securing US financial support and implementing a temporary reduction in agricultural export taxes, Argentina's financial markets saw a significant turnaround on Monday.
Monday, September 22nd 2025 - 23:10 UTC
France joins list of countries recognizing Palestine as a State

The French Government of President Emmanuel Macron officially recognized Palestine's statehood on Monday, following similar decisions by the UK, Canada, Australia, and Portugal the day before. The move was announced at a summit on the two-state solution hosted by France and Saudi Arabia, which was boycotted by both the US and Israel.
Monday, September 22nd 2025 - 23:09 UTC
Last Falklands War submariner (Churchill and Vanguard Classes) retires after 46 years RN

The last serving Falklands War submariner from HMS Conqueror has retired after 46 years in the Royal Navy. Chief Petty Officer (CPO) Gary Hutchinson, 64, was honored during a ceremony at HM Naval Base Clyde (HMNB Clyde) held last week.
Monday, September 22nd 2025 - 23:06 UTC
Is it too late for a Palestinian state? Another naqba is in process?

By Gwynne Dyer - Ten more countries are recognizing Palestine as a sovereign state in the course of this week. That merely brings the total up from 147 to 157, but it’s a big deal nevertheless because for the first time it includes quite a few big, rich Western countries (France, the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia).
Monday, September 22nd 2025 - 22:13 UTC
First Sea Lord simple principle: “un-crewed wherever possible; crewed only where necessary”

The head of the Royal Navy has laid down his bold vision to redefine naval operations through drastic technological innovation as he aims to get the Senior Service ready for warfighting within four years, pointed out Forces.net.
Monday, September 22nd 2025 - 11:29 UTC
Falklands, MPC Met Office presentation on rotor activity and the LIDAR Project

Next Tuesday 23rd September at 5PM there will be a public meeting in the Harbor Lights Cinema where the Mount Pleasant Complex MPC Met Office will present a review of rotors, (*) how do they form, and how can they be observed.
Monday, September 22nd 2025 - 10:58 UTC
Maduro wrote Trump a letter, Caracas admits

Venezuela's Bolivarian regime admitted Sunday that President Nicolás Maduro sent a letter dated Sept. 6 to his US colleague Donald Trump to discuss current tensions in the Caribbean Sea and what the Chavista leader has referred to as “fake news” from the White House.
Monday, September 22nd 2025 - 10:55 UTC
Argentine outlet denounces Chilean and Uruguayan help to Royal Air Force

Argentine outlet criticized a Royal Air Force (RAF) transport Airbus A400M Atlas aircraft stopping in Chile and Uruguay on its way to the Falkland Islands, questioning the role of the two South American countries in the British strategy to maintain a permanent military presence in the South Atlantic, despite UN resolutions urging a resolution to the sovereignty dispute with Argentina.
Monday, September 22nd 2025 - 10:48 UTC
Bolivia is a sanctuary for wanted criminals, Interpol chief says

Bolivia's national director of Interpol, Colonel Juan Carlos Bazoalto, is proposing a legal reform to the country's Code of Criminal Procedure, since the one currently in force makes the country an “attractive territory” for international fugitives.