Stories for September 30th 2025

Tuesday, September 30th 2025 - 20:29 UTC
Petro ends FTA with Israel and reshapes the one with the US

Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced on Monday the end of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Israel, as well as the reshaping of the existing one with the United States, following Washington's decision to expel him and revoke his visa for staging a pro-Palestine demonstration in the streets of New York during the 80th United Nations (UN) General Assembly.
Tuesday, September 30th 2025 - 19:48 UTC
Chile: Supreme Court rules online gambling illegal unless expressly authorized

The Third Constitutional Chamber of Chile's Supreme Court upheld by three votes to two an appeal filed by the Concepción Lottery, ruling that various telecommunications companies —including Claro, Entel, GTD, Telefónica (Movistar), WOM, and VTR— must immediately block all illegal online betting websites accessible in the country.
Tuesday, September 30th 2025 - 11:38 UTC
Falklands responds to Milei, we trust in self-determination and British support

“In the Falkland Islands, we feel very secure and confident with the support we receive from all British political parties for the exercise of our right to self-determination and our desire to remain a British Overseas Territory,” said Falkland Islands MLA Roger Spink in a telephone interview with GBnews from the UK.
Tuesday, September 30th 2025 - 10:11 UTC
Falklands, growing hydrocarbons oil activity and funding for the Sea Lion oil project

Rockhopper Exploration half year results indicate that the UK oil and gas company is more hopeful than ever that a final investment decision will come this year on the Sea Lion oil project in the Falkland Islands, after it secured a successful capital raise of up to US$ 140 milliom. Rockhopper holds a 35% interest in the project with the Israeli operator Navitas Petroleum holding the remaining 65%.
Tuesday, September 30th 2025 - 09:48 UTC
Petro reshuffling diplomatic missions with loyal ambassadors

Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced on Monday that he would replace all current ambassadors belonging to the so-called “feudal diplomacy,” who do not align with his principles. “I am, by Constitution, the director of Colombia's foreign relations,” he stressed, warning those not sharing his views “will not leave Colombia.”
Tuesday, September 30th 2025 - 09:39 UTC
Argentine Libertarian Congressman tied to drug trafficker wanted in Texas

Argentine Congressman José Luis Espert of President Javier Milei's La Libertad Avanza has been reported to have received campaign funds and other kinds of support from an alleged drug trafficker, now under arrest pending his extradition to the United States.
Tuesday, September 30th 2025 - 09:30 UTC
Almost half of Brazil's GDP stems from foreign investments

According to a recent report released by Brazil's Central Bank (BCB), 46.6% of South America's largest country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) last year stemmed from foreign investments.
Tuesday, September 30th 2025 - 08:42 UTC
Maduro expands his powers with new state of emergency in Venezuela

Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro decreed on Monday a state of emergency due to “external commotion,” granting himself broad powers to confront what he describes as “U.S. aggression.” The measure, effective for an initial 90 days and renewable, authorizes the military control of public services, strategic industries, and the closure of borders.
Tuesday, September 30th 2025 - 08:29 UTC
Attack on Uruguayan prosecutor Mónica Ferrero: Police have yet to identify material perpetrators

Uruguayan police have not yet identified the material perpetrators of the attack on Supreme Prosecutor Mónica Ferrero, carried out early Sunday morning at her home, although they have clues about their possible identities, El País reported. The assault included gunfire against the residence and the detonation of a grenade; no injuries were reported.
Tuesday, September 30th 2025 - 00:10 UTC
Ship Crew Management in the Cloud: Shipping Joins the IT Race

While cloud software solutions in aviation and ground transportation are not a new phenomenon, the shipping industry is only at the beginning of its IT transformations.