Stories for 2025

Tuesday, October 21st 2025 - 08:41 UTC
Construction of White House's ballroom underway

The White House has begun the demolition of a portion of the East Wing to make way for President Donald Trump's planned US$250 million ballroom. First built in 1902, the East Wing has been renovated multiple times, with a second floor added in 1942.
Tuesday, October 21st 2025 - 08:26 UTC
Oil heading below US$ 50 per barrel anticipates Energy Agency

When oil prices in the international market are sliding faster than expected, already in the range of US$ 50 the barrel, the International Energy Agency, IEA in its latest report anticipated that because of soaring “supply and subdued demand”, oil oversupply will be larger than expected, both in 2025 and 2026. IEA warns that while demand growth is down, supply growth will lead to a record supply overhang, since oil stocks are already soaring, mainly that stockpiled in tankers in water.
Tuesday, October 21st 2025 - 08:23 UTC
Mexico shipping oil to energy starved Cuba

So far this year, Mexico has shipped more than US$ 3 billion worth of subsidized fuel to Cuba through Gasolinas Bienestar, a subsidiary of Pemex, according to an investigation by Mexicanos Contra la Corrupción y la Impunidad (MCCI), as reported by OilPrice.
Tuesday, October 21st 2025 - 08:21 UTC
Falklands, visit from Shetland salmon expert

Shetlands’ author and former fish farmer John Goodlad visited the Falklands this week to give a public talk, at the invitation of Unity Marine (*). The expert advisor for two seafood investment funds and three times author, spoke about his latest publication, ‘Food from the Sea: The Future of Seafood’. Falklands TV talked with him about his experiences and views on the future of sustainable seafood and the potential for salmon farming in the Falklands.
Tuesday, October 21st 2025 - 08:16 UTC
Salmon Free Falklands fact-finding trip to the Faroe Islands

Salmon farming was once again a topic of conversation last week, both in Stanley and further afield in the Faroe Islands. A small delegation from Salmon Free Falklands recently spent a week in the Faroes, intent on gathering facts and figures, and listening to local expert opinions about the industry there.
Tuesday, October 21st 2025 - 00:39 UTC
Esports as a Growth Engine: How Events Are Boosting Local Economies

Global interest in esports is skyrocketing, yet the sector is still in its early stages of development. More interestingly, online and offline esports tournaments have increased dramatically in the last several years. The cities that host these events often experience a substantial increase in tourist and economic activity, but what is causing this growth engine?
Monday, October 20th 2025 - 23:24 UTC
Trump says Argentines are “fighting for their life”

US President Donald Trump replied to farmers from his country by defending his support for Argentina's Javier Milei through substantial financial aid. Argentina is “fighting for its life,” people are “dying,” and the South American nation needs help “to survive in a free world,” insisted the Republican leader.
Monday, October 20th 2025 - 21:45 UTC
Argentina and US finalize currency swap deal

The United States and Argentina formalized a US$20 billion currency swap agreement just days before Argentina's national legislative elections next Sunday.
Monday, October 20th 2025 - 10:55 UTC
Paz wins Bolivia's presidental runoff

Rodrigo Paz won Sunday's runoff and will become Bolivia's next president. With 97% of the ballots counted, the center-right senator secured 54.5% of the vote, defeating former right-wing president Jorge Tuto Quiroga, who received 45.4%.
Monday, October 20th 2025 - 10:50 UTC
Trump confirms new tariffs for Colombia

US President Donald Trump confirmed on Sunday that the US was preparing to announce significant tariffs on Colombia, following the Republican leader's decision to suspend financial aid to the South American country due to its alleged inaction in the fight against drug trafficking