Falkland Islands

Thursday, September 3rd 2026 - 17:38 UTC
Trump hints he would not back the UK and doubts its “capacity” to retake the Falklands

US President Donald Trump has suggested his country would not come to Britain's aid in a possible conflict with Argentina over the Falklands, linking that position to the lack of British support in Washington's war with Iran.
Wednesday, September 2nd 2026 - 07:50 UTC
The UK dismisses Trump's remarks and reaffirms its sovereignty over the Falklands

The British government on Tuesday dismissed US President Donald Trump's remarks about a possible review of Washington's position on the Falklands, and reiterated its commitment to the archipelago's status.
Tuesday, September 1st 2026 - 17:28 UTC
Milei announces a national address on Thursday over the Falklands claim

Argentine President Javier Milei announced on Tuesday that he will address the nation on Thursday evening to set out the state of the sovereignty claim over the Falklands, a day after US President Donald Trump said he was reviewing his country's position on the archipelago.
Tuesday, September 1st 2026 - 17:24 UTC
Falklands/Chile second shipping link, decisive support from Punta Arenas

To support a second shipping link between the Falkland Islands and Chile, the Municipality of Punta Arenas is hosting a “Business Showroom” on Monday 28th and Tuesday 29th September 2026.
Tuesday, September 1st 2026 - 11:26 UTC
Trump says he reviews “every position” when asked about Falklands sovereignty

US President Donald Trump replied on Monday in the Oval Office, when asked whether his government was reviewing its position of neutrality on the Falklands: “I always review every position. That's just one of many.” It is the first time he has publicly addressed the sovereignty dispute between the United Kingdom and Argentina, though his answer committed to nothing.
Tuesday, September 1st 2026 - 09:55 UTC
A Pentagon memo already floated in April using the Falklands as leverage over London

Senior US Defense Department officials are considering a review of Washington's position on the Falklands as one of several measures to press the United Kingdom to meet the 5% of gross domestic product military spending target agreed at NATO, the British newspaper The Telegraph reported, citing a senior US official.
Monday, August 31st 2026 - 08:47 UTC
Falklands’ oil industry, Rockhopper plans equity raise for second FPSO

Rockhopper Exploration is planning an equity capital raising to fund its share of a second FPSO, (OSX-1), for the Sea Lion oil field development in the Falkland Islands, since operator Navitas Petroleum exercised its option to acquire the vessel for some US$ 125 million with the purpose of further adding production to 125.000 barrels of oil per day.
Monday, August 31st 2026 - 08:31 UTC
Falklands’ 3-year Green Program injected £892,000 to the Islands economy

After 3 years of the Green Business Programme, the Falkland Islands Development Corporation, FIDC, have injected a total of £892,000 in financing through a variety of environmentally focused loans and grants into the Falklands economy.
Friday, August 28th 2026 - 12:48 UTC
Falklands: Chilean shipping line drives new link and promotes Expo with Islands and Punta Arenas products

The formalization of a regular commercial maritime link between the Falklands and Chile, together with the promotion of an Expo of Islands and Chilean products in Punta Arenas, are being pushed with considerable enthusiasm by the Chilean shipping company Easter Island Naviera (EIN), which connects Easter Island with mainland Chile.
Thursday, August 27th 2026 - 23:55 UTC
The Falklands close the second Loligo squid season three days after reopening it

The Falkland Islands Fisheries Department announced on Thursday the closure of the second Loligo squid season due to low biomass levels, just three days after fishing had resumed following a two-week pause.