International

Friday, April 12th 2024 - 15:40 UTC
European Central bank keeps high interest rates unchanged; US surprised by rising inflation in March

In a week in which the United States was surprised by an increase in inflation further delaying prospects of a soon cut in the Federal Reserve's rate cut, the European Central Bank held interest rates at a record high, although as usual signaling it could cut interest rates at its next meeting in June.
Friday, April 12th 2024 - 10:44 UTC
Argentine court finds Hezbollah behind 1992 and 1994 bombings in Buenos Aires

A court of appeals in Buenos Aires determined Thursday that the Iran-sponsored terrorist organization Hezbollah was behind the bombings of the Israeli Embassy in 1992 and the Jewish Welfare Association AMIA in 1994 in Buenos Aires.
Thursday, April 11th 2024 - 10:24 UTC
Nationals from US, Australia, and Canada granted visa-free entry into Brazil for yet another year

Brazilian authorities announced that a visa requirement for nationals of Australia, Canada, and the United States was postponed until April 10, 2025, Agencia Brasil reported. The measure was to become effective on Wednesday, April 10, 2024.
Thursday, April 11th 2024 - 10:04 UTC
Presidents Lacalle Pou and Peña attend Conmebol dinner in Asunción

Presidents Santiago Peña of Paraguay and Luis Lacalle Pou of Uruguay Wednesday attended a dinner hosted by the South American Football Confederation (Conmebol) at the historic building of the Port of Asunción. Also participating in the event was Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) President Gianni Infantino.
Wednesday, April 10th 2024 - 19:26 UTC
Climate change: March this year was the hottest ever recorded

According to a study released Wednesday by the European Climate Observatory, last month was the hottest March on record worldwide, as well as the tenth consecutive month with maximum temperatures recorded at sea since June 2023. March 2024 recorded an average of 14.14 degrees Celsius (57.9 degrees Fahrenheit), beating the previous record of 2016 by a tenth of a degree.
Wednesday, April 10th 2024 - 11:09 UTC
South Georgia: Invitation to submit proposals to act as Mint for Commemorative Coins

The Commissioner of the Government of South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands has invited proposals to act as the Government’s Mint for the production of commemorative coins.
Wednesday, April 10th 2024 - 11:06 UTC
Another major Chinese construction and real estate developer ready to fall

China Construction Bank (Asia), a state owned financial institution filed a petition in Hong Kong to wind up the Shamao Group, after the Chinese real estate and construction developer failed to repay loans worth HK$1.58bn (US$ 201.8m; £159.7m).
Wednesday, April 10th 2024 - 11:05 UTC
“God Particle” Nobel prize winner, Professor Higgs has died at 94

The University of Edinburgh reported on Tuesday that Nobel winner Peter Higgs, the man who gave rise to the “God particle” that helped explain how matter formed after the Big Bang, has died at age 94.
Wednesday, April 10th 2024 - 10:33 UTC
Falkland Islands Government Office pays tribute to veterans on reunion weekend

A delegation from the Falkland Islands Government Office (FIGO) in London recently participated in the South Atlantic Medal Association (82) Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Reunion Weekend held in Hull on April 6th and 7th.
Wednesday, April 10th 2024 - 10:22 UTC
Political forces in Haiti agree on Presidential Transitional Council

Political forces in Haiti have agreed on the formation of a 22-month Presidential Transitional Council to lead the violence-torn country to fresh democratic, credible, and participatory elections through which to restore normalcy, it was reported in Port-au-Prince.