International

Wednesday, December 18th 2024 - 07:21 UTC
New Mauritius government questions the Chagos archipelago agreement, “not enough benefits for our country”

British media is reporting that the Republic of Mauritius has submitted changes to a proposed deal over the future of the Chagos Islands, with the country's new PM arguing the original agreement did not benefit his country enough.
Wednesday, December 18th 2024 - 07:20 UTC
Falklands Sports Council Team Kit for the Orkney Games in July 2025

In preparation for the Falkland Islands' attendance at the 20th Island Games, to be held in Orkney in July 2025, the Falkland Islands National Sports Council presented the Team Kit design. Pictured are just some of the items.
Tuesday, December 17th 2024 - 21:19 UTC
EU: Venezuelan opposition leaders granted Sakharov Prize

Venezuelan opposition leaders Edmundo González Urrutia and María Corina Machado were awarded Tuesday the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought by the European Parliament given their “efforts to restore freedom and democracy” in the South American country.
Tuesday, December 17th 2024 - 10:20 UTC
Moody's downgrades politically shaken France's credit rating

A politically shaken France has been downgraded by Moody's Investors Service from “Aa2” to “Aa3” and the country's long-term outlook went from “stable” to “negative” amid the ongoing “fragmentation” following the appointment of Prime Minister François Bayrou.
Monday, December 16th 2024 - 10:30 UTC
Milei: “Taxes are theft”

Argentine President Javier Milei said this weekend in an interview with the Italian TV Quarta Repubblica to be aired Monday that taxes “are theft.” The South American leader also insisted that “public spending cuts are not an unpopular measure.” Milei spent the weekend in Rome where he had a meeting with Prime Minister Georgia Meloni and participated in other business and political engagements.
Monday, December 16th 2024 - 07:00 UTC
Two tough low growth years ahead for Germany, indicates the Bundesbank

The German central bank, Bundesbank, drastically trimmed the economic forecast for Germany in the next two years, 2025 and 2026, given structural issues, including German industry facing significant economic obstacles and with grim prospects for the country’s exports.
Monday, December 16th 2024 - 06:26 UTC
UK Statement at UN for Human Rights on Venezuela, “repression must stop”

The Statement for the Intersessional ID with the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights on Venezuela was delivered by the UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN in Geneva, Simon Manley.
Saturday, December 14th 2024 - 09:44 UTC
Milei granted Italian citizenship in meeting with Meloni

Argentine President Javier Milei Friday met with Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Rome's Palazzo Chigi. It was their sixth encounter since the Libertarian's inauguration barely over a year ago. In a radio interview Friday, Milei said he and Meloni were friends before coming to power.
Friday, December 13th 2024 - 22:36 UTC
Hamas wants Paraguayan Embassy out of Jerusalem

The terrorist organization Hamas Friday demanded Paraguay once again relocate the Embassy in Jerusalem to Tel Aviv after Thursday's reopening. “We call on the Paraguayan government to reverse this decision, and to side with the values of humanity, justice, and legality, and support our oppressed people,” the Islamist group said. Hamas also considers the embassy move a “violation” of the right of Palestinians to their land and a violation of UN resolutions recognizing East Jerusalem as Israeli-occupied Palestinian territory.
Friday, December 13th 2024 - 10:59 UTC
Defense minister Lord Coaker visits Chile and Brazil to strengthen defense relations

Defense Minister Lord Coaker's recent visit to Chile and Brazil focused on supporting global security and tackling increasing threats. There, he held talks with his counterparts and industry as the UK strengthens relations with partners around the world.