International

• Tuesday, March 5th 2024 - 02:08 UTC

  Argentina leads in complying with EU deforestation legislation

  

  Deforestation-free soybeans to the European Union, guess who is taking the lead? Believe it or not Argentina have sent three soy-meal shipments via the Visec platform, each with fully traceable data. By the second semester, the entire soybean chain in the country will utilize the platform making Argentina the first country to fully comply with deforestation legislation implemented by the European Parliament.

• Monday, March 4th 2024 - 21:39 UTC

  Falklands, most Britons believe it should remain a BOT, and if the Islands join Argentina, “35% would be upset”

  

  UK public opinion pollster YouGov asked Britons about their views towards Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Gibraltar and the Falkland Islands based on the question of ”How would Britons feel if parts of the UK left?, including the two Overseas Territories, Falkland Islands and Gibraltar, which have regional disputes, Argentina and Spain.

• Monday, March 4th 2024 - 21:26 UTC

  UK improving links with BOTs; announcement this year, Minister Rutley tells Parliament

  

  “The FCDO is leading a refresh of the UK's strategy on the Overseas Territories, for publication this year,” said Minister of State Foreign Office for the Americas and Overseas Territories, David Rutley when asked in Parliament about plans to bolster ties and collaboration with the British Overseas Territories.

• Monday, March 4th 2024 - 21:18 UTC

  BAS implementing Antarctic infrastructure modernization program for polar scientists

  

  The British Antarctic Survey has been modernizing Antarctic infrastructure for future generations of polar scientists. Construction in the Antarctic is challenging and the Antarctic Infrastructure Modernization Program (AIMP) has made great progress at Rothera Research Station. The program will transform how the British Antarctic Survey enables and supports polar science.

• Saturday, March 2nd 2024 - 10:03 UTC

  Guterres praises Brazilian initiatives on sustainability

  

  During his appearance at the 8th Summit of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (Celac) in Kingstown, St Vincent and the Grenadines, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said he counted “on Brazil’s leadership as Chair of the G-20” to move forward towards achieving the sustainability goals the planet so badly needs.

• Friday, March 1st 2024 - 13:47 UTC

  Uruguayan State summoned by Inter-American Commission over nationality treatment

  

  The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) has summoned the Uruguayan State following concerns raised by the association Somos Todos Uruguayos regarding the treatment of Uruguayan nationality and the risk of statelessness. The hearing is scheduled for this Tuesday in Washington DC.

• Friday, March 1st 2024 - 10:49 UTC

  G-20 economy ministers fail to reach consensus due to ongoing wars

  

  The summit of Economy Ministers of the G-20 in São Paulo failed Thursday to reach a unanimous declaration due to discrepancies over the ongoing armed conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, it was reported. ”We came very close (...) it was almost by a word,“ Brazil's Fernando Haddad said during a press conference. Brazil, which this year holds the rotating presidency of G-20 wanted to ”leave aside” all geopolitical tensions but to no avail.

• Friday, March 1st 2024 - 10:11 UTC

  Petro: Colombia no longer buying guns from “genocidal” Israel

  

  Colombian President Gustavo Petro insisted Thursday on dubbing Israel's military deployment in Gaza as “genocide” and ordered his administration to halt all purchases of weapons from that Middle East country, it was reported in Bogotá.

• Friday, March 1st 2024 - 09:50 UTC

  Exploring virtual entertainment with these thriving industries

  

  The realm of virtual entertainment has captivated the globe, transforming how we engage with media and interface with technology. In this era, where the line between physical and virtual is getting indistinct and the opportunities seem infinite, sectors devoted to virtual entertainment are prospering unparalleled. From virtual reality games to interactive streaming platforms, digital entertainment has completely transformed over the years. So, dive into the realm of virtual entertainment where we’ll learn about its influence on diverse sectors and discover how creative advancements persistently mold our online interactions.

• Friday, March 1st 2024 - 05:00 UTC

  Cuban government begs UN food program for milk to feed children

  

  The Cuban government has asked the UN's food program for help as food shortages on the Communist-run island worsen. The World Food Program (WFP) said it had received an unprecedented official request from the Cuban government for help providing powdered milk to children under seven years of age.