International

Friday, November 29th 2024 - 10:00 UTC
Colombia says more time needed for visas with UK

Colombia's Ambassador to the United Kingdom Roy Barreras asked Home Secretary Yvette Cooper for a meeting to postpone the application of the visa requirement saying it was highly untimely to set it into force ahead of the Christmas Holidays.
Friday, November 29th 2024 - 10:00 UTC
Schmidt Ocean Institute will explore South Atlantic Ocean in 2025

The California based Schmidt Ocean Institute (*) has announced its 2025 expedition schedule will take it to the South Atlantic Ocean, including Antarctica, South Georgia, Patagonian shelf, Mar del Plata and Uruguay.
Thursday, November 28th 2024 - 21:19 UTC
De Moraes says there is no such thing as self-regulation of social media

Brazil's Supreme Federal Court Justice Alexandre De Moraes said Thursday that the Jan. 8, 2023, uprising in the country's capital proved that self-regulation of social networks does not work as its defenders claim it does. The magistrate spoke of the system's “bankruptcy” as the STF resumed reviewing the liability of companies operating social networks for the content posted by users, Agencia Brasil reported.
Thursday, November 28th 2024 - 10:23 UTC
Latin American Forum of Ideas 2024 kicking off in Asunción

Former Presidents and experts in various fields are to convene on Thursday and Friday at Asunción's Sheraton Hotel for the Latin American Ideas Forum (FLI) 2024, a space for innovation and international cooperation under the motto “Connecting the present with the future of Latin America”.
Thursday, November 28th 2024 - 00:12 UTC
Online entertainment in France and its economic impacts

Much has changed over the last decade regarding online entertainment in France. The growth of on-demand streaming, online gaming, video and music platforms, and the creation of digital content and virtual casinos have altered customer behavior and brought substantial value propositions. This review focuses on identifying the main trends promoting this shift, the role of these industries in France economy, France economy problems, and the legal framework.
Wednesday, November 27th 2024 - 09:29 UTC
Colombia and UK instate reciprocal visa requirement

Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced Tuesday that his country would require tourist visas for UK nationals effective immediately in reciprocity for London's decision to reinstate the condition for citizens of the South American country.
Wednesday, November 27th 2024 - 08:57 UTC
Netanyahu announces 60-day truce with Hezbollah

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Tuesday a 60-day ceasefire in Lebanon with Hezbollah. However, his country will maintain “freedom of action” if the understanding is violated.
Wednesday, November 27th 2024 - 08:15 UTC
UK’s BAE Systems testing a new autonomous underwater vehicle

For the last eight weeks, BAE Systems has been testing a new extra-large autonomous underwater vehicle at a secret testing harbor on the UK south coast. Called Herne, it is like a small submarine, which can operate using its inbuilt systems without any human input.
Wednesday, November 27th 2024 - 07:59 UTC
HMS Protector expedition to study impact of tourism and climate change in Antarctica

Scientists will study the impact of tourism and climate change on one of the world’s most unique and fragile environments during a Royal Navy expedition to Antarctica.
Tuesday, November 26th 2024 - 09:48 UTC
Lula avoids the dragon’s, Belt and Road Initiative and agrees with China’s Xi on a neutral ‘shared future’

President-elect Donald Trump’s impressive victory has had an impact worldwide given his promises, many of them with a strong dye of populism and protectionism, Making America Great Again.