International

• Tuesday, July 15th 2025 - 15:09 UTC

  Lula signs decree regulating Trade Reciprocity Law

  

  Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Monday signed the decree regulating the Trade Reciprocity Law, Chief of Staff Rui Costa confirmed in a statement from the Planalto Palace. The measure is to be published in a regular edition of the Federal Diário Oficial da União (Official Gazette - DOU).

• Tuesday, July 15th 2025 - 10:55 UTC

  Argentina's F-16s said to have limited capacities due to UK concerns

  

  According to an Argentine high-ranking military official quoted by Buenos Aires' La Política Online but left unnamed, the recent acquisition of US-built second-hand F-16 fighter jets from Denmark did not include certain features at the UK's request.

• Tuesday, July 15th 2025 - 10:07 UTC

  Taiwanese President awaited in Paraguay next month

  

  Paraguayan President Santiago Peña on Monday announced that his Taiwanese colleague Lai Ching-te would visit the South American country next month. Paraguay is the only nation on the continent and one of only 12 countries globally that officially recognize Taiwan.

• Tuesday, July 15th 2025 - 06:39 UTC

  Bank of England ready to make larger interest rate cuts if UK economy shows signs of slowing down

  

  The Bank of England is prepared to make larger interest rate cuts if the job market shows signs of slowing down, Governor Andrew Bailey told The Times in an interview. “I really do believe the path is downward” on interest rates, Mr Bailey was quoted..

• Tuesday, July 15th 2025 - 04:08 UTC

  Pi Network’s Market Cap Plunge

  

  Following a spectacular entrance and initial high valuations, the market cap for Pi Network retraced sharply. With fresh data and technical analyses, the price valuation for the crypto asset is watched keenly worldwide.

• Monday, July 14th 2025 - 18:39 UTC

  Iran's Parliament approves increased military budget

  

  The Iranian Parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Committee has approved a bill to increase state military spending significantly. This legislation, supported by 120 lawmakers, aims to strengthen Iran's Armed Forces, including the Army and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), in preparation for potential future confrontations with Israel. Deputy Defense Minister, Brigadier General Hoyatolah Qoreishi, emphasized the need for expanded budgetary resources to meet the country's defense requirements.

• Monday, July 14th 2025 - 09:50 UTC

  Macri and Trump meet during foootball Club World Cup final

  

  Former Argentine President Mauricio Macri met Sunday with US President Donald Trump at the Club World Cup final in New Jersey which the South American leader attennded as chairman of the football governing body's FIFA Foundation. Trump was to deliver the trophy to evetual winners Chelsea FC.

• Monday, July 14th 2025 - 06:54 UTC

  OPEC bans media outlets accused of advocating transition to “a net-zero economy”

  

  The Oil-price outlet is reporting that OPEC has refused accreditation for Reuters, Bloomberg, the New York Times, the Financial Times, and the Wall Street Journal for its meeting in Vienna, which is taking place this week.

• Monday, July 14th 2025 - 06:54 UTC

  India avoiding Middle East war and trade clash with Trump, increases purchases of US and Brazil oil

  

  New data from S&P Global Commodity Insights cited quoted by Indian media outlets, India has sharply increased its crude oil imports from the United States and Brazil in the first half of 2025.

• Monday, July 14th 2025 - 06:51 UTC

  FIG best wishes to the Team Falklands at Orkney Island Games

  

  The Falkland Islands Government, FIG, has sent its best wishes to Team Falkland Islands participating at the Orkney Island Games 2025 with a delegation of 35 athletes in several disciplines.