International

Tuesday, January 30th 2024 - 10:55 UTC
Ship hits bridge affecting river traffic down Paraná waterway

The Liberian-flagged freighter “En May” Sunday crashed onto one of the pillars of the Zárate-Brazo Largo bridge linking the Argentine provinces of Buenos Aires and Entre Ríos, which affected barge traffic along the Paraná River waterway, it was reported. Two tugboats were deployed to free up traffic, it was also explained.
Tuesday, January 30th 2024 - 10:50 UTC
Effects on climate change by disturbing the seabed, BAS and Norway scientists

A study published this month in the journal Frontiers in Marine Science reveals that disturbing the seabed, through activities such as trawling, could increase the scale and speed of climate change.
Tuesday, January 30th 2024 - 10:43 UTC
UK Commons committee has an “air tour” of South Georgia island and advancing icebergs

The House of Commons Environmental Audit Sub-Committee on Polar Research, EAC, visiting the Falkland Islands on their way to Antarctica in December enjoyed an ”air tour'' of South Georgia island.
Tuesday, January 30th 2024 - 10:31 UTC
Squid is becoming “too expensive” in Korea because of lesser catch volumes

Korean media is pointing out the fact that squid, once considered the “people's side fish”, given its affordability, is now an expensive dish, and has offered some market prices in South Korean Won, which exchanges at 1,330 SKW to the US dollar.
Tuesday, January 30th 2024 - 10:02 UTC
King Charles III headed for quick recovery; Princess of Wales joins family and has months of recuperation

On Monday King Charles III walked out of the London Clinic private hospital, having spent three nights following a medical procedure, while earlier the Princess of Wales, left the same hospital, almost two weeks after undergoing “abdominal surgery”.
Tuesday, January 30th 2024 - 08:29 UTC
How the South Atlantic's Casino industry is attracting global investors

The South Atlantic region, known for its vibrant cultures, and now, a booming casino industry, is rapidly becoming a hotspot for global investors. This burgeoning sector has not only revitalized the region's economic landscape but has also emerged as a significant player in the international gaming and entertainment industry. In this article, we delve into the reasons behind this trend and what it means for the future.
Monday, January 29th 2024 - 11:02 UTC
Falklands' Argentina/UK dispute “fresh start”, according to London media

Britain is preparing to offer Argentina improved diplomatic, political, and trade terms since the new liberal government of President Javier Milei took office. The expected approach of a fresh start, and a relief for the Falkland Islands dispute, was anticipated at the World Economic Forum at Davos, Switzerland, during a brief meeting and photo between British foreign minister Lord David Cameron and President Milei.
Monday, January 29th 2024 - 10:55 UTC
Argentine Governor: British military exercises in Falklands “violate” international rules

Gustavo Melella, Governor of the province of Tierra del Fuego, which, according to Argentina, technically includes the country's portion of Antarctica and the British Overseas Territories in the South Atlantic (mainly the Falkland Islands) said last week that London “cannot continue to turn its back on international law and we will denounce them as many times as necessary.”
Monday, January 29th 2024 - 10:54 UTC
Milei says “There is no Plan B”: What else did the President tell the WSJ?

Argentine President Javier Milei underscored in an interview with The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) published on Sunday “the speed” at which his government was “achieving results” and warned that “there is no plan B to do things right.”
Monday, January 29th 2024 - 10:54 UTC
Argentina chooses US-built F-16 fighters over Chinese JF-17s

Argentina's Air Force is to move on with the process of purchasing 24 second-hand US-built F-16 fighter jets from Denmark with the White House's nod, it was reported in Buenos Aires. The decision meant dropping the alternative of Chinese-developed JF-17 units in line with President Javier Milei's policy of not joining the BRICS group and not holding Beijing as a key ally.