International

Saturday, December 28th 2024 - 10:13 UTC
Azerbaijan Airlines Brazilian-built jet damaged from the outside

While several theories are being thrown into the fray regarding the probable causes of Azerbaijan Airlines' Flight J2-8243 crash in Kazakhstan, one thing seems to be for sure: the Brazilian-built Embraer E-190 jet was damaged from the outside, leading to at least 38 deaths while there are 29 survivors, some of whom were also said to be in a serious condition. In the meantime, representatives of Embraer have arrived at the site where the plane crashed.
Saturday, December 28th 2024 - 09:05 UTC
Rousseff offers Uruguay NDB financing opportunities

Former Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff, who now chairs the BRICS' New Development Bank (NDB) said Friday after meeting with Uruguay's President-elect Yamandú Orsi at the latter's transition headquarters that the South American country was “best positioned” to access financing at lower rates for digital, social infrastructure, and education developments.
Friday, December 27th 2024 - 10:07 UTC
IMF approves US$245 million disbursement for Paraguay

After concluding the fourth review of the Policy Coordination Instrument (PCI) with Paraguay as well as the second one on the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (SRS), the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved a disbursement of US$186.28 million in Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) representing nearly US$ 245 million to help the South American country's green energy matrix expansion.
Friday, December 27th 2024 - 06:24 UTC
Russia’s influence on the world wheat market, a problem for Argentina’s exporters

Despite declining international wheat prices, Russia has been exporting wheat at record levels this season, ahead of a quota set to take effect on February 15. The quota is part of the government’s strategy to bolster domestic supply and curb inflation, which currently stands at 9.5%.
Friday, December 27th 2024 - 00:09 UTC
Play without limits: Exploring platforms beyond Gamstop for players

NonGamStop casinos offer players a unique opportunity to enjoy gambling without the rigid restrictions imposed by GamStop and UKGC.
Thursday, December 26th 2024 - 10:05 UTC
Russian diplomats in Buenos Aires invoke immunity to skip breathalyzer tests

The Russian Embassy in Buenos Aires filed a protest Wednesday before the Argentine Government of President Javier Milei after traffic police tried the test three members of the diplomatic mission for alcohol.
Thursday, December 26th 2024 - 09:41 UTC
Ex IMF managing director to prison for the second time on tax fraud and corruption

The former managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Spain's Conservative deputy prime minister, Rodrigo Rato was sentenced on Friday to four years and nine months in prison by the Madrid Provincial Court.
Thursday, December 26th 2024 - 09:31 UTC
Falklands Men’s football team invited to the Orkney Games 2025

It is summer time in the southern hemisphere and there is plenty of sports activity in the Falkland Islands. And not only has a cricket pitch been inaugurated as well as a club house, pavilion and bar, but also the first match against an MPC team was won by Stanley.
Thursday, December 26th 2024 - 09:09 UTC
At least 29 survivors reported in Brazilian-built airliner crash

A Brazilian-built Embraer E-190 jet of Azerbaijan Airlines registration 4K-AZ65 carrying 67 people crashed near the Kazakhstani city of Aktau Wednesday, killing 38 people, while 29 others, including three children, were rushed to emergency services for treatment. The passengers included 37 Azerbaijanis, 16 Russians, 6 Kazakhstanis, and 3 Kyrgyzstan nationals.
Thursday, December 26th 2024 - 09:02 UTC
German fascism on the rise, and is admired by Elon Musk

By Gwynne Dyer - Alternativ fur Deutschland (AfD) means ‘The Alternative for Germany’ — and the alternative on offer is fascism. Not actual Nazism, but the AfD uses fascist rhetoric and tactics to attract German voters. It has also attracted some improbable foreign admirers.