International

Wednesday, September 20th 2023 - 08:17 UTC
Tories handing out cost of living winter support for millions of low income British households

Millions of low-income British households will receive the next installment of cost-of-living payments between 31 October and 19 November. Eight million people on means-tested benefits, such as Universal Credit, will receive £300 directly, without the need to make a claim. It is the second of three installments that will eventually total £900.
Tuesday, September 19th 2023 - 10:10 UTC
Argentine President asks UN Chief to insist of UK on Islands issue

Argentine President Alberto Fernández asked United Nations (UN) Secretary-General António Guterres to “renew the good offices efforts” with the United Kingdom regarding the Malvinas/Falklands question, it was reported in New York.
Tuesday, September 19th 2023 - 10:08 UTC
India ups security measures to contain spread of Nipah virus

Indian health authorities are taking additional precautions to prevent the spread of the highly lethal Nipah virus after a sixth person was confirmed to be infected with it in the State of Kerala, where on-site activity at all educational facilities has been banned.
Monday, September 18th 2023 - 10:03 UTC
Lula's team still working on an appointment with Zelensky

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has reportedly offered his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky two slots on his agenda for a bilateral meeting on the sides of this week's 78th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York.
Saturday, September 16th 2023 - 10:51 UTC
Milei's interview with Tucker Carlson reaches record audiences

With over 300 million screenings in 24 hours, Argentine Libertarian Congressman and presidential candidate Javier Milei's interview with controversial US journalist Tucker Carlson has become the most-viewed video on X, Elon Musk's social platform formerly known as Twitter, it was reported Friday.
Saturday, September 16th 2023 - 04:58 UTC
Milei team insists, if elected president “Falkland Islanders will be respected”

“I reiterate it, I repeat it and I reaffirm it, the Islanders living in the Falklands/Malvinas will have their rights respected if Milei becomes president,” emphasized Diana Mondino, most probably foreign minister of Javier Milei, if he is finally elected as the next Argentine occupant of the Pink House in Buenos Aires in the October/November election.
Friday, September 15th 2023 - 14:25 UTC
“Malvinas are nonnegotiable, but we must contemplate the people living in the Falklands,” candidate Milei

”The Malvinas (Falkland) Islands are Argentine, and sovereignty non-negotiable,” underlined Javier Milei, the Argentine Libertarian candidate who next month could be elected as Argentina's next president, putting an end to two decades of Kirchnerism.
Friday, September 15th 2023 - 11:20 UTC
Presidents of Uruguay, France meet for Rugby World Cup match

Uruguayan President Luis Lacalle Pou Thursday discussed the European Union-Mercosur trade deal with his French colleague Emmanuel Macron while meeting ahead of the Rugby World Cup clash in Lille between the two countries' national teams, which the hosts eventually won 27-12.
Friday, September 15th 2023 - 10:34 UTC
HMS Bristol: Falklands War destroyer up for sale

The British Defence Equipment Sales Authority (DESA) said four decommissioned Royal Navy units, including the unique HMS Bristol, have been put up for sale. The Bristol belonged to Task Group 317.8 during the 1982 Falklands/Malvinas War. The three other vessels on sale are the frigates HMS Monmouth and HMS Montrose, and the minehunter HMS Walney.
Thursday, September 14th 2023 - 11:54 UTC
As with soybeans and corn, Brazil ready to unseat US as world's top cotton exporter

As with other crops, Brazil is close to unseating the US to become the world’s biggest cotton exporter as Texas, America’s top-producing region, buckles under searing heat and drought.