International

Tuesday, August 27th 2024 - 07:29 UTC
Norwegian cruise company promotes South Atlantic and Antarctica in China market

A leading Norwegian cruise line, pioneer in South Atlantic and Antarctica expeditions is pushing its marketing efforts in China with a new road-show that will visit three cities in the country.
Monday, August 26th 2024 - 22:56 UTC
Brazilians advised to leave war-torn Lebanon

Brazil's Embassy in Beirut Sunday advised the some 21,000 nationals of the South American country living in Lebanon to leave as soon as possible or avoid all travel to the war-torn region after tension with Israel escalated over the weekend, Agencia Brasil reported.
Monday, August 26th 2024 - 08:53 UTC
Giant wholesale chain planning Argentine exodus?

Makro, a leading wholesale supermarket chain where anyone can shop at more convenient prices, has announced its decision to leave crisis-ridden Argentina after some 30 years in the South American country where sales keep plunging despite President Javier Milei's administration successful narrative. According to the consulting firm Scientia, the wholesale sector faced an 18.8% drop in sales in August alone.
Monday, August 26th 2024 - 08:21 UTC
Guyana alerts port officials to look out for potential mpox carriers

Although no case of monkeypox has been reported so far in the country and to make sure things remain that way, Guyanese authorities have instructed port officials to be on alert for the possible arrival of people carrying the disease, Health Minister Frank Anthony said during the weekend. In addition, vaccines have been stockpiled in case of an outbreak.
Saturday, August 24th 2024 - 10:29 UTC
OAS rejects court ruling saying Maduro was reelected in Venezuela

The Organization of American States (OAS) General Secretariat Friday issued a statement rejecting Thursday's ruling by Venezuela's Supreme Court (TSJ) whereby the incumbent President Nicolás Maduro was declared the winner of the July 28 polls and would therefore rule the South American country between 2025 and 2031.
Friday, August 23rd 2024 - 20:16 UTC
UK distillers toast £25m Brazilian boost for Scotch Whisky under the Geographical Indication status

UK Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds on Wednesday 21 August visited Glengoyne Distillery in Scotland to celebrate Brazil’s decision to grant special protected status to Scotch Whisky - bolstering ‘Brand Scotland’ by promoting iconic Scottish products across the world.
Friday, August 23rd 2024 - 12:30 UTC
C24 visiting mission to British Virgin Islands next week

The United Nations Special Committee on Decolonization, also identified as C24, currently chaired by Menissa Rambally (Saint Lucia), will undertake a visiting mission to the British Virgin Islands from 26 to 27 August.
Thursday, August 22nd 2024 - 11:14 UTC
UK Space Command successfully launches first military satellite

A UK satellite to support military operations successfully launched into space. Named Tyche, the satellite is UK Space Command’s first satellite which can capture daytime images and videos of the Earth’s surface. 
Thursday, August 22nd 2024 - 11:12 UTC
Sydney Aquarium mourns death of partner of famous 'same-sex' Gentoo penguin couple

A penguin which became famous for being in a same-sex male relationship, has died at the age of 11, the Sydney Sea Life Aquarium has announced. “Staff at Sea Life Sydney Aquarium are heartbroken to share the news that Sphen, one-half of the world's most famous and loved gentoo penguin couples, has sadly passed away,” the aquarium said in a statement.
Wednesday, August 21st 2024 - 10:45 UTC
Freighter isolated off Argentine port due to suspected mpox case

A Liberian-flagged cereal freighter was isolated off the Argentine port of San Lorenzo, north of Rosario on the Parana River, after a crewmember was reported to have monkeypox symptoms. The vessel stemmed from Spain.