International

Saturday, December 14th 2024 - 09:44 UTC
Milei granted Italian citizenship in meeting with Meloni

Argentine President Javier Milei Friday met with Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Rome's Palazzo Chigi. It was their sixth encounter since the Libertarian's inauguration barely over a year ago. In a radio interview Friday, Milei said he and Meloni were friends before coming to power.
Friday, December 13th 2024 - 22:36 UTC
Hamas wants Paraguayan Embassy out of Jerusalem

The terrorist organization Hamas Friday demanded Paraguay once again relocate the Embassy in Jerusalem to Tel Aviv after Thursday's reopening. “We call on the Paraguayan government to reverse this decision, and to side with the values of humanity, justice, and legality, and support our oppressed people,” the Islamist group said. Hamas also considers the embassy move a “violation” of the right of Palestinians to their land and a violation of UN resolutions recognizing East Jerusalem as Israeli-occupied Palestinian territory.
Friday, December 13th 2024 - 10:59 UTC
Defense minister Lord Coaker visits Chile and Brazil to strengthen defense relations

Defense Minister Lord Coaker's recent visit to Chile and Brazil focused on supporting global security and tackling increasing threats. There, he held talks with his counterparts and industry as the UK strengthens relations with partners around the world.
Friday, December 13th 2024 - 10:40 UTC
Fears of illegal goods trading as China’s takes control of Latin American ports along the Pacific

A report by the Washington-based think tank, the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) indicates strong concern with the increasing number of Chinese-operated ports in Latin America, fearing an increase in criminal networks and the trafficking of illicit goods and smuggling.
Friday, December 13th 2024 - 10:17 UTC
Milei off to Italy once again this year

Argentine President Javier Milei Thursday resumed his mileage accruing spree after departing for Rome to meet with Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, among other engagements.
Friday, December 13th 2024 - 07:33 UTC
Falklands: final deadline for British Passport

The Falkland Islands Customs and Immigration Service would like to advise the public that the last date for the submission of British passport applications for forwarding to the United Kingdom Passport Agency during 2024, is by no later than 11.30 am on Friday 20 December 2024.
Thursday, December 12th 2024 - 22:29 UTC
Argentina now reportedly redlights RRS James Cook mission

Argentina's Foreign Ministry has been reported to have backtracked on the clearance previously given to the RRS James Cook to perform a scientific mission in the Argentine Sea. According to Buenos Aires' Clarín, Deputy Foreign Minister Eduardo Bustamante gave the order.
Thursday, December 12th 2024 - 10:41 UTC
Football: 2030 World Cup opening game to be played in Montevideo

World football's governing body FIFA confirmed Wednesday that the opening game of the 2030 World Cup will be played at Montevideo's Centenario Stadium, which also hosted the 1930 edition that launched the series of one of the most successful events in contemporary history.
Thursday, December 12th 2024 - 08:54 UTC
Peña announces reopening of Paraguay's Embassy in Jerusalem

Paraguayan President Santiago Peña Wednesday told Israel's Parliament (known as the Knesset) in Tel Aviv that his government's decision to relocate the Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem meant that the South American country “will not abandon Israel.” Peña plans to reopen the building on Thursday.
Wednesday, December 11th 2024 - 10:09 UTC
Labour pledges 150 major infrastructure projects and 1.5 million homes, biggest building boom in half century

The new Labour government in Britain is pledging more giga-factories, solar farms, roads, and railway lines are set to be green-lighted in the next five years, adding billions to the economy, as part of stretching new milestones.