International

Tuesday, January 7th 2025 - 20:07 UTC
UN peacekeeping mission chief in Haiti promises hell for gangs

With the arrival of 150 Guatemalan military police over the weekend, the United Nations (UN)-backed Multinational Security Support (MMS) force in violence-torn Haiti went up by 36.5%, now reaching 590 troops with 400 Kenyans, 8 Salvadorans, 6 Bahamians, 24 Jamaicans, and 2 Belizeans.
Tuesday, January 7th 2025 - 07:13 UTC
Indonesia joins BRICS as full member, Brasilia confirms

Brazil's government confirmed Monday that Indonesia had joined the BRICS bloc as a full member, making it the first country to do so this year, Agencia Brasil reported. The alliance now has the fourth largest population on the planet, with the new partner's 284 million inhabitants making it the 10th largest economy in terms of purchasing power parity, according to the World Bank.
Monday, January 6th 2025 - 20:27 UTC
Trudeau announces his resignation as Prime Minister of Canada

Justin Trudeau announced Monday his resignation as Prime Minister of Canada after nine years in office. His stepping down would become effective once the Liberal Party finds a new leader “through a competitive and rigorous process at the national level.”
Monday, January 6th 2025 - 09:28 UTC
Brazilian nun becomes oldest person alive after death of Japanese woman

A Japanese woman considered to be the world's longest-lived person died on Dec. 29 at 116 years old at a nursing home in the city of Ashiya in the Hyogo Prefecture, it was reported Saturday. A Brazilian nun is now the oldest person alive.
Monday, January 6th 2025 - 09:16 UTC
Israeli soldier vacationing in Brazil flees to Argentina to avoid arrest for Gaza war crimes

An Israeli national who was vacationing in Brazil had to flee in a rush to Argentina to avoid being prosecuted there for alleged war crimes committed while deployed in Gaza as a member of the Kfir Brigade.
Monday, January 6th 2025 - 08:30 UTC
Meloni pays visit to Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence

US President-elect Donald Trump and Italian Prime Minister Georgia Meloni met at the former's Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida after their encounter was arranged in the utmost secrecy. The gathering consisted of a private dinner, the screening of a documentary, and an exchange of views on bilateral matters.
Friday, January 3rd 2025 - 10:16 UTC
Boric South Pole bound after weather problems ruled out

Chilean President Gabriel Boric Font's trip to the South Pole was confirmed Thursday by the La Moneda Palace in Santiago after its feasibility had been questioned due to poor weather. The journey between Jan. 2 and 4, will include other officials as well as a scientific team to tour the Union Glacier Joint Scientific Polar Station and the Amundsen-Scott Base.
Thursday, January 2nd 2025 - 10:41 UTC
Brazil takes over BRICS rotating presidency

Brazil took over Wednesday the rotating presidency of the BRICS bloc which now features at least nine new members. It is the fourth time the South American country has held that position, Agência Brasil noted.
Thursday, January 2nd 2025 - 07:29 UTC
Chinese meat industry and farmers complaining about surging Mercosur imports

Chinese farmers and meat industry associations are complaining about the surge in foreign beef imports and the Ministry of Commerce has promised an investigation into the situation, according to Beijing government sources.
Tuesday, December 31st 2024 - 14:23 UTC
Journal bought for Falklands Museum gives first-hand account of 1914 Battle

A journal recently acquired at auction by the Friends of the Falklands Museum and Archives (FIMA Friends) gives a remarkable personal account of the 1914 Battle of the Falklands. The unique manuscript, illustrated with contemporary newspaper cuttings, reveals that, despite the appalling carnage, a strong sentiment of mutual respect survived.