International

• Wednesday, February 5th 2025 - 11:27 UTC

  US to take control of Gaza and redevelop it, Trump says

  

  US President Donald Trump announced Tuesday during a joint press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House that his country intends to seize control of the Gaza Strip and have the local population resettled elsewhere. The Republican leader said rebuilding the enclave was near impossible after it became a “demolition site” following Israel's retaliation for the Oct. 7, 2023, mass murders and abductions from the Gaza-based pro-Palestine terrorist group Hamas.

• Wednesday, February 5th 2025 - 05:41 UTC

  Minister Doughty, “C24 is outdated”, but UK government supports OTs right to address UN Special Committee

  

  The position of Overseas Territories, on the United Nations list of Non-Self--Governing Territories was recently discussed in British Parliament. The issue was brought up by Conservative Member of Parliament Blake Stephenson on January 30th session.

• Tuesday, February 4th 2025 - 08:46 UTC

  Tariffs on Canada also postponed after Trump-Trudeau talks

  

  After agreeing with Mexico's Claudia Sheinbaum on a one-month pause for the imposition of 25% tariffs, US President Donald Trump reached an understanding Monday with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, provided his northern neighbors acquiesced to a series of demands regarding border security, including higher spending on organized crime and drug trafficking fight, in addition to appointing an official specifically in charge of fentanyl, drug cartels, and terrorists. Under the new deal, Canada also agreed to launch a joint strike force to combat organized crime.

• Tuesday, February 4th 2025 - 05:30 UTC

  Falklands: Friends of the British Overseas Territories planning to visit the Islands and discuss Chagos

  

  Friends of the British Overseas Territories, FOTBOT, plan to visit the Falkland Islands this month with Parliamentary Adviser, Baroness Foster., together with the charity’s CEO Philip Smith.The former First Minister of Northern Ireland, Baroness Foster of Aghadrumsee is a House of Lords Parliamentary Adviser to FOTBOT.

• Tuesday, February 4th 2025 - 05:24 UTC

  G7 members condemn Rwanda backed offensive in East Congo and attack on UN peacekeeping effort

  

  Seven foreign ministers gave a statement condemning the Rwanda-backed M23 offensive in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo and the capture of Minova, Saké and Goma, endangering civilians and attacking UN peace keeping forces. Uruguayan forces, which are part of the UN peace keeping efforts, have suffered several casualties.

• Tuesday, February 4th 2025 - 05:17 UTC

  FAO’s 80th anniversary to be celebrated during the Chinese Year of the Snake

  

  FAO Director-General QU Dongyu led the celebration of the Chinese Lunar New Year at the organization's headquarters in Rome marking the beginning of the Year of the Snake. The event carried special significance this year as it coincides with FAO’s 80th anniversary, prompting reflections on past achievements and future aspirations.

• Tuesday, February 4th 2025 - 04:51 UTC

  Virgin Islands premier elected as president of UK Oversea Territories Association

  

  Premier of the Virgin Islands, Honorable Dr. Natalio Wheatley, has been elected President of the UK Overseas Territories Association (UKOTA) and will also serve as President of the Political Council.

• Monday, February 3rd 2025 - 19:28 UTC

  US tariffs on Mexico on hold after deal between Trump and Sheinbaum

  

  US President Doland Trump agreed Monday to put on hold for at least a month his decision to impose 25% tariffs on Mexican products after a conversation with his colleague Claudia Sheinbaum, during which new conditions were agreed upon.

• Monday, February 3rd 2025 - 10:50 UTC

  Baroness Chapman at RUSI, UK committed to defend Falkland Islanders right to self-determination

  

  “Only the Falkland Islanders can and should decide their own future. Our position regarding the Falkland Islands is steadfast, and our commitment to defending the Falkland Islanders right to self-determination will not waiver.”

• Monday, February 3rd 2025 - 10:40 UTC

  Trump signs 25% tariffs on Mexican and Canadian goods

  

  US President Donald Trump on Saturday signed the documents imposing a 25% tariff on Mexican and most Canadian goods and a 10% tariff on Canadian energy products and Chinese goods. The target countries announced retaliatory initiatives. The reciprocal import/export taxation will become effective Feb. 4.