International

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Minister Doughty, “C24 is outdated”, but UK government supports OTs right to address UN Special Committee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.
Monday, February 3rd 2025 - 07:38 UTC
Trump's tariffs already have repercussions in Japan

Hours after US President Donald Trump announced the imposition of 25% tariffs on Mexican and Canadian products, the Nikkei index in Tokyo, which groups together the 225 most representative stocks in the market, plummeted by 2.5%. The White House measures over the weekend impacted the Japanese capital early Monday morning.