International

Monday, May 26th 2025 - 13:57 UTC
Falkland Islands reaffirm self-determination at UN decolonization seminar

At a United Nations seminar focused on decolonization in the Pacific, Falkland Islands lawmaker Teslyn Barkman appealed for international recognition of the Islands' right to self-determination, pushing back against Argentina's territorial claims.
Monday, May 26th 2025 - 10:55 UTC
Lower oil prices ahead, as OPEC+ targets removing US shale oil from global markets

OPEC+ are expected to announce another bigger than initially planned production hike at its next meeting, 9/10 July, allegedly with the purpose of having Iraq and Kazakhstan comply with their quotas, but according to a Reuter’s report the target is to knock out the US shale production.
Monday, May 26th 2025 - 10:52 UTC
South Georgia launching the Biosecurity Dog Program to check on rodents

Some seven years ago this month, the island of South Georgia was declared free or rodents, rats and mice, becoming the world’s biggest and successful project to eradicate the dangerous, destructive invasive species. For nearly 250 years rodents had devastated the island’s wildlife.
Monday, May 26th 2025 - 10:44 UTC
King Charles in Canada will open Parliament with the “Speech from the throne”

King Charles will read the “Speech from the Throne” to Canada's Parliament on Tuesday, the first time a monarch has delivered this for almost fifty years. It is expected to include a defense of Canada's sovereignty and to reject claims it should be taken over by the US.
Monday, May 26th 2025 - 10:32 UTC
Chavista candidate voted Governor of Essequibo amid poor turnout

Venezuela Sunday held regional and legislative elections with a voter turnout of 42.63%. The ruling United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV), led by Nicolás Maduro, secured 23 out of 24 governorships, including the newly claimed 160,000 square-kilometer oil-rich Guayana Essequiba, and an 82.68% share of votes for the National Assembly, projecting an absolute legislative majority. The opposition won only the Cojedes governorship. Henrique Capriles secured a legislative seat for the opposition.
Monday, May 26th 2025 - 10:15 UTC
Germany, compulsory military service considered to boost armed forces numbers

The German Conservative leader recently appointed to head a grand coalition, Friedrich Merz in one of his first statements said that “the key message to Donald Trump is Germany is back on track” <br />
And so it seems since Berlin is considering bringing back military conscription from next year unless more volunteers sign up for the armed forces, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has said.
Monday, May 26th 2025 - 10:00 UTC
Charles III congratulates Milei on May 25 holiday

King Charles III Sunday congratulated Argentine President Javier Milei on another anniversary of the May 25, 1810 Revolution that paved the road to self-government and eventually independence from Spain in 1816. The British Embassy in Buenos Aires published the following statement by the monarch in Spanish:
Monday, May 26th 2025 - 04:20 UTC
Top 5 The Best Places For College Students To Travel

Many college students dream of hitting the road and seeing new sights.
Monday, May 26th 2025 - 03:15 UTC
Where to Study Abroad: Best Country to Study Abroad

Many students wonder which country is best for study.
Saturday, May 24th 2025 - 09:44 UTC
Paraguay and Singapore sign key carbon credit agreement

Paraguay and Singapore signed a historic Implementation Agreement for carbon credit cooperation under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, it was announced Friday. Signing the documents were Paraguay's Environment Minister Rolando de Barros Barreto and Singapore’s Minister of Sustainability, Grace Fu, during President Santiago Peña’s visit to the Asian country.