International

Friday, April 24th 2026 - 20:11 UTC
Milei reaffirms Falklands claim as US-Argentina alignment deepens with State Department visit

President Javier Milei reaffirmed on Friday Argentina's sovereignty claim over the Falklands and said his government is “making unprecedented progress,” hours after the leak of an internal Pentagon memorandum that considers reviewing US diplomatic support for the United Kingdom over the archipelago as retaliation for London's refusal to join military operations against Iran.
Friday, April 24th 2026 - 19:40 UTC
Hormuz closure keeps Brent above $105 with outlook uncertain

Brent crude closed on Friday at $105.33 a barrel, accumulating a gain of nearly ten dollars from the start of the week, in a market dominated by uncertainty over the US-Iran conflict and the prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The European benchmark crude touched $107.40 on Thursday — its weekly peak — before moderating its advance.
Friday, April 24th 2026 - 19:39 UTC
FAO and WMO warn extreme heat pushes global agriculture 'to the limit,' threatening one billion people

The escalation of extreme heat episodes is pushing agriculture “to the limit” worldwide and threatening the health and livelihoods of more than one billion people, according to a joint report published on Wednesday by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). The document, titled “Extreme Heat and Agriculture,” warns that the phenomenon causes the annual loss of 500 billion working hours in the sector.
Friday, April 24th 2026 - 15:55 UTC
US weighs withdrawing diplomatic support for UK over Falklands

An internal Pentagon email is considering the withdrawal of US diplomatic support for the United Kingdom in its dispute with Argentina over the Falklands as part of a package of retaliatory measures targeting NATO allies that did not back US military operations in the war with Iran, which began on February 28 of this year. The revelation was published on Friday by Reuters, based on a leaked memorandum and confirmed by a US official speaking on condition of anonymity.
Friday, April 24th 2026 - 00:45 UTC
Looking for Authentic Slavic Groceries Nearby? A Practical Checklist for Finding the Real Taste of Home

When you’re craving the flavors you grew up with – buckwheat porridge, smoked fish, pickled vegetables, or proper rye bread – finding the right store can feel like a mission.
Friday, April 24th 2026 - 00:23 UTC
How Fast-Paced Matches Influence Decision-Making Under Pressure

Players become quicker; they can think and react faster due to the game's fast pace. They learn to be ready for anything at all times. This enables quick, confident decisions. It is also easier for them to focus on their opponent and prepare themselves for the next play. Players can make adjustments during the game instead of sticking to one plan.
Thursday, April 23rd 2026 - 23:01 UTC
Days before King Charles's state visit, Trump says it could help mend ties with London

US President Donald Trump said the state visit of King Charles III and Queen Camilla, which begins on Monday, could help repair relations with the United Kingdom, strained by weeks of tension over the Iran war and other bilateral disputes. The remarks came in a telephone interview with the BBC broadcast on Thursday.
Thursday, April 23rd 2026 - 11:51 UTC
Iran attacks ships in Hormuz as Trump extends ceasefire without conditions and faces domestic backlash

$Trump justified the extension by citing the need to give Iran's government, which he described as “seriously fractured,” time to submit a unified proposal.$

US President Donald Trump extended the ceasefire with Iran on Tuesday without setting a deadline, hours before his own two-week truce was set to expire without a deal. The decision came as Iran attacked two container ships in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, with the White House declining to characterise the strikes as a ceasefire violation on the grounds that neither vessel was American or Israeli.
Thursday, April 23rd 2026 - 11:35 UTC
Tech magnate Peter Thiel meets Milei after a week of private contacts with the Argentine government

Peter Thiel, co-founder of Palantir and PayPal and one of the most influential figures in the global technology sector, met with President Javier Milei at the Casa Rosada on Thursday, official sources confirmed. The meeting, scheduled for 2:00 p.m., was the culmination of a week of reserved activity in Buenos Aires that included high-level contacts with key members of the Argentine government.
Thursday, April 23rd 2026 - 03:25 UTC
European airlines cut flights and raise fares as Iran conflict fuels jet fuel crisis

Lufthansa Group announced on Tuesday the cancellation of 20,000 short-haul flights from its summer schedule through October, the most significant measure taken so far by a European airline in response to soaring jet fuel prices driven by the conflict in Iran. The decision is part of a broader trend reshaping European aviation ahead of the peak travel season.