International

Thursday, March 14th 2024 - 16:28 UTC
Argentina: Catamarca court orders halt to lithium extraction following environmental complaint

The Court of Justice in Catamarca (Northern Argentina) has issued a divided ruling ordering a suspension of mining activity in the Salar del Hombre Muerto, impacting lithium production projects. The decision stems from an environmental protection action filed by cacique Román Elías Guitian, urging a comprehensive environmental impact study before new permits are granted.
Thursday, March 14th 2024 - 08:51 UTC
European Parliament approves Media Freedom Act, limiting governments' interference

The European Media Freedom Act passed by the European Parliament is designed to protect the editorial independence and journalistic sources across the European Union. States will also have to spend publicity expenditure using “public, proportionate and non-discriminatory criteria.”
Thursday, March 14th 2024 - 08:26 UTC
“We want a good relationship with Argentina, but will never negotiate Falkland Islanders rights”

”The UK Government will always protect and promote the Falkland Islanders’ right of self-determination and only they can decide their future. We want a good relationship with Argentina, but have been very clear that we will never negotiate away the Islanders’ democratic rights. My right honorable Friend the Foreign Secretary (Lord David Cameron) reassured the Islanders about our enduring commitment during his welcome visit to the Falkland Islands last month,“ David Rutley, Under Secretary for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, replied to questions from Parliament members on Tuesday, who asked ”What steps he is taking to uphold the Falkland Islanders right to self determination?.
Thursday, March 14th 2024 - 08:12 UTC
UK will ban foreign states from owing UK newspapers and news magazines

The British government will ban foreign states from owning UK newspapers and news magazines, the government has said. The action follows on the proposed takeover of the Daily Telegraph and Spectator by a United Arab Emirates-backed investment firm, RedBird IMI.
Thursday, March 14th 2024 - 08:10 UTC
Anticorruption hotline in Britain to control wrongdoings by the Metropolitan Police

With the help of the service Crimestoppers the British government has launched a nationwide anti-corruption hotline to report corruption in the Metropolitan Police and help Londoners recover the trust in the force. First launched in November 2022, the hotline it has received some 3,000 online reports and calls.
Wednesday, March 13th 2024 - 14:30 UTC
Falklands and Portsmouth Youth Parliaments forge strong bonds across 8,000 Miles

The Falkland Islands Youth Parliament recently engaged in a virtual meeting with their counterparts from Portsmouth, UK, spanning over 8,000 miles, to exchange ideas and discuss pressing youth issues.
Wednesday, March 13th 2024 - 10:37 UTC
Falklands representative joins Commonwealth Day celebrations in London

Richard Hyslop, the Falkland Islands Government Representative to the UK & Europe, along with Member of the Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly, Jack Ford MLA, participated in a series of events in London to commemorate Commonwealth Day.
Wednesday, March 13th 2024 - 09:50 UTC
Weather conditions improving for Panama Canal transit but still far from good

Recent rains have led the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) to announce an increase in the number of vessels through the interoceanic path from 24 to 27 each day, it was reported. Being the only waterway in the world that uses fresh water to link the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, the 80-kilometer Panamanian route carries 6% of the world's maritime trade.
Wednesday, March 13th 2024 - 06:40 UTC
US for the sixth year running has been the world's main crude oil producer

The United States in 2023, for the sixth year running has been the world's main crude oil producer produced more crude oil than any other country in 2023, with an average output of 12.9 million bpd, according to the Energy Information Administration (EIA).
Tuesday, March 12th 2024 - 20:14 UTC
Henry's resignation as Haiti's PM announced

Ariel Henry has tendered his resignation as Haiti's prime minister, clearing the way for a transitional government to lead the country to new elections, which have not been held since 2016.