International

Monday, June 10th 2024 - 09:10 UTC
Antarctica tour companies working closely with IAATO in conservation measures

Data collected by tour companies operating in Antarctica is bolstering conservation measures for whales and seals along the region’s Peninsula, according to a piece by Travel and Tour World news site.
Monday, June 10th 2024 - 08:30 UTC
Lula attending G7 Summit this week

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will be attending this week's G7 Summit in Borgo Egnazia at the invitation of Prime Minister Georgia Meloni with a mission to focus on social inclusion and climate change, Agencia Brasil reported.
Monday, June 10th 2024 - 07:07 UTC
Christine Lagarde: Why we adjusted interest rates

By Christine Lagarde

The ECB has cut interest rates, 6th June. President Christine Lagarde explains why and sets out what still needs to be done to bring inflation back to 2% over the medium term. (*)
Monday, June 10th 2024 - 07:04 UTC
FAO Report: for the first time aquaculture production surpasses capture fisheries

World fisheries and aquaculture production has hit a new high, with aquaculture production of aquatic animals surpassing capture fisheries for the first time, according to a new report from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
Monday, June 10th 2024 - 07:00 UTC
Food commodity prices increased for the third consecutive month in May

The benchmark for world food commodity prices increased for the third consecutive month in May, as higher prices of cereals and dairy products outweighed decreases in quotations for sugar and vegetable oils, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) reported.
Monday, June 10th 2024 - 07:00 UTC
Japan has built a new 9,300 tons whaling fleet mother ship which is ready for the hunting season

Japan has launched a brand new whaling fleet mother ship, the Kangei Maru, which can be anticipated will mean renewed frequent clashes with environmental groups that are also acquiring a new vessel to combat whaling in Antarctica waters.
Saturday, June 8th 2024 - 10:10 UTC
Alckmin underlines China's importance for Brazil

In an interview with Brazilian reporters during his Chinese trip, Vice President Geraldo Alckmin underlined the importance of the China-Brazil High-Level Coordination and Cooperation Committee (COSBAN).
Friday, June 7th 2024 - 20:01 UTC
VPs of China and Brazil highlight joint achievements

Vice Presidents Han Zheng of China and Geraldo Alckmin of Brazil discussed strengthening strategic coordination while co-chairing the seventh China-Brazil High-Level Coordination and Cooperation Committee (COSBAN) meeting in Beijing.
Friday, June 7th 2024 - 19:45 UTC
Russian fleet deployed to Caribbean Sea

A Russian nuclear submarine and three other warships will be participating alongside Cuban forces in a drill in the Caribbean Sea between June 12 and 17 to further deepen the friendly ties between the two countries, according to Havanna's Foreign Ministry.
Friday, June 7th 2024 - 11:55 UTC
Milei skipping Ukraine's peace conference and meeting with Macron

After contradicting rumors circulating in Buenos Aires over the past few days, it was reported that President Javier Milei would attend the G7 Summit in Italy, in addition to a trip to Spain.