International

Friday, April 7th 2023 - 10:07 UTC
New ICJ ruling against Venezuela in Essequibo case

The Venezuelan administration of President Nicolás Maduro was dealt another international setback Thursday when the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Thursday turned down new objections filed by Caracas regarding the territorial dispute with Guyana over the oil-rich Essequibo.
Thursday, April 6th 2023 - 14:49 UTC
The truth about cell phone “spying”: Can our phones really listen to us?

Cell phone “spying” is a long-standing suspicion that is fueled by the exclusive “coincidences” between what is talked about near the device and what happens later in interest.
Wednesday, April 5th 2023 - 09:42 UTC
Finland becomes NATO's 31st full member

Finland has finally joined the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in a move that doubles Russia’s border with the world’s biggest security alliance, thus dealing a strategic blow to President Vladimir Putin, who has long complained about NATO’s expansion and partly used that as a justification for the invasion of Ukraine. Finland shares a 1,340-kilometer (832-mile) border with Russia.
Tuesday, April 4th 2023 - 22:07 UTC
Dramatic report from the World Bank, on long term growth

The World Bank warned of a slow-growth crisis in the global economy that could persist over the coming decade unless governments worldwide adopt what it calls “sustainable, growth-oriented policies.” The dramatic document is titled “Failing Long-Term Growth Prospects.”
Tuesday, April 4th 2023 - 21:56 UTC
European and Brazilian police bust a cocaine ring in South America involving Bolivia, Paraguay and Brazilian ports

Law enforcement in Latin America and Europe have taken down one of Brazil’s most active drug trafficking organizations inundating Europe with multi-tons shipments of cocaine. On 30 March, simultaneous actions were carried out in Brazil with Europol’s support to dismantle the criminal group that reached from Paraguay to Europe.
Tuesday, April 4th 2023 - 21:38 UTC
As NATO celebrates 74th anniversary, Royal Navy a crucial ally of the organization

Relations between the Royal Navy and NATO have ‘never been closer’ as the alliance marks 74 years since its creation this month amid continued global instability. British warships spent nearly 10,000 hours – 60 weeks – on NATO operations in 2022 and that pace has continued unabated in the first four months of 2023.
Tuesday, April 4th 2023 - 09:55 UTC
Finland joining NATO reshapes geopolitical scenario

After Finland officially becomes the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)'s 31st member Tuesday, the alliance's border with Russia is to grow considerably, thus reshaping the region's geopolitical scenario.
Tuesday, April 4th 2023 - 09:41 UTC
Twitter stunt by Elon Musk results in cryptocurrency soaring

Twitter adopting Dogecoin's Japanese Shiba Inu dog symbol as the brand's logo resulted in an increase in value of over 26%, it was reported.
Monday, April 3rd 2023 - 11:01 UTC
President calls Argentines to hold war veterans where they belong

President Alberto Fernández called Argentines to “feel proud” and “put the ex-combatants in their rightful place” during the celebration of the 41st anniversary of the landing in Stanley (then renamed Puerto Argentino) by the South American country's troops which kicked off the 1982 Falkland/Malvinas war.
Monday, April 3rd 2023 - 09:50 UTC
UK economy just avoided recession in 2022, pushed by 0,1% growth in fourth quarter

The UK economy avoided recession in the second half of last year, posting 0.1% growth in the fourth quarter. The original estimate for GDP, between October and November, released by the Bank of England in mid-February had shown zero growth.