International

Saturday, September 9th 2023 - 13:12 UTC
First anniversary of Elizabeth II death and Accession of King Charles III

King Charles III has remembered his late mother's “devoted service” and “all she meant” to the country on the first anniversary of her death. Queen Elizabeth II died on 8 September last year. She was 96.
Saturday, September 9th 2023 - 09:58 UTC
African Union joins G20, Modi announces

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced Saturday on the opening day of the G20 Summit that the African Union (AU) had been granted permanent member status in the group of top world economies. The AU thus becomes the second regional bloc to become a permanent member after the European Union (EU).
Saturday, September 9th 2023 - 09:15 UTC
China: Maduro meets with Communist Party Secretary-General

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and Chinese Communist Party (CCP) Secretary-General Huang Kunming met Saturday at a hotel in the city of Shenzhen, in the province of Canton, “to exchange experiences in the political area, as well as to strengthen the bonds of integration and mutual respect,” it was informed from Caracas by the Presidency's press office.
Friday, September 8th 2023 - 10:35 UTC
Lula headed for G20 Summit

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and his entourage are due in New Delhi later Friday to participate in this coming weekend's Summit of G20 leaders, during which he is expected to deliver three speeches and take over the group's pro tempore presidency.
Friday, September 8th 2023 - 10:31 UTC
Falklands delegation present at Gibraltar National Day on Sunday

A group of eighteen members from the House of Commons and the House of Lords will be in Gibraltar this week on a working visit for National Day, Sunday September 10. They will coincide with a separate delegation of leaders from the British Overseas Territories, including Falkland Islands representatives who will engage in preparatory work with a view to the next meeting of the Joint Ministerial Council with the UK in November.
Friday, September 8th 2023 - 10:30 UTC
Gibraltar announces plans for a new cruise liner terminal

Gibraltar has plans to build a new cruise terminal, Minister for Tourism, Vijay Daryanani made the announcement. The new state of the art facility will replace the current one, comprising of two floors and a roof top. Sustainability aspects are also being worked on.
Friday, September 8th 2023 - 01:43 UTC
Ways to maximize your money at online casinos

You’ve set aside money to have fun at your favorite online casino. You want to play the best-rated video slots, one round of poker, and a few blackjack hands. How do you maximize your money?
Thursday, September 7th 2023 - 11:14 UTC
US accuses China of IUU fishing; Beijing hits back, “a complete political manipulation”

Beijing described the US' designation of China for illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing, as “a complete political manipulation”. Last week the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released its 2023 Report to Congress on Improving International Fisheries Management, in which the US designated China as one of the seven nations and entities for IUU fishing.
Thursday, September 7th 2023 - 10:12 UTC
Surge of cancer cases among people aged 50 and under, shows Scotland/Chinese scientific report

The number of people aged 50 and under diagnosed with cancer has risen from 1.82 million to 3.26 million in the last three decades, a surge of 79.1%, according to a study published on Wednesday.
Thursday, September 7th 2023 - 10:09 UTC
Rolling Stones announce, “Hackney Diamonds,” first album in 18 years

The Rolling Stones on Wednesday announced the release date of “Hackney Diamonds,” their first album of original music in 18 years. It will be the first album the band recorded without drummer Charles Watts who died in 2021.