International

Thursday, February 29th 2024 - 02:40 UTC
Welsh farmers and tractors flock on Cardiff to protest the Sustainable Farming Scheme

Welsh farmers took to the streets in Cardiff to protest the Sustainable Farming Scheme, SFS, considered by the agriculture unions to be “unworkable.” Proposals would require farmers to commit 10% of agricultural land to be used for trees and 10% for wildlife habitat. South Wales Police said about 3,000 people turned up at the Senedd.
Wednesday, February 28th 2024 - 23:28 UTC
Argentina adapts strategy on Falklands/Malvinas sovereignty claim: “There is no discussion”

Argentina's strategy on its sovereignty claim over the Falkland/Malvinas Islands “has changed,” Chancellor Diana Mondino said after meeting with British Foreign Secretary David Cameron.
Wednesday, February 28th 2024 - 17:27 UTC
Large scale Europol operation dismantles network smuggling migrants to UK

A large-scale operation involving law enforcement and judicial authorities from Belgium, France and Germany and coordinated by Europol and Eurojust, has led to the dismantling of one of the most active networks involved in the smuggling of migrants across the English Channel in small boats.
Wednesday, February 28th 2024 - 17:26 UTC
Cayman Islands assume presidency of UKOTA; Falklands annual time is up

The Cayman Islands has been elected to assume the Presidency of the United Kingdom Overseas Territories Association (UKOTA) following its annual general meeting held earlier this week. Cayman will take over from the Falkland Islands
Wednesday, February 28th 2024 - 17:00 UTC
“Land Rover of the skies manufacturer” facing financial problems

Six months after Isle of Wight aircraft manufacturer, Britten-Norman launched a plan to quadruple its output, the historic firm's future hangs in the balance. The maker of the affectingly known 'Land Rover of the skies' is considering bringing in administrators, according to reports.
Wednesday, February 28th 2024 - 15:21 UTC
Farmers conflict in EU expected to escalate following parliament approval of Nature Restoration Law

The farmers conflict in the European Union can only be expected to escalate following the approval this week by the EU parliament of the Nature Restoring Law which targets farm land and the agricultural sector asked lawmakers to reject the bill.
Tuesday, February 27th 2024 - 10:54 UTC
US endorses Guyana's stance on Essequibo but no military base

US Ambassador to the United Nations (UN) Linda Thomas-Greenfield insisted Monday that her country supported Guyana's stance in the dispute over the oil-rich Essequibo region with Venezuela but denied that the President Joseph Biden administration was eyeing any military settlement in the region.
Tuesday, February 27th 2024 - 10:50 UTC
Caribbean countries: a big player in many crucial areas, IDB says

The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Group concluded after its XII Annual Consultation meeting with Governors of IDB Caribbean members on Feb. 23 and 24 in Georgetown that the Caribbean might be small in size but is nonetheless a “big player” in many crucial areas, it was reported from the Guyanese capital.
Tuesday, February 27th 2024 - 10:35 UTC
Satellite internet providers allowed to operate in Argentina

Argentine authorities approved in a resolution published Monday in the Official Gazette that companies such as Amazon Kuiper, OneWeb, and Elon Musk's Starlink may start providing satellite internet connectivity to local users, it was reported in Buenos Aires. The service will become available in the second quarter of 2024.
Tuesday, February 27th 2024 - 10:20 UTC
Budapest okays Sweden's NATO membership

Hungary's nod Monday after more than 18 months cleared the way for Sweden to become the 32nd member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), thus tipping Europe's military balance in response to Russia's war in Ukraine. Sweden’s accession to NATO is now expected to be a formality, with a ceremony later this week.