International

Thursday, October 13th 2022 - 08:46 UTC
UN condemns Russia's actions in Ukraine

The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Wednesday declared Russia's annexation of the Ukrainian territories of Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson was “illegal” and called on all member countries not to recognize the move.
Wednesday, October 12th 2022 - 10:15 UTC
Falklands' SAERI scientist invited to COP27 at Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt

The 27th United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Conference of the Parties (COP-27) is a platform for 197 states, or ‘parties’ to discuss lessons learnt from the 6th Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report and how they will achieve the goals agreed to in the Paris Agreement, to keep global warming below 1.5°C-2°C.
Wednesday, October 12th 2022 - 09:43 UTC
France with gasoline and diesel outages because of oil refineries strikes

Industrial conflict in French oil refineries has left many gasoline stations without fuel forcing the government to requisition with a court order, essential workers to staff oil depots of companies in conflict.
Wednesday, October 12th 2022 - 09:39 UTC
Chile and visiting South Korean PM agree to update trade deal and a strategic minerals MOU

Chilean president Gabriel Boric and South Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-soo agreed on Tuesday in Santiago to resume negotiations this year to upgrade a bilateral free trade agreement that went into effect in 2004.
Wednesday, October 12th 2022 - 09:26 UTC
Charles III coronation on May 6, with a pared down list of guests

Buckingham Palace has announced that King Charles III will crowned at Westminster Abbery on Tuesday May 6, next year. The coronation will takeplace almost exactly 70 years after his late mother's coronation on June 2, 1953.
Wednesday, October 12th 2022 - 09:26 UTC
IMF anticipates recession in Germany and Italy next year and an almost halt for the UK economy

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday predicted that Germany and Italy would both fall into recession next year, while Great Britain the G7 best performing economy this year, will come to an almost halt in 2023, following on the announcement of the mini budget by the Liz Truss government.
Tuesday, October 11th 2022 - 10:29 UTC
World Bank, IMF heads foresee recession ahead

The planet must prepare itself for a full-size recession, according to forecasts announced Monday by the heads of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank, who spoke of economic headwinds ahead.
Tuesday, October 11th 2022 - 10:13 UTC
Royal Mint coin to commemorate BBC's centenary; first batch features an image of the Queen

A commemorative 50p coin has been unveiled by the Royal Mint to mark the BBC's centenary. The coin - priced at £11 - pays tribute to the BBC's global reach and shows a broadcast mast emerging from the Earth.
Tuesday, October 11th 2022 - 10:10 UTC
Falkland Islands Government announces new Financial Secretary

The Falkland Islands Government is pleased to announce the appointment of Tracey Prior as the Financial Secretary, who takes up her appointment from Tuesday 1 November, formally taking over responsibility from Tim Waggott on his departure later in November. Tracey first arrived in the Islands in February 2021 when she joined FIG as Head of Finance.
Tuesday, October 11th 2022 - 10:03 UTC
Falklands Mensun Bound received a lifetime achievement award in Montecarlo

Falklands marine archaeologist, Mensun Bound, received a lifetime achievement award on September 14 on behalf of the Atlantic Youth Trust. The award was presented by HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco, at a gala dinner in Montecarlo. 2022 marks the 40th year since Mensun began directing underwater archaeological excavations.