International

Tuesday, August 16th 2022 - 08:27 UTC
Lula wants BRICS to broker ceasefire in Ukraine

Former Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who leads all polls to return to the Planalto Palace after the October elections, met with Russia's Ambassador to Brasilia Alexei Labetski and suggested the BRICS group the two countries share with India, China and South Africa should broker a cease-fire in Ukraine.
Tuesday, August 16th 2022 - 07:54 UTC
China stages major military deployment around Taiwan

China resumed military maneuvers around the island of Taiwan following the presence in Taipei of yet another delegation of US lawmakers. After the visit by a group led lead by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi earlier this month, the new team was headed by Senator Ed Markey from Massachusetts.
Monday, August 15th 2022 - 21:30 UTC
Same colors and both in Europe, but not the same country: the mistake Argentine FM made

Argentine Foreign Ministry protocol experts made the news Monday after it went viral that the welcoming ceremony for Switzerland's new ambassador was ornamented with Danish flags.
Monday, August 15th 2022 - 21:00 UTC
Britain approves Moderna's “#bivalent” COVID-19 vaccine

British health authorities Monday greenlighted the use of a Moderna COVID-19 vaccine with a new formula designed to fight old strains as well as new variations in what has been dubbed a “bivalent” approach and will be used primarily as a booster for people aged 50 and over starting in the fall.
Monday, August 15th 2022 - 09:50 UTC
Russia almost doubles exports' value to Brazil in first half of 2022: mainly fertilizers and fuel

Russia almost doubled the value of its exports to Brazil in the first half of this year and has climbed to fifth supplier of Latin America's largest economy. This despite the trade, financial and diplomatic sanctions imposed on Russia by the United States, the European Union and the United Kingdom following its invasion of Ukraine.
Monday, August 15th 2022 - 09:47 UTC
Three companies agree with Argentina to develop offshore Tierra del Fuego gas deposit

Argentina and a consortium of three international oil companies signed an agreement by which the Fenix gas field at the San Sebastián Bay will be developed in two years time with an investment of US$ 700 million. The agreement includes a decree which reinstates benefits for the hydrocarbons industry, particularly new undertakings as contemplated in Law 19,640.
Monday, August 15th 2022 - 09:40 UTC
Queen's congratulations and good wishes on Falklands' Day, 14th August

On the occasion of Falklands Day, (14th August), Her Majesty The Queen has sent her good wishes to the people of the Falkland Islands, and congratulations to the Chair of the Legislative Assembly, particularly on the 40th anniversary of the Liberation.
Monday, August 15th 2022 - 08:57 UTC
Argentine diplomatic offensive on Malvinas question in the region

This week Argentina's Malvinas, Antarctica, and South Atlantic Secretary, Guillermo Carmona is off to Brazil where he has scheduled several conferences and to request greater support for Argentina's claim over the Falkland Islands.
Monday, August 15th 2022 - 08:30 UTC
Rushdie recovering slowly; repercussions jump worldwide

Author Salman Rushdie's son Zafar Sunday in a statement Sunday said in a statement Sunday that his father was still in critical condition after Friday's stabbing.
Monday, August 15th 2022 - 08:22 UTC
More US lawmakers land in Taiwan - what will China do?

Five US lawmakers landed in Taipei Sunday in yet another trip by Parliamentarians from that country after a recent visit headed by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi heated tensions with Beijing, which regard the island as a Chinese rogue province.