International

Thursday, January 25th 2024 - 15:11 UTC
UK military presence in South Atlantic: Is it adequate to ensure the defense of the Falklands?

The UK Defense Journal is reporting that in a recent Parliamentary Written Question and Answer, Andrew Rosindell MP sought clarification from the Ministry of Defense regarding the current state of defense support for the Falkland Islands.
Thursday, January 25th 2024 - 15:03 UTC
Scientists on board RRS Sir David Attenborough set to unlock Southern Ocean’s carbon secrets

A team of scientists are embarking on an ambitious 30-day scientific expedition on board Falkland Islands flagged RRS Sir David Attenborough to investigate how carbon dioxide moves and transforms in the Southern Ocean. The ship heads to the Weddell Sea to begin the PICCOLO cruise this week, from Punta Arenas, Chile.
Thursday, January 25th 2024 - 10:00 UTC
January 1765, when the Union Jack was first displayed in the Falklands

January 23rd., 1765 is a milestone date for the Falkland Islands, the first time the Union Jack was erected and displayed in the Islands, which were then taken formal possession for the British Crown.
Thursday, January 25th 2024 - 09:04 UTC
The power and potential of blockchain gaming in e-sports

A ResearchAndMarkets.com report shows that the global esports market is expected to reach $1.6 billion by 2024, with a compound annual growth rate of 11.1%. The same research highlights that this growth is driven by factors like the increasing popularity of video games, the rising number of esports enthusiasts and viewers, and the growing investments and sponsorships in the esports industry.
Thursday, January 25th 2024 - 07:09 UTC
Forces catapulting online casinos to new global peaks

Online casinos have grown rapidly in the last decade. According to research firm Statista, the iGaming sector makes more money than Hollywood ($8Bn) and the music industry ($31.2Bn) combined.
Wednesday, January 24th 2024 - 17:00 UTC
“Society of the Snow”, a film based on the epic tragedy of the Andes, wins Oscar nominations

The critically acclaimed film “Society of the Snow,” directed by J. A. Bayona, has achieved significant recognition with an Oscar nomination for Best International Film, along with a nod for Best Makeup and Hairstyling.
Wednesday, January 24th 2024 - 10:14 UTC
UN body gathers in Chile to discuss labor issues

The United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Tuesday launched an appeal to intensify international cooperation and joint work in times of great global uncertainty, it was reported in Santiago de Chile, where the agency convened at the headquarters of the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC).
Wednesday, January 24th 2024 - 09:31 UTC
Sweden closer to joining NATO after Ankara's nod

Türkiye's Parliament Tuesday greenlighted Sweden's accession to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization by 287 votes in favor, 55 against, and four abstentions. However, the rest of the 600 lawmakers did not attend Tuesday's session. The surprising nod came after months of objections citing the Scandinavian country's stance regarding Kurdish militants and members of a network believed to be behind a failed coup in 2016.
Tuesday, January 23rd 2024 - 11:05 UTC
BAS scientists carry out aerial survey of sub-Antarctic largest penguin colony

Researchers from British Antarctic Survey (BAS) have carried out aerial surveys of the remote volcanic Zavodovski Island in the sub-Antarctic to count the largest penguin colony in the world.
Tuesday, January 23rd 2024 - 10:03 UTC
Lords call for the UK/Rwanda treaty to be delayed to improve asylum procedures

The House of Lords has called for the new UK-Rwanda treaty to be delayed until Kigali improves its asylum procedures. Peers backed a motion calling the government not to ratify the treaty by 214 votes to 171, but the motion is not binding on the government, according to a report from BBC.