International

Wednesday, July 20th 2022 - 09:45 UTC
The Red Ensign Group Conference opened in the Isle of Man

Dealing with the challenges of maritime and coastal state responsibilities is coming under the spotlight at the annual Red Ensign Group (REG) Conference. Challenges of the sector include recovery of maritime following the pandemic, environmental and coastal concerns, as well as commercial competition.
Wednesday, July 20th 2022 - 09:19 UTC
BBC banned from self-declared independent Somaliland

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has been banned from the breakaway region of Somaliland for allegedly undermining the identity and dignity of the self-declared independent nation not recognized by Somalia or any other country, local authorities in control of the area have announced.
Wednesday, July 20th 2022 - 05:05 UTC
WHO foresees challenging European winter as COVID-19 cases surge

According to a statement released Tuesday by the World Health Organization (WHO), Europe shall be facing a challenging winter by the end of 2022 due to the rapid escalation of COVID-19 cases.
Tuesday, July 19th 2022 - 22:40 UTC
Sunak almost certain of showdown berth against Mordaunt or Truss

Former Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak won Tuesday's round of voting within the Conservative Party ranks to appoint a new leader who would also become British Prime Minister.
Tuesday, July 19th 2022 - 09:51 UTC
Falklands black browed albatross: from prey feeding to fishery discards

Falklands' located South Atlantic Environmental Research Institute, SAERI, PhD researcher Amanda Kuepfer and her collaborators have published in the ICES Journal of Marine Science on discard use by black-browed albatross chicks, and how this relates to natural foraging conditions and breeding success.
Tuesday, July 19th 2022 - 09:45 UTC
Brize Norton diverting flights because of plus 40C soaring temperature: “runway is melting”

Extreme temperatures have forced Britain's biggest air base to halt all of its flights in and out. Aircraft to RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire, have been forced to divert to other airfields. Brize Norton is also the UK air-bridge head link with MPC in the Falkland Islands.
Tuesday, July 19th 2022 - 09:15 UTC
Pepe Mujica favors legalizing drugs to hurt traffickers

Former Uruguayan President José “Pepe” Mujica has retired from active politics but his witty statements keep making headlines, even at a time when his wife is about to undergo surgery following a domestic accident.
Monday, July 18th 2022 - 09:03 UTC
The “nitrogen war” in Netherlands, an anticipation of times to come

Farmers in the Netherlands are revolting over the government's plan to drastically reduce nitrogen emissions by 2030 and is pointing to agriculture and farmers as the worst offenders. But farmers have taken to the streets, blocking roads, and distribution centers, and there has been some serious incidents, including police opening fire on protestors,
Monday, July 18th 2022 - 08:45 UTC
Argentina looks out to the Sea, and celebrates its maritime space is double the land territory

Argentina on Sunday celebrated the “Day of Argentina's Sea interests,” instated in Law 25,860 in honor of Admiral Segundo Storni, who is considered the great sponsor of a national debate on sea issues and seafaring activities, focused as a State policy.
Monday, July 18th 2022 - 08:33 UTC
Brazilian businessmen eye Paraguayan move to escape inflation

Businessmen in inflation-torn Brazil are eyeing Paraguay's stabler economy as a suitable destination for future investments, it was reported Sunday in Asunción.