International

Friday, October 13th 2023 - 07:43 UTC
Falklands Legislative Assembly sends message of support to the people of Israel

The Falkland Islands elected Legislative Assembly has condemned the Hamas terrorist attacks on Israel, and has sent a message of support to the people of Israel at this very difficult time.
Friday, October 13th 2023 - 07:32 UTC
EU warns Zuckerberg and Musk over the spread of disinformation on the Hamas/Israel conflict

The European Union has warned Mark Zuckerberg over the spread of “disinformation” on Meta's social media platforms after Hamas' attack on Israel. It told Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, that it “has 24 hours” to respond and comply with European law.
Friday, October 13th 2023 - 07:04 UTC
UK sends Royal Navy and Air surveillance in support of Israel and stability in the region

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has directed UK military assets to be deployed to the eastern Mediterranean to support Israel, reinforce regional stability, and prevent escalation.
Friday, October 13th 2023 - 06:53 UTC
Gibraltar, fourth election win for Picardo and his GSLP/Liberals alliance

Despite opinion polls showing a win for the GSD opposition in the Gibraltar general election and a bad start in the count, the end result was a win for the incumbent GSLP. As the count progressed through the night at first it looked like the current government would be replaced.
Thursday, October 12th 2023 - 10:55 UTC
More Argentines sign up for evacuation from Israel

Argentina's Foreign Minister Santiago Cafiero admitted Wednesday that the total number of nationals of the South American country who had requested to be evacuated from Israel had increased as he announced that “the airlift tasks will begin in the next few hours.”
Thursday, October 12th 2023 - 10:30 UTC
Brazil requests new UN Security Council meeting to assess crisis between Israel and Palestine

Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira was on his way to New York Wednesday to participate in the United Nations (UN) Security Council meeting, where the situation between Israel and Palestine is to be discussed, Agencia Brasil reported Wednesday
Thursday, October 12th 2023 - 09:35 UTC
Uruguayan troops bound for Golan Heights

A Uruguayan Air Force (FAU) Hercules C-130 transport aircraft departed Wednesday carrying some 200 troops to be deployed in the Golan Heights, on the border between Israel and Syria, for a United Nations peacekeeping mission, it was reported in Montevideo.
Thursday, October 12th 2023 - 08:43 UTC
UK committed to upholding self-determination and responsibilities in BOTs: Gibraltar and Falklands

United Kingdom statement delivered by Mungo Woodifield, UK Spokesperson to the UN, at the UN Fourth Committee on Decolonization. Transcript of the speech, exactly as it was delivered.
Thursday, October 12th 2023 - 08:07 UTC
Foreign Secretary Cleverly visits Israel, underline UK’s unwavering solidarity in the face of terror

British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly visited Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, and southern Israel on Wednesday 11 October 2023, days after Hamas launched a barbaric terrorist attack on the country. He underlined underline UK’s unwavering solidarity in the face of terror.
Thursday, October 12th 2023 - 07:57 UTC
Strong campaign in UK to stop farmers from overusing antibiotics in their animals

Hospital and school caterers are not doing enough to stop farmers from overusing antibiotics in their animals, according to United Kingdom campaign groups. Such overuse raises the risk of antibiotic resistance rendering key human medicines ineffective.