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  • Sunday, November 19th 2023 - 01:45 UTC

    International Expedition ‘Ultramar Sur’ Prepares for Unprecedented Dive on ‘Nazi’ Submarine’

    Maria Bollerup and Rannvá Jørmundsson, two of the worlds leading technical divers will be part of the Expedition dive team. Both are members of The Explorers Club.

    By MercoPress Staff - In 2022, global mainstream news outlets highlighted the detection of a presumed German U-boat in Argentine waters. The unregistered wreck, spanning 80 meters in length and 10 meters in width, has lain undisturbed for over 75 years. Earlier this year, the discovery story regained attention when, after 8 months of inquiries, the German embassy in Buenos Aires disclaimed German ownership. This declaration granted the finders the freedom to dive and explore their mysterious find.

  • Saturday, November 18th 2023 - 10:37 UTC

    World Bank grants Uruguay green-oriented loan

    “The approval of this loan instrument is another innovative step by the country,” Arbeleche said

    Uruguay has been granted an unprecedented US$ 350 million loan by the World Bank (WB). Although there is nothing new with borrowing, the so-called Programmatic Loan for Development Policies and Reform Implementation will entail a reduction of the interest rate whenever certain environmental goals are met, it was explained in Montevideo.

  • Saturday, November 18th 2023 - 10:28 UTC

    Free supply of oral contraception at local pharmacies for women in England

    The scheme is part of NHS’s primary care access recovery plan, making it quicker and easier for millions of people to access healthcare on their high street.

    Thousands of women across England will soon be able to get the contraceptive pill at their local pharmacy without needing to contact their GP first, according to a release from the Government. From next month, pharmacies across the country will begin offering the new service for the first time, increasing choice for women in how they can access contraception.

  • Saturday, November 18th 2023 - 10:26 UTC

    IMF considering a 50% increase in quotas to reinforce global financial stability

    ”To safeguard global financial stability and respond to members’ potential needs in an uncertain, shock-prone world,” Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said

    The International Monetary Fund, IMF, Executive Board has approved a proposal to be considered by the Board of Governors to conclude the 16 th General Review of Quotas (16 th Review) with a significant increase in quotas. The proposal follows the guidance from the International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC) at the 2023 Annual Meetings.

  • Saturday, November 18th 2023 - 10:12 UTC

    Paraguayan corn exports fall sharply

    Lower corn production in the last season, coupled with a fall in international prices, has contributed significantly to the latest figures

    According to a foreign trade report issued by the Central Bank of Paraguay (BCP) on Friday in Asunción, the South American country suffered a 25.4% drop in corn exports in October compared to the same period last year.

  • Friday, November 17th 2023 - 09:01 UTC

    Sánchez re-elected Prime Minister of Spain

    “The process that has brought us to this day and this moment has not been easy,” Sánchez reckoned

    Spain's parliament on Thursday re-elected Socialist Pedro Sánchez as prime minister by 179 votes to 171, it was reported in Madrid. “I declare the confidence of the Congress in Mr. Pedro Sánchez,” announced the speaker, Francina Armengol.

  • Friday, November 17th 2023 - 07:12 UTC

    Young Falkland Islanders attend international Youth Summit

    Falklands delegation (L to R), Deputy Representative, Michael Betts, Craig Lewis, Fatima Uqaili. Benjamin Bahamonde Wastavino and Member of the Islands' Legislative Assembly, MLA Teslyn Barkman

    Three young Falkland Islanders have attended the inaugural UK Overseas Territories Association (UKOTA) Youth Summit at the Houses of Parliament in London hosted by the Speaker of the House of Commons, The Rt. Hon Lindsay Hoyle MP.

  • Friday, November 17th 2023 - 06:52 UTC

    Falkland Islands King's Certificate and Badge of Honor

    The Falkland Islands Acting Governor Dave Morgan (during the absence of Alison Blake GMC currently in London for the Joint Ministerial Council), and acting on the advice of the Falklands Executive Council, is pleased to announce the 2023 Award of the King’s Certificate and Badge of Honor to:

  • Thursday, November 16th 2023 - 10:21 UTC

    Dire prospects to limiting global warming, points out “State of Climate Action” report

    The only indicator on target of the 2015 Paris Agreement was increasing sales of electric trucks and share of EVs in the passenger fleet.

    Measures to limit global warming to 1,5 degrees Celsius are lagging significantly points out the report, “State of Climate Action” compiled by a consortium of think tanks such as Climate Action Tracker, the UN Climate Change Hihg Level Champions and World Resources Institute.

  • Thursday, November 16th 2023 - 10:18 UTC

    Biden, Xi resume direct talks after over a year of top-level silence

    Both leaders had a “candid” conversation where no major breakthroughs were expected

    After going no contact for over a year, Presidents Joseph Biden of the United States and Xi Jinping of China met Wednesday in San Francisco on the sides of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit.