International

Saturday, August 27th 2022 - 09:45 UTC
Liz Truss and Macron exchange “flowers” on UK/French relations

French president Emmanuel Macron, on a visit to Algeria, took time to comment on remarks from the most serious candidate to become the next British Prime Minister, Liz Truss, and said he would not “for a second” hesitate to say “the United Kingdom is a friend of France,” despite its leaders or minor mistakes.
Saturday, August 27th 2022 - 09:40 UTC
German consul in Rio released from custody in husband's death probe

Rio de Janeiro Judge Rosa Helena Macedo Guita from the 2nd Criminal Court Friday ordered the release of German Consul Uwe Herbert Hahn from custody after he had been arrested earlier this month in connection with his Belgian husband's death in fudgy circumstances.
Saturday, August 27th 2022 - 09:30 UTC
Moderna sues Pfizer/Biontech over Covid-19 vax patent

US pharmaceutical company Moderna Friday sued Pfizer / BioNTech over patent ownership infringement regarding the COVID-19 RNA vaccine
Saturday, August 27th 2022 - 09:14 UTC
Sale of peat banned in England from 2024; peat bogs crucial for soaking carbon

Sales of peat to amateur gardeners will be banned in England from 2024, the government has confirmed. The move follows a consultation and is part of a pledge to restore peat lands. These wild, boggy places are sometimes referred to as the UK's rainforests, because of their ability to soak up vast quantities of carbon.
Friday, August 26th 2022 - 18:50 UTC
Argentine Superminister Massa discusses bilateral ties with Indian FM

Argentina's Superminister Sergio Massa Friday called for the strengthening of bilateral trade with India after a meeting with Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, who is touring Latin America and held an encounter Thursday with President Alberto Fernández.
Friday, August 26th 2022 - 10:19 UTC
Russia replacing Brazil as one of China's main oil suppliers

Russia has become China's main oil supplier for the third month running during July, according to information from Hong Kong market analysts. Apparently independent refiners stepped up purchases of discounted supplies while cutting shipments from rival suppliers such as Angola and Brazil.
Friday, August 26th 2022 - 10:15 UTC
Fears of civil unrest in UK as people are unable to afford heating and power bills this winter

United Kingdom energy executives have warned the country faces the prospect of mass civil unrest as a result of people being unable to afford their heating and electricity bills this coming winter.
Friday, August 26th 2022 - 10:10 UTC
European cruise ship to dock at Margarita Island after 15 years

Venezuelan authorities Thursday announced the first cruise ship in 15 years will be arriving at Margarita on Jan. 3, while the so-called “turoperación” with Russia will be resumed as of October, with 5 direct weekly flights between Moscow and Porlamar.
Friday, August 26th 2022 - 10:09 UTC
Ukraine conflict, inflation, tighter monetary policy slowing down global trade, WTO quarter report

The World Trade Organization warns that uncertainty has increased as a result of the conflict in Ukraine, growing global inflation, and the predicted tightening of monetary policy by central banks in advanced nations.
Friday, August 26th 2022 - 10:05 UTC
Falklands strongly supports Ukraine Independence Day, Slava Ukraini

The Falkland Islands has shown its strong solidarity with Ukraine on August 24, Independence Day of the central European country suffering the invasion of its powerful neighbor, Russia.