International

Wednesday, November 27th 2024 - 09:29 UTC
Colombia and UK instate reciprocal visa requirement

Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced Tuesday that his country would require tourist visas for UK nationals effective immediately in reciprocity for London's decision to reinstate the condition for citizens of the South American country.
Wednesday, November 27th 2024 - 08:57 UTC
Netanyahu announces 60-day truce with Hezbollah

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Tuesday a 60-day ceasefire in Lebanon with Hezbollah. However, his country will maintain “freedom of action” if the understanding is violated.
Wednesday, November 27th 2024 - 08:15 UTC
UK’s BAE Systems testing a new autonomous underwater vehicle

For the last eight weeks, BAE Systems has been testing a new extra-large autonomous underwater vehicle at a secret testing harbor on the UK south coast. Called Herne, it is like a small submarine, which can operate using its inbuilt systems without any human input.
Wednesday, November 27th 2024 - 07:59 UTC
HMS Protector expedition to study impact of tourism and climate change in Antarctica

Scientists will study the impact of tourism and climate change on one of the world’s most unique and fragile environments during a Royal Navy expedition to Antarctica.
Tuesday, November 26th 2024 - 09:48 UTC
Lula avoids the dragon’s, Belt and Road Initiative and agrees with China’s Xi on a neutral ‘shared future’

President-elect Donald Trump’s impressive victory has had an impact worldwide given his promises, many of them with a strong dye of populism and protectionism, Making America Great Again.
Tuesday, November 26th 2024 - 09:47 UTC
Brazilian House Speaker says reciprocity coming up for Carrefour

Brazil's Lower House Speaker Arthur Lira spoke Monday against Europe's protectionism, particularly that of France, and announced that a bill would be voted on this week providing for “economic reciprocity.” If approved, the Brazilian government would be prevented from signing any international agreements with clauses restricting the import of Brazilian products unless the signatory countries adopt equivalent environmental protection measures.
Tuesday, November 26th 2024 - 09:32 UTC
The five principles guiding Overseas Territories association with UK, ‘as vital members of the global British Family’

The British Minister for the Overseas Territories and elected Leaders and Representatives of the UK Overseas Territories, met as the Joint Ministerial Council (JMC) on 19 to 21 November 2024 in London.
Tuesday, November 26th 2024 - 09:24 UTC
Norway announces new donation to Amazon Fund

Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre announced at the Global Citizen Now: Rio de Janeiro Conference that his country would be donating another US$ 60 million to the Amazon Fund, Agencia Brasil reported.
Monday, November 25th 2024 - 21:36 UTC
Argentine FM explains his absence at Vatican event

Argentine Foreign Minister Gerardo Werthein explained why he skipped Monday's ceremony at the Vatican Palace with his Chilean counterpart Alberto van Klaveren and Pope Francis to commemorate the 40th Anniversary of the Peace and Friendship Treaty between the two South American nations setting a sovereignty dispute over the Beagle Channel.
Monday, November 25th 2024 - 09:48 UTC
Former Argentine FMs condemns Milei's decision regarding Papal invitation

Five former Argentine Foreign Ministers signed a declaration condemning their successor Gerardo Werthein's absence at Monday's ceremony with Pope Francis marking the 40th anniversary of the Treaty of Peace and Friendship which Chile, whose top diplomat Alberto van Klaveren will be attending the event.