International

Monday, April 11th 2022 - 09:56 UTC
Britain won the Falklands war but paid a steep price and the dispute isn’t settled

By George Foulkes (*) – This month marks the 40th anniversary of the start of the Falklands war – a conflict that cost both British and Argentine sides dearly and ultimately failed to resolve the dispute over the Islands' sovereignty, which continues to this day.
Monday, April 11th 2022 - 09:45 UTC
Ice Patrol Ship HMS Protector has its first female captain, Milly Ingham

Royal Navy officer has made history by becoming the first female captain to command one of the Navy's ships. Captain Milly Ingham is the new Commanding Officer of HMS Protector – the Royal Navy's only Ice Patrol Ship.
Monday, April 11th 2022 - 09:19 UTC
British PM pays surprise visit to Ukraine

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson Saturday promised Ukraine's President Volodimir Zelensky more arms to fight Russian invaders. Johnson made his pledge during a surprise visit to Kyiv amid tight security measures.
Monday, April 11th 2022 - 09:00 UTC
World food commodity prices 33,6% higher than in March 2021, FAO report

World food commodity prices made a significant leap in March to reach their highest levels ever, as war in the Black Sea region spread shocks through markets for staple grains and vegetable oils, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) reported.
Saturday, April 9th 2022 - 15:44 UTC
Atmospheric methane on the rise, NOAA warns

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) of the US Department of Commerce has warned that the presence of methane reached new highs in 2021.
Saturday, April 9th 2022 - 15:40 UTC
France: LePen narrows gap with Macron hours before elections

National Front leader Marine LePen is said to have closed the gap with the incumbent Emmanuel Macron as campaigning for Sunday's presidential elections closed.
Friday, April 8th 2022 - 22:39 UTC
Brazil abstains as Russia suspended from UN Human Rights Council

The Government of Brazil abstained as Russia was being suspended from the United Nations Human Rights Council Thursday evening, with only 23 countries voting against the measure, adopted as a consequence of “gross and systematic violations and abuses” during the invasion of Ukraine.
Friday, April 8th 2022 - 09:46 UTC
Gibraltar joins commemoration of 40th anniversary of Falklands conflict

As part of the commemorative plans for the 40th anniversary of the Falklands Islands conflict, Gibraltar Cultural Services on behalf of the Ministry of Culture, will be hosting a series of lectures. 2022 marks 40 years since the end of the conflict.
Thursday, April 7th 2022 - 09:56 UTC
Latin American focus, support for Argentina's Falklands' claim and diplomacy to solve continental shelf disputes, Boric's agenda

Chilean president Gabriel Boric in his recent visit to Argentina stated some of the basic pillars of the new administration's foreign policy, focused mainly on Latin America, human rights, support for Argentina's claim over the Falklands, and willingness to address border disputes its neighbor through diplomacy and patience.
Thursday, April 7th 2022 - 09:47 UTC
Website Declassified UK poll shows 49% believe Argentina should assert sovereignty over the Falkland/Malvinas

Investigative journalism website Declassified UK has published the results of a poll on its social media with only 21% stating that the UK should keep the Falkland Islands while an overwhelming 49% believe in Argentine sovereignty for the Malvinas Islands.