International

Wednesday, January 11th 2023 - 20:06 UTC
WHO favors return of facemasks for long-haul passenger flights

The World Health Organization Wednesday issued a recommendation whereby countries should foster the wearing of facemasks on long-haul flights amid a growing spread of the XBB.1.5 subvariant of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron strain.
Wednesday, January 11th 2023 - 10:45 UTC
Beijing pushing Brazil for a quick FTA with Mercosur or individually, but consensus is elusive

An official document from Beijing states that China is ready to negotiate a free trade agreement (FTA) with Mercosur or separately with any member of the bloc. This contentious topic most probably will be included in the bilateral agenda when President Lula da Silva visits China in the near future.
Wednesday, January 11th 2023 - 10:28 UTC
Japanese FM meets with Argentine President Alberto Fernández

Argentine President Alberto Fernández Tuesday met with Japan's Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi to advance in a “global strategic partnership” during an encounter at Casa Rosada marking the 125th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
Wednesday, January 11th 2023 - 10:26 UTC
Biden, Trudeau, and AMLO hold “Three Amigos” Summit

The Presidents of Mexico and the United States -Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO) and Joseph Biden- and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Tuesday got together in Mexico City for the so-called “Three Amigos” Summit, a traditional gathering last held in 2021.
Wednesday, January 11th 2023 - 10:22 UTC
Falkland Islands celebrated Margaret Thatcher's Day, remembering her visit 10 January 1983

January 10 is a very special anniversary in the Falklands Islands because Margaret Thatcher's Day is celebrated. On this day in 1983 then Prime Minister Thatcher visited the Islands and was awarded the honorary freedom of the Falklands.
Tuesday, January 10th 2023 - 20:04 UTC
World Bank warns 2023 could be close to global recession

According to the World Bank's “Global Economic Prospects: Latin America and the Caribbean” report, a “sharp and lasting” economic slowdown is to be expected this year, its effects falling “dangerously close” to recession.
Tuesday, January 10th 2023 - 09:15 UTC
FAO food prices dipped 1,9% in December but overall 2022 prices are 14,3% higher than 2021

The index of world food prices dipped for the ninth consecutive month in December 2022, declining by 1.9% from the previous month, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) reported.
Monday, January 9th 2023 - 10:41 UTC
UK sponsors Brazil, India, Germany and Japan as permanent members of the UN Security Council

In December Foreign Secretary, James Cleverly, gave a speech at the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office setting out his vision for UK foreign policy'. Among other issues, Foreign Secretary Cleverly pointed out to the creation and history of United Nations, at the end of WW2, praising its achievements particularly making de law – not power alone – the arbiter of relations between states.
Monday, January 9th 2023 - 10:39 UTC
Captain Polar Preet ready to break another record in the South Pole

British Army officer Captain Preet Chandi has made it to the last degree, which means she is just under 60 nautical miles from the South Pole. Capt Chandi, also known as Polar Preet, has completed day 51, (January 5th), of her 1,100-mile solo trek – a challenge that will see her become the first woman to cross the continent alone with nothing but a 120kg pulk (a sledge used to carry equipment across the snow).
Monday, January 9th 2023 - 10:36 UTC
The Inspire 22 Antarctic research expedition has almost reached the South Pole goal

The Inspire 22 Antarctic research expedition has less than 100km to go until they reach the South Pole. The team, sponsored in part by BFBS (British Forces Broadcasting System) made up of guides, doctors and physiologists –with a teacher and engineer also joining the expedition, set off in November.