International

Tuesday, March 8th 2022 - 21:16 UTC
Argentina to welcome Ukrainian refugees

The Argentine government of President Alberto Fernández Tuesday announced it would be granting humanitarian visas to Ukrainian refugees fleeing their war-torn country.
Tuesday, March 8th 2022 - 20:15 UTC
BBC to resume broadcasting from Russia despite muzzle law

While most western news outlets have decided to no report from inside Russia, the BBC Tuesday announced it would resume broadcasting in English after thoroughly reviewing the country's new legislation against fake news, which provides for harsh prison sentences for the publication of information deemed false.
Tuesday, March 8th 2022 - 09:55 UTC
“Nobody is happy with the IMF understanding, we all despise the Fund,” Argentine president

Argentine president Alberto Fernandez admitted “nobody is happy” with the latest understanding reached with the International Monetary Fund, but under no circumstances does it condition the Argentine government economic policy, finally confessing he “despises” the IMF.
Tuesday, March 8th 2022 - 09:52 UTC
Envoys keep talking, Russia keeps invading Ukraine

The third round of talks between Russian and Ukrainian envoys ended Monday with nothing much to account for after nearly three hours at Belovezhskaya Pushcha on the Belarus-Poland border.
Tuesday, March 8th 2022 - 09:46 UTC
Ukraine/Russian conflict will have a severe impact on the global economy, anticipates IMF

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board addressed the economic impact of the war in Ukraine, price shocks of energy and commodity prices, and on possible fast-tracked financial assistance for affected countries since a severe impact on the global economy can be expected.
Tuesday, March 8th 2022 - 09:15 UTC
Peru, UK further coordinate cooperation work

Peru's Economy Minister Oscar Graham and British Ambassador to Lima Kate Harrisson Monday held a meeting to coordinate the upcoming mutual projects, such as Reconstruction with Change and Bicentennial Schools, it was reported.
Tuesday, March 8th 2022 - 09:15 UTC
Swap salmon for sardines to keep four million tons of fish in the sea

By David Willer, Henslow Research Fellow, Sustainable Seafood, University of Cambridge – Cutting down on meat and dairy is one way to make your diet better for the planet. But when it comes to sustainable seafood, buying sardines instead of salmon for your sandwiches and salads should be your first port of call.
Tuesday, March 8th 2022 - 09:11 UTC
FAO food price soars in February but profit margins are squeezed by energy, fertilizer and feed costs

The benchmark gauge for world food prices went up in February, reaching an all-time high, led by vegetable oils and dairy products, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has reported.
Tuesday, March 8th 2022 - 09:10 UTC
Evo Morales supports Vladimir Putin and calls for mobilization against NATO

Former Bolivian President Evo Morales Monday posted on Twitter he supported Russia's military invasion of Ukraine. He also pointed out that military supremacy in the hands of the United States was a threat to world peace.
Tuesday, March 8th 2022 - 09:10 UTC
Three UK Type 31 frigates for the Polish navy: a £1.4 billion deal

British defense giant, Babcock has struck a £1.4 billion deal to supply Poland's Navy with three frigates based on the Royal Navy’s Type 31 design. The warships will be built in Polish shipyards.