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Montevideo, February 2nd 2026 - 02:49 UTC

International

  • Friday, September 19th 2025 - 21:38 UTC

    UK after closer trade ties with Argentina and Brazil, South America’s largest economies

    UK trade with Brazil has reached an all-time high of £12.3 billion but given the size of our economies alignment, sectors such as clean energy, life sciences, and digital transformation

    Newly appointed Trade Minister Chris Bryant is visiting Brazil and Argentina, South America’s largest economies, to champion British business and closer trade ties. As part of the Trade Strategy’s plan to focus on practical deals that deliver faster benefits for businesses, Minister Bryant will progress several targeted partnerships with Brazil, including on customs, good regulatory practices, and export credit. 

  • Friday, September 19th 2025 - 09:21 UTC

    Starmer and Trump sign key bilateral deal

    They disagreed, however, on the UK's intentions to recognize a Palestinian State

    US President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer signed a major “technology prosperity deal” on Thursday, focused on artificial intelligence (AI) and civil nuclear energy. The agreement is expected to bring over US$205 billion in investment from US tech giants to the UK.

  • Thursday, September 18th 2025 - 13:50 UTC

    UK Trade Minister visiting Brazil and Argentina

    Bryant will also engage with leading Latin American investors to promote the UK as a destination for fund expansion

    As the UK seeks agreements to make it easier and cheaper for British businesses to export, newly appointed Trade Minister Chris Bryant is visiting Brazil and Argentina on Thursday to achieve those goals.

  • Thursday, September 18th 2025 - 10:34 UTC

    Trump and King Charles III exchange words of praise

    The pomp and ceremony between the two heads of State preceded Thursday's meeting between Trump and Starmer

    During his second state visit to the UK, US President Donald Trump was hosted by King Charles III for a day of ceremonies and a state banquet at Windsor Castle. The visit was marked by significant pomp and circumstance, including a large military honor guard, a carriage procession, and a dinner with 160 guests.

  • Wednesday, September 17th 2025 - 10:09 UTC

    Venezuela and Iran pledge to strengthen nuclear cooperation

    Quintero highlighted the importance of promoting the role of atomic energy in the promotion of peace, health, and global development

    Venezuela's Deputy Science and Technology Minister Alberto Quintero met in Vienna with Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) head Mohamad Eslami to discuss bilateral cooperation in the field of nuclear technology, as well as the expansion of collaboration in the production of radiopharmaceuticals and the development of nuclear education and research.

  • Wednesday, September 17th 2025 - 00:42 UTC

    AI-Powered Cybersecurity Tools: Opportunities and Risks

    Photo: Freepik

    Artificial intelligence has transformed the way organizations collect, store and safeguard data. AI platforms analyze data to detect anomalies, stop attacks and warn humans. Machine learning security solutions improve response against online attacks.

  • Tuesday, September 16th 2025 - 08:50 UTC

    Three South American countries singled out by US for not fighting drug trafficking

    In the list released on Monday, Trump included Bolivia, Colombia, and Venezuela

    The US Government of President Donald Trump has signaled five countries - three of them in South America - for failing to comply with their international anti-drug obligations over the past 12 months. In addition to Venezuela, Colombia, and Bolivia, Washington added Burma and Afghanistan to the infamous list.

  • Monday, September 15th 2025 - 22:06 UTC

    Brazil still waiting for visas to attend UN General Assembly

    Lula's visa is secured, but other officials are still in limbo

    Brazilian officials are still waiting for US authorities to approve their visas to attend the upcoming 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, particularly after the Palestinian delegation was denied entry documents.

  • Monday, September 15th 2025 - 21:07 UTC

    UK appoints new ambassador to Argentina in the Bicentenary year of diplomatic relations

    Cairns joined the Foreign Office in 1993 and has held positions in London, Geneva, and Tokyo

    The new British Ambassador to Argentina, David Cairns, presented his credentials on Thursday to Foreign Minister Gerardo Werthein at the Palacio San Martín. Both officials reviewed the state of bilateral relations and highlighted the upcoming visit to Buenos Aires by the UK’s Minister for Business and Trade, Sir Chris Bryant, as a sign of Britain’s commitment to cooperation in trade and investment.

  • Monday, September 15th 2025 - 18:36 UTC

    UK introduces landmark legislation to protect world’s ocean

    This historic treaty will safeguard some of the ocean’s most vulnerable habitats and marine life, and help protect 30% of the ocean by 2030 as part of the UK Plan for Change.

    The UK government, on 10 September, introduced a landmark bill to protect two-thirds of the world’s ocean, a key source of food and oxygen for people in the UK and all over the world. This marks a major step forward in global efforts to protect marine life and ecosystems beyond national borders.