International

Tuesday, March 15th 2022 - 09:00 UTC
UK Supreme Court denies Assange's request, way clear now for extradition

Britain's Supreme Court Monday turned down a request from Wikileaks founder Julian Assange to review his case. The decision has exhausted UK procedural alternatives and the way is now clear for the 50-year-old Australian national to be extradited to the United States.
Monday, March 14th 2022 - 20:39 UTC
Argentine gov't eyes soybean exports as a source of financing

The government of Argentine Sunday decided to shut down all registrations for new soybean oil and soybean meal exports “until further notice,” it was announced. Authorities are also said to be planning a 2% rise to export taxes of industrial by-products, to level it up with the 33% charged to soybeans.
Monday, March 14th 2022 - 09:55 UTC
Argentine fisheries industry exports hit by the Russia/Ukraine war

Sanctions on Russia for the invasion of Ukraine are intensifying and biting, with consequences for the Argentine fishing industry, mainly because Russian importers are rejecting shipments as the Rubble, last week, had devalued almost 75%.
Monday, March 14th 2022 - 09:52 UTC
EU Parliament votes to end “golden passports”, allowing rich individuals to buy EU citizenship

The European Parliament voted last week an end to the so called “golden passports”, extended by some members of the EU to rich individuals, in this case mainly Russian oligarchs.
Monday, March 14th 2022 - 09:50 UTC
Falklands' 40th Anniversary: Type 21 Club Frigate Association joins Royal British Legion event

Plymouth-based Type 21 Club Frigate Association will be taking part in the Falkland Islands 40th Anniversary event at the National Arboretum in Staffordshire on 14th June 2022, organized by the Royal British Legion.
Monday, March 14th 2022 - 09:45 UTC
New President of Armenia sworn in despite opposition

The fifth President of Armenia since its independence from the Soviet Union has been sworn in Sunday during a National Assembly ceremony held at the Karen Demirchyan Sports and Concert Complex in Yerevan. The currently war-torn Ukraine is also a former Soviet republic.
Monday, March 14th 2022 - 09:43 UTC
A very special Commonwealth Day: 54 countries celebrate 70 years of Queen Elizabeth II reign

Commonwealth Day will be commemorated by 54 countries across the world on 14 March, honoring their shared values and rich diversity as members of the Commonwealth.
Monday, March 14th 2022 - 09:36 UTC
Russians blamed for the killing of US reporter in Ukraine

US film reporter Brent Renaud was killed Sunday in Ukraine when his vehicle was hit at a checkpoint just outside Kyiv, specifically in Irpin.
Monday, March 14th 2022 - 09:00 UTC
State-Owned Enterprises essential in global recovery, G20 reviews

Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair last week played a key role during discussions in Jakarta regarding global health actions towards a prompt recovery. State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) were found to be pivotal in this regard. Indonesia this year presides over the G20.
Monday, March 14th 2022 - 08:35 UTC
St Helena/South Africa flights will resume March 26, Jamestown

The St Helena government has announced the resumption of Airlink flights between Johannesburg, South Africa, and St Helena island commending 26 March. The Airlink service has been discontinued since March 20 because of the pandemic. The resumption also means a monthly inter-island service to Ascension Island.