International

Monday, December 8th 2025 - 20:16 UTC
New strain of mpox detected in UK

According to reports from the United Kingdom dated Monday, health officials in the country have identified a new, genetically recombinant variant of mpox (monkeypox) in an individual who recently traveled back from Asia, prompting immediate analysis by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).
Saturday, December 6th 2025 - 10:35 UTC
Trump gets first edition of FIFA Peace Prize

US President Donald Trump was awarded the newly created FIFA Peace Prize on Friday during the high-profile draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, during which the 12 groups to compete across the United States, Mexico, and Canada next year were determined.
Saturday, December 6th 2025 - 10:00 UTC
Groups set for 2026 Football World Cup

 The groups for the expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup were finalized on Friday following a high-profile draw held at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC.
Saturday, December 6th 2025 - 09:51 UTC
Kiwi forestry giant approved for Uruguayan benefits program

 New Zealand forestry giant Claymark has received official approval for a major investment in Uruguay, committing over US$100 million to establish large-scale operations in the South American nation.
Friday, December 5th 2025 - 09:23 UTC
Gibraltar: Picardo steps down for 2 weeks due to eye surgery

Gibraltar's Chief Minister Fabian Picardo was admitted to a hospital in Jerez on Thursday for a detached retina and will be incapacitated for 14 days, forcing the delay of key government events, including the long-awaited McGrail Inquiry report.
Thursday, December 4th 2025 - 10:55 UTC
Falklands, feasibility report for a marina in Stanley Harbor

The Falkland Islands Development Corporation (FIDC) has contracted U.K.-based maritime civil, structural, architectural, and environmental engineering services company Arch Henderson to conduct and provide the feasibility report for a marina in Stanley Harbor.
Wednesday, December 3rd 2025 - 18:18 UTC
US shuts doors on foreigners from 19 “high-risk” countries

The US Government of President Donald Trump announced this week a pause on the processing of immigration applications for nationals from 19 countries, while simultaneously initiating a review of asylum and immigration cases approved under the previous administration of Joseph Biden.
Wednesday, December 3rd 2025 - 11:16 UTC
Brazil clinches export clearances with Philippines, Guatemala, and Nicaragua

Brazilian authorities have completed negotiations with the Philippines, Guatemala, and Nicaragua to expand agricultural exports to these countries after reaching an understanding on sanitary and phytosanitary requirements.
Wednesday, December 3rd 2025 - 03:18 UTC
AIHomeworkHelper Review: What We Learned From Testing It

Some homework problems make you stop and wonder if the topic has quietly changed while you weren’t looking. You try a few steps, reread the instructions, and still end up stuck. That’s usually when you start searching for something (anything) that can make the task feel doable.
Tuesday, December 2nd 2025 - 10:59 UTC
A woman from Arab Emirates will be leading the UN agency for Tourism

Ms. Al Shaikha Nowais from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will be the first woman to lead the United Nations Specialized Agency for tourism in its 50-year history. She will begin her term at the start of 2026, having gained significant experience in the private sector, most notably as Corporate Vice President at Rotana Hotels.