International

Tuesday, March 29th 2022 - 10:11 UTC
Falklands war runs the risk of becoming a “forgotten war”, charity survey confirms

The British charity “Help for Heroes” has done a poll to mark the 40th anniversary of the Falkland Islands conflict and the report on results is astonishing to the point that the South Atlantic war risks becoming a “forgotten war” since many of the people polled have no idea about events.
Tuesday, March 29th 2022 - 10:04 UTC
“Radio Atlántico Sur”, Britain's propaganda station during the Falklands' war to demoralize Argentine combatants

It has been forty years since the Falklands, a conflict fought between April and June 1982 and which claimed the lives of 649 Argentines, 255 British service personnel, and three civilian Falkland Islanders. While the UK sent a task force to reclaim the Falklands following the Argentine military invasion, there was a top-secret operation launched at the same time.
Tuesday, March 29th 2022 - 09:50 UTC
Uruguayan Defense receives three bids for purchase of OPVs

Uruguay's Ministry of Defense will now have to weigh three bids from manufacturers of Dutch, French, and Chinese origin who are interested in selling two Ocean Patrol Vessels (OPV) to the South American country's Navy, it was announced Monday in Montevideo after the tender was opened.
Tuesday, March 29th 2022 - 09:21 UTC
Brazil still committed to joining OECD, Minister Guedes tells the group

Brazil's Economy Minister Paulo Guedes Monday reaffirmed in Paris his country's commitments to the guidelines of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).
Monday, March 28th 2022 - 22:10 UTC
Chelsea FC's Russian owner poisoned during peace talks?

Russian tycoon Roman Abramovich, who still owns the English football club Chelsea despite sanctions again his country of origin and fellow nationals, has been said to show signs of poisoning after taking part in peace talks in Kyiv earlier this month, although his life is not at risk.
Monday, March 28th 2022 - 21:28 UTC
COVID-19 forces cruise ship back to port

A Princess Cruise vessel that had left San Francisco on a 15-day voyage to the Panama Canal and back has been gripped by COVID-19. According to the shipping company, 100% of passengers and crew were vaccinated. The Port of San Francisco also requires that at least 95% of both passengers and crew members onboard are vaccinated.
Monday, March 28th 2022 - 12:05 UTC
Falklands war anniversary: UK cities have scheduled a raft of events to mark the 40th anniversary of the conflict's end

A series of lectures, memorials, exhibitions, and other events will be launched in the United Kingdom in the coming days to mark the 40th anniversary of the end of the Falklands War. The aim is to commemorate the sacrifices made in 1982 and to celebrate the progress made in the South Atlantic archipelago over the past 40 years.
Monday, March 28th 2022 - 09:39 UTC
Controversy in EU over bottom sea fishing; fourteen countries join in defense of trawling

Fishing organizations from 14 European Union countries, representing a community of 22.000 fishing people and 7,000 vessels launched last week in the European Parliament the European Bottom Fishing Alliance, EBFA.
Monday, March 28th 2022 - 09:38 UTC
British FM says Putin must withdraw from Ukraine for sanctions to be lifted

British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss hinted a possible exit route for Russia might be considered if President Vladimir Putin fully withdraws his troops from Ukraine and pledges “not to launch new aggressions.”
Monday, March 28th 2022 - 09:35 UTC
“Unwise comments from President Biden”, MP Tobias Ellwood

The White House has been forced to clarify President Joe Biden’s apparent call for regime change in Russia during a speech in Warsaw on Saturday. The White House has been forced to clarify President Joe Biden’s apparent call for regime change in Russia during a speech in Warsaw on Saturday.