International

Monday, March 28th 2022 - 09:34 UTC
EC activates mechanism to compensate the higher costs of fishing industry

The European Commission activated a crisis mechanism to compensate for the rise in diesel prices, a situation linked to the war in Ukraine and that is having a significant impact on the European fisheries sector.
Monday, March 28th 2022 - 09:29 UTC
Top lawyer for Nicaragua before ICJ resigns over Ortega's new attitude

Paul Reichler, the solicitor representing Nicaragua before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) has turned in his resignation citing “moral conscience” issued.
Monday, March 28th 2022 - 09:20 UTC
Yet another group of Ukrainian refugees makes it to Brazil

A group of 47 Ukrainian refugees has arrived in Brazil Saturday after being assisted by the South American country's Embassy in Warsaw with travel documents and notes to Polish authorities, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MRE) announced.
Monday, March 28th 2022 - 09:01 UTC
Cambridges round-up Caribbean tour

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge this weekend finished their Caribbean tour after stops at the British Commonwealth Nations of Belize, Jamaica, and The Bahamas marking Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee amid anti-monarchy sentiments, in some cases even pushing for Barbados' example to be mirrored.
Saturday, March 26th 2022 - 09:40 UTC
Dutch researchers find microplastics in human blood

A peer-reviewed study published this week in Environment International has reported traces of microplastics had been found in the human blood of 17 of the 22 volunteers, thus raising questions about the possible penetration of these particles into organs.
Friday, March 25th 2022 - 09:55 UTC
NATO to respond if Russia uses chemical weapons, Biden warns

US President Joseph Biden Thursday said that the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) would take direct action if Russia resorted to chemical weapons in Ukraine.
Friday, March 25th 2022 - 09:30 UTC
Force-majeure applies to pre-war Russian diesel shipments bound for Ecuador

Ecuador's oil ruling entity Petroecuador has granted force majeure exemptions to shipments of Russian diesel which were already underway when the invasion of Ukraine started and western powers replied by imposing sanctions on Vladimir Putin's government
Friday, March 25th 2022 - 09:29 UTC
Potash prices have more than trebled and keep climbing

Potash prices, a key element used as fertilizer have more than trebled compared to a year ago. The mineral which was trading at US$ 300 a ton in early 2021, has now skyrocketed to US$ 1,100 a ton, and with not many prospects of returning to normal levels given the ongoing month-long war in Ukraine following on the Russian invasion.
Thursday, March 24th 2022 - 09:55 UTC
UN calls for early warning systems against extreme weather and climate change on World Meteorological Day

The UN set an ambitious five year deadline on Wednesday for countries to ensure that citizens worldwide are protected by early warning systems against extreme weather and climate change, the UN chief announced, marking World Meteorological Day.
Thursday, March 24th 2022 - 09:30 UTC
Signy Research station 75th anniversary; RRS Sir David Attenborough visit

This week RRS Sir David Attenborough visited South Georgia arriving at the upgraded wharf for the first time at King Edward Point marking a new chapter for polar science