International

Friday, March 18th 2022 - 09:52 UTC
Vessels with Ukrainian grains blocked by the Russian navy in the Black Sea

The Russian Navy is blocking grain-laden vessels from leaving the Black Sea after having loaded in Ukrainian ports, according to BayWa, Germany's largest grain trader which is involved with cereals trade in central Europe. Meanwhile, the IMO is calling for “blue corridors” to allow merchant vessels to sail without incidents.
Friday, March 18th 2022 - 09:04 UTC
BBC apologizes and agrees to pay “substantial sum” to Lady Di's former secretary

BBC has publicly apologized and agreed to pay a substantial sum to the late Princess Diana private secretary, Commander Patrick Jephson, because of “harm caused to him” over Martin Bashir's Panorama 1995 interview of the former wife of Prince Charles.
Thursday, March 17th 2022 - 09:58 UTC
Opposition deputy wants Ukraine's President to speak before Argentine Congress

Argentine opposition Congressman Mario Negri wants Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelenski to deliver a message to Parliament as he did before western powers legislatures.
Thursday, March 17th 2022 - 09:51 UTC
British-Iranian nationals back in UK after long years in jail

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe and Anoosheh Ashoori, who hold dual British and Iranian citizenship, have arrived back in the United Kingdon in the early hours of Thursday local time after being imprisoned in their native country for several years.
Wednesday, March 16th 2022 - 21:20 UTC
Newspeople killed in Ukraine during attack; correspondent wounded

A Fox News cameraman with a vast experience covering armed conflicts and a Ukrainian reporter have died in an attack near Kyiv, while a correspondent for the network was also wounded in the incident, it was announced Tuesday.
Wednesday, March 16th 2022 - 20:58 UTC
South American corn seeks to offset Ukrainian supply to Europe

France and Spain have requested the European Union to loosen up its requirements for the import of cereals given the current impact the war in Ukraine is having on the price of food globally, it was reported.
Wednesday, March 16th 2022 - 09:38 UTC
Falklands celebrated its fantastic diversity on the Multicultural Day Festival

The Falkland Islands celebrated last Saturday, March 12th, Multicultural Day, with massive participation from the different communities who participated in the event with a display of dance, music, food.
Wednesday, March 16th 2022 - 09:30 UTC
WHO says global COVID-19 infections up but deaths drop

The total number of new COVID-19 infections globally has increased by 8%, while the number of fatalities has gone down by 17%, compared to the previous seven days, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced Wednesday.
Wednesday, March 16th 2022 - 09:13 UTC
UK further supports Ukraine through armed conflict with Russia

Weeks into a military conflict with the Russian Federation, the Parliament of Ukraine has announced it would up its defense spending following a £ 1.7 billion loan from the United Kingdom, it was reported.
Wednesday, March 16th 2022 - 09:10 UTC
US will sponsor home production of fertilizers to cut dependence from imports

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is planning to invest an initial sum of US$250 million for the production of fertilizers in the country. USDA said the goal is the reduction of input costs, which have been strongly affected by the sanctions imposed on Russia, (a leading global supplier) and stimulate competition in the US.