International

Tuesday, November 23rd 2021 - 08:27 UTC
Russia reopens market to Brazil for 200,000 tons of beef and 100,00 of pork, zero-tariff

Russia announced to Brazil that it was reopening its market for a quota of up to 300,000 tons of meat, at zero tariffs, including 200,000 tons of beef and 100,000 tons of pork. Likewise, Russia lifted restrictions on beef exports from a Minerva processing plant and certified a second plant to begin shipments.
Monday, November 22nd 2021 - 19:05 UTC
More infectious Delta subvariant of SARS-CoV-2 spreading throughout UK

A new COVID-19 strain which is less likely to cause noticeable symptoms has been reported to be spreading throughout the United Kingdom. The AY.4.2 variant is believed to account for around 12% of the cases nationwide, in addition to being 15% more infectious than other strains known up to Nov. 5.
Monday, November 22nd 2021 - 09:50 UTC
Brazil: Lula wants to return to power but it's not up to just him

Former Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has explained in an interview published over the weekend that he wants to return to power “so that people can eat three times a day.”
Monday, November 22nd 2021 - 09:24 UTC
UK's National Security Advisor says “freedom of navigation” is under threat

Sir Stephen Lovegrove, the UK's National Security Adviser, says the future of the sea “is under threat”. Speaking at the Manama Dialogue in Bahrain, he said “states have chosen to openly contest, selectively reinterpret or discreetly subvert freedom of navigation”.
Monday, November 22nd 2021 - 09:11 UTC
German state places unvaxxed under curfew; violence spreads across Europe

The German Federal State of Baden-Württemberg has determined unvaccinated residents will be kept under curfew in three of its districts between 9 pm and 5 am unless they have authorization for work reasons or a medical emergency as COVID-19 cases in the country have been reported to be on the rise.
Monday, November 22nd 2021 - 09:00 UTC
HMS Queen Elizabeth F-35B crashes in the Mediterranean: UK/US effort to retrieve the aircraft

A joint operation is underway, to retrieve the wreck of an F-35B stealth jet after it crashed into the Mediterranean Sea last Wednesday. The US is now working with the UK to locate and retrieve the valuable aircraft - some experts suggesting a race is on with adversaries.
Monday, November 22nd 2021 - 09:00 UTC
EU company produces an additive that mitigates methane gas emission in dairy cattle

A Netherlands company has produced an additive that mixed with the feed given to cattle helps to mitigate methane gas emissions and its impact on climate change. Allegedly it is the first product to reach the European market following its approval by the European Food Safety Authority, EFSA.
Monday, November 22nd 2021 - 08:19 UTC
Captain “Polar Preet” begins the challenge to become the first woman of colour to cross the Antarctic

British Army Captain Harpreet Chandi, has begun her attempt to become the first woman of colour to cross the Antarctic unsupported. She is on her way to Union Glacier (to the ALE base) where her start point is a 30min flight away, Hercules Inlet.
Saturday, November 20th 2021 - 22:28 UTC
UK to also ban the political wing of Hamas

The United Kingdom Home Secretary Priti Patel on Friday laid before Parliament an order to outlaw the militant Islamist terrorist movement Hamas in its entirety from the UK.
Saturday, November 20th 2021 - 22:23 UTC
Freight costs will have an impact on 2022 Consumer Prices, UNCTAD report

The recovery of the global economy is threatened by high freight rates, which are likely to continue in the coming months, according to UNCTAD’s Review of Maritime Transport 2021, published this week.