International

Monday, March 14th 2022 - 09:45 UTC
New President of Armenia sworn in despite opposition

The fifth President of Armenia since its independence from the Soviet Union has been sworn in Sunday during a National Assembly ceremony held at the Karen Demirchyan Sports and Concert Complex in Yerevan. The currently war-torn Ukraine is also a former Soviet republic.
Monday, March 14th 2022 - 09:43 UTC
A very special Commonwealth Day: 54 countries celebrate 70 years of Queen Elizabeth II reign

Commonwealth Day will be commemorated by 54 countries across the world on 14 March, honoring their shared values and rich diversity as members of the Commonwealth.
Monday, March 14th 2022 - 09:36 UTC
Russians blamed for the killing of US reporter in Ukraine

US film reporter Brent Renaud was killed Sunday in Ukraine when his vehicle was hit at a checkpoint just outside Kyiv, specifically in Irpin.
Monday, March 14th 2022 - 09:00 UTC
State-Owned Enterprises essential in global recovery, G20 reviews

Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair last week played a key role during discussions in Jakarta regarding global health actions towards a prompt recovery. State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) were found to be pivotal in this regard. Indonesia this year presides over the G20.
Monday, March 14th 2022 - 08:35 UTC
St Helena/South Africa flights will resume March 26, Jamestown

The St Helena government has announced the resumption of Airlink flights between Johannesburg, South Africa, and St Helena island commending 26 March. The Airlink service has been discontinued since March 20 because of the pandemic. The resumption also means a monthly inter-island service to Ascension Island.
Sunday, March 13th 2022 - 20:04 UTC
Who moved the island? For 85 years Henderson island has been in the “wrong place”

Sailors on a Royal Navy warship have proved a remote Pacific island has been in the 'wrong place' for 85 years. Henderson Island in the South Pacific is one mile south of the position marked on charts used by mariners the world over since 1937.
Sunday, March 13th 2022 - 19:59 UTC
Prince of Wales will lead the annual Commonwealth Day service

The Queen will not attend the annual Commonwealth Day service with senior Royals and instead be represented by the Prince of Wales, Buckingham Palace has announced.
Saturday, March 12th 2022 - 09:54 UTC
Latin American tall ships open to the public at Argentine port

Visitors from everywhere are welcome since Friday to visit Latin America's most important tall ships gathered at the port of Mar del Plata in Argentina, ahead of the 2022 edition of a now traditional race featuring them.
Saturday, March 12th 2022 - 08:18 UTC
”Ukraine belongs to the European family”, but... no fast track access to EU

Ukraine belongs to the European family and we will support Ukraine in pursuing its European path,” but the accession process will have to be complied before, was the message from the 27 EU leaders meeting at the Versailles palace in Paris.
Saturday, March 12th 2022 - 06:14 UTC
UK has launched a 'refreshed' 30-year Shipbuilding Strategy, with an immediate £4 billion for the next 3 years

The Government United Kingdom has launched a refreshed National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSbS) to revitalize the UK’s world-renowned shipbuilding industry. More than £4 billion of government-wide investment has been earmarked for the shipbuilding sector across next 3 years. More than 150 new commercial and naval vessels to be delivered through strategy across the next 30 years.