International

Monday, October 4th 2021 - 18:42 UTC
Arrival into UK made easier: it's all about country of origin being on red list or not

The United Kingdom has launched a simplified system regarding the processing of arriving passengers effective Monday, Oct. 4. Following long queues and no practical improvement, British authorities have decided that arriving travelers are to be measured as coming from a country within the red list... or not.
Monday, October 4th 2021 - 17:20 UTC
Newly-appointed Japanese PM calls for elections Oct. 31

Former Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida was sworn in Monday as the country's 100th Prime Minister to succeed Yoshihide Suga. In his first relevant measure and after making up a cabinet of political veterans, he called for elections scheduled for Oct. 31 where he will seek support for his ruling Liberal Democratic Party.
Monday, October 4th 2021 - 09:55 UTC
Three LatAm Presidents among scores of leaders and celebrities singled out by “Pandora Papers” research

Current Presidents Sebastián Piñera of Chile, Guillermo Lasso of Ecuador and Luis Abinader of the Dominican Republic were listed on the so-called “Pandora Papers” among the world leaders and celebrities who have money saved in tax havens, according to the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ).
Monday, October 4th 2021 - 09:20 UTC
Some hope for this coming cruise season as Uruguay, Brazil and Argentina make public protocols

Uruguay, Brazil and Argentina have announced the vaccine certificates and protocols which will be demanded from cruise vessel passengers and crewmembers this coming summer season if they are to call in the three countries as part of their South American tours.
Monday, October 4th 2021 - 09:10 UTC
Eurnekian confirmed a US$ 2,300 million contract to build a dam in Neuquen

The Argentine government has confirmed that the Heliport and Panedile associated partners have been awarded the contract to build the Chihuido hydroelectric complex in the Patagonian province of Neuquen. The first company belongs to Eduardo Eurnekian and the second to the Dragonetti family.
Monday, October 4th 2021 - 09:00 UTC
Birmingham 2022 Queen's Baton Relay in the Falklands on June 7

The Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games to take place from 28 July to 8 August will be preceded by the 16th official Queen’s Baton Relay. An epic journey across the Commonwealth, with the Queen’s Baton visiting all 72 nations and territories, reaching Europe, Africa, Asia, Oceania, the Caribbean and in the Americas, among others the Falkland Islands on 7 June 2022.
Sunday, October 3rd 2021 - 16:35 UTC
New candidate for longest ever living person dies in Eritrea aged 127

Eritrean citizen Natabay Tinsiew has died last week at the age of 127, making him eligible for a berth within the Guinness Book of Records as the world's longest-living person, his family hoped.
Saturday, October 2nd 2021 - 09:00 UTC
Gibraltar Chief Minister tests positive for COVID-19 on return from UK

Gibraltar Chief Minister, Fabian Picardo QC MP, tested positive for COVID-19 on Friday upon his return from the United Kingdom. Mrs Picardo, who travelled with the Chief Minister, has tested negative.
Saturday, October 2nd 2021 - 09:00 UTC
British Army to launch “Operation Escalin” to avert petrol shortages

The British Government finally decided to launch “Operation Escalin,” a deployment of Army staff to “start delivering fuel to pumps” in a move to avert shortages of petrol.
Friday, October 1st 2021 - 07:06 UTC
Barbados to quit British Commonwealth effective December 1

The Parliament of Barbados has passed by 25 votes to none a Constitutional Amendment whereby the former British colony, which remained within the Commonwealth after its declaration of independence in 1966 will become a republic and thus remove Queen Elizabeth as head of state. The decision will become effective on Dec. 1.