International

Saturday, September 18th 2021 - 09:00 UTC
IMF chief Georgieva faces ethics committee over her role when in the World Bank

IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva has stated she disagrees fundamentally with the findings and interpretations of an investigation of alleged irregularities she committed when she held a senior role at the World Bank.
Saturday, September 18th 2021 - 08:55 UTC
EU Parliament wants an end to ECB meetings with private sector behind closed doors

The European Central Bank is facing strong demands to finish meetings behind closed doors with the private sector, following on disclosure that chief economist Philip Lane allegedly anticipated an inflation forecast, not yet published, in one of such events.
Friday, September 17th 2021 - 09:57 UTC
British Ambassador at Montevideo's Expo Prado: Falklands stand in the show is aligned with UK theme, climate change

For the eighth year, the United Kingdom participated in Montevideo's Expo Prado Show, annual international livestock and agricultural industry exhibition where the largest productive sector of the Uruguayan economy shows its muscle to the thousands of visitors and private and public exhibitors who turn up for each edition. This year is the second time that Ambassador Faye O'Connor has appeared at the opening of her country's pavilion, which will also house, once again, a Falkland Islands themed stand promoting industry and tourism.
Friday, September 17th 2021 - 09:10 UTC
Bolsonaro says he will attend UN General Assembly despite not being vaccinated against COVID-19

Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro Thursday insisted he will attend the UN General Assembly next week in New York despite not having taken a COVID-19 vaccine.
Friday, September 17th 2021 - 07:16 UTC
Argimón becomes Uruguay's interim president until Sept. 24

Due to President Luis Lacalle Pou's trip to Mexico and the United States on his first mission abroad lasting more than 48 hours, Vice President Beatriz Argimón has become the country's interim head of state.
Thursday, September 16th 2021 - 09:45 UTC
Ortega leads Nicaragua towards authoritarianism, says Blinken

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken Wednesday said Nicaraguan President and former guerrilla leader Daniel Ortega was leading the Central American country “down the dark path of authoritarianism,” as most political opponents are arrested or charged with treason.
Thursday, September 16th 2021 - 09:25 UTC
IDB President sees a plethora of opportunities ahead in Uruguay

“Uruguay could be a Silicon Valley of the south”, said Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) President Mauricio Claver-Carone Wednesday after meeting in Montevideo with President Luis Lacalle Pou.
Thursday, September 16th 2021 - 09:20 UTC
UK/US/Australia defense and security partnership in Indo-Pacific; nuke subs for Wallabies

A landmark defence and security partnership was agreed on Wednesday by the leaders of the UK, the United States and Australia which will protect and defend shared interests in the Indo-Pacific.
Thursday, September 16th 2021 - 09:20 UTC
Beijing releases oil from its strategic reserve to stabilize China's market and guarantee energy security

By Irina Slav for Oilprice.com – China made headlines last week with the news that it was going to release some crude oil from its strategic petroleum reserve and sell it in a move Bloomberg called “an unprecedented intervention.”
Thursday, September 16th 2021 - 09:15 UTC
International Day for Protection of the Ozone Layer, 16 September

The ozone layer, a fragile shield of gas, protects the Earth from the harmful portion of the rays of the sun, thus helping preserve life on the planet. The phase-out of controlled uses of ozone-depleting substances and the related reductions have not only helped protect the ozone layer for this and future generations but have also contributed significantly to global efforts to address climate change; furthermore, it has protected human health and ecosystems by limiting the harmful ultraviolet radiation from reaching the Earth.