International

Thursday, June 10th 2021 - 07:33 UTC
National Geographic makes it official, Southern Ocean is the fifth ocean

Since National Geographic began making maps in 1915, it has recognized four oceans: the Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, and Arctic Oceans. However starting on June 8, World Oceans Day, it will recognize the Southern Ocean as the world’s fifth ocean. This is because the swift current circling Antarctica keeps the waters there distinct and worthy of their own name.
Thursday, June 10th 2021 - 06:40 UTC
Duke of Edinburgh rose planted to mark what would have been Prince Philip's 100th birthday

Queen Elizabeth II marked what would have been her husband's 100th birthday by planting a rose named after the Duke of Edinburgh in the East Terrace Garden of Windsor Castle.
Wednesday, June 9th 2021 - 09:50 UTC
Interpol red alert out against “Pepín” Rodríguez Simón but arrest will have to wait

Interpol Uruguay received a red alert for the arrest of former Macrist aide Fabián “Pepín” Rodríguez Simón but his arrest will have to wait until his request for political asylum is answered, it was reported.
Wednesday, June 9th 2021 - 09:48 UTC
UN concerned over deportation of 56 Venezuelan migrants from Chile

The United Nations (UN) Tuesday voiced their concern about Sunday's deportation of 56 Venezuelan migrants from Chile despite legal actions taken against such a measure.
Wednesday, June 9th 2021 - 09:41 UTC
Bezos will fly to outer space in his Blue Origin New Shepard rocket on July 20

Jeff Bezos, the founder and CEO of the multi-national technology Amazon will fly to space next month on the first space flight from his rocket company Blue Origin, the billionaire said.
Wednesday, June 9th 2021 - 09:26 UTC
Biden first overseas trip: G7 summit in the UK, meetings with EU, NATO leaders and Putin

United States President Joe Biden and his wife Jill are expected to land on Air Force One at UK's RAF Mildenhall in Suffolk this Wednesday to kick off an eight-day trip to Europe, which includes meetings with Queen Elizabeth, PM Boris Johnson, and equally significant Russian president Vladimir Putin in Geneva.
Wednesday, June 9th 2021 - 09:20 UTC
Maersk encouraged by the boom in global trade and container business

The growth of China’s exports to the United States is expected to boost global trade in 2021, according to Moller-Maersk. The logistics company predicts that global container trade is expected to increase between 5% and 7% in 2021 as consumers shift their demands, prioritizing the purchase of consumer goods over services.
Wednesday, June 9th 2021 - 04:34 UTC
A woman becomes the first female chair of the English Football Association

Businesswoman Debbie Hewitt is to become the English Football Association's first female chair in its 157-year history. She was the unanimous choice of the selection panel and takes over in January, subject to ratification from the FA Council.
Tuesday, June 8th 2021 - 08:48 UTC
US recover ransom paid to hackers by Colonial Pipeline which caused widespread gas shortages

The US Department of Justice has managed to track down and recapture 63.7 bitcoin worth of ransom from a wallet allegedly used by hackers who extorted Colonial Pipeline. The ransomware attack had caused widespread gas shortages.
Tuesday, June 8th 2021 - 08:31 UTC
UN celebrates World Oceans Day: Life and Livelihoods

The second fully virtual celebration of United Nations World Oceans Day, on 8 June 2021, will highlight the theme of The Ocean: Life and Livelihoods, as well as a declaration of intentions that launches a decade of challenges to get the Sustainable Development Goal 14, “Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources”, by 2030.