International

Thursday, December 2nd 2021 - 09:05 UTC
Argentina and China strengthen cooperation on several issues

The governments of Argentina and China Wednesday agreed to strengthen bilateral ties, particularly in science and technological developments, it was reported.
Wednesday, December 1st 2021 - 20:40 UTC
Ursula von der Leyen says time Europe eyed mandatory vaccination

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen Wednesday said it was time Europe started evaluating compulsory COVID-19 vaccination for all of its citizens in view of the increasing number of infections reported over the past few days.
Wednesday, December 1st 2021 - 09:55 UTC
WHO says travel bans achieve little against Omicron strain

The World Health Organization (WHO) Tuesday advised people aged over 60 or who suffer from comorbidities which could result in more serious cases of COVID-19 postponed all travel whenever possible in the light of the new Omicron variant of the coronavirus.
Wednesday, December 1st 2021 - 09:43 UTC
Puerto Madryn refuses to allow cruise vessel Hamburg to dock or let people ashore

The mayor of Puerto Madryn, Patagonia province of Chubut, Gustavo Sastre has asked the local port authority to prevent the cruise vessel Hamburg from calling and docking at the harbor. Hamburg is continuing with its southern cruise, after having left Buenos Aires on Monday
Wednesday, December 1st 2021 - 09:26 UTC
“Chile Day” in UK, British ministers and president Piñera will be attending

Wednesday and Thursday, December first and second, are “Chile Day” in UK, Corporation CEOs, investors, financial institutions, politicians, officials, country experts, diplomats, journalists get together for an annual two-day event with the purpose of promoting the Chilean brand, business opportunities, tourism and export goods.
Wednesday, December 1st 2021 - 09:22 UTC
“Vaccine”, word of the year for Merriam-Webster: Lookups soar plus a more precise definition

The Merriam-Webster dictionary selected “vaccine” as the word of 2021. The publishing company noted that the word holds particular significance both as a medical term and a vehicle for ideological conflict. Likewise, interest in vaccines started high and grew during the course of 2021.
Wednesday, December 1st 2021 - 09:00 UTC
New Covid-19 case detected aboard controversial Hamburg cruise ship

Argentina's Health Ministry Tuesday ordered everyone on board the cruise ship Hamburg must remain under quarantine after a new case of COVID-19 has been detected.
Tuesday, November 30th 2021 - 11:00 UTC
Defending champ Djokovic to skip Australian tennis Open due to Vax mandate

World tennis Number One and defending champion Novak Djokovic will not play the 2022 edition of the Australian Open in response to the vaccination requirement against COVID-19 imposed by local authorities and organizers.
Tuesday, November 30th 2021 - 09:40 UTC
G7 health officials agree to keep an eye on Omicron

Health Ministers from the seven most developed democratic economies in the world Monday agreed the new coronavirus strain dubbed Omicron was “highly transmissible” and called for “urgent action.”
Tuesday, November 30th 2021 - 09:00 UTC
OPEC+ meets Thursday to decide January cuts; pre-pandemic oil output level expected to be reached in May

By Tsvetana Paraskova for Oilprice.com – All Russian oil companies have confirmed they can raise production to the levels before the pandemic if the alliance chooses to proceed with monthly increases in output, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said on Monday.