International

Thursday, November 19th 2020 - 08:12 UTC
US Navy organizing a new Fleet covering the Indian and Pacific oceans

The Secretary of the United States Navy has called for the establishment of a new fleet at the intersection of the Indian and Pacific Oceans. “We can’t just rely on the Seventh Fleet in Japan,” Kenneth Braithwaite said while addressing the Naval Submarine League’s annual symposium, which was held virtually this year.
Wednesday, November 18th 2020 - 09:58 UTC
Uruguay authorities pledge to improve conditions for Spanish fishing vessels in port of Montevideo

Uruguayan authorities have pledged to respond to complaints from the Spanish fleet fishing in the South Atlantic and which normally operates from the port of Montevideo where they call for supplies and cargo transshipments.
Wednesday, November 18th 2020 - 09:13 UTC
Trump considered attacking Iran's main nuclear site, but finally desisted on counsel from advisors

President Donald Trump asked senior advisers last Thursday about potential options for attacking Iran's main nuclear site, US media report. The advisers warned him that military action could spark a broader conflict, officials were cited as saying.
Wednesday, November 18th 2020 - 08:40 UTC
Johnson calls devolution of powers to Scotland “a disaster” increasing support for independence referendum

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson triggered anger Monday in Scotland when he called the decision to grant Scotland governing powers ”a disaster,” and said he did not support granting the nation any additional powers. The reported comments come as surveys show rising support for a second independence referendum.
Wednesday, November 18th 2020 - 08:28 UTC
Chinese journalist who covered Wuhan's virus outbreak face five years of jail

A Chinese citizen journalist who covered Wuhan's virus outbreak is facing up to five years in jail, according to newly released documents. Zhang Zhan, a 37-year-old former lawyer, has been held in detention since she was arrested in May.
Wednesday, November 18th 2020 - 08:21 UTC
Churchill painting of his favorite brand of whisky fetches £1 million at auction

A rare painting by Winston Churchill featuring the famously bibulous British World War II leader's favourite brand of whisky fetched nearly £1 million at auction in London on Tuesday.
Tuesday, November 17th 2020 - 09:50 UTC
Dow Jones in record highs on news of another promising Covid-19 vaccine

The S&P 500 and Dow Jones industrial average notched record closing highs on Monday as news of another promising coronavirus vaccine fanned hopes of eradicating Covid-19, while spiking infections and new shutdowns threatened to hobble a recovery from the pandemic recession.
Tuesday, November 17th 2020 - 09:42 UTC
Colombia requests more time to complete removal of landmines in accordance with the Ottawa Treaty

Colombia has requested a more than four-year extension under the Ottawa Treaty for removing landmines from across the country, the High Peace Commissioner's office said on Monday.
Tuesday, November 17th 2020 - 09:25 UTC
Argentina meat industry plans investments to increase exports 33% in three years

Argentine meat processing plants will invest US$ 187 million in a bid to increase exports from the country by 33% over three years to 1.2 million tons per year, the head of a local trade group said on Monday during a conference with government officials.
Tuesday, November 17th 2020 - 08:56 UTC
Europe bird flu outbreak extends to France and Denmark; thousands of chickens culled

France and Denmark confirmed bird flu cases on Monday days after an outbreak in the Netherlands triggered a massive cull. Hundreds of hens were killed after the virus was detected in a garden centre on the French island of Corsica, and the Danes said more than 25,000 birds would be slaughtered after the virus emerged in the west of the country.