International

Tuesday, October 13th 2020 - 06:28 UTC
China opens its third Confucius Institute in Argentina: University of Cordoba

Argentina's third Confucius Institute officially opened its doors at the National University of Cordoba (UNC), offering introductory to advanced courses on Chinese language and culture at the country's oldest institute of higher education.
Monday, October 12th 2020 - 09:15 UTC
Chile keeping close monitoring of large fleet of Chinese fishing vessels

The Chilean government is keeping close tabs on a large fleet of Chinese fishing vessels that has stirred up controversy further north along the Pacific coast of South America, Foreign Minister Andres Allamand said.
Monday, October 12th 2020 - 09:11 UTC
Icebreaker “donation” for Argentina? Australia's “Aurora Australis”?

According to reports in the Argentine media next November the Australian flagged icebreaker Aurora Australis will be docking in Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, and then head for Buenos Aires where, allegedly, she will be incorporated to the Argentine navy fleet and will be participating next to ARA Almirante Irizar in the 2020/21 Antarctica campaign.
Monday, October 12th 2020 - 09:09 UTC
Gibraltar Strategic Group prepares for a no agreement

Gibraltar's Deputy Chief Minister Dr. Joseph Garcia chaired of a meeting of the Brexit Strategic Group which is preparing Gibraltar’s readiness for the possibility of no agreement on the future relationship with the European Union.
Monday, October 12th 2020 - 09:00 UTC
Johnson talks to Macron for a secure post Brexit deal, but fisheries remain a major issue

Boris Johnson has told the French president the UK wants to “explore every avenue” to secure a post-Brexit trade deal with the EU, days before the PM's self-imposed deadline. Johnson told Emmanuel Macron “intensive talks” were needed to “bridge significant gaps” remaining across the negotiating table.
Monday, October 12th 2020 - 08:47 UTC
Boris Johnson to announce more restrictions Monday as the virus surges

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to announce new measures to tackle a growing coronavirus crisis on Monday, moving to work more closely with local leaders from England's worst affected areas.
Monday, October 12th 2020 - 08:13 UTC
Mexico asking the Vatican for codices from Aztec times for the 500th anniversary of Spanish conquest

The Mexican government has formally asked Pope Francis for the temporary return of several ancient indigenous manuscripts held in the Vatican library ahead of next year's 500-year anniversary of the Spanish conquest of Mexico.
Saturday, October 10th 2020 - 09:20 UTC
“If you want to be respected when visiting the Falklands, we must respect the Islanders”, Malvinas Families president

The recent approval by the Falklands' elected government of a framework guidance for assessing when a visitor should be considered a ‘prohibited person’, can be considered an effort to address disappointing past experiences and a long-standing debate in the Islands.
Saturday, October 10th 2020 - 08:51 UTC
Twitter imposing tough new rules ahead of the US presidential election

Twitter is imposing tough new rules that restrict candidates from declaring premature victory and tighten its measures against spreading misinformation, calling for political violence, and spreading thoughtless commentary in the days leading up to and following the Nov 3 US election.
Saturday, October 10th 2020 - 08:31 UTC
Spanish government ignores Madrid authorities and declares a lockdown on the 3,8 million people city

Spain's government invoked a state of emergency on Friday to reimpose a partial lockdown for several million people in and around Madrid, one of Europe's worst COVID-19 hotspots after a court had struck down the measures.