International

Wednesday, September 30th 2020 - 09:45 UTC
World Bank plans US$ 12bn to help poor countries with Covid-19 vaccine purchase and distribution

The World Bank on Tuesday said it has asked its board of directors to approve US$12 billion to help poor countries purchase and distribute eventual vaccines against COVID-19. The bank has already implemented emergency response programs in 111 countries and the extra money, if approved, would be aimed at low- and middle-income countries.
Wednesday, September 30th 2020 - 09:09 UTC
Post lockdown Mediterranean cruise vessel docks in Greece with coronavirus cases

The first cruise ship to sail to Greece since the coronavirus lockdown docked at the port of Piraeus early on Tuesday after a dozen crew members were reported positive for the virus, state news agency ANA said.
Wednesday, September 30th 2020 - 08:36 UTC
China factory activity steady recovery in September, but textiles remain with insufficient demand

Factory activity in China improved slightly in September, according to official data published on Wednesday, showing a small rebound in the economy ahead of the week-long National Day public holiday.
Wednesday, September 30th 2020 - 08:20 UTC
EU and Britain on collision course following approval of UK bill on internal market after Brexit

British lawmakers on Tuesday adopted a bill to regulate the UK's internal market after Brexit, defying a looming EU ultimatum as the two sides entered a final week of tense talks. Despite deep disquiet even from some members of the ruling Conservatives, the House of Commons passed the bill by 340 votes to 256.
Tuesday, September 29th 2020 - 09:55 UTC
Brazilian farmers' lobbies divided over EU complaints of Amazon deforestation

Brazil's biggest lobby group for soy farmers Aprosoja has broken ties with the Brazil Agribusiness Association (Abag) over its support for an initiative calling on the Brazilian government to rein in soaring deforestation in the Amazon rainforest.
Tuesday, September 29th 2020 - 09:20 UTC
Some 270 Chinese jiggers catching giant squid in Peruvian EEZ; Navy monitoring the fleet

Peru’s Navy was carefully watching a fleet of around 250 Chinese fishing vessels that had sailed just outside the Andean country’s waters, angering the domestic fishing industry and sparking a Twitter war between Washington and Beijing.
Tuesday, September 29th 2020 - 09:10 UTC
China suspends fish imports from Brazilian company because of Covid-19 in the packaging

China will stop accepting import orders from a Brazilian fish processing company for a week because the packaging has testes positive for coronavirus. Beginning on Sunday Monteiro Indústria de Pescados Ltda., was blacklisted by Chinese customs, a decision that was confirmed by the Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries.
Tuesday, September 29th 2020 - 08:55 UTC
Gibraltar warns of potential perfect storm with Brexit and COVID-19

Gibraltar Deputy Chief Minister Dr. Joseph Garcia has said that the combination of leaving the European Union and the COVID-19 pandemic has the potential makings of a perfect storm, the consequences of which will be felt for years to come.
Tuesday, September 29th 2020 - 08:30 UTC
Britain is part of “an arc of instability” that surrounds the EU, claims EC president Charles Michel

Brexit Britain is part of an “arc of instability” that has emerged around the European Union, the bloc's chairman said on Monday, ranking London's decision to leave the EU along with threats from Turkey, Russia, Libya and Syria.
Tuesday, September 29th 2020 - 08:18 UTC
More cases of African swine fever in wild boars in Germany

One more case of African swine fever (ASF) has been confirmed in a wild boar in the eastern German state of Brandenburg over the weekend, Germany’s agriculture ministry said.