International

• Monday, September 21st 2020 - 09:09 UTC

  Beware: Chinese company with ten new state of the art planning to operate in SW Atlantic Ocean

  

  Pingtan Marine Engineering Ltd., a global fishing company based in the People's Republic of China, announced over the weekend that the Company's 10 new squid jigging vessels have left the port of Shidao in Weihai in the morning of September 15 local time and are sailing towards their designated fishing areas in the international waters for operations.

• Monday, September 21st 2020 - 08:50 UTC

  People in England breaking self-isolation rules face fines of up to £10,000

  

  People in England who break new rules requiring them to self-isolate if they have been in contact with someone infected with Covid-19 will face a fine of up to £10,000, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced.

• Monday, September 21st 2020 - 08:27 UTC

  Group of world's largest corporations call to support nature and fight climate change

  

  Some of the world's biggest companies on Monday backed growing calls for governments to do more to reverse the accelerating destruction of the natural world and support broader efforts to fight climate change.

• Monday, September 21st 2020 - 08:10 UTC

  China claims coronavirus was found on packaging of imported squid from Russia

  

  Authorities in China's northeastern Jilin province have found the novel coronavirus on the packaging of imported squid, health authorities in the city of Fuyu said on Sunday, urging anyone who may have bought it to get themselves tested.

• Monday, September 21st 2020 - 08:06 UTC

  Finnish cruise vessel aground in the Baltic: rescue operation on course

  

  Finnish passenger cruise ship ran aground off the island of Aland in the Baltic Sea, the cruise line said on Sunday, with emergency services adding they were preparing to evacuate the vessel.

• Saturday, September 19th 2020 - 09:18 UTC

  Egypt becomes one of the main suppliers of garlic to the Brazilian market

  

  Egypt has become one of the main suppliers of garlic to Brazil, with data this year showing that in the first eight months the product sales have already exceeded US$ 5 million, according to SECEX, Brazil's foreign trade secretariat.

• Saturday, September 19th 2020 - 08:00 UTC

  Breaking International Law: Amal Clooney quits as Britain's special envoy on media freedom

  

  Another prominent figure has quit working for, or with, the British Government over their decision to break international law over the Brexit deal to leave the EU. On Wednesday the Government’s top law officer for Scotland resigned amid reports he was unhappy about plans to override the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement.

• Saturday, September 19th 2020 - 07:49 UTC

  UK candidate Dr Liam Fox, through to 2nd round in WTO Director General contest

  

  Former UK International Trade Secretary Dr Liam Fox said on Friday experienced leadership is needed as the selection process continues to replace the World Trade Organization Director-General chair.

• Saturday, September 19th 2020 - 06:32 UTC

  Boris Johnson reiterates his support for Gibraltar

  

  UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has pledged his full support to Gibraltar and its people whatever happens in a telephone conversation with the Chief Minister Fabian Picardo on Friday.

• Saturday, September 19th 2020 - 06:21 UTC

  Falklands conflict “iconic” collection of medals sold in auction for £130,000

  

  A collection of “iconic” Falklands War medals has been sold at auction for £130,000. Capt Pettinger served as Patrol Commander of D (Patrol) Company during 11 days of operations in and around the Mount Longdon area on East Falkland.