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Montevideo, December 29th 2025 - 17:37 UTC

International

  • Tuesday, May 13th 2025 - 09:59 UTC

    Labour announces tough new immigration measures “to bring the system back to control”

    Sir Keir argued the proposals bring the immigration system “back into control”, denying it was a response to the electoral success of Reform UK.

    In a major policy announcement UK PM Sir Keir Starmer has promised the government's new immigration measures will mean net migration falls “significantly” over the next four years. The prime minister unveiled plans to ban recruitment of care workers from overseas, tighten access to skilled worker visas and raise the costs to employers in an effort to curb near record net migration.

  • Tuesday, May 13th 2025 - 09:17 UTC

    US-Israeli hostage released by Hamas

    Alexander was handed over to the ICRC and would go through a medical checkup before rejoining his family

    The pro-Palestine terrorist organization Hamas Monday released 21-year-old US-Israeli soldier Edan Alexander after 19 months of captivity in Gaza, following the Oct. 7, 2023, raids resulting in the kidnapping of 251 people and the deaths of 1,200 others.

  • Tuesday, May 13th 2025 - 08:22 UTC

    “Brazil needs long term planning in industry and technology”, if it is to upgrade foreign trade quality

    Feldmann, “We are not a country that plans for the future; industrial policy cannot have a short-term horizon. We need to follow Asian countries implementing 20-year plans.”

    Alarm bells are again ringing in Brazil, The country might have impressive foreign trade figures and surpluses, but Brazil has been unable to gain competitive advantages in sectors beyond agriculture and mining. “Exports remain heavily concentrated in commodities such as soybeans, oil, and iron ore,” and the country has been unable “to upgrade the quality of this trade relationship, especially by exporting more industrial products.”

  • Tuesday, May 13th 2025 - 00:57 UTC

    How Cruise Ships Are Becoming Floating Casinos for Travelers

    Discover how cruise ships are transforming into floating casinos

    We all know that cruise ships have turned into floating hotels, and just like modern resorts, they have their very own casino. It’s a great way to have interesting things on the boat that allow passengers to kill time during a lengthy voyage.

  • Monday, May 12th 2025 - 23:39 UTC

    Falklands, 40th anniversary of Mount Pleasant Complex and its air, sea and land military facilities

    Mount Pleasant Complex also facilitates civilian flights arriving at the Falkland Islands

    Mount Pleasant Complex is marking its 40th year as an Royal Air Force fighter and transport presence in the Falkland Islands. Some fitty three kilometers southwest of the capital, Stanley, MPC was officially opened on 12 May 1985 by Prince Andrew, and became fully operational the following year, May 1986, making it the newest permanent air base for the RAF.

  • Monday, May 12th 2025 - 20:37 UTC

    Lula announces sizeable Chinese investments in infrastructure

    Lula made those remarks at a Sino-Brazilian Business Forum in Beijing

    Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva announced Monday that Chinese investors would be allocating some R$ 27 billion (US$ 4.69 billion at the current exchange rate) to infrastructure and other development in the South American country. He made those remarks during his participation in the Brazil-China Business Forum in Beijing. The investments will also cover the areas of education and technology, it was explained.

  • Monday, May 12th 2025 - 11:19 UTC

    France to resume parliamentary debate on assisted dying

    French Guiana could join Colombia as the only other place in South America allowing euthanasia

    France's Parliament is expected to resume this week the discussion on whether to legalize euthanasia or any other form of “dignified dying,” with two main bills on the table, one focusing on palliative care and the other seeking to move forward with assisted suicide. The debate had been halted in June when President Emmanuel Macron dissolved the National Assembly.

  • Monday, May 12th 2025 - 10:56 UTC

    Falklands and Antarctica in the World Longest 301-Day Cruise scheduled 2027

    Prices for Oceanview Villas start at just US$ 38,799, or under US$ 129 per day per person (double occupancy).

    The longest 301-day world voyage across five continents and over 100 countries will be launched in November 2027 points out the Residential cruise line Villa Vie Residences.

  • Monday, May 12th 2025 - 10:54 UTC

    Colombia grants asylum to former Panamanian President Martinelli

    Martinelli had been sheltering at the Nicaraguan Embassy for over a year

    Former Panamanian President Ricardo Martinelli (2009-2014), sentenced to over 10 years in prison for money laundering and bribery in the Odebrecht case, was granted political asylum by Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Saturday.

  • Monday, May 12th 2025 - 10:39 UTC

    Lula kicking off Beijing tour with meetings with businesspeople

    Lula is to sign at least 16 agreements with China this week

    Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is to meet Monday with executives from two major Chinese companies. Later in the day, he is to hold an encounter with representatives from the health sector and sign a series of agreements before closing the Brazil-China seminar. He is currently in Beijing on an official visit to strengthen business ties.