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Montevideo, February 15th 2026 - 01:03 UTC

International

  • Thursday, June 5th 2025 - 10:35 UTC

    Israel's Ambassador to Chile says bilateral ties hit rock bottom

    When there are differences, “the idea is to talk, and that is not what is happening,” Artzyeli said

    Israel's ambassador to Chile, Gil Artzyeli, said that relations between the two governments have “reached rock bottom” due to a lack of dialogue over the past three and a half years, predating the events of October 7. The diplomat also mentioned a perceived hostility from Chile toward Israel, despite strong ties in various fields.

  • Thursday, June 5th 2025 - 10:08 UTC

    Venezuela's gov't announces arrest of alleged mercenary from T&T

    Cabello also mentioned paramilitary arrangements in Ecuador

    Venezuelan authorities have captured Guis Kendell Jerome, a citizen of Trinidad and Tobago, as part of an ongoing investigation into paramilitary groups allegedly entering the country to incite violence. Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello stated that mercenaries from Trinidad and Tobago, alongside Colombian paramilitary groups, are involved in these movements.

  • Thursday, June 5th 2025 - 09:12 UTC

    PAHO warns of surge in pertussis cases

    Globally, cases are also increasing, with a notable decline in childhood vaccination rates contributing to the trend

    The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) issued an alert Wednesday due to a rise in whooping cough (pertussis) cases in the Americas, urging stronger epidemiological surveillance and improved childhood vaccination coverage, particularly for children under 1 and 5 years old.

  • Wednesday, June 4th 2025 - 19:02 UTC

    Further investments in Paraguay announced after Singapore deal

    “Paraguay has one of the most advanced laws in terms of carbon credits,” Siokos explained

    Astarte Capital Partners representative Stavros Siokos announced that the investors were evaluating further disbursements in Paraguay through the Second Forestry Fund to reach US$ 700 million following the South American country's carbon credit understanding last week with Singapore under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement.

  • Wednesday, June 4th 2025 - 14:44 UTC

    Falkland Islands welcome UK’s strategic defence review and ongoing security commitment

    Photo: BFSAI

    The Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly has welcomed the UK Government’s newly released Strategic Defence Review, highlighting it as a key affirmation of Britain’s enduring defence obligations toward its Overseas Territories.

  • Wednesday, June 4th 2025 - 10:17 UTC

    Uruguay expresses solidarity with Palestine

    Lubetkin insisted the two-state solution was the only way to lasting peace

    Foreign Minister Mario Lubetkin Tuesday conveyed to Palestinian Chargé d'Affaires Mohammed Shafei “the solidarity of the Uruguayan Government for the serious humanitarian crisis in Gaza as a result of the massacre, especially of the civilian population and the dramatic situation in the West Bank.” Lubetkin emphasized the urgency of an immediate ceasefire and a permanent two-state solution as the only path to lasting peace.

  • Wednesday, June 4th 2025 - 09:56 UTC

    Peña and Modi discuss bilateral ties between India and Paraguay

    “It is an honor to represent Paraguay on this official visit,” Peña said

    Paraguayan President Santiago Peña met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi to strengthen bilateral relations. The South American leader highlighted his country's clean energy, fertile land, abundant water, and a hardworking population, emphasizing the potential for cooperation in technology, agriculture, health, education, defense, and science.

  • Wednesday, June 4th 2025 - 07:38 UTC

    The three pillars of PM Starmer UK Strategic Defense Review

    PM Starmer pledged to deliver up to twelve attack submarines under the Aukus project a new vessel every 18 months (Pic MoD)

    The United Kingdom Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer hopes to “bring a unity of purpose to the whole of the United Kingdom” as he outlined his spending plans in the Strategic Defense Review.

  • Wednesday, June 4th 2025 - 03:44 UTC

    South Korea hosting World Environment Day 2025 main events

    The initiative was established by the United Nations in 1972

    South Korea will host the World Environment Day 2025 celebrations Wednesday with a focus on plastic pollution, which poses serious threats to marine life, biodiversity, and human health. Established by the UN in 1972, this global initiative encourages governments, organizations, and individuals to take action in this regard

  • Tuesday, June 3rd 2025 - 18:44 UTC

    Maduro berates Starmer for his plan to strengthen UK's military capabilities

    “It is crazy that Europe is talking about war,” Maduro underlined

    Venezuelan ruler Nicolás Maduro on Monday criticized British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer for his announcements regarding the need for military readiness. The Chavista leader said the Labour head of Government was “crazed and devilish” for his so-called Strategic Defense Review.