International

Tuesday, August 11th 2020 - 08:29 UTC
Two Beluga whales returned to the ocean after ten years in Russia and China

Two beluga whales taken from the sea nearly ten years ago are being returned to the ocean. Little Grey and Little White are now being looked after at the world's first open water sanctuary for belugas in Iceland.
Tuesday, August 11th 2020 - 08:27 UTC
Ex Falklands' patrol HMS Clyde now flies the Kingdom of Bahrain flag

The Kingdom of Bahrain has purchased the former UK Royal Navy patrol vessel HMS Clyde (P257), the country’s defense ministry announced. HMS Clyde was the Falkland Islands patrol vessel until replaced by the recent arrival of HMS Forth.
Tuesday, August 11th 2020 - 08:17 UTC
Chinese and foreign companies will be delisted from Wall Street if they don't comply with US accounting standards

US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin on Monday said companies from China and other countries that do not comply with accounting standards will be delisted from US stock exchanges as of the end of 2021.
Monday, August 10th 2020 - 07:57 UTC
Some 340 Chinese vessels fishing off Galapagos Islands protected waters

Ecuador's navy is conducting surveillance of a massive Chinese fishing fleet that is operating near the protected waters of the Galapagos Islands, amid concerns about the environmental impact of fishing in the area of the ecologically sensitive islands.
Monday, August 10th 2020 - 06:59 UTC
Canola price boom in Canada despite China not buying directly

Canadian canola prices have soared to the highest in nearly two years, despite a diplomatic dispute between Ottawa and Beijing, as exporters find roundabout ways to reach top oilseed buyer China.
Monday, August 10th 2020 - 06:49 UTC
Industrial activity in China is climbing to pre-virus levels

China's factory deflation eased in July, driven by a rise in global oil prices and as industrial activity climbed back towards pre-coronavirus levels, adding to signs of recovery in the world's second-largest economy.
Monday, August 10th 2020 - 06:27 UTC
Protestors in several cities call for an end to the Spanish monarchy

Protesters on Sunday called for an end to the Spanish monarchy after the sudden departure of the former king Juan Carlos from the country this week amid a corruption scandal. Juan Carlos, who abdicated in 2014 in favor of his son Felipe, abruptly announced his decision to leave on Monday but there has been no official confirmation of where he went, setting off an international guessing game.
Monday, August 10th 2020 - 06:06 UTC
Collective suit filed in Paris against Costa Cruises by 850 French passengers

Around 850 French passengers who were onboard a coronavirus-riddled cruise ship that was turned away from numerous ports in March have filed a collective suit in Paris with 180 complaints, including manslaughter, against Costa Cruises, their lawyer said on Sunday.
Monday, August 10th 2020 - 06:06 UTC
Britain gets tougher on “boat people” crossing the Channel

Britain appointed a commander on Sunday to lead its response to illegal small boat crossings across the Channel and said it was exploring tougher action after a spate of migrant arrivals.
Monday, August 10th 2020 - 06:06 UTC
US cabinet minister visits Taiwan; Beijing furious condemns the trip

A US cabinet member was due to meet Taiwan's leader this Monday during the highest-level visit from the United States since it switched diplomatic recognition from the island to China in 1979, a trip that Beijing has condemned.