International

Friday, April 10th 2020 - 14:50 UTC
US Fed and Bank of England ramp up emergency responses to the escalating recession in unchartered waters

The U.S. Federal Reserve and the Bank of England ramped up their emergency responses to the world's escalating coronavirus recession on Thursday as they pushed deeper into territory once considered fraught with risk for central bankers.
Friday, April 10th 2020 - 08:57 UTC
US, Russia and Saudis hammer out a tentative accord to cut oil supply and help boost prices

OPEC, Russia and other allies outlined plans on Thursday to cut their oil output by more than a fifth and said they expected the United States and other producers to join in their effort to prop up prices hammered by the coronavirus crisis.
Friday, April 10th 2020 - 08:57 UTC
Medics call on G20 leaders to provide protection equipment to all health staff

The World Medical Association has joined other health professions in appealing to the G20 heads of state and governments to take coordinated action to ensure the security of the supply chain of personal protective equipment (PPE) for all health professionals and healthcare workers on the frontline against COVID-19.
Friday, April 10th 2020 - 08:48 UTC
Falklands' wool farmers bashed with lack of demand and falling prices

Falkland Islands farmers are deeply concerned because wool prices have crashed to 40-50% below levels of early 2019, and as much as 70% of the Falklands 2019/20 wool clip is as yet unsold.
Friday, April 10th 2020 - 07:43 UTC
Falklands: Only flags ceremony to celebrate the Queen's birthday

The Falkland Islands government has revealed details for the celebration of the birthday of Queen Elizabeth II on Tuesday 21 April 2020. At precisely 10.30 am, the Falkland Islands and Royal Standard flags will have risen on Victory Green.
Friday, April 10th 2020 - 07:41 UTC
Falklands' tips to help manage stress during the pandemic

The Falklands government has offered some advice on how to endure the pandemic. It is understandable if you are worried about your safety and that of your loved ones during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is natural that we want to know exactly what is going on, but the current level of uncertainty and lack of control can make us feel unsafe and anxious.
Thursday, April 9th 2020 - 13:30 UTC
Bolsonaro thanks Indian PM Modi for allowing export of hydroxychloroquine raw materials

Brazil's president Jair Bolsonaro has thanked Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for allowing the export of raw materials to continue production of hydroxychloroquine, an anti-malarial drug believed effective in the treatment of the novel coronavirus. In his address to the nation on Wednesday, Mr. Bolsonaro said he thanked the Prime Modi and the people of India for “timely help to the people of Brazil”.
Thursday, April 9th 2020 - 13:28 UTC
Brazil spurs manufacturers to make ventilators after a 15.000 units purchase from China fell through

Brazil’s health minister said on Wednesday that the country’s attempts to purchase thousands of ventilators from China to fight a growing coronavirus epidemic had fallen through and the government is now looking to Brazilian companies to build the devices.
Thursday, April 9th 2020 - 12:38 UTC
Taiwan accuses WHO of ignoring its achievements; Tedros condemns Taipei for “racist slurs”

Taiwan's Foreign Ministry on Thursday condemned “groundless” accusations from the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) that racist slurs against him had come from the island, as Taipei escalated its feud with the body.
Thursday, April 9th 2020 - 09:56 UTC
Falklands restricts non-essential visitors to the Islands

The Falkland Islands Executive Council has approved measures to restrict non essential visitors to the Islands in order to help delay the spread of the Covid/19 in the archipelago.