International

Thursday, September 17th 2026 - 08:45 UTC
Falklands MLA says islands have “state of the art” defense technology

A member of the Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly said the archipelago's current defenses are sufficient, in response to questions raised in Westminster over the maintenance of the armed forces and the equipment deployed in the islands.
Wednesday, September 16th 2026 - 17:23 UTC
Argentina's foreign ministry rejects the UK guidance for companies in the Falklands

Argentina's foreign ministry expressed its “strongest rejection” on Tuesday of the guidance the British government published the previous day for companies conducting economic activity in the Falklands, and said it would continue applying its legislation against firms operating hydrocarbons in the area without Argentine authorization.
Wednesday, September 16th 2026 - 17:07 UTC
EU proposes Canada as its first 'associate member', a status that does not yet exist

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed on Wednesday that Canada become the European Union's first “associate member,” a status not provided for in the bloc's treaties and whose details have not been defined.
Tuesday, September 15th 2026 - 18:46 UTC
UK publishes guidance backing companies that do business with the Falkland Islands

The British government published guidance on Tuesday for companies and individuals conducting economic activity in the Falkland Islands or supplying goods and services to the archipelago, offering assistance to those who receive correspondence or threats of legal action from the Argentine authorities.
Monday, September 14th 2026 - 21:52 UTC
Falklands donate £40,000 to Red Cross appeal for Nepal flood victims

The Falklands Legislative Assembly has approved a donation of £40,000 to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) in support of its emergency response to the floods that devastated northern Nepal.
Monday, September 14th 2026 - 10:40 UTC
Scotland and Wales to sign a cooperation agreement at the Cardiff independence summit

The first ministers of Scotland and Wales, John Swinney and Rhun ap Iorwerth, were due to sign an agreement on future collaboration in areas of shared interest on Monday afternoon, after meeting in Cardiff with Northern Ireland First Minister Michelle O'Neill, in the first face-to-face gathering of the three since ap Iorwerth took office in May.
Monday, September 14th 2026 - 05:04 UTC
Falklands ex Chief Executive, Keeling holding temporary CEO job in Cornwal

A former chief executive of the Falkland Islands government is taking on a temporary leadership role at a council in the UK. Andy Keeling has been appointed by Cornwall Council as interim deputy chief executive and will start the job this week.
Monday, September 14th 2026 - 04:53 UTC
Argentine Patagonia national park will twin with a Welsh similar of Snowdonia

A popular national park in Wales will be twinning with one in Argentine Patagonia this months in the midst of the international controversy eruption between Argentina, Falkland Islands and garrulous president Donald Trump.
Saturday, September 12th 2026 - 17:25 UTC
Trump says he could 'settle' any conflict over the Falklands, calling it a potential disaster

US President Donald Trump said in Dublin on Saturday that he expects to be called in if a new conflict breaks out between the United Kingdom and Argentina over the Falklands, which he described as a “potential disaster,” and said he would probably be able to settle it.
Saturday, September 12th 2026 - 10:26 UTC
US approves possible sale of four Black Hawk helicopters to Argentina for US$140 million

The US State Department has approved a possible sale of four UH-60L Black Hawk helicopters and related equipment to Argentina at an estimated cost of US$140 million, and notified Congress of the transaction, which has a review period before it can proceed.