International

Wednesday, September 24th 2025 - 20:49 UTC
Orsi highlights Uruguay's values at UN convention

Uruguayan President Yamandú Orsi described his country during his speech at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly as a suitable host for international negotiations and a promoter of dialogue.
Wednesday, September 24th 2025 - 19:04 UTC
Falklands outstands at Young Marine Researchers international conference in Germany

By Amy Guest, SAERI PhD and University of Aberdeen student - During the second week of September (9-12th), I attended ICYMARE, the ‘International Conference for Young Marine Researchers’ in Bremerhaven, Germany. Most attendees were fellow PhD students, although there was also a mix of master’s and Undergraduate students.
Wednesday, September 24th 2025 - 14:21 UTC
Yair Netanyahu sparks controversy by recognizing Falklands as Argentine territory

Yair Netanyahu, son of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, declared on social media that he recognizes the Falkland Islands as part of Argentina, reviving a long-standing sovereignty dispute between Buenos Aires and London.
Wednesday, September 24th 2025 - 10:35 UTC
Additional financial help for Argentina announced

Following meetings in the United States, including the one between President Javier Milei and his US colleague Donald Trump, the South American country has secured significant financial support from international agencies.
Wednesday, September 24th 2025 - 10:30 UTC
Activist target livestock shipments from Montevideo to Israel

Protesters demonstrated this week at the port of Montevideo to object to the shipment of live cattle to Israel. The joint effort by the Coordination for Palestine and the Maritime Port Coordination argued that it was improper to feed the country perpetrating a genocide in the Gaza Strip.
Wednesday, September 24th 2025 - 09:17 UTC
Trump underscores Europe's failures on immigration and energy

US President Donald Trump stressed during his speech at the UN General Assembly on Tuesday that other countries' policies on immigration and energy were “destroying a large part of the free world” and causing nations to “go to hell.”
Wednesday, September 24th 2025 - 08:55 UTC
Chile launches Bachelet's candidacy for UN top position

During his message before the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, Chilean President Gabriel Boric Font officially nominated former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet as a candidate for the next UN Secretary-General.
Wednesday, September 24th 2025 - 00:55 UTC
The Quiet Power of Unpredictability in South America

If you live in South America, you know that you can't be sure of anything. Living here has its own beat. It may be rough and crazy, but it never is boring. As you grow up, you know tomorrow can be very different from today. You could lose everything you have in weeks due to inflation, acquire a new president overnight, or see a flood cover up a whole valley. It does wear you out, but it also makes you tougher in a way that seems to be odd in this part of the world.
Tuesday, September 23rd 2025 - 10:47 UTC
Middle East: Lula favors two-state solution

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva spoke in favor of the coexistence of Palestine and Israel during his speech on Monday at the second session of the High-Level International Conference for the Peaceful Resolution of the Palestinian Question and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution convened by France and Saudi Arabia.
Tuesday, September 23rd 2025 - 09:54 UTC
Paraguayan President has busy agenda in NY ahead of UN conference

During his trip to the United States ahead of the 80th United Nations General Assembly, which starts Tuesday in New York, Paraguayan President Santiago Peña held a series of strategic meetings to boost his country's international standing