International

Wednesday, May 21st 2025 - 07:48 UTC
UK to boost R&D in several areas with long term (over 10-year) funding to attract private investment

British Science Minister Lord Vallance unveiled on Monday a more robust R&D criteria policy exploring innovation in areas as diverse as human health and cutting-edge computing, but particularly with a much-needed long-term certainty.
Wednesday, May 21st 2025 - 07:01 UTC
Historic, a Royal Marines General appointed First Sea Lord

A Royal Marines General Sir Gwyn Jenkins has been appointed as the new First Sea Lord - the first time in centuries that a non-sailor has been in charge of the Royal Navy. Gen Sir Gwyn, who served as Vice-Chief of the Defense Staff from August 2022 to June 2024, was confirmed in the role by Defense Secretary John Healey.
Tuesday, May 20th 2025 - 10:38 UTC
Other countries stop buying chicken meat from Brazil

Mexico, Chile, and Uruguay have joined China, the European Union, and Argentina in temporarily suspending chicken imports from Brazil due to an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) detected on a commercial farm in Montenegro, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil’s third-largest chicken-producing state.
Tuesday, May 20th 2025 - 10:35 UTC
Argentine FM holds meeting with Pope Leo XIV

Argentine Foreign Minister Gerardo Werthein met Monday with Pope Leo XIV on his first official day as pontiff, discussing President Javier Milei's upcoming visit to the Vatican in the coming weeks.
Tuesday, May 20th 2025 - 10:29 UTC
Netanyahu will not yield to pressure from UK, Canada, and France

French President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Ministers Keir Starmer of the United Kingdom and Mike Carney of Canada said in a joint statement Monday that Israel's military actions in Gaza were “egregious,” warning Tel Aviv of possible consequences in the form of “concrete steps.” The three NATO powers wanted the offensive to be halted and humanitarian aid restrictions to be eased.
Tuesday, May 20th 2025 - 10:12 UTC
WHO in dire straits without US funding

The World Health Organization (WHO) is reducing its 2026-2027 budget from US$ 5.3 billion to US$ 4.2 billion to cope with the financial challenges stemming from US President Donald Trump's decision to pull his country out of the United Nations agency.
Tuesday, May 20th 2025 - 10:07 UTC
Uruguay reaches agreement with railroad building consortium

The Uruguayan Government of President Yamandú Orsi Monday reached an agreement with the Grupo Vía Central consortium to resolve a dispute over unpaid debts regarding the Central Railway project, thus avoiding international arbitration, it was announced in Montevideo.
Monday, May 19th 2025 - 18:47 UTC
US Embassy in Asunción offers sizeable reward for info regarding Hezbollah's activities in the area

The United States' Embassy in Asunción announced Monday that a reward of up to US$ 10 million was available to anyone supplying information on Hezbollah's financial networks in the Tri-Border (Paraguay-Brazil-Argentina) area.
Monday, May 19th 2025 - 10:47 UTC
ICC Chief Prosecutor on leave pending sexual misconduct probe

International Criminal Court Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan has temporarily stepped down pending a UN investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct, including coercing a female aide into a sexual relationship and non-consensual groping.
Monday, May 19th 2025 - 08:53 UTC
Falklands war MV Atlantic Conveyor at Cunard’s War Memorial in Liverpool

The Liverpool-registered MV Atlantic Conveyor, 43 years ago, during the Falklands War was hit by two Exocet missiles, and Cunard’s War Memorial in front of the Cunard Building will be updated with the addition of the numerals “1982” to commemorate the loss.