International

Thursday, January 9th 2020 - 08:35 UTC
World Bank forecasts global expansion of 2.5% in 2020, but there are also too many uncertainties

Global economic growth is likely to be only slightly faster this year than the weak 0performance seen in 2019, according to a World Bank forecast. The world economy is likely to expand by 2.5% in 2020, up from 2.4% last year, the Bank's economists predict.
Thursday, January 9th 2020 - 07:00 UTC
“Bumpy” start for the Royals: Harry and Meghan want to spend most time in the US; Buckingham not convinced

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have released a statement saying they intend to step back as senior members of the Royal Family. Here's that statement in full:
Wednesday, January 8th 2020 - 10:51 UTC
Iran’s retaliation in Iraq against U.S. forces is a “Slap in face”: Supreme Leader

Hours after Iran’s attacks on two bases in Iraq that houses United States troops, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei addressed his nation considering the firing of 22 ballistic missiles as a “slap in the face” and that military action were “not sufficient” to end the American presence in the region. However, Iran’s authorities said they did “not seek escalation or war.”
Wednesday, January 8th 2020 - 09:50 UTC
Spain finally has a government: a coalition which includes a Catalan separatist group

Socialist leader Pedro Sanchez won the narrowest of victories in Parliament on Tuesday to take power for a second term in Spain with the backing of the anti-austerity party Podemos and a Catalan separatist group.
Wednesday, January 8th 2020 - 09:44 UTC
Falklands' Sea Lion project reaches farm-in deal with Tel Aviv listed Navitas

Rockhopper Exploration PLC on Tuesday said it has signed a milestone farm-in deal at the Sea Lion project in the Falkland Islands. Rockhopper shares were 30% higher in early trade in London at a price of 19.44 pence each. Premier was 13% higher at 114.62p.
Wednesday, January 8th 2020 - 09:26 UTC
Australia warned to prepare for another wave of evacuations as temperatures again begin to rise

Australian authorities warned people on Wednesday to prepare for another wave of evacuations as temperatures in the country's southeast began to rise after a days-long cool spell, bringing the danger of revitalized blazes.
Wednesday, January 8th 2020 - 08:55 UTC
Indonesia/China fisheries dispute escalates after Jakarta deploys fighter jets

Indonesia's air force deployed four fighter jets to the South China Sea on Tuesday in a stand-off with Beijing after Jakarta protested over a Chinese violation of its exclusive economic zone.
Tuesday, January 7th 2020 - 09:42 UTC
Argentina boosts security as US/Iran conflict escalates

Argentina’s government boosted security at its airports, borders and the U.S. Embassy in Buenos Aires as tensions simmer between the United States and Iran, the Argentine defense minister told local media on Monday.
Tuesday, January 7th 2020 - 09:40 UTC
Australia cloud smoke reaches Chile, Argentina and is expected in Uruguay

The cloud of smoke caused by raging bushfires in Australia has been spotted more than 12,000km away in Chile and Argentina, weather authorities in the South American countries said on Monday. Meteorologists in Uruguay expect the cloud in the next 24 hours.
Tuesday, January 7th 2020 - 09:36 UTC
Israel nuclear power: Netanyahu slip of the tongue or subtle warning

In an apparent slip of the tongue, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described Israel as a nuclear power before correcting himself with a bashful nod and an embarrassed smile.