International

Friday, September 13th 2024 - 07:37 UTC
Why independence movements fail in French Overseas Territories

By Gwynne Dyer - With the sole exception of the 50 people on Pitcairn Island, the United Kingdom (once known as the British Empire) liquidated its holdings in the Pacific Ocean long ago. France, by contrast, has a half million citizens in the Pacific (and another 2 million living in other bits of its former empire on islands in all the world’s major oceans).
Friday, September 13th 2024 - 07:23 UTC
European Central Bank cuts basic interest rate 0.25 percentage points to 3,5%

While inflation in the Euro zone was down to 2,2% in August, and with sliding tendency, plus a lack of growth reaction from the economy, the European Central Bank, ECB, on Thursday decided to cut interest rates by another 0.25 percentage points to 3,5%.
Friday, September 13th 2024 - 00:55 UTC
How to navigate cultural differences in Ukrainian dating

Dating someone from a different culture on the platform UADreams can be an exciting and enriching experience. However, it also comes with its unique set of challenges.
Thursday, September 12th 2024 - 10:46 UTC
UK statement on Edmundo González Urrutia’s decision to leave Venezuela

“Edmundo Gonzalez’s decision to seek political asylum abroad follows months of repression and intimidation against opposition figures and civil society in Venezuela. It is a decision that no politician should ever have to make”, said Foreign Secretary David Lammy in a release from his Office.
Thursday, September 12th 2024 - 10:27 UTC
G20 team approves 10 principles on bioeconomy

A G20 team conferring in Rio de Janeiro ahead of the November Summit bringing together the 20 largest economies in the world, agreed Wednesday on ten principles regarding bioeconomy developments globally, Agencia Brasil reported. The G20 Bioeconomy Initiative (GIB) reached a historic consensus.
Thursday, September 12th 2024 - 07:35 UTC
“Celebrity Ascent” inaugural cruise call to Gibraltar

Gibraltar Minister of Employment, Culture and Tourism, Christian Santos visited the Celebrity Ascent vessel on its inaugural cruise call to Gibraltar. Built in 2023, the Ascent is one of 17 ships in Celebrity’s fleet, accommodating 3.950 passengers and crew.
Thursday, September 12th 2024 - 07:15 UTC
MOD and Animal defense groups clash over Buckingham Palace Guards ceremonial bearskin caps

Any idea how much the bearskin caps worn by soldiers outside Buckingham Palace cost?, Over £2,000 each, according to figures from the Ministry of Defense (MOD) and released on BBC.
Thursday, September 12th 2024 - 06:45 UTC
Malvinas, Argentina recalls 60th anniversary of its historic milestone claim over the Falklands before a supportive UN

On 9 September, we commemorate the 60th anniversary of Ruda’s Statement, the statement delivered by the then Legal Counselor of the Foreign Ministry, Ambassador José María Ruda, before the UN Special Committee on Decolonization. His address was a historic milestone in the sovereignty dispute over the Malvinas, South Georgias and South Sandwich Islands and the surrounding maritime areas.
Thursday, September 12th 2024 - 03:44 UTC
Falklands, Self Determination in the 21st Century, Lib-Dems Conference

The Liberal-Dem Party new MP for Surrey Heath, Dr Al Pinkerton, was, until his election on July an Associate Professor of Geopolitics specializing in international borders and boundary disputes. Next Sunday, at Conference, he’ll be chairing a fringe meeting about the Falkland Islands at 11:30 am in the Regent Room at the Grand Hotel.
Thursday, September 12th 2024 - 02:18 UTC
UFC: The thrill of the octagon and extra excitement to watch from Canada

The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has skyrocketed in popularity across the globe, offering fans an adrenaline-fueled spectacle of martial arts at its highest level. From shocking knockouts to tactical submission holds, the unpredictability of a UFC fight is what draws fans in.