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International

  • Saturday, March 22nd 2025 - 10:20 UTC

    OAS to observe Week for People of African Descent in the Americas

    The consequences of intercontinental slave trafficking are still impacting modern-day society

    The Organization of American States (OAS) will observe the Inter-American Week for People of African Descent in the Americas from March 24-28, 2025, themed “I Have a Dream: Recognition. Justice. Development.” Inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s iconic 1963 speech, the theme honors the history and enduring legacy of slavery and aims to promote dignity, justice, and development for all.

  • Friday, March 21st 2025 - 09:25 UTC

    African woman Coventry wins IOC presidency at first try

    Until 1981 there were no female members of the IOC, the two-time gold medalist recalled

    Zimbabwe's Kirsty Coventry was elected Thursday as the tenth International Olympic Committee (IOC) President during the body's 144th Session in Costa Navarino, Greece. The 41-year-old former seven-time Olympic swimming medal winner will succeed Germany's Thomas

  • Friday, March 21st 2025 - 09:09 UTC

    Bolivia and China sign phytosanitary protocol for sorghum exports

    Sorghum is a key crop in Bolivia

    Bolivia’s Minister of Rural Development and Lands, Yamil Flores, and China’s Vice Minister of Customs, Wang Lingjun, Thursday signed in La Paz a Protocol of Phytosanitary Requirements for the export of sorghum from the South American country.

  • Thursday, March 20th 2025 - 05:58 UTC

    Germany voted to rearm, but can the 'rule of law' be kept alive?

    The Bundestag has voted to reform the 'debt brake,' paving the way for a landmark increased spending bill.

    By Gwynne Dyer - After the Second World War, the “rule of law” prevented borders from changing, explains Gwynne Dyer, but it's at risk due to Trump. On March 18, there was a vote in the Bundestag, the lower house of the German parliament that may have changed the course of history. When the vote came out ‘Yes’, you could feel the tectonic plates shift. Germany has voted to rearm.

  • Thursday, March 20th 2025 - 05:43 UTC

    Tributes pour for Battle of Britain’s “Last of the Few”, who died at age 105 in Dublin

    Captain Hemingway “Per Ardua ad Astra” Group, was born in Dublin in 1919, joined RAF in 1938, a true gentleman, amazing character and outstanding example

    The Prince and Princess of Wales, and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer are among the many people who have taken to social media to pay their respects to Group Captain John “Paddy” Hemingway, the last surviving pilot of the Battle of Britain. The RAF veteran, who also took part in the Battle of France and in Italy, died at the age of 105.

  • Thursday, March 20th 2025 - 05:25 UTC

    Israel's market opens up to Paraguayan sheep meat

    Paraguay's meat production and consumption keeps growing

    Paraguay's National Animal Health and Quality Service (Senacsa) announced Wednesday the opening of Israel's market to sheep meat exports from the South American country, following approval of a slaughterhouse by Israel's Veterinary and Animal Health Service (IVSAH). This milestone is expected to boost sheep production and create economic opportunities, building on last year's record animal product exports to Israel worth US$ 147.6 million.

  • Wednesday, March 19th 2025 - 23:52 UTC

    Picardo reflects on Gibraltar's response to the Covid-19 crisis

    The pandemic was a turning point, Picardo stressed

    Chief Minister Fabian Picardo of Gibraltar reflected on the Covid-19 pandemic, five years after the first lockdown, calling it a “turning point in history.” Speaking at a press conference earlier this week, he described the severe challenges faced during the crisis, including the potential for thousands of deaths and the need to expand mortuary capacity.

  • Wednesday, March 19th 2025 - 19:09 UTC

    Milei halts scheduled trip to Israel

    Milei was visited at Casa Rosada by Israel's Ambassador Eyal Sela (L) and World Holocaust Remembrance Center and International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance President Dani Dayan (R)

    Argentine President Javier Milei announced Wednesday that he suspended his planned trip to Israel this coming weekend. Although no specific reason was given, it is speculated that the resumption of hostilities against the terrorist group Hamas coupled with various domestic challenges tipped the scale in this direction.

  • Tuesday, March 18th 2025 - 10:44 UTC

    Milei holds phone conversation with Zelensky

    Milei's Argentina adopted a change in foreign policy to align with Trump, who called Zelensky a dictator

    Argentine President Javier Milei Monday held a “warm” phone conversation with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky to discuss bilateral relations and the peace process with Russia. The South American leader thanked Zelensky for his solidarity and condolences following the floods in Bahía Blanca for which the latter also offered to help. “Ukraine is ready to help Argentina to protect lives and provide the necessary assistance,” Zelensky wrote on X.

  • Tuesday, March 18th 2025 - 10:37 UTC

    Avian Influenza, new ten-year strategy coordinated by FAO and Animal Health Organization

    The new strategy seeks to protect domestic animals, wildlife, the environment, and human health.

    In response to the evolving global ecological and epidemiological landscape, FAO and the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) have unveiled a new ten-year strategy aimed at preventing and controlling High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza (HPAI).