Politics

Friday, August 7th 2020 - 08:24 UTC
UK Dames diplomacy in New York and Washington

United Kingdom has named Dame Barbara Woodward as its permanent representative to the United Nations, its most senior diplomat to the New York-based body. Dame Barbara, currently British ambassador to China, is a previous international director of UK Border Force.
Friday, August 7th 2020 - 07:41 UTC
Falklands extends Covid-19 support schemes for two months until September 30

The Falkland Islands Executive Council approved the extension of the employment/self-employment, job retention, unemployment subsidy and direct grant schemes which were introduced in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, and are currently being administered by the Treasury and FIDC.
Thursday, August 6th 2020 - 09:50 UTC
C24 calls on UK and Argentina to resume sovereignty talks on South Atlantic islands

The United Nations Decolonization Committee, or C24, unanimously approved a resolution on Wednesday calling on the UK and Argentina to resume negotiations, so that in the shortest time possible a peaceful and definitive solution to the sovereignty controversy over the Falkllands, South Georgia, South Sandwich islands and adjoining maritime spaces.
Thursday, August 6th 2020 - 09:21 UTC
Destruction of Beirut port silos leaves Lebanon with only a month of wheat

Lebanon’s main grain silo at Beirut port was destroyed in a blast, leaving the nation with less than a month’s reserves of the grain but enough flour to avoid a crisis, the economy minister said on Wednesday.
Thursday, August 6th 2020 - 09:20 UTC
Hiroshima remembers the 75th anniversary of the first atomic bomb

Bells tolled in Hiroshima on Thursday for the 75th anniversary of the world’s first atomic bombing, with ceremonies downsized due to the novel coronavirus and the mayor urging nations to reject selfish nationalism and unite to fight all threats.
Thursday, August 6th 2020 - 08:59 UTC
Beirut blast point to years on inaction and negligence over storage of explosives

Initial investigations into the Beirut port blast indicate years of inaction and negligence over the storage of highly explosive material caused the explosion that killed more than 150 people, injured thousands and left 300,000 homeless, an official source revealed
Thursday, August 6th 2020 - 08:02 UTC
Falklands analyzes Visitor Policy and gloomy prospects for next tourist season

The Falkland Islands Executive Council considered this week a paper relating to the current Quarantine and Visitor Policy and its implications for tourism, given the global situation of the industry, and international connectivity. Lawmaker Mark Pollard admitted that under current circumstances the next tourist season in the Falklands will not be able to rely on international visitors.
Wednesday, August 5th 2020 - 08:56 UTC
Argentina reaches an agreement with majority of creditors and looks to convince the undecided

Argentina has reached an agreement with creditors to restructure around US$ 65 billion in sovereign debt, breaking a deadlock in talks that will help the country climb out of default and banish fears of a damaging and protracted legal standoff.
Wednesday, August 5th 2020 - 08:55 UTC
Argentina deal with bondholders was at 54,8 cents to the dollar; next step IMF negotiations

Argentina is battling to escape from a messy ninth sovereign default as it firefights recession, stubborn inflation, and increasingly wary investors. The country announced on Tuesday it had reached an agreement with creditors to restructure around US$ 65 billion in foreign debt, breaking a deadlock over recent weeks and setting the stage for a formal deal later this month.
Wednesday, August 5th 2020 - 08:54 UTC
Argentina planning an Antarctic Logistic Pole in Ushuaia

Planning and first budget funds for an Argentine integrated naval base and an Antarctic Logistic Pole in Ushuaia have been announced by the Argentine Executive cabinet chief Santiago Cafiero, during a presentation to the Lower House of Congress.