Politics

Wednesday, September 20th 2023 - 09:48 UTC
Mercosur's future at stake in Argentina's elections, Brazilian minister says

Brazilian Finance Minister Fernando Haddad said in New York that he believed the future of Mercosur hinged on the outcome of this year's presidential elections in Argentina, Agencia Brasil reported. He also denounced France's attempt to delay the Mercosur-EU trade agreement from becoming effective.
Wednesday, September 20th 2023 - 09:44 UTC
Argentine president insists the world needs more equality

In his last appearance before the United Nations General Assembly, Argentine President Alberto Fernández, who will be leaving office comes Dec. 10, Tuesday called for a change in the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) by-laws and and urged greater global equality.
Wednesday, September 20th 2023 - 09:19 UTC
UN: Lula warns multilateralism is being eroded

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva told the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Tuesday that global multilateralism is being eroded, Agencia Brasil reported. In his eighth speech to the forum and the first of his third presidency, Lula also spoke about protectionism and the difficulty of resolving conflicts.
Wednesday, September 20th 2023 - 08:50 UTC
Labour's Starner on tour to polish his international standing, hosted by Macron

French President Emmanuel Macron hosted the leader of UK's opposition Labour Party, Keir Starmer, at Elysee Palace in Paris on Tuesday. The meeting comes as Starmer — increasingly confident that he can oust the ruling Conservatives and bring Labour back into government for the first time in well over a decade — has been making a number of appearances on the world stage.
Wednesday, September 20th 2023 - 08:30 UTC
Falklands mobile voting teams will be off this Wednesday for the Thursday by election

The Falkland Islands are holding a by-election on Thursday 20 September to fill the seat left vacant by veteran Member of the Legislative Assembly, Ian Hansen. Two candidates aspire to join the eight-member elected Legislative Assembly, as the third representative of the Camp jurisdiction, Jack Ford and Gary Webb.
Wednesday, September 20th 2023 - 08:26 UTC
No country will be safe if Ukraine loses the war, Biden tells UNGA

US President Joseph Biden Tuesday insisted before the United Nations 78th General Assembly (UNGA) that continued military support to Kyiv was needed to “deter” Russia from invading other countries in the future. He also claimed that no country would have its independence assured if Ukraine lost the war.
Wednesday, September 20th 2023 - 08:17 UTC
Tories handing out cost of living winter support for millions of low income British households

Millions of low-income British households will receive the next installment of cost-of-living payments between 31 October and 19 November. Eight million people on means-tested benefits, such as Universal Credit, will receive £300 directly, without the need to make a claim. It is the second of three installments that will eventually total £900.
Wednesday, September 20th 2023 - 08:05 UTC
Tension between Argentina and Paraguay on the rise

Tension between Argentina and Paraguay is on the rise after Economy Minister and presidential candidate Sergio Massa argued that his country had paid for the construction of the Yacyretá Dam between the 1980s and 1990s and was still owed “billions of dollars” for it.
Wednesday, September 20th 2023 - 07:25 UTC
Falklands celebrates Chilean independence with local community

Falklands' Government House hosted a big reception on the evening of Monday 18 September, to congratulate and celebrate with the Chilean community their country's National Day.
Tuesday, September 19th 2023 - 10:10 UTC
Argentine President asks UN Chief to insist of UK on Islands issue

Argentine President Alberto Fernández asked United Nations (UN) Secretary-General António Guterres to “renew the good offices efforts” with the United Kingdom regarding the Malvinas/Falklands question, it was reported in New York.