Politics

Saturday, February 26th 2022 - 10:25 UTC
Proposal for symbolic Malvinas empty bench in Argentine Lower House, 'until the legitimate occupant arrives'

A group of Argentine opposition lawmakers is sponsoring a bill to create a bench in the Lower House dedicated to the Malvinas Islands, which will remain symbolically empty until its “legitimate occupant” finally arrives.
Saturday, February 26th 2022 - 10:05 UTC
The Ukraine flag proudly flies alongside the Falklands flag

This Friday, members of the Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly raised the flag of Ukraine in Stanley. The people and the government of the Falkland Islands stand with the people of Ukraine at this time. The Ukraine flag proudly flies alongside the Falklands flag.
Saturday, February 26th 2022 - 09:54 UTC
Russia and China bilateral trade moving to the Yuan, gradually replacing the US dollar

The Ukraine war which has impacted on Russian markets and particularly the plunge of the ruble, should not be a major cause of concern for China-Russia bilateral trade since a growing percentage of business is done with the Chinese currency Yuan, as the two countries move towards de-dollarization, according to financial circles in Beijing.
Saturday, February 26th 2022 - 09:46 UTC
US LNG production forecasted to increase 20% and replace much of Russia's supply to Europe

United States will increase its liquefied natural gas (LNG) production capacity by 20% by the end of the year, making it the world’s largest exporter of the product as Europeans try to decrease their reliance on Russian supplies.
Saturday, February 26th 2022 - 09:40 UTC
Putin and Xi support Ukraine negotiations and demand respect for security concerns of all countries

On Friday the leaders of Russia and China, Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping spoke on the phone about the current situation in Ukraine. The two versions of official news agencies follow. The Russian version said the two leaders enhanced practical bilateral cooperation and closely coordinate actions in support of each other.
Saturday, February 26th 2022 - 09:35 UTC
Macau and Hong Kong suspend Brazilian meat and Polish pork imports because of Covid-19

The former Portuguese colony of Macau in China has suspended the import of Brazilian frozen meat after a batch tested positive for the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus in Hong Kong.
Saturday, February 26th 2022 - 09:28 UTC
Peru's vaccination chief resigns

Peru's Director of Immunizations Friday turned in her resignation to the Health Ministry citing declining efforts in the area to carry out its duties.
Saturday, February 26th 2022 - 09:18 UTC
UEFA moves Champions League final from St Petersburg to Paris; Gazprom sponsorship cancelled

The Union of European Football Associations, UEFA finally decided on Friday to move the 2022 Champions League final from Saint Petersburg to Saint-Denis in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Friday, February 25th 2022 - 22:24 UTC
Business not as usual in Rio during paradeless Carnival weekend

Just when The Economist pointed out Montevideo was boring compared to Rio de Janeiro, the Brazilian city started its traditional Carnival long weekend under sanitary protocols which have taken away much of its joy.
Friday, February 25th 2022 - 10:55 UTC
Brazil's FM plans joint evacuation from Ukraine with other LatAm nations

Brazilian authorities are planning to carry out a joint evacuation operation with other South American countries to rescue nationals of their countries who wish to flee war-torn Ukraine, it was reported Thursday.