Politics

Wednesday, November 25th 2020 - 09:06 UTC
Brazil on track to end recession early 2021, as private activity speeds up

Brazil’s economy probably rebounded at a record quarterly pace in July-September and was on track for a better start to 2021 than previously thought, as businesses and households recovered from the first surge in COVID-19 cases.
Wednesday, November 25th 2020 - 09:00 UTC
Chile building its own polar vessel, Antarctica I, to replace icebreaker Oscar Viel

Construction of the Chilean Navy's new polar ship at the ASMAR Talcahuano Shipyard is 35% advanced according to official information. The ship, being built under the name of Antarctica I project, will replace the Navy's current icebreaker Oscar Viel. She will perform logistic support activities for Antarctic operators, both domestic and foreign, performing tasks such as transporting people and materials, removing garbage and providing food and fuel.
Wednesday, November 25th 2020 - 08:43 UTC
UK recovers full control of its fishing waters; automatic rights for EU vessels revoked

The UK’s first major domestic fisheries legislation in nearly 40 years passed into law. The Fisheries Act 2020 gives the UK full control of its fishing waters for the first time since 1973. The Fisheries Act will enable UK to control who fishes in British waters through a new foreign vessel licensing regime and ends the current automatic rights for EU vessels to fish in UK waters.
Tuesday, November 24th 2020 - 09:38 UTC
Trump gives go-ahead to presidential transition, but continues with legal challenges

President Donald Trump on Monday said he had given Emily Murphy, the head of the General Services Administration, the go-ahead to proceed with a transition for President-elect Joe Biden’s administration despite plans to continue with legal challenges.
Tuesday, November 24th 2020 - 09:32 UTC
World Tourism chief visits Montevideo and praises Uruguay's focus on the industry with and without the pandemic

The Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has concluded his official visit to the Americas with a series of high-level meetings in Uruguay.
Tuesday, November 24th 2020 - 09:26 UTC
Peru placed a US$ 1 billion 100-year bond at a coupon rate of 3,23%

Peru said on Monday an eager market had soaked up its offer of US$ 4 billion worth of debt, including a rare century bond, as the world´s No. 2 copper miner scrambles to raise funds to soften the economic fallout from the coronavirus crisis.
Tuesday, November 24th 2020 - 09:10 UTC
Joe Biden's foreign policy and national security made up of veterans from Obama's time

Veteran diplomat Antony Blinken, 58, has been named the United States' next Secretary of State. The official announcement by President-elect Joe Biden, expected on Tuesday, came earlier on Monday. Mr Jake Sullivan, 43, was named National Security Adviser; and Ms. Linda Thomas-Greenfield, 68, was named Ambassador to the United Nations.
Tuesday, November 24th 2020 - 09:06 UTC
Janet Yellen, ex-Fed chair expected to become next Treasury Secretary

Former Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen will serve as the 78th Treasury Secretary of the U.S., the Wall Street Journal reported Monday afternoon, citing people familiar with President-elect Joe Biden’s transition team.
Tuesday, November 24th 2020 - 08:52 UTC
Spanish King on a 10-day quarantine after close contact with a positive case

Spain's King Felipe VI started 10 days of quarantine on Monday after coming into close contact with someone who later tested positive for the new coronavirus, a Royal House source said.
Tuesday, November 24th 2020 - 07:49 UTC
Falklands' MLA Barkman at the virtual annual JMC between UK ministers and Overseas Territories governments

The annual Joint Ministerial Council (JMC) between the United Kingdom Government and the Governments of the Overseas Territories is taking place virtually this week with the involvement of lawmaker MLA Teslyn Barkman in representation of the Falkland Islands.