Politics

Wednesday, September 24th 2025 - 21:21 UTC
Milei reiterates Argentina's claim to Malvinas at UN Assembly

In his speech to the United Nations' General Assembly in New York on Wednesday, Argentine President Javier Milei insisted on his country's claim to the Malvinas (Falkland) Islands, describing the case as “legitimate and inalienable.”
Wednesday, September 24th 2025 - 20:49 UTC
Orsi highlights Uruguay's values at UN convention

Uruguayan President Yamandú Orsi described his country during his speech at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly as a suitable host for international negotiations and a promoter of dialogue.
Wednesday, September 24th 2025 - 19:10 UTC
Falklands approves creation of a 29.240 acres National Park at the Hill Cove Mountains

The Falkland Islands Executive Council this week approved legislation to establish the Hill Cove Mountains National Park and make it a legally protected area. This follows the earlier approval of the Hill Cove Mountains National Park Policy and Management Plan. The park will officially be designated upon publication of the legislation in the Gazette.
Wednesday, September 24th 2025 - 19:04 UTC
Falklands outstands at Young Marine Researchers international conference in Germany

By Amy Guest, SAERI PhD and University of Aberdeen student - During the second week of September (9-12th), I attended ICYMARE, the ‘International Conference for Young Marine Researchers’ in Bremerhaven, Germany. Most attendees were fellow PhD students, although there was also a mix of master’s and Undergraduate students.
Wednesday, September 24th 2025 - 14:21 UTC
Yair Netanyahu sparks controversy by recognizing Falklands as Argentine territory

Yair Netanyahu, son of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, declared on social media that he recognizes the Falkland Islands as part of Argentina, reviving a long-standing sovereignty dispute between Buenos Aires and London.
Wednesday, September 24th 2025 - 10:45 UTC
Trump highlights “excellent chemistry” with Lula

US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he had a good “chemistry” with his Brazilian counterpart, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, with whom he plans to hold talks next week. Trump described Lula as a “very nice man” after their brief meeting on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York.
Wednesday, September 24th 2025 - 10:35 UTC
Additional financial help for Argentina announced

Following meetings in the United States, including the one between President Javier Milei and his US colleague Donald Trump, the South American country has secured significant financial support from international agencies.
Wednesday, September 24th 2025 - 10:30 UTC
Activist target livestock shipments from Montevideo to Israel

Protesters demonstrated this week at the port of Montevideo to object to the shipment of live cattle to Israel. The joint effort by the Coordination for Palestine and the Maritime Port Coordination argued that it was improper to feed the country perpetrating a genocide in the Gaza Strip.
Wednesday, September 24th 2025 - 09:33 UTC
Trump expresses “full support” for Milei's Argentina

US President Donald Trump publicly endorsed his Argentine colleague Javier Milei for the upcoming Oct. 26 midterm elections after a meeting in New York on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly.
Wednesday, September 24th 2025 - 09:17 UTC
Trump underscores Europe's failures on immigration and energy

US President Donald Trump stressed during his speech at the UN General Assembly on Tuesday that other countries' policies on immigration and energy were “destroying a large part of the free world” and causing nations to “go to hell.”