Politics

Monday, September 15th 2025 - 22:06 UTC
Brazil still waiting for visas to attend UN General Assembly

Brazilian officials are still waiting for US authorities to approve their visas to attend the upcoming 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, particularly after the Palestinian delegation was denied entry documents.
Monday, September 15th 2025 - 22:02 UTC
Ecuador toughens measures for Venezuelan migrants

The Ecuadorean Government of President Daniel Noboa decided on Monday to terminate a 15-year-old migration agreement whereby Venezuelan nationals were granted a simplified visa and residency process.
Monday, September 15th 2025 - 21:07 UTC
UK appoints new ambassador to Argentina in the Bicentenary year of diplomatic relations

The new British Ambassador to Argentina, David Cairns, presented his credentials on Thursday to Foreign Minister Gerardo Werthein at the Palacio San Martín. Both officials reviewed the state of bilateral relations and highlighted the upcoming visit to Buenos Aires by the UK’s Minister for Business and Trade, Sir Chris Bryant, as a sign of Britain’s commitment to cooperation in trade and investment.
Monday, September 15th 2025 - 18:36 UTC
UK introduces landmark legislation to protect world’s ocean

The UK government, on 10 September, introduced a landmark bill to protect two-thirds of the world’s ocean, a key source of food and oxygen for people in the UK and all over the world. This marks a major step forward in global efforts to protect marine life and ecosystems beyond national borders.
Monday, September 15th 2025 - 10:28 UTC
Global media highlight Milei's “biggest crisis”

The Argentine Government's recent political and economic setbacks have drawn significant attention from international media outlets, including the Financial Times and The Wall Street Journal.
Monday, September 15th 2025 - 10:20 UTC
LATAM not fully naming Ushuaia's airport sparks outrage

LATAM Airlines' removal of Ushuaia's International Airport's name (“Malvinas Argentinas” - Spanish for “Argentine Falklands”) regarding its stopover between Punta Arenas (Chile) and Mount Pleasant sparked criticism on the Argentine side.
Monday, September 15th 2025 - 09:13 UTC
Chilean President welcomes 68 Gaza refugees

The Chilean Government of President Gabriel Boric Font has welcomed a group of 68 Palestinians, including 36 minors, who were evacuated from the Gaza Strip.
Monday, September 15th 2025 - 08:53 UTC
Trump entices foreign investors to bring skilled labor to US

US President Donald Trump has called on foreign companies investing in his country to bring on their skilled personnel to train American workers in the manufacturing of complex products.
Monday, September 15th 2025 - 06:54 UTC
Venezuela: Chavismo braces for what it sees as imminent US invasion

Nicolás Maduro’s government says it is prepared for a US military attack and has intensified training for troops and militias under the so-called Operation Independence 200. “We are activating all action and deployment capabilities to be ready. If Venezuela were attacked by the American empire, (we must) activate the armed struggle of the Venezuelan people in perfect popular-military-police fusion,” Maduro declared during a military event in Caracas.
Monday, September 15th 2025 - 04:36 UTC
Falklands, significant pressure on Southbound Airbridge flights during September

The Falkland Islands community will be aware of the strain on Airbridge seating capacity at this time of year and will appreciate that this week’s cancelled flight has added additional pressure on the availability of Southbound Airbridge seats.