Politics

Sunday, March 8th 2026 - 16:28 UTC
Falklands Legislative Assembly marks International Women’s Day with inclusive message

The Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly marked International Women’s Day on March 8 with a message centered on broad recognition of women across the community, in a statement signed by MLAs Dot Gould and Cheryl Roberts. In the text, the lawmakers thanked “mothers, daughters, sisters, friends, colleagues, and neighbours” for bringing “strength, care, and inspiration” to life in the Islands.
Saturday, March 7th 2026 - 22:40 UTC
Trump launches anti-cartel coalition, says Cuba regime “in its final days”

U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday opened the first Shield of the Americas summit in Doral, Florida, bringing together a group of like-minded Latin American and Caribbean leaders to unveil a new regional security alliance focused on fighting drug cartels. In his remarks, he said Cuba was “very much at the end of the line,” claimed Havana wanted to negotiate with Washington, and said his administration had formally recognized the interim government of Delcy Rodríguez in Venezuela as diplomatic ties between the two countries were being restored.
Saturday, March 7th 2026 - 07:50 UTC
Falklands’ conflict to be re-examined at University of Manchester conference

The University of Manchester is hosting a major conference about the Falklands conflict next April on Thursday 16 and Friday 17. 44 years have passed, but the conflict still resonates deeply in both the UK and Argentina.
Saturday, March 7th 2026 - 06:24 UTC
Japan’s Justice orders dissolution of the ‘Moonies’ Unification Church

A Japanese high court has upheld an order to dissolve the controversial Unification Church, popularly known as the “Moonies” local media report. Last year, a district court in Tokyo ordered the church to disband after Japan's education and culture ministry accused it of manipulating followers into making huge donations.
Saturday, March 7th 2026 - 02:43 UTC
Falklands, Commonwealth Day Youth Parliament Sitting; Monday 9 March

To mark Commonwealth Day, Monday 9 March, young people from the Falkland Islands will take their seats in the Chamber to question Members of the Legislative Assembly on the issues that matter to them.
Saturday, March 7th 2026 - 01:30 UTC
Trump deflects questions on reports of Russia sharing intelligence with Iran on U.S. Forces

President Donald Trump declined Friday to comment on media reports indicating that Russia has been supplying Iran with intelligence on the positions and movements of U.S. troops, ships and aircraft in the Middle East.
Saturday, March 7th 2026 - 01:24 UTC
Ecuador and U.S. Forces Destroy FARC Dissident Training Camp in Amazon Region

Ecuadorian and U.S. military forces bombed and destroyed a training camp belonging to the Comandos de la Frontera, a dissident faction of Colombia's former FARC guerrilla organization, in the Amazon border province of Sucumbíos on Tuesday, both governments confirmed Friday.
Friday, March 6th 2026 - 15:31 UTC
Trump says Cuba will “fall pretty soon,” but says Iran comes first

US President Donald Trump said on Friday that Cuba is going to “fall pretty soon,” while making clear that his immediate priority remains the campaign against Iran, in remarks that widened the White House’s confrontational language toward both the Middle East and Latin America. Trump made the comments in a phone conversation with CNN anchor Dana Bash.
Friday, March 6th 2026 - 12:24 UTC
Trump welcomes Messi during White House tribute to Inter Miami

Lionel Messi made his first visit to the White House on Thursday, joining the Inter Miami squad as President Donald Trump honored the club for winning the 2025 MLS Cup, secured in December with a 3-1 victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps.
Friday, March 6th 2026 - 04:24 UTC
US and Venezuela restore diplomatic and consular ties after seven-year rupture

The United States and Venezuela’s interim authorities have agreed to restore diplomatic and consular relations, in a formal shift that ends a rupture dating back to 2019 and deepens the bilateral thaw that began after Nicolás Maduro was captured by U.S. forces in January. The announcement was made on Thursday by the State Department.