Politics

Friday, June 17th 2022 - 09:53 UTC
Global Peace Index for 2021 shows worsening signs

Coupled with deterioration in the world's economy, the Global Peace Index (GPI) for the year 2021 has been reported to have fallen 0.3% on average to reach its lowest level in 15 years, the Institute for Economics & Peace (IEP) announced this week.
Friday, June 17th 2022 - 09:48 UTC
Chilavert launches bid for president of Paraguay

Former Paraguay national team captain José Luis Chilavert Thursday launched his presidential bid on behalf of the Youth Party, a movement created a few years ago.
Friday, June 17th 2022 - 09:44 UTC
Passengers stranded in Buenos Aires as Conviasa's “rescue flight” returns to Caracas

Hundreds of angry passengers were complaining Thursday at Buenos Aires' international Ezeiza airport as the Conviasa flight they were supposed to board to Caracas was not available, after the Airbus 340-600 purchased from Iran's Mahan Air this week landed in Bolivia and flew back to Venezuela.
Friday, June 17th 2022 - 09:21 UTC
Beauchene Fishing generous support for the Falklands' team to the Island Games in Guernsey

National Sports Council and Beauchene Fishing Co Ltd have jointly announced a generous funding package to support the Falkland Islands team for the Island Games in Guernsey next year.
Friday, June 17th 2022 - 09:09 UTC
Facemasks no longer mandatory in Buenos Aires indoors

Buenos Aires City authorities Wednesday lifted the rule mandating the wearing of facemasks in indoor settings and public transport units effective since Thursday. The measure was taken after almost three weeks of steady drops in COVID-19 infections and thanks to the “degree of vaccination of the population.”
Friday, June 17th 2022 - 08:12 UTC
FIFA announces venues for 2026 World Cup

World football's governing body FIFA Thursday announced the venues for the 2026 World Cup finals to be co-hosted by Mexico, the United States, and Canada.
Thursday, June 16th 2022 - 20:09 UTC
Bolsonaro says Jesus would have bought a gun, had he got the chance

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said Jesus did not buy a gun because there were none available in his time. The head of state made those controversial remarks during a conversation with religious people at the Alvorada Palace.
Thursday, June 16th 2022 - 19:23 UTC
US epidemiologist Fauci tests positive for COVID-19

Leading US epidemiologist Anthony Fauci has tested positive for COVID-19 despite having taken four doses of vaccine against the malady, it was reported. The 81-year-old physician has been said to be experiencing “mild symptoms.”
Thursday, June 16th 2022 - 10:45 UTC
Historic event: Stanley, City status proclamation to a round of applause from some 400 Falkland Islanders

Continuing with the Liberation Day celebrations on Tuesday 14 June 2022, the Falkland Islands community gathered in the Town Hall for the formal presentation by the Governor of the Letters of Patent granting Stanley, City Status.
Thursday, June 16th 2022 - 10:38 UTC
Colombia's CNE rules presidential debates not mandatory

Colombia's National Electoral Council (CNE) Wednesday ruled against a decision earlier in the day by the Superior Court of Bogota ordering both presidential candidates (Rodolfo Hernández and Gustavo Petro) to hold a debate prior to the runoff where Iván Duque's successor is to be chosen.