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Tue, 15 Jul 2025 06:52:00 GMT
Musk, Mao and Trump’s imperial dreams
By Gwynne Dyer - The only place where some people still see Elon Musk as a political genius is China. “Brother Musk, you’ve got over a billion people on our side backing you,” wrote a fan on Weibo, China’s biggest soci...

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 06:39:00 GMT
Bank of England ready to make larger interest rate cuts if UK economy shows signs of slowing down
The Bank of England is prepared to make larger interest rate cuts if the job market shows signs of slowing down, Governor Andrew Bailey told The Times in an interview. “I really do believe the path is downward” on interest ...

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 06:16:00 GMT
Falklands, Planned emergency services exercise planned for Wednesday and Thursday around Stanley
The Falkland Islands Government is advising the local community that a joint emergency services exercise will be taking place on Wednesday, 16, and Thursday, 17 July in and around Stanley.

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 19:11:00 GMT
Judge Preska insists Argentina must pay for YPF expropriation
Judge Loretta Preska of the Southern District of New York Monday upheld her 2023 ruling against Argentina, rejecting the Libertarian Government's request to suspend the transfer of 51% of YPF shares to vulture funds Burford Cap...

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 18:39:00 GMT
Iran's Parliament approves increased military budget
The Iranian Parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Committee has approved a bill to increase state military spending significantly. This legislation, supported by 120 lawmakers, aims to strengthen Iran's Armed Forces...

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 14:45:00 GMT
Falkland Islands prepare farewell ceremony for Governor Alison Blake
The Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly has announced a formal farewell for Her Excellency Alison Mary Blake CMG, who will depart the Islands on Friday, 25 July 2025, marking the end of her tour as Governor.

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 11:03:00 GMT
Bolivia ups measles vaccination with Brazilian donation
Bolivian health authorities expanded the age target for the nationwide measles vaccination campaign following an outbreak of the disease and the receipt of some 600,000 doses donated by the Brazilian Government. Ambassador Amé...

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 10:59:00 GMT
Brazil's inflation reported to be above target in first semester of 2025
Inflation figures released last week in Brazil showed the country had pierced the target ceiling for the first time since the National Monetary Council changed early this year the way the accumulated increase is calculated. Wit...

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 10:56:00 GMT
Uruguay agrees to amend passports following rejection from France and Germany
The Uruguayan Government of President Yamandú Orsi will be reversing its decision to exclude the place of birth from new passports, which resulted in a ban on entry or visa processing for holders of these documents by France a...

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 10:50:00 GMT
Peruaçu Caves in Brazil recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Peruaçu Caves in Brazil's Minas Gerais State have been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, recognized for their "exceptional natural beauty," geological significance, and rich prehistoric rock art.

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