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UK and Australia to renew commitment to Defense Pact in London

UK and Australia to renew commitment to Defense Pact in London

The UK and Australia plan to underline their determination to maintain a defense pact with the United States at a meeting on Mondayandn amid concerns about President-elect Donald Trump’s commitment to the deal. UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy and UK Defense Minister John Healey will host their Australian counterparts in London for the annual meeting, ...

Argentina will sell majority state participation in electric transport company Transener

Argentina will sell majority state participation in electric transport company Transener

Argentina will put up for sale its entire 51% stake in the High Voltage Electric Energy Transportation Company Transener in the coming days, the Government said on Friday. Transeneris the leading company in the public electric energy transportation service in extra high voltage in the southern country. “In the coming days the sale of the ...

Galperin will challenge Amazon, Mercado Libre will allow buying in the US and China

Galperin will challenge Amazon, Mercado Libre will allow buying in the US and China

The reduction of tariffs for purchases abroad via courierthe imminent removal of the Country tax and the furor over purchases on Amazon with the “cheap” dollar, generated a reaction in Mercado Libre, the main electronic commerce platform in Argentina. The company created by Marcos Galperin is preparing to allow its users to make purchases directly ...

Qatar Air wants to get rid of Boeing 737 aircraft after reaching an agreement with Airbus

Qatar Air wants to get rid of Boeing 737 aircraft after reaching an agreement with Airbus

Qatar Airways is looking to remove Boeing Co.’s 737-10 model from its order book because the plane no longer meets its fleet requirements.according to people familiar with the negotiations. The airline, with an order for 25 737-10s, is considering switching to smaller 737-8s and would likely deliver those planes to partners such as RwandAir and ...

President Lula da Silva is shown walking for the first time after undergoing surgery

President Lula da Silva is shown walking for the first time after undergoing surgery

The Brazilian president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, published a video on Instagram on Friday in which he is seen walking for the first time since he was rushed to a hospital this week, giving visual evidence of a delicate recovery. The 79-year-old leftist leader, known simply as Lula, was subdued to two operations at ...

How much do the wines that got the best ratings this year cost?

How much do the wines that got the best ratings this year cost?

The wine industry has seen notable growth in recent decades, with producers not only seeking to improve the quality of their wines, but also to innovate in winemaking techniques and sustainability. As global markets expand, recognition through awards and certifications has become essential to highlight the world’s best labels. These recognitions, such as the Iwsr ...

White House announces new weapons package for Ukraine to confront Russia

White House announces new weapons package for Ukraine to confront Russia

The United States Government announced another arms aid package for Ukraine, without revealing the amount or content of it. White House spokesman John Kirby said: The United States would continue to provide more aid to Ukraine “until the end of this Administration.” Washington had said 10 days ago that it would send missiles, ammunition, anti-personnel ...

Falabella will invest US$650 million in 2025 to open more stores in Latin America

Falabella will invest US$650 million in 2025 to open more stores in Latin America

The Chilean retailer Falabella announced investments of US$650 million in 2025 on Wednesday, focused on opening stores in several Latin American countries. Falabella, which is based in Santiago, is in seven countries in South America, China and India. It works in the department stores, home improvement, banking and shopping mall sectors. “The Company announced an ...

Iata predicts that global airlines would not meet sustainable fuel targets

Iata predicts that global airlines would not meet sustainable fuel targets

The aviation industry is not moving fast enough to meet its goals for sustainable fuel production and use, according to IATA director Willie Walsh. the organization that brings together airlines, at a time when the sector aspires to achieve net zero emissions in 2050. “We are not making as much progress as we expected and, ...