Author: Morton Obrien

The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) unites more than 500 million people and 15% of the global economy. For the UK, it is the biggest trade deal reached since leaving the EU three years ago. After more than two years of negotiations, the United Kingdom announced in March that it had reached an agreement to join the bloc, which was created in 2018. London is the first new member to join the pact, which includes Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Peru, New Zealand, Singapore and Vietnam. “As the first new member of…

Sputnik – Ukrainian Ambassador to the United Kingdom, Vadim Prystaiko, criticized his President Volodymyr Zelensky’s response to British Defense Secretary Ben Wallace, saying the Ukrainian leader’s sarcasm was unhealthy. Earlier, Wallace said Ukraine should be very grateful for Western aid. For his part, Zelensky, commenting on the report, said he could thank Wallace every morning. “I don’t think sarcasm is healthy,” Pristiko told Sky News. According to the ambassador, one should not show the “Russians” that there is tension between the countries of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and Ukraine. “If something happens, they need to know we’re working…

The British government has signed a £20m contract to buy the Trophy missile defense system to test Challenger 3 tanks. A unique feature of the KAZ is its ability to detect and counter-attack an incoming missile in less than a second. [угрозу] own munitions, identifying the source of enemy fire for immediate response – as stated in a publication of the UK Defense Journal. Challenger 3 testing was recently completed [видимо, из новой 120-мм пушки L55A1]. Now we need to test the systems responsible for the protection of the new 4th generation tank. The demonstration phase of the tests is…

The UK Government has assured Acre State of its interest in adopting the new phase of the REM programme. The announcement comes after a recent monitoring exercise that attests to the progress of projects aimed at protecting forests and benefiting riparian communities, tribals and rural producers. In a document signed by the United Kingdom’s Deputy Ambassador to Brazil, Melanie Hopkins, the British government recognized Acre’s important role in environmental public policy and congratulated them for hosting the 1st Indigenous Forum on Climate Change and Ecosystem Services. The UK Government has confirmed its interest in supporting the new phase of the…

UK Defense Secretary Ben Wallace has announced that he will step down in the next reshuffle of the British Conservative government. In reports Sunday hoursReproduced this Saturday, Wallace explained that he wanted to devote himself to his family, a decision that he confirmed was not at odds with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.“It has been 24 years since I entered politics in the Scottish Parliament in 1999. I spent a good seven years with three phones in bed.””I am proud to work with so many great people and contribute to the defense of this great country, and the cost of putting…

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle and their children’s stay in the US may be coming to an end. According to ‘In Touch’ magazine, Harry is talking about returning to England with his older brother Prince William. Prince Harry and Prince William join 2 of 3 to honor Princess Diana in 2021 — Photo: Getty Images Prince Harry and Prince William at an event honoring Princess Diana in 2021 – Photo: Getty Images Harry and Meghan have been living in the United States since early 2020, when they decided to step back from their roles in the royal family. According to the…

BLOOMBERG — Britain has seized a 38 million pound ($50 million) superyacht belonging to a Russian president not targeted by sanctions in an attempt to force him to openly criticize Vladimir Putin’s rule, their lawyers told a British court. .Property developer and food importer Sergei Noumenko, who is not on any sanctions list, is suing the UK Department for Transport, saying he has never been involved in political activities and has no ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin. Last year’s shutdown of the 60-meter (197-foot) semi-new “Fi” interferes with Naumenko’s right to “peacefully enjoy his possessions” under the European Convention…

Petrol Jeep Avenger confirmed for sale in UK The Stellantis-owned carmaker has confirmed that petrol versions of the Jeep Avenger will be sold in small numbers in the UK.The move reverses the company’s decision to sell the compact crossover in the UK with an electric powertrain.Jeep told Autocar that it will mainly use an electric Avenger, but said an internal combustion variant could help meet the needs of its customers. 80% of Jeep sales are powered by combustion.The petrol Avenger was previously on sale in Italy and Spain. So far, Avenger models arriving in the UK have an electric powertrain,…

Petrol Jeep Avenger confirmed for UK sale in small quantities The Stellantis-owned carmaker has confirmed that petrol versions of the Jeep Avenger will be sold in small numbers in the UK.The move reverses the company’s decision to sell the compact crossover in the UK with an electric powertrain.Jeep told Autocar that it will mainly use an electric Avenger, but said an internal combustion variant could help meet the needs of its customers. 80% of Jeep sales are powered by combustion.The petrol Avenger was previously on sale in Italy and Spain. So far, Avenger models arriving in the UK have an…

Mining company Vale could become a defendant in the United Kingdom in a process to determine liability for the Mariana (MG) tragedy. Anglo-Australian miner BHP Billiton is already a target of this process. The matter was discussed for two days in the hearing held in London and concluded today Thursday (13). No date to decide yet. The tragedy occurred in November 2015 when a dam owned by Samarco, a mining company located in the Marianas, collapsed. In the episode, an avalanche swept through the Rio Dos basin, affecting dozens of municipalities in Minas Gerais and Espirito Santo. Nineteen people died.…