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Falkland Islands

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Capital

Stanley

Head of State

King Charles III

Head of Government

Chief Executive Andy Keeling

US President Donald Trump speaks during a press briefing at the White House on Saturday. Photo: AFP

US, Israel war on Iran

Trump may cut US troops in Germany after ‘humiliating’ Iran comment

The German chancellor has drawn the US president’s ire with his remarks about Tehran besting Washington at the negotiating table.

30 Apr 2026 - 7:46AM

Britain

Argentina again calls for UK talks on Falklands, US confirms neutrality

25 Apr 2026 - 7:42PM

Americas and the Caribbean

Argentina asks to join Nato as a ‘global partner’

19 Apr 2024 - 3:41PM

Britain

UK’s Cameron visits Falklands in 30-year first, sparking ‘provocation’ claim

David Cameron toured battle sites of the Falklands War on Monday in the first visit by a British foreign secretary to the South Atlantic archipelago in three decades.

22 Feb 2024 - 5:24PM

Britain

Cameron to visit Falklands, says islands’ sovereignty ‘not up for discussion’

Argentina has asked the UK for talks on the disputed islands based on an approach similar to the handover of Hong Kong to China in 1997.

18 Feb 2024 - 7:48PM

Americas and the Caribbean

Argentina’s Milei praises free markets, slams socialism at Davos

The self-proclaimed ‘anarcho-capitalist’ president is making hist first overseas tour, even as he battles a major economic crisis at home.

18 Jan 2024 - 2:56AM

Food and Drinks

Death on the high seas: the dark side of China’s rise as seafood superpower

China has a distant-water fishing fleet twice as big as its nearest rival, but crew members are dying of violence and neglect – and with little regulation, that is unlikely to change any time soon.

25 Nov 2023 - 6:15PM

A Chinese squid vessel. China has become the undisputed global seafood superpower, but exploitation and physical abuse and neglect of deckhands, sometimes leading to death, is common. Photo: The Outlaw Ocean Project/Ben Blankenship

Taiwan

Japan’s former leader urges allies to show ‘resolve’ to stop Taiwan attack

While speaking in Taipei, former Japanese prime minister Taro Aso says situation in Taiwan Strait is ‘tilting towards a time of emergency’ and says his country must double defence budget, but does not identify Beijing as threat to status quo.

8 Aug 2023 - 8:00PMvideocam

Americas and the Caribbean

Argentine dictatorship’s ‘death flight’ plane back home for historical reckoning

The Short SC.7 Skyvan is the first ever proven in a court to have been used by Argentina’s junta to hurl political detainees to their deaths from the sky.

25 Jun 2023 - 10:00AM

Diplomacy

China tells UK to avoid moves that could ‘aggravate tension’ in Falklands issue

Beijing envoy warns special committee on decolonisation of ‘serious implications’ for international order of hegemonism and power politics.

22 Jun 2023 - 12:18AM

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The Falkland Islands, also known as the Malvinas, are claimed by Britain and Argentina, which has demanded a return to negotiations over their sovereignty. Photo: Shutterstock

My Take

My Take | Diplomacy in Beijing, war pact in San Diego – who’s the belligerent?

Under the Aukus military accord, Australia and Britain are committing serious self-harm to defend the American empire in the Indo-Pacific.

15 Mar 2023 - 9:14PM

Britain

UK reasserts Falkland Islands are British as Argentina seeks new talks

Argentina’s foreign minister said he informed Britain’s foreign secretary about his country’s decision to pull out of a cooperation agreement last week when the pair met at the G20 summit in India.

6 Mar 2023 - 1:07AM

Diplomacy

Argentina withdraws from Falklands cooperation deal with UK

The UK government insisted the Falkland Islands remained British as Argentina walked away from a cooperation pact and demanded new talks over their sovereignty.

3 Mar 2023 - 12:32PM

Britain

Truss vs Sunak: Divisive Thatcher looms over UK leadership race

Two people are running to be Britain’s next prime minister, but a third presence looms over the contest: Margaret Thatcher.

1 Aug 2022 - 1:09PMvideocam

Margaret Thatcher in 1980. She led the Conservatives to three successive election victories. File photo: AP

Brics

Opinion | Why an expanded BRICS may finally force India to pick a side

Expanding the BRICS grouping would help build an alternative to the Western alliance and enable countries in the Global South to avoid economic shocks from sanctions. However, China dominating this new world order would not suit India, which is already under pressure from the West over its oil purchases from Russia.

7 Jul 2022 - 3:30AMvideocam

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at the Group of Seven leaders summit in Elmau, Germany, on June 27. Photo: Bloomberg

Ukraine war

Putin slams Johnson’s woman remarks, points to Thatcher’s Falklands war

The British prime minister had said the Russian president would not have invaded Ukraine if he were a woman.

30 Jun 2022 - 5:22PMvideocam

From our archives

When Hong Kong seamen returned from the Falklands war in 1982

Hong Kong seamen, survivors from two ships that were attacked by Argentinian aircraft, returned from the Falklands conflict in 1982 to cheering crowds at Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Airport

21 Jun 2022 - 11:15AM

War and conflict

Letters | Hongkongers who served in Falklands War will not be forgotten

As the UK marks the 40th anniversary of the conflict, the Hongkongers who gave their lives are also remembered.

10 Apr 2022 - 11:30AM

Attendees arrive for a Service of Remembrance to mark the 40th anniversary of the Falklands conflict, at St Paul’s Cathedral in central London on April 5. Photo: AFP

Valentine's Day

How do royals around the world celebrate Valentine’s Day?

No pressure! What do you do for V-Day when your loved one is a literal prince or princess? Royals from around the world offer a peek into their world of fairy tale romance

13 Feb 2022 - 6:00AM

China-UK relations

Xi applauds Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee and seeks closer UK ties

China’s president sent a message to mark the 70th year of the British monarch’s reign, noting she had long cared about the friendship between their nations.

8 Feb 2022 - 3:58PMvideocam

Chinese President Xi Jinping, pictured with Britain’s Queen Elizabeth in 2015, sent a message of congratulations as the queen embarked on celebrations for her Platinum Jubilee. Photo: AP Photo

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Falkland Islands

Trump may cut US troops in Germany after ‘humiliating’ Iran comment

The German chancellor has drawn the US president’s ire with his remarks about Tehran besting Washington at the negotiating table.

Argentina again calls for UK talks on Falklands, US confirms neutrality

Argentina asks to join Nato as a ‘global partner’

UK’s Cameron visits Falklands in 30-year first, sparking ‘provocation’ claim

David Cameron toured battle sites of the Falklands War on Monday in the first visit by a British foreign secretary to the South Atlantic archipelago in three decades.

Cameron to visit Falklands, says islands’ sovereignty ‘not up for discussion’

Argentina has asked the UK for talks on the disputed islands based on an approach similar to the handover of Hong Kong to China in 1997.

Argentina’s Milei praises free markets, slams socialism at Davos

The self-proclaimed ‘anarcho-capitalist’ president is making hist first overseas tour, even as he battles a major economic crisis at home.

Death on the high seas: the dark side of China’s rise as seafood superpower

China has a distant-water fishing fleet twice as big as its nearest rival, but crew members are dying of violence and neglect – and with little regulation, that is unlikely to change any time soon.

Japan’s former leader urges allies to show ‘resolve’ to stop Taiwan attack

While speaking in Taipei, former Japanese prime minister Taro Aso says situation in Taiwan Strait is ‘tilting towards a time of emergency’ and says his country must double defence budget, but does not identify Beijing as threat to status quo.

Argentine dictatorship’s ‘death flight’ plane back home for historical reckoning

The Short SC.7 Skyvan is the first ever proven in a court to have been used by Argentina’s junta to hurl political detainees to their deaths from the sky.

China tells UK to avoid moves that could ‘aggravate tension’ in Falklands issue

Beijing envoy warns special committee on decolonisation of ‘serious implications’ for international order of hegemonism and power politics.

.css-1pcrwvc{color:#2aa191;}My Take | Diplomacy in Beijing, war pact in San Diego – who’s the belligerent?

Under the Aukus military accord, Australia and Britain are committing serious self-harm to defend the American empire in the Indo-Pacific.

UK reasserts Falkland Islands are British as Argentina seeks new talks

Argentina’s foreign minister said he informed Britain’s foreign secretary about his country’s decision to pull out of a cooperation agreement last week when the pair met at the G20 summit in India.

Argentina withdraws from Falklands cooperation deal with UK

The UK government insisted the Falkland Islands remained British as Argentina walked away from a cooperation pact and demanded new talks over their sovereignty.

Truss vs Sunak: Divisive Thatcher looms over UK leadership race

Two people are running to be Britain’s next prime minister, but a third presence looms over the contest: Margaret Thatcher.

Opinion | Why an expanded BRICS may finally force India to pick a side

Putin slams Johnson’s woman remarks, points to Thatcher’s Falklands war

The British prime minister had said the Russian president would not have invaded Ukraine if he were a woman.

When Hong Kong seamen returned from the Falklands war in 1982

Hong Kong seamen, survivors from two ships that were attacked by Argentinian aircraft, returned from the Falklands conflict in 1982 to cheering crowds at Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Airport

.css-19im5qg{color:#c79a00;}Letters | Hongkongers who served in Falklands War will not be forgotten

As the UK marks the 40th anniversary of the conflict, the Hongkongers who gave their lives are also remembered.

How do royals around the world celebrate Valentine’s Day?

No pressure! What do you do for V-Day when your loved one is a literal prince or princess? Royals from around the world offer a peek into their world of fairy tale romance

Xi applauds Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee and seeks closer UK ties

China’s president sent a message to mark the 70th year of the British monarch’s reign, noting she had long cared about the friendship between their nations.

My Take | Diplomacy in Beijing, war pact in San Diego – who’s the belligerent?

Letters | Hongkongers who served in Falklands War will not be forgotten