UK rejects renewed Argentine pressure over Malvinas sovereignty
A British minister has said there is "no doubt" about British sovereignty over the Malvinas, after Argentina stepped up its claims to the South Atlantic islands. The statement came as the dispute again moved into the diplomatic spotlight, with Buenos Aires threatening sanctions against oil companies operating in the area. The row also follows renewed political signalling from both sides over the islands, which the UK administers and Argentina claims as its own.The minister, a member of the UK foreign ministry and parliament, said the British position was clear and that the United States also understood London's stance. She said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Sep 2026 17:37 LONDON
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Argentina moves to file criminal complaint over Falklands oil operations
Argentina has said it will file criminal charges against Navitas Petroleum and several related executives over hydrocarbon activity near the Falkland Islands. The move is the latest legal step in a long-running sovereignty dispute with the United Kingdom over the South Atlantic territory, which Argentina calls the Malvinas. According to the Argentine presidency, Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno will submit the complaint.The case is expected to target Navitas Petroleum Development & Production Ltd, Navitas Petroleum Atlantic United, Navitas Petroleum LP, JHI Associates Inc and Eco Atlantic Oil & Gas Ltd. Argentina says the companies are operating under licences issued by what... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Sep 2026 14:07 LONDON
Falklands row intensifies UK debate over defence spending target
A Labour chair of the House of Commons defence committee has said comments from Argentina over the Falkland Islands underline the need for the UK to commit to raising defence spending to 3% of GDP by 2030. Tan Dhesi said the latest remarks from Argentine president Javier Milei made the case for faster investment in military capability. His intervention comes amid renewed uncertainty over the government's position on the target.Dhesi said the prime minister had appeared to reassure him during Prime Minister's Questions that the 2030 spending commitment would be met, before Downing Street later said there was no firm... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Sep 2026 07:32 LONDON
