Argentina's President Javier Milei attends a meeting of the multinational political and security coalition "Shield of the Americas" on the sidelines the United Nations General Assembly, Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, at the UN headquarters.

The dispute marks an escalating clash over resources that could transform the economy of the sparsely populated South Atlantic archipelago.

Argentina threatens legal action against UK over Falkland Islands oilfield

Argentine President Javier Milei called for a 'peaceful solution' to the dispute and criticised the UN for not intervening.

Argentina's president doubles down on Falklands claim during UN speech

The boss of the chain Lord Richard Walker said it "was an honour" and "important to show solidarity and support for the Falklanders at this time". 

Iceland to open first British supermarket on Falkland Islands

Christ Church Cathedral, an Anglican church, stands in Stanley on the Falkland Islands, also known as Islas Malvinas, Monday, March 16, 2026.

President Javier Milei’s office vowed tougher action against companies operating in the British overseas territory and reiterated Argentina's claim on the area.

Argentina moves to enforce oil sanctions over Falkland Islands tensions

Milei praised US President Donald Trump for saying Washington could reconsider its neutral stance on the islands' sovereignty.

UK's position on Falklands is 'unwavering' as Argentine President reignites row

Argentina has long claimed sovereignty over the Falkland Islands and invaded them in 1982 before being defeated in a short but bloody war.

Argentina renews call for Falklands talks amid potential shift in US stance

Mount Tumbledown stands tall behind Stanley on the Falkland Islands, also known as Islas Malvinas, Monday, March 16, 2026. 

It follows reports of a leaked Pentagon memo suggesting that the US could punish Nato members for failing to support military action in Iran.

Falklands sovereignty ‘not in question’ amid fears over US stance, No 10 says

Two other fishing boats rescued 14 people who had made it onto a life raft after the vessel, called the Argos Georgia, sank in the South Atlantic Ocean.

At least six dead and seven missing after fishing vessel sinks off the Falklands

Documents revealing the full facts about the bombing are sealed until 2065 but families of the soldiers want to understand why the attack was able to happen.

Family of soldier killed on Sir Galahad in Falklands want secret files released

The high-profile visit follows Argentinian president Javier Milei’s calls for a Hong Kong-style handover of the overseas territory.

Foreign secretary pays tribute to war dead on Falkland Islands visit

Argentinian President Javier Milei, who met Lord Cameron last month, has called for the South Atlantic islands to be handed over to Buenos Aires.

Falklands sovereignty 'not up for discussion' Lord Cameron says ahead of visit 

16 teams will compete in the men's football tournament, and 10 in the womens' tournament.

2023 Island Games football fixtures drawn

During the conflict, 255 British personnel died - their names are inscribed on the Armed Forces Memorial at the Arboretum in Staffordshire.

Service takes place to mark Falklands War 40th anniversary

Paul Aubert was 18-years-old when he helped to secure Port San Carlos and fought in the battle to recapture Port Stanley.

'Walking through minefields': Former Jersey marine reflects on Falklands War

Claire Kemp was just 13 months old when her father Gary Nelson was killed in the Falkands. She has spent much of the last 40 years building a picture of him. 

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