Tue, 21-Oct-2025

IMF board gathered in Argentina since Batakis was the economy minister

IMF

IMF board meets  Argentina’s new economy minister. Fund staff updates the board on the state of affairs in Argentina.  Argentina’s dollar bonds trading in very distressed territory under 20 cents on the dollar. Former economy minister Martin Guzman, the architect of Argentina’s deal with the IMF, has resigned. The IMF International Monetary Fund’s leading group … Read more

Argentina’s economy minister makes sudden exit

Argentina

Argentina is grappling with a weak currency and rising food and energy prices worldwide. Martin Guzmán was chief negotiator for Argentina’s debt restructuring with the IMF. His resignation raises doubts about Argentina’s economic strategy as a result of internal conflict. Martin Guzmán, Argentina’s minister of the economy, has resigned as the nation’s economic crisis worsens. … Read more

Food export restrictions from Argentina to India run the risk of rising prices

India

India shelved plans to export 10 million tonnes of wheat last month after a barrage of alarming data. India is the world’s second-largest producer and consumer of grain. At least 19 countries have now banned food export restrictions since the Ukraine crisis hit global markets. The World Bank says the global food crisis is already … Read more

Allies ‘won’t splinter’ on Russia, Biden vows at G7

G7

World powers agree to ban Russia from exporting gold, kicking off a G7 meeting. Meeting aimed at taking new steps to deplete Moscow’s war chest and strengthen Ukraine’s defences. G7 leaders are also confronting the looming threat of recession as well as pressures over climate change. World powers On Sunday agreed to ban Russia from … Read more

Universal Ibogaine, TNR Gold, Plurilock Security update

Universal Ibogaine, TNR Gold, Plurilock Security update

Universal Ibogaine CEO Nick Karos will speak at H.C. 1st Annual Mental Health Conference. TNR Gold updated its Argentina copper property. Universal Ibogaine CEO Nick Karos will talk at H.C. Wainwright’s 1st Annual Mental Health Conference. June 27 will be an online-in-person event. Karos: “H.C. Wainwright is a leader and might be a key partner … Read more

First Argentina review approved by IMF board, unlocking $4 billion

Argentina

The approval allows for the disbursement of about $4 billion. Argentina’s economy minister says the country will continue to implement macroeconomic policies. The IMF announced on June 8 that it had reached a staff-level agreement on an updated macroeconomic framework with Argentina. The chief leading group of the International Monetary Fund on Friday finished the … Read more

Israel concerned over Iran airlines activities in LatAm

Israel

Israel is “concerned” about two Iranian airlines’ activities in Latin America The Boeing 747 cargo plane has been held at an Argentine airport since last Wednesday. 14 Venezuelan and 5 Iranian crew members have been barred from leaving the country pending investigations. The Israel embassy in Buenos Aires said Thursday it was “concerned” about two … Read more

7 injured as Brazil, Argentina football fans clash in Bangladesh

Bangladesh

At least seven people injured, police say. Both South American giants have large followings in the South Asian nation. Police said they had yet to make any arrests over the incident on Wednesday. A huge brawl in Bangladesh between rival fans of the Argentina and Brazil football teams left at least seven people injured, police … Read more

France forward Flament extends Toulouse deal until 2026

France

France forward Thibaud Flament has extended his contract with Toulouse until 2026. The 25-year-old has featured in 17 Top 14 matches this season. He has won seven caps for France and scored a try on his debut against Argentina. France forward Thibaud Flament has extended his contract with Toulouse by a year through until 2026, … Read more

Brazil face Japan in well disposed with lesser spotlight on Neymar

Japan

Brazil mentor Tite has had the full four-year cycle to plan during the current year’s World Cup in Qatar, not at all like 2018 in Russia when he took over in the center of the cycle after Dunga was terminated. Straight from beating South Korea 5-1 on Thursday in Seoul, Brazil faces Japan on Monday … Read more

Germany boss Flick wary of Mancini’s under-fire Italy

Germany

Italy to host Germany in Nations League clash at Bologna. Hansi Flick wary of Italy’s under-pressure head coach Roberto Mancini. Azzurri are still reeling after missing out on World Cup qualification. Germany boss Hansi Flick expects Italy’s under-pressure head coach Roberto Mancini to come out firing and inspire the European champions in Saturday’s Nations League … Read more

Argentina to prepare for World Cup in Abu Dhabi

Argentina

Argentina sign strategic cooperation agreement with Abu Dhabi Sports Council. Abu Dhabi to host Argentine national team preparing camp for the World Cup. SuperCopa Argentina finals will be played for four consecutive years in Abu Dhabi. Argentina will be based in Abu Dhabi as they prepare for this year’s World Cup finals in Qatar after … Read more

US will ‘absolutely not’ invite Venezuela’s Maduro to summit

US

The United States stated Thursday it’s going to no longer invite representatives of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro or Nicaragua to subsequent month’s Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles, no matter Mexican-led threats to boycott if they and Cuba are excluded. “Absolutely now not. We do not understand them as a sovereign government,” Kevin O’Reilly, … Read more

Fossils of a huge flying reptile have been unearthed in Argentina

Fossils of a huge flying reptile have been unearthed in Argentina Fossilized stays from a horrifying flying reptile the size of a vehicle have been found in Argentina. The Dragon of Death, as researchers have named the new species, chased prey from Earth’s skies a long time back. At the point when completely expanded, its … Read more

Argentina’s Minister of Domestic Trade resigns

Roberto Feletti, Argentina’s Secretary of Domestic Trade, resigned on Monday amid structural changes to the economic cabinet as part of the government’s increased battle against inflation. “I have resigned from the job of Secretary of Domestic Trade. I would like to thank President Alberto Fernandez for his trust, as well as the ministers (of Productive … Read more

Soy boon for Argentina as Ukraine war boosts prices

Ukraine

Russia’s war on Ukraine has caused grain prices to spike, which is a concern for consumers worldwide but could be a windfall for producers like Argentina, which is hoping for an infusion of soybean “agridollars” to help its faltering economy. The third-largest economy in South America is the world’s largest exporter of soybean meal and … Read more

Countries vow to boost food security amid Ukraine war

Ukraine

In a joint statement to the World Trade Organization on Friday, the European Union, the United States, and more than two dozen other countries pledged to strengthen global food security. They expressed concern over the “global effects on food security” caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and emphasised the “urgency and necessity of preserving free … Read more

Zarco snatches Portuguese MotoGP pole in crash-hit qualifying

Johann Zarco

Frenchman Johann Zarco will begin Sunday’s Portuguese MotoGP in pole position on his Ducati Pramac after topping a crash-encumbered qualifying ahead of Spanish rider Joan Mir. Aleix Espargaro becomes half faster in Portimao on Saturday, while reigning world champion Fabio Quartararo will start the fifth race of the yr in the 5th location. Championship leader … Read more

Brazil vs Argentina: MCG to host the Friendly encounter

Brazil

Fans will be ecstatic to see Brazil take on Argentina at the famous Melbourne Cricket Ground in June. Martin Pakula, Victoria’s state sports minister, told Melbourne’s radio station that he had been advised to expect the presence of Lionel Messi and Neymar Jr, who are reportedly taking this FIFA friendly seriously in the run-up to … Read more

‘Sooner the better’ – PSG hope to wrap up title but Messi misses out

PSG

Mauricio Pochettino  hopes Paris Saint-Germain can win Ligue 1 on Wednesday despite the absence of Lionel Messi, who is injured, as the Argentine coach dodged questions about his future in the French capital beyond this season.   With six games left in the season, PSG leads Marseille by 15 points after defeating their opponents 2-1 … Read more

A woman gives birth to twins with snow-white hair in Argentina

A woman gives birth to twins with snow-white hair in Argentina

A couple in Argentina were blessed with twin daughters with snow-white hair. They, like any other parents, were excited to welcome their little bundle of joy and complete their family. But, unbeknownst to them, their parental happiness would capture the attention of millions of people around the world. It all started in 2018 when Jorge … Read more

Coldplay confirms its third concert in Chile

The British band, Coldplay is all set to perform its third concert at the National Stadium in Chile. Tickets have already started to be sold this Monday. Coldplay’s Spheres tour, is becoming one of the biggest musical show in Latin America. They have sold tickets in other countries, and now it’s Chile’s turn to party. … Read more

Argentina registers 1,227 new COVID-19 cases, 11 more deaths

argentina

BUENOS AIRES – The Argentine Ministry of Health on Sunday reported 1,227 new COVID-19 cases and 11 related deaths, raising its total caseload to 9,007,753 and national death toll to 127,494. The national positivity rate in the last 24 hours reached 8 percent, after 15,328 more tests were administered, the ministry said in its daily … Read more

FIFA ‘inundated’ with demand for 2022 World Cup tickets

fifa

The most awaited global sporting event, FIFA World Cup is just around the corner and the football enthusiasts cannot wait for the first whistle to blow in Qatar. As a result, according to FIFA, fans have sought 17 million tickets for this year’s World Cup, making it more than five times over-subscribed. Higher prices being … Read more

Argentina’s COVID-19 death toll exceeds 123,000

argentina

BUENOS AIRES – COVID-19-related deaths in Argentina exceeded 123,000 after 284 new fatalities were reported in the last 24 hours, the Health Ministry said Tuesday. According to its daily report, 32,790 new COVID-19 cases were registered in the day, bringing the national count to 8,648,075. Currently, there are 268,865 active cases, with intensive care unit … Read more

IMF chief says no alternative to Argentina deal

imf

WASHINGTON: IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva on Thursday said there was no alternative to a pending agreement with the Washington-based crisis lender to get Argentina out of its spiral of inflation and poverty. “Our main focus is to get Argentina out of this very dangerous path of high inflation,” she told reporters. Last week, Argentina … Read more

Argentina reports first case of flurona

flurona

BUENOS AIRES – The first case of flurona, a double infection with both COVID-19 and influenza, was reported in Argentina’s eastern province Santa Fe, local health ministry said on Thursday. The Santa Fe province confirmed the flurona case in a three-year-old boy, said the ministry, adding that the boy is in good condition and will … Read more

Global firms fall short on forest protection vows: report

PARIS: Global companies and financial institutions with the highest potential for curbing deforestation are largely failing to do so, undermining pledges to protect forests made at the COP26 climate summit in November, a report said on Thursday. The Forest 500 analysis by non-profit research group Global Canopy graded 350 companies most responsible for producing, using or … Read more