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Argentina's Milei closes agencies for roads, road safety
BUENOS AIRES Argentine President Javier Milei's government has announced fresh cuts to public spending, one day before the expiration of special powers granted by Congress. State agencies in charge of roads and highways will be shuttered to make...

International Gemini Observatory and SOAR Discover Surprising Link Between Fast X-ray Transients and the Explosive Death of Massive Stars
BYLINE: NSF NOIRLab Newswise — Since their first detection, powerful bursts of X-rays from distant galaxies, known as fast X-ray transients (FXTs), have mystified astronomers. FXTs have historically been elusive events, occurring at vast distances...

Government announces end of National Highway Administration and concession of 9,120 km of roads
Argentina’s national government will move forward with the dissolution of the National Highway Administration, the elimination of the Road Safety Agency, and the concession of 9,120 kilometers of roads. Spokesperson Manuel Adorni announced the...

Take a political time-out, Elon Musk: ‘America Party’ rant proves even your genius has its limits
Uncharacteristically, Elon Musk is doing a dumb thing. His threat this weekend to launch a third national party, based on his disappointment at President Donald Trump’s failure to eliminate the deficit, is likely to be a disaster — for him, and...

Waltz raises another $25M to power international real estate investment
Waltz said it’s now positioned to support up to $1 billion in loan volume, a move aligned with growing foreign demand for U.S. property investment amid global economic uncertainty. Latin and South American real estate investors — led by buyers...

International Team of the Week: In-form Springboks forward ‘on another level’ as Beauden Barrett loses out in ‘tight call’ for fly-half slot
After a thrilling weekend of Test rugby, here is your Planet Rugby Team of the Week, with some tough selection calls all over the board. England and South Africa lead the way with three nominations each following their victories over Argentina and...

Argentina's Javier Milei Keeps Proving His Critics Wrong
Just months ago, Argentina seemed destined for another economic collapse: soaring poverty, runaway inflation and dire warnings from economists that President Javier Milei's radical austerity measures would choke growth. Instead, the economy is...

China's practice shows economic growth and inclusive sharing can be balanced: Argentine politician and scholar
Ahead of the BRICS Summit, the Global Times held its "Global Times Overseas China Week and Global South Dialogue" in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from June 22 to 28 local time. Dozens of guests from the political, academic,...

World News | Colombia's President Backtracks on Accusations Against US Officials in Letter to Trump
Bogota, Jul 8 (AP) Colombian President Gustavo Petro attempted to ease tensions with the United States in June by sending a letter to President Donald Trump saying he did not intend to accuse US officials of trying to overthrow his government. The...

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu Nominates US President Donald Trump for Nobel Peace Prize, Says ‘He’s Forging Peace’ (Watch Video)
Washington, DC, July 8: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday (local time) that he had sent a letter to the Nobel Prize Committee nominating US President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize. He personally handed a copy of the...

Israel Sanctions Human Rights Lawyers as Legal Pressure Mounts Worldwide
In a dramatic escalation of its efforts to counter mounting international legal challenges, the Israeli government has issued sanctions targeting 50 individuals, placing human rights defenders and legal professionals from the Hind Rajab Foundation...

President of Coljuegos to be 'Guest of Honor Regulator' at SAGSE Paraguay 2025
SAGSE Paraguay 2025 organizers have announced the participation of Marco Emilio Hincapié, President of Coljuegos, as Guest of Honor Regulator in the next edition of the event, set to gather major stakeholders of the gaming industry in Latin...

PM Modi Showcases Indian Artistry With Cultural Gifts To Argentina, Trinidad & Tobago Leaders; See Pics
PM Modi's unique gifts to top leadership of Argentina and T&T showcase India's rich artistic and cultural heritage. | Rio de Janeiro: Prime Minister Narendra Modi carried with him symbols of India's rich artistic and cultural heritage as gifts for...

TUMO’s largest international center opens in Buenos Aires
On July 3, TUMO officially opened its first center in South America in the heart of Buenos Aires, Argentina. With space for 6,000 teens each week, it is now the largest TUMO Center in the world. The project was launched in collaboration with the...

“El peronismo unificado ya no es garantía de triunfo en Buenos Aires”
Por CNN Radio Argentina Juan Germano, analista político y director de la consultora Isonomía, se refirió al escenario electoral en la provincia de Buenos Aires y anticipó que muestra una competencia inédita, con baja participación y núcleos duros...

Buenos Aires Peronists join forces to fight Milei's chainsaw policies
Monday, July 7th 2025 - 09:03 UTC “The chainsaw is becoming increasingly ruthless,” Kicillof warned The Justicialist (Peronist) Party (PJ) in the Argentine Province of Buenos Aires agreed on a unified strategy vis-à-vis the Sept. 7 mid-term...

Now 48, man becomes 140th 'stolen grandchild' tracked in Argentina
Nearly five decades after he was born in a dictatorship-era detention center and snatched from his mother, a Buenos Aires man has become the 140th person identified as one of Argentina's hundreds of "stolen grandchildren." DNA tests confirmed the...

World AFP Now 48, man becomes 140th 'stolen grandchild' tracked in Argentina
Nearly five decades after he was born in a dictatorship-era detention center and snatched from his mother, a Buenos Aires man has become the 140th person identified as one of Argentina's hundreds of "stolen grandchildren." DNA tests confirmed the...

Why Argentina Collapsed? Modi’s Visit Revives The Story Of A Fallen Giant
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit has turned global eyes toward Argentina. But behind the official handshakes lies a century-old story of economic rise, political turmoil and dreams undone. A hundred years ago, Argentina stood...

Major U.S. Government Funding for the Olympic Games and FIFA World Cup
After being crowned World Champions in 2022, Argentina is preparing for another dream run at the upcoming tournament. Meanwhile, the recent Olympic Games in Paris were a resounding success, with the United States once again finishing top of the...