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Monday, July 7th 2025 - 08:59 UTC
At least 81 killed in US State of Texas due to heavy rains

Devastating flash floods in central Texas, particularly in Kerr County, have resulted in at least 81 deaths and more than 41 people still missing as of Sunday. The Guadalupe River surged dramatically, rising to the height of a two-story building in a short period, catching many off guard. Travis County, which includes the State's capital, Austin, has confirmed at least six deaths.
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Thursday, July 3rd 2025 - 09:20 UTC
Trump takes pride in “Alligator Alcatraz” facility for migrants

US President Donald Trump announced this week that a new migrant detention center in the Florida Everglades, nicknamed “Alligator Alcatraz,” could become the new standard for immigration facilities. The center, located in an isolated, alligator-filled swamp, is designed to deter escapes, with Trump jokingly referring to the reptiles as “bodyguards” and “police” that need no wages.
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Tuesday, July 1st 2025 - 10:55 UTC
US judge rules against Argentina in YPF restatization case

Judge Loretta Preska of the Southern District Court of New York ordered Argentina to transfer 51% of YPF shares to an escrow account to settle a US$16.1 billion judgment in favor of Burford Capital and Eton Capital, stemming from the 2012 expropriation of the oil company. The ruling, which Argentina may appeal, surprised the government, as even the US Department of Justice opposed it. The decision led to a sharp decline in YPF shares (1.4% on Wall Street, 3% locally) and a 2% drop in the Merval index.
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Friday, June 27th 2025 - 10:54 UTC
Lula lambasts Trump for prolific social media posting

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva criticized his US colleague Donald Trump for spending too much time on social media, averaging 17 posts daily since Jan. 20, 2025. The Brazilian leader urged Trump to focus on governing, promoting free trade, multilateralism, and peace, rather than seeking headlines.
Thursday, June 26th 2025 - 10:34 UTC
“Most wanted” Ecuadorean gangster alias Fito captured

Ecuadorean authorities confirmed Wednesday that José Adolfo Macías Villamar, alias “Fito,” leader of the “Los Choneros” drug trafficking gang, who escaped from a Guayaquil prison in January 2024, has been recaptured.
Wednesday, June 25th 2025 - 10:45 UTC
Ceasefire agreed upon between Iran and Israel

Iran and Israel agreed Tuesday to a US-brokered ceasefire, following nearly two weeks of escalating tit-for-tat strikes.
Tuesday, June 24th 2025 - 10:30 UTC
No ceasefire between Iran and Israel despite Trump's announcement

Even after US President Donald Trump announced Monday that Israel and Iran had fully agreed to implement the ceasefire, Tehran fired a barrage of missiles, killing at least four people, and insisted there was no arrangement whatsoever. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi added that his country would halt its response if Israel ceased aggression by 4 am Tehran time.
Monday, June 23rd 2025 - 21:17 UTC
Iran targets US base in Qatar in retaliatory strike

Iran launched a missile attack Monday targeting the United States' Al Udeid air base in Qatar, in retaliation for strikes on its nuclear facilities during the weekend. The operation was named “Good News of Victory.”
Monday, June 23rd 2025 - 10:51 UTC
“We are on the right side of history”: Milei defends bombings in Iran

The Argentine Government of President Javier Milei has publicly supported the recent US and Israeli strikes against Iranian nuclear facilities.
Monday, June 23rd 2025 - 10:40 UTC
Paraguayan gov't backs Israel and US but draws domestic criticism

Unlike all of its neighbors except Argentina, Paraguay reaffirmed its support for Israel and its right to self-defense in a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.