Stories for 2025

Tuesday, May 13th 2025 - 09:37 UTC
Fitch ups Argentina's grading by one notch

Fitch Ratings upgraded Argentina's long-term foreign currency debt rating from CCC to CCC+, citing the rapid economic recovery under President Javier Milei. Key factors include a new US$ 20 billion International Monetary Fund (IMF) agreement, with an initial US$ 12 billion disbursement boosting reserves to US$38 billion, and the liberalization of the exchange market an AR$ 1,000 / AR$ 1,400 band per US dollar.
Tuesday, May 13th 2025 - 09:17 UTC
US-Israeli hostage released by Hamas

The pro-Palestine terrorist organization Hamas Monday released 21-year-old US-Israeli soldier Edan Alexander after 19 months of captivity in Gaza, following the Oct. 7, 2023, raids resulting in the kidnapping of 251 people and the deaths of 1,200 others.
Tuesday, May 13th 2025 - 08:22 UTC
“Brazil needs long term planning in industry and technology”, if it is to upgrade foreign trade quality

Alarm bells are again ringing in Brazil, The country might have impressive foreign trade figures and surpluses, but Brazil has been unable to gain competitive advantages in sectors beyond agriculture and mining. “Exports remain heavily concentrated in commodities such as soybeans, oil, and iron ore,” and the country has been unable “to upgrade the quality of this trade relationship, especially by exporting more industrial products.”
Tuesday, May 13th 2025 - 00:57 UTC
How Cruise Ships Are Becoming Floating Casinos for Travelers

We all know that cruise ships have turned into floating hotels, and just like modern resorts, they have their very own casino. It’s a great way to have interesting things on the boat that allow passengers to kill time during a lengthy voyage.
Monday, May 12th 2025 - 23:39 UTC
Falklands, 40th anniversary of Mount Pleasant Complex and its air, sea and land military facilities

Mount Pleasant Complex is marking its 40th year as an Royal Air Force fighter and transport presence in the Falkland Islands. Some fitty three kilometers southwest of the capital, Stanley, MPC was officially opened on 12 May 1985 by Prince Andrew, and became fully operational the following year, May 1986, making it the newest permanent air base for the RAF.
Monday, May 12th 2025 - 20:37 UTC
Lula announces sizeable Chinese investments in infrastructure

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva announced Monday that Chinese investors would be allocating some R$ 27 billion (US$ 4.69 billion at the current exchange rate) to infrastructure and other development in the South American country. He made those remarks during his participation in the Brazil-China Business Forum in Beijing. The investments will also cover the areas of education and technology, it was explained.
Monday, May 12th 2025 - 19:51 UTC
Nazi materials found in Argentine Main Courthouse Building

Hundreds of Nazi documents, membership cards, and propaganda materials were discoovered in the Argentine Supreme Court's (CSJN) archives last week, in was reported in Buenos Aires during the weekend.
Monday, May 12th 2025 - 15:44 UTC
Life on South Georgia as a Government Officer, “the best decision of my life”

By Nadine Orme - As I walk to work this morning, I pause to allow a group of penguins the time to wander down the path in front of me. This may sound like a dream, but for me it is day to day reality, and it’s absolutely incredible. From the moment I arrived here I knew I had made the best decision of my life in coming to work on South Georgia as a government officer.
Monday, May 12th 2025 - 11:19 UTC
France to resume parliamentary debate on assisted dying

France's Parliament is expected to resume this week the discussion on whether to legalize euthanasia or any other form of “dignified dying,” with two main bills on the table, one focusing on palliative care and the other seeking to move forward with assisted suicide. The debate had been halted in June when President Emmanuel Macron dissolved the National Assembly.
Monday, May 12th 2025 - 10:59 UTC
Uruguay’s municipal elections: National Party dominates, Frente Amplio retains Montevideo

Uruguay’s 2025 municipal and departmental (provincial) elections concluded with results reinforcing the country’s traditional political landscape. The left-wing Frente Amplio retained its stronghold in Montevideo and Canelones, while the center-right National Party (Partido Nacional) maintained its dominance across most rural regions, securing a total of 13 departments.