Stories for 2025

Saturday, December 6th 2025 - 10:35 UTC
Trump gets first edition of FIFA Peace Prize

US President Donald Trump was awarded the newly created FIFA Peace Prize on Friday during the high-profile draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, during which the 12 groups to compete across the United States, Mexico, and Canada next year were determined.
Saturday, December 6th 2025 - 10:01 UTC
Brazil's economy grows 0.1% in Q3 of 2025

Brazil's economy expanded by 0.1% in the third quarter of 2025 compared with the previous quarter. Year-on-year, Brazil's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) —the measure of the total value of goods and services produced in the country—rose by 1.8%. Over the past four quarters, GDP registered cumulative growth of 2.7%, according to a Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE) report released this week.
Saturday, December 6th 2025 - 10:00 UTC
Groups set for 2026 Football World Cup

 The groups for the expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup were finalized on Friday following a high-profile draw held at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC.
Saturday, December 6th 2025 - 09:51 UTC
Kiwi forestry giant approved for Uruguayan benefits program

 New Zealand forestry giant Claymark has received official approval for a major investment in Uruguay, committing over US$100 million to establish large-scale operations in the South American nation.
Saturday, December 6th 2025 - 09:47 UTC
Argentina: Welcome ceremony for F-16s rescheduled due to weather

Weather conditions have forced Argentine President Javier Milei to move forward the reception ceremony for the first batch of US-built F-16 fighter jets bought from Denmark, following their 12,000 km delivery journey.
Saturday, December 6th 2025 - 09:45 UTC
South Georgia welcomes the UK/Oversea Territories’ biodiversity strategy

The Government of South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands, GSGSSI, welcomes the publication of the UK OT biodiversity strategy which reaffirms the commitment of the UK government to work with OT territory governments to conserve, protect, and restore biodiversity in the Overseas Territories and to champion the benefits of nature.
Saturday, December 6th 2025 - 09:36 UTC
Argentina: Dollar keeps falling after new debt plan announcement

Argentina's official exchange rate and key financial dollar segments registered declines on Friday, after Economy Minister Luis 'Toto' Caputo announced plans for a new dollar-denominated bond issuance aimed at refinancing maturities and strengthening foreign currency reserves.'
Saturday, December 6th 2025 - 09:00 UTC
Chilean Army Captain dies in paragliding accident

An active-duty Chilean Army captain died on Friday after crashing his paraglider on a hillside south of Iquique, in the area known as Palo Buque. The location is frequently used for paragliding training. Chilean regulations treat paragliding as a form of non-conventional flight, requiring adherence to strict safety protocols, formal certification, and respect for established airspace rules.
Friday, December 5th 2025 - 10:55 UTC
Venezuelan opposition leader in Argentina threatened by Caracas' regime

Venezuelan Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello —deemed to be the “number two” of Nicolás Maduro's socialist regime— launched a veiled threat against exiled activist Elisa Trotta Gamus, accusing her of conspiring with Israel against the Chavista leadership. Argentine security authorities are now reviewing her protection detail.
Friday, December 5th 2025 - 10:52 UTC
US strike on alleged drug boat kills four in Pacific

The US Southern Command (Southcom) reported Thursday that four “narco-terrorists” were killed in the Eastern Pacific after a strike on a vessel allegedly linked to illicit narcotics trafficking. The incident comes amid growing domestic scrutiny over the legality and conduct of US military operations off Latin America's coast.