International

• Monday, February 17th 2025 - 10:23 UTC

  Argentine among three hostages released by Hamas

  

  The pro-Palestine terrorist organization Hamas released three Israeli hostages Saturday, including Yair Horn, who holds dual Argentine citizenship. Horn, 46, was captured during the Oct. 7, 2023, raid on Kibbutz Nir Oz alongside his brother Eitan Horn, who remains in captivity. Yair Horn was prioritized for release given his diabetic condition. Horn’s younger brother, 38, was visiting from his home in Kfar Saba for the holiday weekend.

• Monday, February 17th 2025 - 09:08 UTC

  Argentine deregulation minister meets with IMF Chief in Saudi Arabia

  

  Argentina's Deregulation Minister Federico Sturzenegger met Sunday in AlUla, Saudi Arabia, with International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva. They were both attending the Conference for Emerging Market Economies.

• Monday, February 17th 2025 - 01:40 UTC

  What is the Lifespan of a SME in the USA?

  

  In the U.S., the number of small and medium-scale enterprises totals around 34.8 million, making up for 64%% of new jobs available in the country.

• Monday, February 17th 2025 - 00:40 UTC

  Navigating the Texas real estate market: Your guide to success

  

  Texas has become a hotbed for real estate opportunities, drawing in buyers, sellers, and investors from all over the country. With its booming economy, diverse cities, and attractive property markets, it’s no surprise that many people are looking to make their move to the Lone Star State. To make this journey seamless, having the right guidance from experienced professionals is crucial. This article explores the role of realtors and agencies in navigating the competitive real estate landscape, with a special focus on San Antonio and other parts of Texas.

• Saturday, February 15th 2025 - 10:35 UTC

  Paraguay hopes to double beef exports to Morocco

  

  Paraguayan meat shipments to Morocco are expected to double after a team from the South American country met with buyers this week to discuss cooperation in the agricultural sector, with an emphasis on accessing advanced technology and essential fertilizers. Presiding over the mission to Rabat was Representative Carlos Alberto Núñez Salinas of the Latin American and Caribbean Parliament (Parlatino).

• Friday, February 14th 2025 - 14:06 UTC

  Pope Francis hospitalized with persistent bronchitis

  

  Argentine-born Pope Francis was admitted Friday at Rome's Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic to receive medical attention for his persistent bronchitis.

• Friday, February 14th 2025 - 10:24 UTC

  Body of fallen Uruguayan soldier arrives in Montevideo

  

  The remains of Uruguayan soldier Rodolfo Cipriano Álvarez Suárez, who died in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) earlier this month while deployed on the United Nations (UN) peacekeeping MONUSCO mission, arrived in Montevideo on Thursday. A ceremony was held at Air Base No. 1, attended by President Luis Lacalle Pou and Ministers Armando Castaingdebat (Defense) and Omar Paganini (Foreign Affairs), among other high-ranking officials.

• Thursday, February 13th 2025 - 10:55 UTC

  End of war in Ukraine nearer after Trump-Putin talks

  

  US President Donald Trump held a telephone conversation Wednesday with his Russian colleague President Vladimir Putin, with whom he discussed for over 90 minutes the idea of starting negotiations to end the war in Ukraine. Both leaders expressed their eagerness to end the conflict at the earliest opportunity possible.

• Thursday, February 13th 2025 - 01:05 UTC

  UKOTs, including Falklands, in SAR workshop with exercise of cruise vessel incident

  

  The annual SAR, workshop for UK Overseas Territories took place in Miami during the first week of February, with the purpose of sharing experiences and recognizing common challenges. The workshop was facilitated by HM Coastguard and funded by UK Government and referred to two main theatres of action, one involving a cruise ship and the other an aviation incident.

• Wednesday, February 12th 2025 - 21:26 UTC

  January FAO Food Price Index down 1,6% from December but 6,2% higher year ago

  

  The FAO Food Price Index, the benchmark for world food commodity prices, declined in January, averaging 124.9 points during the month, down 1.6% from its December level. The drop was driven by significant decreases in the international quotations for vegetable oils and sugar, FAO reported.