International

• 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.

• Wednesday, June 25th 2025 - 09:24 UTC

  Argentina begins evacuating nationals stranded in Israel

  

  The Argentine government launched a repatriation operation to evacuate around 450 nationals of the South American country stranded in Israel amid the conflict with Iran, which has nevertheless been reported to have ended, at least for now.

• Wednesday, June 25th 2025 - 06:59 UTC

  Belgian monarchs land in Chile

  

  King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium arrived Tuesday on a State trip to Chile, where they were welcomed by President Gabriel Boric Font at La Moneda Palace. The visit aims to strengthen bilateral cooperation in energy, mining, and science, reflecting the strong friendship and shared values between the two countries.

• 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.

• Tuesday, June 24th 2025 - 10:19 UTC

  July 7 becomes holiday in Rio due to BRICS event

  

  The city of Rio de Janeiro has declared July 7 (Monday) a municipal holiday due to the BRICS Summit, which will host leaders from over 20 countries. Additionally, July 4 (Friday) has been marked as an optional workday for public offices because of related events. Although the summit formally begins on July 6, key encounters among central bank heads and finance ministers will already be taking place on July 4 and 5.

• Tuesday, June 24th 2025 - 10:12 UTC

  IMF mission arriving in Buenos Aires to monitor progress

  

  A technical mission from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), led by Bikas Joshi, is due in Buenos Aires on Tuesday to conduct the first review of Argentina's new economic program. The proceedings were initially set for June 15 but postponed to allow more time for the Libertarian Government of President Javier Milei to meet reserve targets.

• 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 - 10:40 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.

• Monday, June 23rd 2025 - 10:31 UTC

  Will Iran block the Strait of Hormuz?

  

  In response to the United States' attack on Saturday, the Iranian Parliament has approved closing the Strait of Hormuz. The decision, which could hinder international trade significantly, particularly that of oil, is awaiting approval from Iran's Supreme National Security Council.

• Monday, June 23rd 2025 - 10:24 UTC

  Chile's Boric also finds attack on Iran disrespectful of international law

  

  Chile's President Gabriel Boric Font expressed his utmost rejection to the United States' bombing of Iranian nuclear facilities (Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan), which – he claimed – violated international law.