International

• Wednesday, July 23rd 2025 - 09:35 UTC

  Gopinath leaves IMF to return to Harvard

  

  International Monetary Fund Deputy Managing Director Gita Gopinath announced this week that she will be resigning from her position at the end of August to return to teaching at Harvard University. “I have decided to return to my academic roots,” she explained.

• Tuesday, July 22nd 2025 - 10:55 UTC

  Santiago Summit: Leaders agree that democracy is under threat

  

  Progressive leaders convened in Santiago de Chile Monday at the “Democracy Forever” event hosted by President Gabriel Boric Font, during which they concurred on the importance of strengthening multilateralism in a world facing “deep uncertainty.” This summit was a continuation of the “In defense of democracy: fighting extremism” initiative, previously held during the 79th United Nations General Assembly.

• Tuesday, July 22nd 2025 - 10:54 UTC

  Argentina relaxes visa requirements for Chinese and Dominican nationals

  

  The Argentine government of President Javier Milei has implemented a new policy allowing automatic entry for Chinese and Dominican Republic nationals who possess a valid US visa, effective Tuesday. This measure, outlined in Resolution 316/2025, is a reciprocal gesture following China's decision in May to waive visa requirements for Argentine citizens for tourism and business purposes until May 31, 2026. The Dominican Republic also exempts Argentines from visa requirements for tourism.

• Monday, July 21st 2025 - 10:45 UTC

  Argentina raises alert level over possible presence of Iranian agents

  

  Argentine authorities have upped the security measures around the so-called Triple Frontier encompassing Puerto Iguazú (Argentina), Foz do Iguaçú (Brazil), and Ciudad del Este (Paraguay) out of concerns over the possible entry of Iranian agents, in addition to the suspected presence of Hezbollah “sleeper cells” in the country.

• Monday, July 21st 2025 - 10:16 UTC

  The Netherlands issue code red travel advisory on Venezuela

  

  The Netherlands has issued a “code red” travel advisory for Venezuela, strongly recommending that its citizens avoid traveling to that country due to high risks of arbitrary detention, political instability, widespread crime, and a lack of judicial guarantees, particularly since the 2024 presidential elections.

• Saturday, July 19th 2025 - 10:51 UTC

  New Covid-19 variant detected in Brazil

  

  A new Covid-19 variant, Stratus (XFG or XFG.3), also known as “Frankenstein” due to its recombinant nature, has been identified in Brazil and is under international surveillance by the World Health Organization (WHO).

• Saturday, July 19th 2025 - 10:37 UTC

  Paraguay to receive electric buses and pickup trucks from Korean Donation

  

  Paraguay is set to receive 60 distinctive electric “jeepney” buses and 20 electric pickup trucks as a donation from the Korean government. The buses, known for their colorful, elongated design popular in the Philippines, are expected to arrive in Paraguay in October and will be assembled domestically, becoming operational by year-end.

• Friday, July 18th 2025 - 10:40 UTC

  Paraguay, UK sign “Friendship Charter”

  

  Paraguayan Foreign Minister Rubén Ramírez Lezcano and British Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs David Lammy signed Thursday in London the so-called “United Kingdom-Paraguay Friendship Charter,” committing both nations to enhanced cooperation across five key areas:

• Friday, July 18th 2025 - 10:30 UTC

  Trump demands release of Epstein documents to stop revolt, threatens to sue WSJ

  

  U.S. President Donald Trump has asked Attorney General Pam Bondi to release portions of the grand jury materials from the Jeffrey Epstein case in an effort to calm the growing discontent within the Make America Great Again (MAGA) movement. The move follows The Wall Street Journal’s publication of a 2003 birthday letter allegedly written by Trump to the convicted sex offender — a letter Trump claims is “fake,” threatening legal action against the newspaper and its owner, Rupert Murdoch.

• Friday, July 18th 2025 - 00:11 UTC

  Casino Software Giants of 2025: Best Game Developers Revealed

  Game collection is what players consider first when searching for an online casino. Although a broad content range appeals to a wider audience, the most reputable operators focus on the quality of their portfolios. Hence, they invest considerable resources in their software selection and partner with the top-tier developers to provide a safe and enjoyable gaming experience to their players. Here’s what makes the best software studios of 2025: