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Montevideo, February 4th 2026 - 14:10 UTC

International

  • Tuesday, May 20th 2025 - 10:29 UTC

    Netanyahu will not yield to pressure from UK, Canada, and France

    The war can end tomorrow if the remaining hostages are released, Netanyahu told Starmer, Macron, and Carney

    French President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Ministers Keir Starmer of the United Kingdom and Mike Carney of Canada said in a joint statement Monday that Israel's military actions in Gaza were “egregious,” warning Tel Aviv of possible consequences in the form of “concrete steps.” The three NATO powers wanted the offensive to be halted and humanitarian aid restrictions to be eased.

  • Tuesday, May 20th 2025 - 10:12 UTC

    WHO in dire straits without US funding

    “In at least 70 countries, patients are not receiving their treatments,” Tedros said

    The World Health Organization (WHO) is reducing its 2026-2027 budget from US$ 5.3 billion to US$ 4.2 billion to cope with the financial challenges stemming from US President Donald Trump's decision to pull his country out of the United Nations agency.

  • Tuesday, May 20th 2025 - 10:07 UTC

    Uruguay reaches agreement with railroad building consortium

    “It is up to us, in this new stage, to find a way out,” insisted Orsi

    The Uruguayan Government of President Yamandú Orsi Monday reached an agreement with the Grupo Vía Central consortium to resolve a dispute over unpaid debts regarding the Central Railway project, thus avoiding international arbitration, it was announced in Montevideo.

  • Monday, May 19th 2025 - 18:47 UTC

    US Embassy in Asunción offers sizeable reward for info regarding Hezbollah's activities in the area

    Masliyah thanked Paraguay for designating Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), Hezbollah, and Hamas as terrorist organizations

    The United States' Embassy in Asunción announced Monday that a reward of up to US$ 10 million was available to anyone supplying information on Hezbollah's financial networks in the Tri-Border (Paraguay-Brazil-Argentina) area.

  • Monday, May 19th 2025 - 10:47 UTC

    ICC Chief Prosecutor on leave pending sexual misconduct probe

    “My decision is driven by a deep and unwavering commitment to the credibility of our office,” Khan said

    International Criminal Court Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan has temporarily stepped down pending a UN investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct, including coercing a female aide into a sexual relationship and non-consensual groping.

  • Monday, May 19th 2025 - 08:53 UTC

    Falklands war MV Atlantic Conveyor at Cunard’s War Memorial in Liverpool

    The Atlantic Conveyor Memorial in the Falkland Islands

    The Liverpool-registered MV Atlantic Conveyor, 43 years ago, during the Falklands War was hit by two Exocet missiles, and Cunard’s War Memorial in front of the Cunard Building will be updated with the addition of the numerals “1982” to commemorate the loss.

  • Monday, May 19th 2025 - 07:56 UTC

    Leon XIV formally starts his papacy with mass at St Peter's Square

    The new Pope holds dual US-Peruvian citizenship

    Pope Leo XIV was inaugurated Sunday in a mass attended by some 100,000 people in St. Peter's Square. The 69-year-old Robert Francis Prevost, formerly a cardinal and missionary in Peru, received the fisherman’s ring and pallium, symbolizing his role as a “fisher of men.” Prevost holds dual US and Peruvian citizenship. These countries were represented by Vice President JD Vance and President Dina Boluarte, respectively. Among the 150 countries sending dignitaries were Brazil and Paraguay.

  • Monday, May 19th 2025 - 07:33 UTC

    UN Special Committee meets in Timor, ahead of the C24 in June in New York

    Ambassador Menissa Rambally of Saint Lucia will chair the seminar, guiding discussions and ensuring that the objectives are met.

    The Special Committee on Decolonization is set to convene the Pacific Regional Seminar in Dili, Timor-Leste, from May 21 to 23, 2025. This event is part of the Fourth International Decade for the Eradication of Colonialism, which spans from 2021 to 2030.

  • Monday, May 19th 2025 - 03:18 UTC

    The Expansion Of The Online Entertainment Industry In Latin America In 2025

    Photo: Pixabay

    Latin America is no longer a quiet contender in the world of online entertainment. This region has a booming industry, which continues to grow year-on-year due to internet penetration and smartphone uptake. The online casinos, streaming, and gaming sectors are all enjoying expansion, and forecasts indicate that the momentum is not going to cease anytime soon.

  • Friday, May 16th 2025 - 09:17 UTC

    Peña highlights Paraguay's booming present at FIFA Congress

    “Paraguay is experiencing an unusual economic, social, and cultural boom,” Peña stressed

    Paraguayan President Santiago Peña highlighted his country's economic, social, and cultural growth, which -he claimed- was the fastest in the region over the past 35 years. He made those remarks Thursday during the 75th FIFA Congress held in Asunción.