Politics

Monday, April 15th 2024 - 10:55 UTC
Milei chairs emergency meeting to review crisis in Israel

Argentine President Javier Milei cut short his trip abroad and returned to Buenos Aires for an emergency cabinet meeting to review the ongoing crisis in the Middle East after Iran launched missiles and drones against Israel.
Monday, April 15th 2024 - 10:34 UTC
Argentine Air Force Saab 340B makes successful first flight to Marambio Base in Antarctica

The Argentine Air Force (FAA) has added the Swedish-built Saab 340B twin turboprop to the list of aircraft able to perform logistics missions to Antarctica after a successful first flight last week. The model is ideal for small-size operations that would otherwise require the services of the much larger and four-engined Lockheed C-130 Hercules.
Monday, April 15th 2024 - 10:32 UTC
Argentine Navy hopes to have Super Etendards ready for joint drills with US carrier

According to Argentine media, the local Navy hopes to get ready its two French-built Super Étendard jets in time to participate in joint drills when the USS George Washington aircraft carrier reaches the South Atlantic in the coming days.
Monday, April 15th 2024 - 10:22 UTC
US diplomat spying for Cuba given a 15-year prison sentence

Colombian-born Victor Manuel Rocha, who served as a former US Ambassador to Bolivia from 2000 to 2002, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for spying for Cuba for 40 years.
Monday, April 15th 2024 - 08:29 UTC
Brazilian Air Force ready for new evacuations from Middle East

Brazil's Air Force (FAB) said Sunday that it was ready to rescue nationals of the South American country living in the Middle East and whose lives or security would be in danger following this weekend's events, Agencia Brasil reported. Since the terrorist group Hamas' Oct. 7 attack against Israel, 13 rescue flights have been carried out in the region, in addition to other operations in other conflict-torn areas such as Haiti.
Sunday, April 14th 2024 - 00:30 UTC
Iran launches missile and drone wave against Israel, prompting international alarm

Iran initiated a barrage of missiles and drones against Israel on Saturday in response to the recent attack on its consulate in Syria, attributed to Israel, sparking concerns of escalating tensions and potential conflict.
Saturday, April 13th 2024 - 22:20 UTC
Falklands Legislative Assembly Speaker at Turks and Caicos Conference

The third Commons and Overseas Territories Speakers’ Conference (COTSC) was held in the Caribbean islands of Turks and Caicos Islands during the first week of April with the participation among others of Keith Biles, JP, Speaker of the Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly.
Saturday, April 13th 2024 - 10:37 UTC
Argentine President and his romantic partner part company

Argentine President Javier Milei Friday announced through a posting on X the end of his romantic partnership with comedian Fátima Florez.
Saturday, April 13th 2024 - 10:33 UTC
Georgieva confirmed for another term at the helm of the IMF

The Board of Directors of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Friday confirmed that Bulgarian Economist Kristalina Georgieva would remain as the agency's managing director for another five-year term starting on Oct. 1, 2024. The announcement came as no surprise since Georgieva was the only candidate under consideration.
Friday, April 12th 2024 - 23:55 UTC
Milei meets Musk at Tesla factory

Argentine President Javier Milei and South African-born tycoon Elon Musk met Friday at the Tesla factory in Austin, Texas, in the United States, in another sign of the liberal government's inclination to welcome global business. Musk's Internet connectivity provider Starlink has just become available to customers in the South American country.