Politics

Tuesday, June 24th 2025 - 16:09 UTC
Milei claims Argentina is the world’s 23rd military power — but global rankings say otherwise

Argentine President Javier Milei has sparked controversy by claiming that Argentina is currently the 23rd strongest military power in the world. The statement, made during a recent interview in Casa Rosada, credited Defense Minister Luis Petri’s leadership. However, data from international defense rankings tell a different story.
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 - 10:25 UTC
Argentina's GDP grows 5.8%, Indec reports

Argentina's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 5.8% year-over-year and 0.8% compared to the last quarter of 2024 in the first quarter of 2025, the National Institute of Statistics and Census (Indec) reported Monday in Buenos Aires.
Tuesday, June 24th 2025 - 10:23 UTC
Family of autistic child sues Milei over social media posting

The family of 12-year-old Ian Moche, an autism awareness activist, sued Argentine President Javier Milei over an offensive post on X.
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.
Monday, June 23rd 2025 - 21:38 UTC
Measles epidemic reported in Bolivia

Bolivian health authorities confirmed 50 cases of measles plus another 300 under suspicion, which prompted the declaration of an epidemic, primarily in Santa Cruz, with additional detections in La Paz and Potosí.
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 - 10:51 UTC
“We are on the right side of history”: Milei defends bombings in Iran

The Argentine Government of President Javier Milei has publicly supported the recent US and Israeli strikes against Iranian nuclear facilities.
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.