United States

• Tuesday, October 21st 2025 - 10:58 UTC

  Argentina signs cooperation deals with FBI

  

  Argentina's Security Ministry announced Monday the signing of two strategic cooperation agreements with the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to combat organized crime and terrorism.

• Tuesday, October 21st 2025 - 08:41 UTC

  Construction of White House's ballroom underway

  

  The White House has begun the demolition of a portion of the East Wing to make way for President Donald Trump's planned US$250 million ballroom. First built in 1902, the East Wing has been renovated multiple times, with a second floor added in 1942.

• Monday, October 20th 2025 - 23:24 UTC

  Trump says Argentines are “fighting for their life”

  

  US President Donald Trump replied to farmers from his country by defending his support for Argentina's Javier Milei through substantial financial aid. Argentina is “fighting for its life,” people are “dying,” and the South American nation needs help “to survive in a free world,” insisted the Republican leader.

• Monday, October 20th 2025 - 21:45 UTC

  Argentina and US finalize currency swap deal

  

  The United States and Argentina formalized a US$20 billion currency swap agreement just days before Argentina's national legislative elections next Sunday.

• Monday, October 20th 2025 - 10:50 UTC

  Trump confirms new tariffs for Colombia

  

  US President Donald Trump confirmed on Sunday that the US was preparing to announce significant tariffs on Colombia, following the Republican leader's decision to suspend financial aid to the South American country due to its alleged inaction in the fight against drug trafficking

• Saturday, October 18th 2025 - 10:17 UTC

  Trump against supplying more missiles to Ukraine

  

  US President Donald Trump told his Ukrainian colleague, Volodymyr Zelensky, that he was reluctant to deliver Tomahawk long-range missiles to Kyiv. He made those remarks during a meeting at the White House. The Ukrainian government considers these supplies vital for attacking military and energy infrastructure deep within Russian territory.

• Friday, October 17th 2025 - 21:40 UTC

  Two survivors captured after US military strike on alleged Venezuelan “narco-submarine”

  

  Two people have reportedly survived a US military attack on a vessel allegedly carrying drugs from Venezuela and are being held aboard a Navy ship in the Caribbean, according to unnamed US officials cited by American media.

• Friday, October 17th 2025 - 20:13 UTC

  US-Argentina relationship: Ambassadors make optimistic remarks

  

  Washington's Ambassador to Buenos Aires, Peter Lamelas, announced “big news” was on its way, probably regarding a strengthened economic alliance and a trade agreement. His statements were backed by similar comments from Argentina's mission chief in the United States, Alec Oxenford.

• Friday, October 17th 2025 - 13:25 UTC

  US Southcom Chief to retire by year's end

  

  US Navy Admiral Alvin Holsey, who is in charge of the Southern Command (Southcom), will retire from active service in December 2025, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced on Thursday. Holsey took command in November 2024, succeeding Army General Laura Richardson. Thus, his early departure is unusual, as these four-star postings typically last three to four years.

• Thursday, October 16th 2025 - 09:33 UTC

  Bessent steps in to keep dollar from soaring in Argentina

  

  Argentina's financial markets bounced back on Wednesday following an intervention and new statements from US Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent after initial fearful trading resulting from US President Donald Trump's conditional endorsement of the South American country.