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Monday, October 13th 2025 - 20:22 UTC
Gaza: World leaders gather at Sharm el-Sheik to sign ceasefire deal

During a summit at the Egyptian city of Sharm el-Sheikh, co-chaired by Presidents Abdel Fatah El-Sisi and Donald Trump, bringing together leaders and dignitaries from over 30 nations and organizations, a ceasefire was signed on Monday to end the conflict in the Gaza Strip.
Monday, October 13th 2025 - 10:55 UTC
Milei off to DC for meeting with Trump

Argentine President Javier Milei is due in Washington, D.C., on Monday to meet with President Donald Trump at the White House the following day to ratify a strategic alliance between both countries following the recent financial bailout agreement.
Monday, October 13th 2025 - 07:48 UTC
Trump’s trade war has cemented Brazil’s place as the soybean superpower, says The Economist

They say no one wins a trade war. Certainly, there are fewer bigger losers than soybean farmers in the United States. Since May China, by far their biggest customer, has refused to buy a single bushel in retaliation for Donald Trump’s tariffs. The spat is ruining farmers in Illinois; Mr Trump is set to announce a US$10bn agricultural-relief package. It is also raising costs for crushers in China’s Shandong province, who press beans into animal feed and cooking oil. But there has been one big winner: soybean producers in Brazil. The rift between American farmers and their Chinese clients has let Brazil cement its place as the world’s soybean superpower.
Saturday, October 11th 2025 - 10:20 UTC
Trump announces additional tariffs on Chinese products

US President Donald Trump announced on Friday that he would be imposing 100% tariffs on China starting November 1 or sooner, accusing Beijing of a “hostile” trade stance related to rare earth mineral exports. The new surcharge will be piled on top of existing taxes (30%).
Friday, October 10th 2025 - 20:14 UTC
Trump suggests expelling Spain from NATO

US President Donald Trump suggested that Spain should be expelled from NATO for failing to commit to the alliance's newly increased defense spending target.
Friday, October 10th 2025 - 10:03 UTC
US buys Argentine pesos to rescue Milei from “acute illiquidity”

US Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent announced on Thursday a currency swap with Argentina, whereby Washington would obtain pesos from the South American country in exchange for US$20 billion, following intensive meetings in Washington with Economy Minister Luis Toto Caputo.
Thursday, October 9th 2025 - 11:20 UTC
Venezuela vows to defend itself in case of US attack

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino López issued strong warnings on Wednesday, announcing preparations in response to the US naval deployment and alleged aggressive actions in the Caribbean.
Thursday, October 9th 2025 - 10:50 UTC
Gaza: Deal announced for release of all Israeli hostages

A ceasefire agreement has been reached between Israel and Hamas, accepting the first phase of the US peace plan following mediated talks in Egypt. The deal is expected to be formally signed on Thursday.
Thursday, October 9th 2025 - 02:02 UTC
Chilean artist sparks controversy with unauthorized display at Madrid wax museum

Chilean artist Nico Miranda sparked a controversy at the Madrid Wax Museum with his representation of Argentine President Javier Milei as a lapdog of his US colleague Donald Trump, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was likened to “Chuky,” the evil doll.
Wednesday, October 8th 2025 - 09:52 UTC
US Senate confirms new Ambassador to Chile

The US Senate confirmed on Tuesday 107 nominees by President Donald Trump in a mass 51-47 block vote, leveraging new rules that allow the Upper House's advice and consent with a simple majority. Among other cases, former National Border Patrol Council Chairman Brandon Judd was confirmed as the new Ambassador to Chile.