European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen announced the decision in the face of opposition from France and Italy
International relations
Chilean president-elect José Antonio Kast meets Milei in first international trip following runoff win
The Argentine government said the two leaders outlined a roadmap for priorities to work on once Kast takes office
Right-wing leaders worldwide celebrate Kast’s victory in Chile
Argentine President Javier Milei said it was a step towards ‘the defense of life, freedom and private property’ in the region
Argentina warns it will take ‘action’ over ‘illegal’ offshore oil drilling project in Malvinas Islands
An Israeli and British joint venture will invest US$2.1 billion in the first oil production off the coast of the islands.
Greetings in Mandarin and cups of hot water: the world’s longest commercial flight lands in Buenos Aires
China Eastern launched a new flight which connects Shanghai and Buenos Aires, with a stop in New Zealand. It’s expected to boost tourism and trade
Milei to attend Corina Machado’s Nobel Peace Prize acceptance ceremony in Norway
The move adds tension to the ongoing feud between Venezuela and Argentina, who have already severed diplomatic ties
Grossi leads the International Atomic Energy Agency and played an important role mediating between the US, Israel and Iran
Argentina only attendee to reject G20 declaration, citing Palestine, geopolitics
US President Donald Trump, a key Milei ally, boycotted the summit because of diplomatic tensions with the host, South Africa
A Wall Street Journal report said banks are now discussing a US$5 billion short-term loan instead. Minister Luis Caputo denied ever discussing a bailout with banks and said the news is meant to ‘spread confusion’