KANSAS CITY: Argentina captain Lionel Messi produced a stunning hat-trick to lead his side to a comfortable 3-0 victory over Algeria in their opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026, equalling the tournament’s all-time goalscoring record in the process. The 38-year-old superstar scored all three goals as the defending champions began their campaign in […]
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Bad Bunny celebrates Valentine’s Day with ex-girlfriend in Argentina
Bad Bunny has sparked fresh reconciliation buzz after being spotted with ex-girlfriend Gabriela Berlingeri in Buenos Aires just days after his high-profile Super Bowl 2026 halftime performance. The Puerto Rican superstar – whose real name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio – was photographed enjoying an early Valentine’s dinner with Berlingeri on Thursday night, according to […]
Wildfires scorch 15,000 hectares in Argentine Patagonia
ARGENTINA: Wildfires in southern Argentina have burned over 15,000 hectares this week, prompting large-scale firefighting efforts and evacuations in Patagonia. Read More: “Massive Icebergs Collapse from Argentina’s Perito Moreno Glacier The largest blaze, ongoing since Monday near the small town of Epuyen in the Andes, has charred around 11,980 hectares, according to the Chubut provincial fire service. […]
Argentina shares agri expertise with Pakistan
Argentina’s Ambassador Sebastian Sayus announced that Argentina is ready to share expertise in agriculture, livestock, and food security with Pakistan. He spoke at the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), emphasizing the goal to strengthen Pakistan’s production, storage, and food supply chains. Sayus highlighted plans for a pilot project to improve grain storage and […]
Messi set for Argentina return in Puerto Rico friendly
Lionel Messi has rejoined the Argentina squad and could feature in Tuesday’s friendly against Puerto Rico, coach Lionel Scaloni said after the forward skipped their 1-0 victory over Venezuela to play for Inter Miami at the weekend. Messi scored twice in Inter Miami’s 4-0 victory over Atlanta United in Major League Soccer on Saturday, and […]
Trump’s Tariff Threats Overshadow IMF
WASHINGTON– Finance ministers and central bankers gathering in Washington this week for the IMF and World Bank annual meetings are facing renewed global uncertainty after Donald Trump reignited the US-China trade war, threatening 100% tariffs on Chinese imports. The move has rattled markets and overshadowed what was expected to be a week focused on the […]
OpenAI, Sur Energy Plan $25 Billion Data Center Project in Argentina
BUENOS AIRES– OpenAI and Sur Energy have signed a letter of intent for a massive $25 billion data center project in Argentina, the government announced Friday — a move that could transform the country into a regional hub for artificial intelligence infrastructure. According to a government statement, the planned facility would have a capacity of […]
US Strikes $20 Billion Currency Swap Deal with Argentina Amid Market Turmoil
WASHINGTON – The United States finalized a $20 billion currency swap line with Argentina on Thursday and directly purchased Argentine pesos, in what Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called an “exceptional measure” to stabilize turbulent markets in the debt-laden South American nation. “US Treasury is prepared to take whatever exceptional measures are warranted to provide stability […]
France, Argentina close in on Davis Cup Final 8
France moved to the brink of the Davis Cup Final 8 by taking a 2-0 lead over Croatia, while Argentina, Austria and Germany were also close to booking their spots in Bologna after dominating the opening day of their qualifying ties on Friday. Debutant Corentin Moutet gave 10-times champions France the ideal start in Osijek […]
Nissan may shut plants in Japan, India, and Mexico amid global sales drop
Nissan is considering closing several factories in Japan and overseas as part of a major cost-cutting plan. The company may shut its historic Oppama and Shonan plants in Japan, leaving only three active car assembly factories in the country. It is also reviewing closures in South Africa, India, Argentina, and possibly two factories in Mexico. […]