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Capital

Buenos Aires

Head of State

President Javier Milei

Head of Government

President Javier Milei

African elephant Pupy is seen in her enclosure at the Buenos Aires Ecopark, a few days before her transfer to the Brazilian Elephant Sanctuary, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on April 11. Photo: Reuters

Americas and the Caribbean

Pupy the elephant arrives at Brazil sanctuary after 30 years in Argentine zoo

The 35-year-old African elephant arrived ‘in perfect health’ and will remain in an outdoor shed while she begins to adapt to her new home.

19 Apr 2025 - 10:05AM

US-China relations

China fires back after US official takes swipe at aid to Global South

15 Apr 2025 - 7:29PMvideocam

Americas and the Caribbean

Argentina seals US$20 billion IMF deal, tears down currency controls

12 Apr 2025 - 4:28PM

US-China relations

US pressures Argentina’s Milei to scrap currency swap accord with China

Trump adviser says Washington would withhold support for Buenos Aires loan request to IMF if it reinforces China’s ‘position’ in Argentina.

5 Apr 2025 - 5:18AM

Argentina’s President Javier Milei delivers a speech during a ceremony to commemorate the 43rd anniversary of the war between Argentina and the United Kingdom over the Malvinas/Falkland Islands at the Cenotaph to the Fallen of the Malvinas War in Buenos Aires on Wednesday. Photo: AFP

Hong Kong Sevens

Editorial | ‘Successful try’ at the Sevens proves game changer for stadium

Despite teething troubles at the rugby showcase, fans cheered the new Hong Kong venue that now eagerly awaits a top band and the best in football action.

1 Apr 2025 - 6:30AM

Fame and celebrity

Who is actor James McAvoy’s fashion designer partner, Lisa Liberati?

James McAvoy is notoriously low-key when it comes to his love life – so much so that the X-Men star from Glasgow only confirmed his most recent wedding 3 years after it took place.

25 Mar 2025 - 6:00PM

Blockchain

Bitcoin slides below US$90,000 as cryptocurrency sell-off hastens

Tumbling crypto prices mirror a broader retreat from risky assets, while sentiment has also soured following a hack targeting exchange Bybit.

26 Feb 2025 - 10:01AM

Bitcoin has retreated from a peak following the election of Donald Trump as US president. Photo: dpa

Fame and celebrity

Argentina court drops charges against 3 accused in death of singer Liam Payne

Charges were dropped against singer’s representative in Argentina, the manager of the hotel and the head of the hotel’s reception.

21 Feb 2025 - 12:11PMvideocam

Americas and the Caribbean

Argentina’s Milei denies promoting cryptocurrency that crashed

Argentina’s president spoke out for the first time about a cryptocurrency scandal that has dented his reputation.

18 Feb 2025 - 2:22PM

Donald Trump

Pope slams Trump, says US migrant deportations ‘will end badly’

In a letter to US bishops, the pontiff urges Catholics and others to reject narratives that discriminate against refugees and migrants.

11 Feb 2025 - 11:20PMvideocam

Brazilian migrants deported from the US arrive at Pinto Martins airport in Fortaleza, Brazil, on February 7. Photo: AFP

US-China relations

Trump slaps 25% tariffs on steel and aluminium imports with ‘no exceptions’

US president says ‘it’s time for our great industries to come back to America’ after promising broader reciprocal tariffs.

11 Feb 2025 - 3:12PMvideocam

US President Donald Trump holds a signed executive order on tariffs on aluminium imports at the White House in Washington on Monday. Photo: Reuters

Americas and the Caribbean

‘Like a stream of blood’: Argentina river turns red, sparking fears of toxic leak

Officials suspect the presence of aniline, a toxic substance used in dyes and medicines.

8 Feb 2025 - 1:53AM

Americas and the Caribbean

Argentina follows US in exiting World Health Organization

Argentinian President Javier Milei is an avowed fan of US President Donald Trump.

5 Feb 2025 - 11:49PM

Donald Trump’s 2025 inauguration

With Trump’s inauguration, US-China rivalry opens new and uncertain chapter

Whether and how the mercurial president-elect delivers on his various pledges on trade with Beijing and other issues will be anyone’s guess.

20 Jan 2025 - 4:13PMvideocam

A conductor attends a rehearsal in front of the US Capitol in Washington ahead of Donald Trump’s January 20 presidential inauguration. Photo: Reuters

US-China relations

Trump’s pick of Rubio as top US diplomat leaves Latin America bracing

Long-time outspoken China critic raises concerns in region he might press governments to choose sides between Washington and Beijing.

31 Dec 2024 - 3:29AMvideocam

Donald Trump and Marco Rubio share the stage at a campaign rally in Raleigh, North Carolina, on November 4, a day before the former US president won a second term. Photo: AP

Fame and celebrity

Liam Payne’s manager among 5 charged in singer’s death in Argentina

Three face manslaughter charges, while two are accused of supplying the British singer with illegal drugs.

31 Dec 2024 - 3:02PM

Venezuela

Venezuela opposition adviser holed up in Argentine residence calls it ‘prison’

Residence has been without power for more than a month, said Magalli Meda, adviser to opposition leader Maria Corina Machado.

29 Dec 2024 - 6:48AM

Trade

China launches investigation into beef imports as local price of the meat falls

Imports have surged, with China representing a hugely important market for countries such as Brazil, Argentina and Australia.

28 Dec 2024 - 3:59AM

A chef cooks beef steaks at Wolfgang’s Steakhouse in Beijing. Photo: Reuters

Gender

Video | Sumo wrestler Hiyori Kon brings her sport to Argentina

Hiyori Kon was profiled in the Netflix documentary Little Miss Sumo.

19 Dec 2024 - 10:35AMvideocam

Japan

Video | Female sumo wrestler brings her sport to Argentina

19 Dec 2024 - 10:00AM

Donald Trump

Argentina’s Milei says he expects to attend Trump’s inauguration

China’s Xi Jinping and other world leaders have been invited, but no foreign head of state has attended such an event in at least a century.

15 Dec 2024 - 4:10AM

Argentine President Javier Milei waves during a gala at Mar-A-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, in November. Photo: Reuters

China trade

Will China turn to Argentina to fill its farming import gap? Wheat and see

The first wheat shipment from Argentina to China since the 1990s suggests a deeper trade relationship could be on the horizon.

3 Dec 2024 - 9:30PMvideocam

China could widen its trade relationship with Argentina to ensure its supply of staple crops like wheat. Photo: Xinhua

Americas and the Caribbean

Disturbing new details emerge in Liam Payne death investigation

New footage reveals Liam Payne’s struggle with hotel staff before his fatal fall from a Buenos Aires balcony last month.

26 Nov 2024 - 5:50PMvideocam

WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Chinese No 1 Zheng to play at Australian Open without breakthrough coach Riba

The Spaniard, who guided her through her groundbreaking season this year, is having surgery, and will be covered by Argentine Dante Bottini.

26 Nov 2024 - 1:30PM

Donald Trump

Editorial | Torch of international cooperation to burn despite Trump return

China’s President Xi Jinping along with leaders at the Apec and G20 summits make it clear multilateralism is still the way to go.

22 Nov 2024 - 2:23AM

Beijing is not US president-elect Donald Trump’s only target in a trade war – he also has threatened tariffs on the rest of the world. Photo: AFP

Climate change

Cop29 host tries to calm waters after diplomatic turmoil

The UN climate talks are in disarray after a French minister cancelled her trip and Argentina withdrew its delegation.

15 Nov 2024 - 2:14AMvideocam

Attendees arrive for the Cop29 UN climate summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Thursday. Photo: AP

Fame and celebrity

3 charged in Argentina over death of One Direction singer Liam Payne

The three were charged with supplying Payne with drugs while one was also charged with abandoning a person in a vulnerable state.

8 Nov 2024 - 11:45AMvideocam

Donald Trump

Argentina’s President Milei to meet Trump and Musk next week in the US

Since his election late last year, Milei has sought close ties with the US and, since Tuesday’s US election, has stressed support for Trump.

8 Nov 2024 - 5:20AMvideocam

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