News of u20 world cup

EU seeks to boost 'neglected' ties with Latin America

07-06-2023 12:42 European Union launches new strategy to "recalibrate and renew" relations with Latin American and Caribbean countries, just over a month before first EU-CELAC summit for eight years.

Incoming UN climate agency chief forecasts wind of change

03-06-2023 08:34 Celeste Saulo, the head of Argentina's Servicio Meteorológico Nacional since 2014 and the new incoming head of the UN's weather and climate agency, insists it's not too late to change how the climate crisis story ends.

Celeste Saulo elected first female chief of World Meteorological Organization

01-06-2023 08:42 Celeste Saulo, who has headed Argentina's weather agency since 2014, elected as the first female leader of UN climate agency.

Argentina eliminated: Nigeria knock out U-20 World Cup hosts

01-06-2023 01:11 Albiceleste youth side exits FIFIA Under-20 World Cup tournament at last-16 stage after 2-0 defeat to Nigeria in San Juan.

UK’s top diplomat rounds off regional tour with UN support for Brazil

26-05-2023 14:01 UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly rounds off tour of Latin America and Caribbean with speech backing Brazil’s bid for UN Security Council seat; United Kingdom looking to boost ties with the region in 200th year of bilateral relations.

At 100, Henry Kissinger basks in US praise with no accountability

26-05-2023 09:13 Henry Kissinger, who turns 100 on Saturday, shaped US foreign policy like few others, with a long – and highly controversial – record.

U20 World Cup: Argentina beat Guatemala 3-0 and advance to last 16

23-05-2023 20:37 Albiceleste's 3-0 win over Guatemala in Santiago del Estero secures place in last 16 of the FIFA Under-20 World Cup.

Zelenskyy’s plans to meet Brazil’s Lula at G7 fall through

22-05-2023 10:54 Ukrainian and Brazilian leaders fail to hold one-on-one talks while attending a summit in Japan.

Scandal at U20 World Cup: Iraq accused of ‘abuse and vandalism’

20-05-2023 09:29 Buenos Aires Province Security Ministry forced to investigate after reports of alleged sexual abuse, vandalism and inappropriate behaviour at hotel in La Plata where members of Iraq’s youth team are staying for the tournament.

Study: Half world's largest lakes and reservoirs drying up

18-05-2023 17:16 More than half of the world's largest lakes and reservoirs are dwindling and placing humanity's future water security at risk, warns new study.

Expert: AI could replace 80% of jobs 'in next few years'

08-05-2023 22:26 Artificial intelligence could replace 80 percent of human jobs in the coming year, predicts US-Brazilian researcher and AI guru Ben Goertzel.

Charles III crowned king at first UK coronation in 70 years

06-05-2023 08:45 Thousands of people turned central London red, white and blue on Saturday, with a sea of Union Jack flags lining the streets for the coronation of King Charles III.

BRICS draws membership bids from 19 nations before summit

25-04-2023 12:37 Nineteen countries expressed an interest in joining the BRICS group of nations as it prepares to hold an annual summit in South Africa.

World's 'oldest' tree able to reveal planet's secrets

24-04-2023 10:40 In a forest in southern Chile, protected from fires and logging that decimated the species, a giant alerce tree has survived for thousands of years. Scientists see in its trunk a valuable record of how life adapts to the changes on the planet.

World Bank lines up US$950 million of fresh support for Argentina

16-04-2023 09:19 Economy Minister Sergio Massa continues to search for international financing; World Bank joins list of multilateral organisations lending their support to Argentina.

A social flare-up, a triple draw and the rise of Milei

15-04-2023 10:01 Javier Milei very well could be the single most voted-for candidate in the national PASOs scheduled for August 13.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

World Bank lowers forecast to no growth for Argentina in 2023

04-04-2023 14:50 International financial institution lowers its 2023 growth forecast for Argentina from two percent to zero growth and calls for “macroeconomic stability” in order to boost growth.

Adviser to Lula met Putin to discuss peace talks for Ukraine

04-04-2023 10:37 An adviser to Brazil President Lula met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow to discuss opening peace negotiations with Ukraine, official in Brasilia confirms.

Lionel Messi: 'I always dreamed of lifting a World Cup with Argentina'

24-03-2023 08:10 Lionel Messi thanked the crowd and scored the 800th goal of his career on Thursday night as he led an evening of unforgettable celebrations at the Monumental.

Affection rains down from stands as fans and players enjoy World Cup party

24-03-2023 07:54 Argentina still mean business, and on the evidence of Thursday night, the lights will not go out for a long time as millions of fans across the nation continue to cherish those golden days in Qatar.

by Dan Edwards