News of world cup

World food prices post biggest decline since 2008 in July

05-08-2022 20:39 Global food prices fell the most since 2008 after concerns over supplies of grains and vegetable oils eased as Ukraine moved toward restarting exports.

Bloomberg

Argentina Economy Minister says she has strong political support

27-07-2022 15:55 New Economy Minister for Argentina Silvina Batakis tells Washington reporters she will stabilise economy, claiming strong political support from the government.

Bloomberg

Key Argentina creditor hints at withholding new funding

26-07-2022 13:42 Argentina faces further potential isolation after one of its last-standing creditors suggested it won’t give new funding until the government organises itself better.

Bloomberg

IMF sees Argentina committed to programme, with downside risks

26-07-2022 13:27 Officials re-iterate Argentina’s commitment to IMF $44 billion programme, despite economy in deepening crisis and risks on the downside.

OBITUARY

Shinzo Abe, Japan’s long-Serving prime minister, dies at 67

08-07-2022 13:51 Shinzo Abe, the 67-year old former prime minister fatally shot on Friday, built a legacy during a record-breaking tenure as a foreign policy hawk, but will likely be most remembered for an aggressive economic-growth strategy that bore his name.

Assassination in Nara

Japan in shock as former PM Shinzo Abe assassinated by gunman

08-07-2022 13:25 Japan's former prime minister Shinzo Abe assassinated today by a gunman who shot the influential politician as he delivered a campaign speech.

HUNGER

One-tenth of the world is hungry – and war risks worsening the crisis

07-07-2022 08:42 Number of undernourished people rose by about 6% to roughly 768 million last year, an annual report by United Nations agencies shows.

HEALTH & SOCIETY

UN report says cocaine use has risen in Argentina over past decade

29-06-2022 10:00 Argentina is one of the countries in South America where the consumption of cocaine and psychoactive substances has grown the most over the past decade, according to the latest UN World Drug Report.

G7 Summit

As Ukraine fallout worsens, G7 seeks to woo fence-sitters

28-06-2022 15:48 Five emerging powers, including Argentina, have become the object of the G7 industrialised powers' charm offensive, as the club of rich nations seeks broader support in their backing for Kyiv. Argentina has condemned Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

G7 SUMMIT

President condemns Russia’s invasion of Ukraine at G7 summit

27-06-2022 17:06 Alberto Fernández criticises “economic system that allows wealth to accumulate in the hands of the few” at meeting of world leaders in Bavaria.

WORLD ECONOMY

How do interest rates affect the real economy?

16-06-2022 12:42 Faced with the highest inflation in four decades, central banks in the United States, eurozone and UK are hiking interest rates in order to contain inflation.

Coronavirus pandemic

Facemasks no longer mandatory in enclosed spaces, says City Hall

16-06-2022 10:51 More than two years on since their introduction, the use of face masks is no longer compulsory in enclosed places in Buenos Aires, City Hall announced this week.

World Blood Donor Day

With voluntary blood donors in short supply, experts call for ‘cultural change’

14-06-2022 16:38 On World Blood Donor Day, a look into blood donations in Buenos Aires.

by Mariel Priven

HUMAN RIGHTS

UN human rights chief Bachelet won't seek second term

13-06-2022 14:09 Former Chile president Michelle Bachelet confirmed Monday that she will not seek a second term as the United Nations human rights chief.

INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL

Messi conjures up five-timer in Estonia friendly

06-06-2022 13:57 Lionel Messi scored all the goals in Argentina's 5-0 friendly win over Estonia in Pamplona, Spain on Sunday – becoming only the third

Qatar 2022 World Cup

Argentina's national team to prepare for World Cup in Abu Dhabi

02-06-2022 08:46 Argentina will be based in Abu Dhabi ahead of this year's World Cup finals in Qatar after AFA signs agreement that will see SuperCopa Argentina finals played in the UAE from 2023 to 2026.

‘Finalissima’: ARGENTINA 3-0 ITALY

Argentina’s Scaloneta leaves Italy shellshocked

01-06-2022 22:02 The road to Qatar has begun in perfect fashion, with a new piece of silverware and Argentina's first-ever victory on English soil.

by Dan Edwards

INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL

Messi stars as Argentina beat Italy in Finalissima

01-06-2022 21:03 Lionel Messi stole the show as Copa América holders Argentina powered to a 3-0 win against European champions Italy in the Finalissima at Wembley on Wednesday.

Music & Culture

Coldplay announce eighth show in Buenos Aires as Argentines snap up tickets

30-05-2022 17:10 British band announces eighth show at River Plate's Monumental stadium as fans in Argentina brush aside economic woes to snap up tickets; Gigs on 'Music of the Spheres World Tour' will be classified by multiple sustainability initiatives, including reduction of CO2 emissions and the planting of a tree for each ticket sold.

DIEGO MARADONA

'Tango D10S': Aircraft presented in tribute to Maradona

26-05-2022 19:56 Adorned with images and memorabilia in a travelling tribute to the late player, the 'Tango D10S' aircraft is aiming for the 2022 Qatar World Cup.

Qatar 2022 World Cup

Qatar World Cup marks last dance for Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo

20-05-2022 00:26 As the football world prepares to head to Qatar in six months' time, this World Cup is set to bookend the era in which Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have been the sport's two pre-eminent players.

Coronavirus pandemic

Argentina entering 'fourth wave' of Covid-19 pandemic, says health minister

17-05-2022 12:12 Health Minister Carla Vizzotti warns Argentina is facing a "fourth wave" of the Covid-19 pandemic, following a 92% jump in infections from the previous week; "No new closures" planned, says official.

Paradigm shifts

Fear, uncertainty, doubt

14-05-2022 00:01 A paradigm shift for Argentina, global geopolitics, and cryptocurrencies.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS

FIFA confirms replay for abandoned Brazil-Argentina World Cup qualifier

09-05-2022 13:01 FIFA confirms abandoned 2022 World Cup qualifier between Brazil and Argentina will be replayed, after rejecting appeals from both national federations.

Severe Acute Hepatitis

Eight suspected cases of severe hepatitis of unknown origin in children in Argentina

06-05-2022 16:01 The Ministry of Health reported Friday that these are isolated and unconnected cases. It also confirmed that "this is not an outbreak" since similar cases are reported every year.

RECORD FOR SPORTS MEMORABILIA

Maradona's 'Hand of God' shirt sells for US$9 million at auction

04-05-2022 12:48 Shirt that Maradona wore while scoring twice against England at 1986 World Cup sells at auction for £7.1 million – a record for any item of sports memorabilia.

ABORTION DEBATE

Overturning Roe would set US against global wave on abortion rights

03-05-2022 14:06 United States would stand in contrast to countries like Argentina and Ireland, where abortion access has increased in recent years.

As I see it

The crystal balls are getting cloudier

30-04-2022 01:21 Not only Argentina but most other countries have to decide if it would be better for them to cultivate their relations with what could soon be the top superpower, or to assume that the US will recover from its self-inflicted internal woes.

by James Neilson

Qatar 2022 World Cup

FIFA: 23.5 million tickets sought in latest World Cup sale

29-04-2022 13:54 Football's world governing body reveals extraordinary demand for tickets for Qatar 2022 World Cup, with Argentina's three group stage matches among the most sought after.

FRENCH ELECTION 2022

Macron gets second chance to show France his vision can work

25-04-2022 08:53 French presidents wins another crack at convincing the public that his pro-business, pro-European vision can work for them.

'Hand of God' shirt

Maradona 1986 shirt auction opens with bid of US$5 million

20-04-2022 16:04 Online auction for the shirt worn by Diego Maradona when he scored twice against England in the 1986 World Cup begins with US$5-million bid.

ECONOMIC OUTLOOK

IMF upgrades Argentina growth projection ahead of Guzmán talks

19-04-2022 16:26 Multilateral lender predicts GDP will improve by 4% in 2022 but sees inflation topping out the year at 48%.

WORLD ECONOMY

IMF slashes global growth forecasts amid Ukraine war

19-04-2022 15:07 IMF lowers global growth forecast to 3.6% for 2022 in wake of "seismic" impact of Ukraine war.

Women's Polo

Argentina crowned champions in first Women’s Polo World Cup

18-04-2022 12:24 Argentina secures Women's Polo World Cup title title with a convincing win over the United States at the Campo Argentino de Polo in Buenos Aires.

Bilateral Relations

Rodríguez Larreta calls for EU-Mercosur agreement to be ratified

13-04-2022 15:00 Buenos Aires City mayor met with members of European parliaments, discussing bilateral relations, human rights and climate change.

RUSSIAN INVASION OF UKRAINE

Russia's invasion of Ukraine sparks diplomatic battle at UNESCO

13-04-2022 14:04 Russia is due to host the annual meeting of UNESCO's World Heritage Committee in just two months, a meeting that Western nations say they will now boycott over the invasion of Ukraine.

BLOOMBERG - ANALYSIS

Global energy upheaval threatens years of natural gas shortages

07-04-2022 22:05 War, the energy transition, severe weather and surging demand are creating a period of upheaval that is tightening natural gas supply like never before.

AUTHENTICITY DISPUTE

Maradona's daughter claims wrong 1986 shirt is up for auction

07-04-2022 17:43 Dalma Maradona casts doubt over whether soon-to-auctioned shirt is that worn during famous 'Hand of God' goal, but Sotheby's says "conclusive photomatch" proves it's authentic.

Qatar 2022 World Cup

Pieces are falling into place for in-form Argentina ahead of Qatar 2022

01-04-2022 16:39 The Albiceleste is united, playing spectacular football at times and by all accounts having a great time doing it, and that is the sentiment that must be transmitted from here until the World Cup itself.

by Dan Edwards

Qatar 2022 World Cup

Scaloni has 'no complaints' over World Cup draw

01-04-2022 16:37 Argentina coach admits World Cup draw could have been a lot worse after being paired with Mexico, Poland and Saudi Arabia.

Qatar 2022 World Cup

World Cup draw: Argentina to face Saudi Arabia, Mexico and Poland

01-04-2022 15:33 Argentina will face Saudi Arabia, Mexico and Poland at Qatar 2022 this November, after Friday's World Cup draw in Doha.

WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS

Argentina draw as Peru book World Cup play-off spot as Colombia, Chile miss out

30-03-2022 09:29 Argentina held 1-1 by Ecuador in South American qualifiers on a decisive night for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS

Messi, Di María on scoresheet as Argentina stretch unbeaten run to 30 matches

26-03-2022 08:25 Lionel Messi scored on his return to the national team as Argentina stretched their world-leading unbeaten run to 30 matches with a routine 3-0 World Cup qualifying win over Venezuela on Friday.

As I see it

Putin must be running short of cannon fodder

25-03-2022 11:08 Is Russia so different from the US and Western European countries that she will be able to shrug off the deaths of well over 10,000 soldiers after just one month’s fighting in Ukraine without their relatives demanding an honest explanation?

by James Neilson

RUSSIAN ATTACK ON UKRAINE

With Ukraine, Vatican balances diplomacy and inter-faith ties

21-03-2022 08:35 The Vatican has long played global mediator but has struggled to make its mark in the Ukraine conflict.

sports

Albiceleste coach Scaloni names squad for World Cup qualifiers

20-03-2022 14:28 Star forward Lionel Messi returns to the Argentina fold for two World Cup qualifiers later this month after he was included in coach Lionel Scaloni's squad announced on Friday.

TECH & SOCIETY

The battle to keep Russia's Internet free

18-03-2022 11:28 Western powers have seized the possessions of Russian oligarchs and sanctioned banks, but moves to limit access to the Internet are highly divisive.