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Topic: Argentina

Argentina answers economist Javier Milei’s ‘out with political elite’ refrain, elects him president

Milei has pledged 'shock therapy' to revive country's economy. Plan includes shutting central bank, ditching peso & slashing spending — potentially painful reforms that's resonated with voters.

Argentina heads to the polls amid worst economic crisis in decades

Whoever wins will have to deal with an economy on life support: depleted central bank reserves, looming recession post-drought and a $44 billion program with the IMF is wobbling.

Argentina ‘death flight’ plane returned from US

By Miguel Lo Bianco BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - Argentine officials on Monday welcomed the return of an airplane from which the country's last military dictatorship threw political opponents to their

Lionel Messi to lead Argentina against Australia in China friendly

This would mark Lionel Messi’s first visit to China since 2017 which is set to spark a mass scramble for tickets. World Cup winners would play Australia on 15 June.

Messi hits 800th career goal as Argentina wins over Panama in first game as World Cup champs

Atlanta United's Thiago Almada opened scoring in 79th minute with his first international goal after capitalising on rebound following free kick by Messi that hit left post.

‘We’re waiting for you’: Messi receives threatening note after attack on family supermarket

BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - Two people on motorcycles shot at a supermarket belonging to the family of Antonela Roccuzzo, wife of Lionel Messi, in Rosario, in Argentina's Santa Fe province early on

‘I’m going to keep at it.’ Lionel Messi says he’s open to playing in 2026 World Cup

After scoring seven goals in the 2022 World Cup, Messi could become the World Cup's all-time leading scorer if he suits up in 2026.

Messi & Co. take choppers after heaving millions force Argentina team off open-bus parade

The Argentine capital has been in party mode since the team's dramatic victory, which has helped mask economic woes in the nation battling one of the world's highest inflation rates.

‘We did it, thanks to Messi’ — Argentina fans flood streets after World Cup win

Bearing flags, hats and the country's iconic blue-and-white jerseys, Argentines took over Buenos Aires' downtown and other iconic spots within minutes after the win.

From presidents to Pele: How leaders & sporting legends reacted to Argentina’s win

Brazilian football great Pele said that 'legend Diego is smiling now' while Roger Federer praised Messi, saying 'time and time again you have redefined greatness'.

On Camera

Nobel committee, note how Trump allowed Munir to make nuclear threat against India from US soil

So far, India has responded to his threats with a measured, diplomatic, strategic, and multi-dimensional approach. Now, it needs to react firmly.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.