Telefónica has sold its Argentine operations for $1.25 billion to Telecom Argentina, prompting President Javier
Russian FM Lavrov’s visit to Tehran for talks with Iranian FM Araqchi comes as the
Yair Lapid proposed that Egypt manage the Gaza Strip for 8-15 years post-conflict, with financial
Saudi Arabia hosted US-Russia talks on Ukraine, which were contentious and criticized by Ukraine for
Friedrich Merz, the likely next chancellor of Germany, is advocating for increased defense independence from
Bolivia inaugurated a new steel plant in Puerto Suárez, financed largely by a $546 million
The IMF has concluded its Article IV consultation with Angola, noting a 3.8% GDP growth
The U.S. will not seek regime change in Venezuela, focusing on collaboration with Maduro’s regime
Turkey has offered to facilitate peace talks between Ukraine and Russia as the conflict intensifies.
The status of U.S. troops in Syria is under scrutiny due to pressures from Turkey