Military leader Randrianirina sworn in as Madagascar’s new president | Protests News

Madagascar has sworn in an army colonel as president, just days after a military takeover on the back of a popular rebellion that sent President Andry Rajoelina fleeing into exile. The African... Read more »

Argentina’s pension system among the worst — MercoPress

Argentina’s pension system among the worst Friday, October 17th 2025 – 01:34 UTC Argentina’s ability to pay retirement benefits in the medium and long run was also doubted According to... Read more »

US-China economic war intensifying, not de-escalating

While US President Trump is seeking, at least in public, to de-escalate trade tensions with China ahead of his proposed meeting with President Xi Jinping at the end of the month, the... Read more »

São Paulo beat Grêmio to Guatemalan legend’s wonderkid 🚁

Marvin Alexander Ávila Veliz Junior, 1.78m, 65kg, and 17 years old. This is the new talent scouted by São Paulo for its youth categories, who will join the Cotia squad starting in... Read more »

‘Very soon’ – Argentina’s ambassador to Washington on US trade deal

Argentina’s ambassador to the United States has confirmed that talks over a “significant” bilateral trade deal between the nations are ongoing and that an announcement could be made very soon, Speaking in... Read more »

Brazil calls for greater global ambition at Pre-COP and proposes fund for tropical forests

At least 62 delegations are taking part in the Pre-COP in Brasília, in preparation for the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) (Rafa Neddermeyer/COP30 Brazil Amazon/PR) October 16, 2025 By Ana... Read more »

What to know about the New York City mayoral debates | Elections News

It was a primary that sent shock waves through the Democratic Party and captured nationwide attention in the United States. In June, democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani bested his better-known rival, former New... Read more »

US$20bn currency swap could be agreed before midterms, says Bausili

President Javier Milei’s top economic officials said Wednesday they hope Argentina’s US$20-billion currency swap with the United States will be finalised within two weeks. Speaking at an event in Washington, Economy Minister... Read more »

Australia: Glencore locks out coal mining workers in New South Wales

Workers at Glencore’s underground coal mine at Ulan, in New South Wales (NSW), have been locked out by the company since October 3. The lockout was initially set to run for 7... Read more »

Government studying passenger rail network for Northeast | Economy

The federal government is studying the creation of a passenger rail network linking capitals in Brazil’s Northeast, in an effort to foster tourism and regional development. According to Jorge Bastos, president of... Read more »