Argentina signs $20bn currency swap deal with US: central bank

Argentina's central bank said on Monday it signed a $20 billion exchange-rate stabilization agreement with the US Treasury Department, six days ahead of a key midterm election. The central bank's statement said the agreement sets forth terms for...

Miami Beach puts the art in offshore artificial reef

Updated October 20, 2025 at 10:01 PM MDT MIAMI — In a warehouse, Colin Foord is a doting father overseeing a coral nursery. His charges are a type of soft coral called gorgonians. "They're a fundamentally important part of the Caribbean and...

Trump plan to import Argentine beef angers US farmers

By Leah Douglas and Tom Polansek WASHINGTON/CHICAGO (Reuters) -U.S. farmers on Monday criticized President Donald Trump’s suggestion that the country may import more beef from Argentina, after they recently lost out to the South American nation on...

Brand USA Bets on Warmth and Hospitality to Win Back World Travelers

Last month, Bad Bunny explained to i-D magazine why his world tour wouldn’t stop in the United States. “There was the issue of, like, fucking ICE could be outside [the venues],” he said. “It’s something that we were… very concerned about.” Without...

Brand USA Launches "America the Beautiful" Global Tourism Campaign at Travel Week U.K. & Europe 2025 to Bolster International Tourism's Impact on U.S. Economy

All-New Destination Marketing Initiative Launches as the U.S. Prepares for Historic 2026 Events, Including FIFA World Cup, America's 250th Anniversary, and Route 66 centennial LONDON, Oct. 20, 2025 -- Brand USA, the destination marketing...

Argentina’s vibrant chapter unfolds in Qatar's Years of Culture

From archaeological sites to polo fields and kitchen tables, Argentina recently wrapped its vibrant chapter of the Qatar-Argentina and Chile Years of Culture. This first-ever dual-country initiative highlighted the quiet power of cultural...

Aerolineas Argentinas grounds eight Boeing 737-800s after engine failures

Aerolineas Argentinas Boeing 737-800 LV-CTC aeropuerto de Resistencia © Edgardo Gimenez Mazó on Wikimedia CommonsAerolíneas Argentinas has temporarily grounded eight Boeing 737-800 aircraft after a plane en route from Aeroparque to Córdoba...

Argentina: Milei’s political and financial crisis

Argentinian President Javier Milei’s position is looking increasingly unstable, as his government’s drawn out financial and political crises are picking up steam. The government’s panic is palpable as they stare down the gauntlet to the key...

Celebrities venture into hotel and tourism industry

October 21, 2025 | 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — Many celebrities have diversified their income streams into the hospitality industry. They continue to expand their portfolios beyond their successful careers by investing in hotels and other...

Dismissing Concerns of US Farmers, Trump Claims Argentina 'Dying' to Justify $40 Billion Bailout

President Donald Trump's allegiance to Argentina's right-wing government is appearing to undermine his signature claim—for those who ever believed it—that he always puts "America first" in his policymaking, as critics continue to bash the...

Big change for travelling with pets in Europe - Simon Calder explains all you need to know

Travelling by plane with pets in Europe? Huge changes are coming thanks to a new ruling by a top European court. Pets will now be classed as baggage when taken on board flights, meaning airlines will no longer have to pay higher compensation if...

Cristiano Ronaldo unlikely to travel to India for FC Goa clash

The 40-year-old football superstar, who is aiming to feature in the 2026 World Cup, is managing his workload for the global showpiece Saudi Arabia's top club Al Nassr is all set to arrive in India on Monday night for their AFC Champions League 2...

Retail sales plunge in Argentina even for Mother's Day gifts

Monday, October 20th 2025 - 09:56 UTC The stores' varied strategies failed to increase actual consumption, CAME found Waning retail sales in Argentina, even in the wake of Sunday's Mother's Day celebrations, reflected the country's ongoing crisis...

Will Messi play in Kerala? Argentina's friendly has become a political football

Ever since the tour plan of the Argentina national football team was proposed by Kerala’s department of sports last year, controversy has refused to die down. What was projected as Kerala’s biggest-ever sporting spectacle, a friendly match...

Why does Trump want US to buy Argentinian beef? What prez said amid efforts to keep inflation in check

Donald Trump said on Sunday, October 19, that the US could purchase Argentinian beef to try and bring down prices for American consumers. “We would buy some beef from Argentina,” the US President told reporters aboard Air Force One during a flight...

Beijing break-up: Trump wants China out of Argentina. Could Milei afford it?

Despite Argentina’s claims to the contrary, the United States government’s bailout appears to come with strings attached: they want China “out” of Argentina. But with Argentina exporting billions in goods to China each year and some chunky...

Will Cristiano Ronaldo travel to India for Al-Nassr's AFCCL 2 clash against FC Goa? Report provides update

Al-Nassr superstar Cristiano Ronaldo will not be part of the travelling party for their AFC Champions League Two meeting with FC Goa, as per reports. The Saudi giants are preparing for a third game in the competition after their convincing league...

‘Landmarks,’ ‘The Travelers,’ ‘One Woman One Bra’ Win BFI London Film Festival Awards

The 69th edition of the BFI London Film Festival (LFF) is wrapping up Sunday night with the U.K. premiere of Julia Jackman’s star-studded 100 Nights of Hero, following the unveiling of this year’s award winners, led by Lucrecia Martel’s Landmarks...

OVER 70% OF TRAVELERS ARE EMBRACING THE “JOY OF MISSING OUT” AS THE NEW WAY TO VACATION

After years of “revenge travel” and jam-packed holidays, a new mindset is taking hold and reshaping how people think about vacation: the Joy of Missing Out (JOMO). Unlike tightly packed trips driven by the Fear of Missing Out (FOMO), where...

Tourist Numbers Dropped in Costa Rica During 2025’s First Seven Months

Costa Rica’s tourism took a hit in the first seven months of 2025, with visitor numbers dropping compared to the previous year. By the end of the third quarter, the country saw 50,000 fewer tourists, a trend that has local businesses and officials...