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India urges Argentina to do away with export duty on sunflower oil

In return, New Delhi is offering import duty concession on edible oil

Jaishankar-Argentine foreign minister talks focus on defence, atomic energy

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday held "productive" talks with his visiting Argentine counterpart Santiago Cafiero, focusing on bilateral cooperation in areas like defence and atomic energy. Cafiero is on a visit to India primarily to participate in the three-day Raisina Dialogue, India's premier foreign policy and geo-economics conference. The dialogue begins on Monday. "A productive meeting with FM @SantiagoCafiero of Argentina on his first visit to India," Jaishankar said on Twitter. "Discussed expanding our bilateral trade and cooperating in agriculture, pharmaceuticals, electronics, e-mobility, defence & atomic energy. Will work closely in G20 and multilateral forums," he said. Separately, the external affairs minister also held talks with Teddy Locsin Jr, the Foreign Affairs Secretary of the Philippines. "Warmly welcomed Secretary Foreign Affairs of Philippines @teddyboylocsin. Appreciated his insights and perspectives on Indo-Pacific, Europe, Myanmar, Ukraine

IMF approves $44 bn extended arrangement for Argentina to tackle inflation

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board approved a $44 billion extended arrangement for Argentina to strengthen the country's debt sustainability and tackle high inflation

Argentina's $45 bn debt deal with IMF gets final legislative approval

Argentina's Senate gave final legislative approval Thursday for President Alberto Fernndez's administration to refinance government's $45 bn debt with International Monetary Fund and avoid a default

Argentina halts registration of export sale for soy oil and soymeal

Argentina has halted registration of export sales of soy oil and meal, the South American country's government said in a statement on Sunday, drawing swift condemnation from the industry

Argentina, IMF reach preliminary $44.5 bn deal to resolve debt burden

Argentina and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have reached a preliminary $44.5 billion agreement to help the South American country manage its debt burden, the Economy Ministry here said.

Fines, bans from FIFA: Brazil, Argentina to replay World Cup qualifier

FIFA handed out fines and suspensions on Monday while ordering Brazil and Argentina to replay the World Cup qualifier

'No to the IMF': Thousands protest in Argentina against debt deal

The protesters paraded through the capital with banners saying "no to paying the IMF" and "no to an IMF deal", a sign of rising tension in the South American nation

IMF focus on saving Argentina from dangerous inflation path

The pact would help refinance more than $40 billion of outstanding debt the nation has with the lender stemming from the record 2018 bailout

Argentina reaches agreement with IMF to refinance $40 bn debt

Argentina has reached an agreement with the International Monetary Fund to refinance more than USD 40 billion in debt, President Alberto Fernndez said Friday.

Argentina's Covid miracle

Thanks to its policies to strengthen the real economy, the country has been enjoying a remarkable recovery

IMF payments 'costing more than Covid': Argentine VP slams funding agency

The IMF allocated over $4 billion to Argentina when it disbursed more than $650 billion to its members last year.

Inflation in Argentina jumps 50.9% in 2021 becoming highest figure in LatAm

Inflation in Argentina in 2021 spiralled up 50.9 per cent, becoming one of highest figures in Latin America, according to the data provided by National Institute of Statistics and Census of Argentina.

Poland beats Argentina to secure semifinal spot at ATP Cup

Hubert Hurkacz beat Diego Schwartzman 6-1, 6-4 to secure Poland's victory over Argentina on Wednesday and a spot in the ATP Cup semifinals

Spain, Poland, Argentina win 2nd consecutive matches at ATP Cup

The four group winners in the 16-team tournament advance to the semifinals on Friday and Saturday, with the winners meeting in the final on Sunday

Hero MotoCorp expands operations in Argentina, opens flagship dealership

Two-wheeler market leader Hero MotoCorp on Friday announced the expansion of operations in Argentina with the opening of its flagship dealership in Buenos Aires.

Argentina remembers football legend Diego Maradona one year after his death

Argentina paid tribute to football legend Diego Maradona, a year after he died of a heart attack aged 60.

Cuban woman accuses Diego Maradona of raping her when she was a minor

Maradona, reckoned by many as the greatest footballer ever, died last year after undergoing brain surgery on a blood clot.

World Cup 2022: Brazil bids for direct spot; Argentina concerned over Messi

For front-running Brazil, the main aim this week is beating Colombia and securing an automatic spot at next year's World Cup in Qatar with plenty of time to spare in South American qualifying.

Messi arrives in Argentina for World Cup Qualifiers against Uruguay, Brazil

Lionel Messi arrived in Argentina to attend the double round of South American World Cup Qualifiers