Diana Mondino’s trip has triggered speculation that she is looking to extend a currency swap with Beijing as the risk of a 10th sovereign debt default looms.

In Argentina no industry can escape its high inflation, but in Buenos Aires cocktail bars are overcoming supply problems by using alternative local ingredients to create new cocktails and vermouths.

Nato partner bid comes at a time when the right-wing government of President Javier Milei aims to boost ties with Western powers and attract investment.

Those on trial include the owners of the Mossack-Fonseca law firm that was at the heart of the 2016 massive document leak. The often-delayed trial opened in Panama on Monday.

Shortages have led to supermarket brawls, rationing and the rise of home-made concoctions.

The Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens continues on Saturday with group and knockout matches. Here’s everything you need to know on day 2.

The Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens roared into action on Friday, with sold-out crowds revelling in home success and splashing out on city stays

Former president’s embassy stay raises questions about his plans as he faces multiple criminal investigations. Brazilian police cannot arrest a politician staying at a foreign embassy.

Washington better served by focusing on economics and other areas to ‘counter malign forms of Chinese and Russian influence’, according to new report.

Review of the ‘M’ Mark system, set up to back big events, was ordered in wake of row after football star Lionel Messi no-show in city friendly match.

David Cameron toured battle sites of the Falklands War on Monday in the first visit by a British foreign secretary to the South Atlantic archipelago in three decades.

Argentina has asked the UK for talks on the disputed islands based on an approach similar to the handover of Hong Kong to China in 1997.

After taking part in a Group of 20 meeting, Antony Blinken is expected to meet with Luis Inacio Lula da Silva in Brasilia and Javier Milei in Buenos Aires.

They met as Argentina faces its worst economic crisis in decades, with inflation at more than 200 per cent and Milei in trouble after his major reform package was rejected.

Beijing Football Association says ‘no plans’ for Messi to play in China after Argentine national squad, captained by the star, scheduled two matches in country for March.

World just had hottest January on record as human-caused climate change and El Nino weather pattern push up temperatures.

President Gabriel Boric said the death toll would continue to rise, adding that it was the country’s deadliest disaster since 2010’s earthquake and tsunami.

Chang Dai-chien, or Zhang Daqian, was one of China’s most famous 20th-century artists, but little is known of his life after he left his homeland in 1949. A new documentary aims to fill in the gaps.

Matches are expected to take place in Hangzhou and Beijing during Fifa international window, but if Messi makes trip he will miss Inter Miami’s league game against New York Red Bulls.

The self-proclaimed ‘anarcho-capitalist’ president is making hist first overseas tour, even as he battles a major economic crisis at home.

Beijing says wide-ranging reductions on items ranging from sweetcorn to plywood meant to help global and domestic markets.

J Balvin, the man behind hits like ‘Mi Gente’ and ‘I Like it’, has been dating Argentinian model Valentina Ferrer since 2018 – but why did they call their son Rio?

In a letter addressed to the leaders of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa – members of the Brics alliance – Milei said the moment was not ‘opportune’ for Argentina to join. It had been set to join on Monday.

Milei, a vocal critic of Beijing, looks set to appoint long-serving envoy Marcelo Suarez Salvia as ambassador.

Freeze comes as new Argentine President Javier Milei, who campaigned on breaking ties with China, faces financial challenges.