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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

Hero MotoCorp joins hands with Gilera to expand operations in Argentina

Hero MotoCorp on Wednesday said it has tied up with Gilera Motors Argentina to reinvigorate and expand its operations in one of the key markets in South America

Artist who squirts paint with eyes destroys canvases to create NFTs

Using homemade explosive devices, Granato blew up five of his works that he valued at $70,000 to create non-fungible token (NFT) artworks here

Argentina to start Covid vaccination of children aged 3-11 by end of 2021

Argentina has confirmed more than 5.25 million COVID-19 cases so far, with over 115,000 fatalities.

Messi, Neymar set records as Argentina, Brazil edge closer to World Cup

Paris Saint-Germain teammates Lionel Messi and Neymar both broke scoring records on Friday (IST) as Argentina and Brazil continued their march toward next year's World Cup in Qatar.

Scaloni plays down Messi injury fears ahead of Brazil-Argentina duel

Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni has said that that he is likely to make several changes to his starting lineup for the FIFA World Cup qualifier against Brazil

A timeline of Lionel Messi's incredible 17-season career at Barcelona

Lionel Messi's incredible 17-season career at Barcelona appears to have come to an end.

Australia shocks Argentina 2-0 in men's Olympic soccer

Two-time Olympic men's soccer champion Argentina was stunned 2-0 by Australia in their opening game at the Tokyo Games on Thursday. In its first Olympic game since 2008, Australia took the lead through Lachlan Wales' tap-in the 14th minute at the Sapporo Dome. Marco Tilio secured the victory in the 80th, just a minute after coming off the bench. Australia is top of Group C ahead Egypt and Spain, who drew 0-0 in the other game. The Argentines won Olympic gold in 2004 and 2008. Australia's best showing was fourth place in 1992.

Lionel Messi moves closer to signing new contract with Barcelona

A person with knowledge of the negotiations between club and player told AP on Friday that Messi was prepared to accept Barcelona's offer of a five-year contract at 50 per cent of his previous salary

Best of BS Opinion: Bad loan resolution, Covid-19 vaccines, and more

Here are the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for Monday