News of australia

Rio Tinto expands lithium bet with biggest deal since 2007

Yesterday 14:15 Rio Tinto Group has agreed to purchase Arcadium Lithium Plc in an all-cash deal valuing the US-listed miner at US$6.7 billion.

RUGBY WORLD CUP 2023

Michael Cheika – behind the quips, a shrewd rugby brain

19-10-2023 13:05 Michael Cheika and his larger than life persona has taken the Pumas to the semi-final – now Argentina must defeat New Zealand for a chance at the Webb Ellis trophy.

International Relations

United States steps up pressure on Argentina over fighter jet choice

26-07-2023 18:08 Washington is close to authorising the sale of 24 F-16 fighter jets to Argentina and aims to become the country's main arms supplier for the first time since the Malvinas War.

FIFA Women's World Cup

Brazil tweaks work hours for women's World Cup

19-07-2023 15:11 Brazil grants civil servants time off to watch women's World Cup

WOMEN'S FOOTBALL

Argentina unveils Women’s World Cup squad, aims for second round

08-07-2023 16:37 Albiceleste eyeing a first win and qualification for the knockout stage at the upcoming FIFA’s Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL

Asian jaunt leaves Argentina and Messi with plenty to ponder

23-06-2023 01:00 Lionel Messi is irreplaceable, but with any luck the collective spirit and unity he has helped foster in the Albiceleste will ensure that the glory days will continue.

by Dan Edwards

FOOTBALL

In a rush to the not-too distant future

15-06-2023 13:48 Martín Demichelis has River Plate on an imperious path to title, but there’s no rest for anyone in modern football – everyone keeps looking ahead.

by Dan Edwards

International Football

Lionel Messi stars as Argentina down Australia 2-0 in Beijing

15-06-2023 12:22 Argentina dominates ball and dispatches Australia in 2-0 friendly win played before adoring Chinese crowd; Skipper scores opening goal with Pezzella notching second.

MESSI ON THE MOVE

Lionel Scaloni: Messi 'deserves' move to MLS

14-06-2023 13:47 Argentina coach says he's "very happy" that Messi has decided to move to the MLS and that he "deserves" his move to Miami.

INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL

Messi says 2022 World Cup was probably his last with Argentina

13-06-2023 13:57 Albiceleste skipper reveals that Argentina's triumph in Qatar was likely his World Cup with the national team, declaring: "I don't think I will be around for the next."

MESSI MADNESS

Chinese superfan books into Messi hotel for glimpse of hero

12-06-2023 10:28 It took hours of waiting, a pricey hotel room and an exhausting chase through Beijing, but it was all worth it for a Chinese fan of Lionel Messi who eventually got a blurry selfie with his hero.

ARGENTINA IN ASIA

A drink with Messi for US$42,000? Chinese police warn over scams

11-06-2023 08:58 Argentina skipper's presence in China for a friendly against Australia has drawn scammers and ticket-scalpers desperate to capitalise on Messi mania.

International football

Australia coach Arnold wants 'revenge' over Argentina

06-06-2023 14:53 Australian national football coach eager to erase World Cup memories ahead of Argentina's upcoming international friendly match against the Socceroos in Beijing.

Albiceleste in Asia

'Robbery' – fans complain at US$680 tickets to see Argentina in China

02-06-2023 08:40 Chinese football fans complain as ticket prices are released for friendly match between Argentina against Australia in Beijing.

Lithium in Latin America

Chile set to lose ground in global lithium rankings to Argentina

30-05-2023 21:54 Chile, the second-largest supplier of lithium, expects to lose more market share to Australia and Argentina over the next decade.

INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL

Scaloni names Argentina squad for Asia tour friendlies

29-05-2023 14:46 Coach Lionel Scaloni names squad upcoming matches against Australia in Beijing and Indonesia in Jakarta; Youngster Alejandro Garnacho, Giovanni Simeone, Walter Benítez and Leonardo Balerdi and Facundo Medina notable call-ups.

ALBICELESTE IN ASIA

Argentina's Asia tour: Australia in China, Indonesia in Jakarta

22-05-2023 12:23 National team agrees to play two matches on 'Asia Tour' in June; Albiceleste will face Australia in Beijing and Indonesia in Jakarta.

Qatar 2022 World Cup

Julián, Enzo and Alexis – the new stars supporting Messi’s World Cup dream

07-12-2022 16:42 The Qatar 2022 World Cup has created three new stars for Argentina: Julián Álvarez, Enzo Fernández and Alexis Mac Allister.

Qatar 2022 World Cup

Scaloni thanks fans in Bangladesh for their support:

02-12-2022 14:10 Lionel Scaloni thanks Albiceleste's fans in Bangladesh for their support for the team, as images of the celebrations in the Asian country go viral.

Qatar 2022 World Cup

Argentina wary of Australia's speed ahead of World Cup clash

02-12-2022 13:40 Argentina's Rodrigo De Paul says the national team are wary of Australia's height and speed ahead of their World Cup last-16 clash in Doha on Saturday.

Qatar 2022 World Cup

Albiceleste back on track in World Cup roller coaster

02-12-2022 11:04 It has been a roller coaster ride for Argentina at the World Cup in Qatar, but after veering off the rails early on, the Albiceleste are firmly back on track.

Qatar 2022 World Cup

Australia awaits as Scaloneta starts to thrive under pressure

01-12-2022 00:04 When the team is in trouble, Lionel Messi normally steps forward to come to the rescue and drag his nation out of a hold. But this is 2022, and even when the superstar has an off-day, some more unlikely figures are more than ready to play the hero.

by Dan Edwards

Qatar 2022 World Cup

'Another World Cup begins now,' warns skipper after Poland win

30-11-2022 18:30 Looking ahead to Saturday's clash with Australia in the last 16 of the Qatar 2022 World Cup, Argentina's skipper warns his teammates that "anyone can beat anyone" and to take things "one game at a time."

News of australia

Rio Tinto expands lithium bet with biggest deal since 2007

Michael Cheika – behind the quips, a shrewd rugby brain

United States steps up pressure on Argentina over fighter jet choice

Brazil tweaks work hours for women's World Cup

Argentina unveils Women’s World Cup squad, aims for second round

Asian jaunt leaves Argentina and Messi with plenty to ponder

In a rush to the not-too distant future

Lionel Messi stars as Argentina down Australia 2-0 in Beijing

Lionel Scaloni: Messi 'deserves' move to MLS

Messi says 2022 World Cup was probably his last with Argentina

Chinese superfan books into Messi hotel for glimpse of hero

A drink with Messi for US$42,000? Chinese police warn over scams

Australia coach Arnold wants 'revenge' over Argentina

'Robbery' – fans complain at US$680 tickets to see Argentina in China

Chile set to lose ground in global lithium rankings to Argentina

Scaloni names Argentina squad for Asia tour friendlies

Argentina's Asia tour: Australia in China, Indonesia in Jakarta

Julián, Enzo and Alexis – the new stars supporting Messi’s World Cup dream

Scaloni thanks fans in Bangladesh for their support:

Argentina wary of Australia's speed ahead of World Cup clash

Albiceleste back on track in World Cup roller coaster

Australia awaits as Scaloneta starts to thrive under pressure

'Another World Cup begins now,' warns skipper after Poland win

Lower house deputies back Milei’s veto of university funding bill

World Bank highlights falling inflation in Argentina but warns of economic decline

Banco de la Nación, Argentina’s largest bank, wants to sell debt after 30-year hiatus

Crypto platform Rainbow Exchange suspends payments in Argentina amid pyramid scheme claims

Oil workers strike after death after Vaca Muerta drilling field

La camioneta Dodge Journey que provocó el allanamiento a la casa de la dirigente cercana a Juan Grabois

No cesa la polémica: “Los salones de fiestas hemos quedado excluidos del pago de Sadaic y Aadi Capif”

"Toto" Caputo a la diputada cordobesa Alejandra Torres: "Nosotros también estamos a favor de las universidades públicas"

San Pedro: advierten que la empresa acusada de ser un esquema ponzi operará con otra criptomoneda

El huracán Milton bajó su intensidad pero causó múltiples destrozos, inundaciones y cortes de luz masivos