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Argentina President Javier Milei Touts First Quarterly Budget Surplus Since 2008: President Javier Milei announced Argentina’s first quarterly fiscal surplus ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-23/milei-trumpets-quarterly-budget-surplus-in-argentina-tv-address
In Argentina, students protest against austerity plan leading to public university cuts
lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2024/04/24/in-argentina-students-protest-against-government-s-austerity-plan_6669319_4.html
Elon Musk and Javier Milei share their love of free markets in first meeting: Tesla boss shows Argentine president Texas factory where they talked about lithium ...
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Quick Glance: Elon Musk and Javier Milei Discuss Free Markets and Investment Opportunities
- Elon Musk and Argentine president Javier Milei met for the first time at Tesla's Texas factory.
- They discussed market liberation, eliminating bureaucratic obstacles, and investment opportunities.
- Milei unexpectedly won an election focused on spending cuts and inflation reduction.
- Both shared similar views on free markets and expressed support for Israel in conflicts.
Argentina’s Central Bank Lowers Key Rate to 60%: Argentina’s central bank cut its key interest rate for the fourth time since President Javier Milei took office ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-25/argentina-s-central-bank-lowers-key-rate-to-60
Why South Korean pop culture rocks and North Korea’s does not: Dictatorship stifles creativity and joy
economist.com/culture/2024/04/22/why-south-korean-pop-culture-rocks-and-north-koreas-does-not
Quick Glance: Kim Leads Rocket Drills for Nuclear Counterattacks
- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised rocket launches simulating nuclear counterattacks.
- The drills showcased the strength of the country's nuclear forces.
- The rockets were described as highly accurate and capable of carrying tactical nuclear warheads.
- The US and South Korea are responding with enhanced military exercises and nuclear deterrence strategies.
Climate change is slowing Earth’s rotation: This simplifies things for the world’s timekeepers
economist.com/science-and-technology/2024/04/24/climate-change-is-slowing-earths-rotation
Has Taylor Swift peaked?: The musician is at the height of her commercial, but not her creative, power
economist.com/culture/2024/04/24/has-taylor-swift-peaked
Milei’s Team Sees Argentina Inflation Slowing Faster Than Economist Survey: Argentine President Javier Milei’s economic team sees monthly inflation slowing much ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-24/milei-s-team-sees-inflation-slowing-faster-than-economist-survey
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Why so many Chinese graduates cannot find work: Our number-crunching suggests that their plight could be much worse than previously thought
economist.com/china/2024/04/18/why-so-many-chinese-graduates-cannot-find-work
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The mystery of Milei’s cloned dogs: Argentina wonders if there are four or five: Two reporters asked about the exact number of his pets, but his spokesperson’s ...
english.elpais.com/international/2024-04-26/the-mystery-of-mileis-cloned-dogs-argentina-wonders-if-there-are-four-or-five.html
What are the obligations of Israel and Hamas to protect civilians?: International Humanitarian Law creates obligations—but contains numerous caveats
economist.com/the-economist-explains/2024/04/24/what-are-the-obligations-of-israel-and-hamas-to-protect-civilians
Finally, America’s Congress does right by Ukraine: Disaster has been dodged. But the political malaise that delayed the Ukraine funding bill remains
economist.com/leaders/2024/04/20/finally-americas-congress-does-right-by-ukraine
Don’t be gloomy about Tesla and its EV rivals: The industry has had a terrible few months. But demand is likely to pick up
economist.com/leaders/2024/04/24/dont-be-gloomy-about-tesla-and-its-ev-rivals
Can anyone pull Boeing out of its nosedive?: The American planemaker needs one hell of a pilot
economist.com/business/2024/04/24/can-anyone-pull-boeing-out-of-its-nosedive
Javier Milei and Elon Musk are giga happy. Does anyone care?: On April 12, the Argentine president and Tesla CEO visited the company's gigafactory in Austin ...
lemonde.fr/en/m-le-mag/article/2024/04/21/javier-milei-and-elon-musk-are-giga-happy-does-anyone-care_6669063_117.html
Quick Glance: Javier Milei and Elon Musk: Business, Fashion, and Thumbs-Up Gesture
- The Argentine president and Tesla CEO visited the company's gigafactory in Austin, Texas, to freely discuss business on April 12.
- Milei and Musk met in Texas, visited Tesla Giga Texas factory, and had extensive conversations about the importance of free markets and defending freedom ideas.
- Musk recently lost 15 kilograms and shared insights into his diet, including deprivation, intermittent fasting, and Ozempic, an anti-diabetic medication.
- Both dressed in unique outfits, featuring cargo pants, skinny jeans, and cowboy accessories, expressing their enthusiasm with thumbs-up gestures.
Efforts to tackle student protests in America have backfired badly: Police intervention at Columbia has provoked protests at other universities
economist.com/united-states/2024/04/23/efforts-to-tackle-student-protests-in-america-have-backfired-badly
Javier Milei Sparks Wild Rally That Makes Peso No. 1 in World: Four months into office, Argentine President Javier Milei has pulled off a critical feat in a ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-25/javier-milei-sparks-wild-rally-that-makes-peso-no-1-in-world
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Milei on march: ‘Using a noble cause to defend caste interests’: Milei used social media to unload on critics and dismisses universities march ...
batimes.com.ar/news/argentina/milei-on-education-march-using-a-noble-cause-to-defend-caste-interests.phtml
India’s financial system has improved dramatically in the past decade : There is much more change to come
economist.com/special-report/2024/04/22/indias-financial-system-has-improved-dramatically-in-the-past-decade
“We have to make Biden lose”: Arab-Americans are switching to Trump: Anger over Gaza in the swing state of Michigan might cost the president the election
economist.com/1843/2024/04/24/we-have-to-make-biden-lose-arab-americans-are-switching-to-trump
Argentina's president: Javier Milei now uses the government plane after all: The Argentine president flew for a long time to save money. This is now a thing of ...
spiegel.de/ausland/argentinien-javier-milei-nutzt-nun-doch-den-regierungsflieger-a-6904a1dc-cdac-4fbd-b25f-f2ca819776d1
Meet Argentina’s richest man: The boss of Mercado Libre ponders Javier Milei, self-doubt and the dangers of wokery
economist.com/the-americas/2024/04/25/meet-argentinas-richest-man
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America’s latest aid will give Ukraine only a temporary reprieve: The bitterness of the struggle in Washington is a sign of trouble ahead
economist.com/leaders/2024/04/24/congress-has-given-ukraine-a-reprieve-with-its-new-aid-package
Leafhopper Swarms Threaten Argentina Crops and Economic Recovery: Argentina corn farmers had high hopes for this season’s harvest after near-perfect weather ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-17/bug-plagues-argentina-crops-in-setback-for-milei-s-recovery-plan
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Javier Milei, Argentina's president and social media addict: The populist and ultra-liberal leader elected last November spends an average of two hours a day on ...
lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2024/04/18/javier-milei-argentina-s-president-and-social-media-addict_6668793_4.html
Primary schools in Britain are beginning to close : A baby bust is starting to work its way through the system
economist.com/britain/2024/04/11/primary-schools-in-britain-are-beginning-to-close
Milei vowes to keep public spending down, says ‘era of present state’ over: The president emphasized that private investments were the only way out for the ...
buenosairesherald.com/economics/milei-vowes-to-keep-public-spending-down-says-era-of-present-state-over
How Russia targeted France and radicalised Emmanuel Macron: He is now one of Europe’s leading Russia hawks
economist.com/europe/2024/04/18/how-russia-targeted-france-and-radicalised-emmanuel-macron
Two years of war have impoverished many Ukrainians: The elderly, the displaced and the disabled are the worst affected
economist.com/europe/2024/04/21/two-years-of-war-have-impoverished-many-ukrainians
Congress tells China: sell TikTok or we’ll ban it: Only America’s courts can save the video app now
economist.com/business/2024/04/24/congress-tells-china-sell-tiktok-or-well-ban-it
Quick Glance: ByteDance Would Consider Closing TikTok in US Over Sale, Sources Claim
- ByteDance would prefer to cease TikTok operations rather than engage in a sale if all legal avenues are exhausted to combat potential legislation banning the platform in US app stores, as per four sources.
- Despite TikTok's massive popularity with over a billion users, it remains unprofitable, contributing a small fraction to ByteDance's overall revenues and daily active user base.
- ByteDance stated on Thursday in a release on Toutiao, a media platform it possesses, that there are no intentions to sell TikTok, in response to claims from The Information about ByteDance exploring sale scenarios for TikTok's US operations excluding the recommending algorithm for user videos.
- As of December, ByteDance's valuation stood at $268 billion when it proposed a buyback of approximately $5 billion in shares from investors.
Israel should not rush to strike back at Iran: Instead it should try a novel response to Iran’s missile attack: restraint
economist.com/leaders/2024/04/18/israel-should-not-rush-to-strike-back-at-iran
Quick Glance: Israel artist calls for Gaza ceasefire
- The representative of Israel at the international art fair is calling for an immediate ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza.
- Ruth Patir’s video installation called (M)otherland was scheduled to open on Saturday at Israel’s national pavilion at the international art show but will remain closed for now.
- Patir stated on her website that the artist and curators are showing solidarity with the families of the hostages and the large community in Israel calling for change, rather than canceling themselves or the exhibition.
- It is believed that there are still individuals in Gaza, including 129 captives taken during the attacks led by Hamas on Israel on October 7, with 34 of them presumed dead.
Reasons to be cheerful about Generation Z: They are not doomed to be poor and anxious
economist.com/leaders/2024/04/18/reasons-to-be-cheerful-about-generation-z
Israel responds to Iran’s barrage with a symbolic strike: Both sides have a chance to de-escalate their conflict, at least for now
economist.com/middle-east-and-africa/2024/04/19/israel-responds-to-irans-barrage-with-a-symbolic-strike
How ruthless is Amazon, really? : It is too simplistic to portray business as a battle of might versus right
economist.com/culture/2024/04/25/how-ruthless-is-amazon-really
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America’s $61bn aid package buys Ukraine time: It must use it wisely
economist.com/briefing/2024/04/25/americas-61bn-aid-package-buys-ukraine-time
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Frozen Russian assets will soon pay for Ukraine’s war: And America now hopes to convince others to make better use of the stash
economist.com/finance-and-economics/2024/04/18/frozen-russian-assets-will-soon-pay-for-ukraines-war
India’s difficult business environment is improving : The changes are allowing Indian firms to become more dynamic
economist.com/special-report/2024/04/22/indias-difficult-business-environment-is-improving
How Iran covered up the damage from Israel’s strikes: New images shared with The Economist show how a swap helped calm a crisis
economist.com/middle-east-and-africa/2024/04/24/how-iran-covered-up-the-damage-from-israels-strikes
Can women-only factories help more Indian women into work?: Ola, an electric-scooter manufacturer, is trying to find out
economist.com/asia/2024/04/25/can-women-only-factories-help-more-indian-women-into-work
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The House of Representatives gives Ukraine its best news in a year: $61bn of aid is on the way. It should have an almost instant effect
economist.com/united-states/2024/04/20/the-house-of-representatives-just-gave-ukraine-the-best-news-it-has-had-for-a-year
President Milei's austerity measures: Argentine students defend free universities
spiegel.de/wirtschaft/soziales/argentinien-studenten-verteidigen-kostenlose-universitaeten-a-6254053c-d366-433e-b3e5-bbab019db101
Trump v Biden: who’s ahead in the latest polls?: The Economist is tracking the race to be America’s next president
economist.com/interactive/us-2024-election/trump-biden-polls
How to get more people into military uniforms: Why mandatory military service makes sense for some countries but not others
economist.com/leaders/2024/04/18/how-to-get-more-people-into-military-uniforms
Why the stockmarket is disappearing: Large companies such as ByteDance, OpenAI and Stripe are staying private
economist.com/finance-and-economics/2024/04/18/why-the-stockmarket-is-disappearing
Generation Z is unprecedentedly rich: Millennials were poorer at this stage in their lives. So were baby-boomers
economist.com/finance-and-economics/2024/04/16/generation-z-is-unprecedentedly-rich
Who will lead the LVMH luxury empire?: Bernard Arnault sizes up his heirs apparent
economist.com/business/2024/04/18/who-will-lead-the-lvmh-luxury-empire
Chinese firms are expanding in South-East Asia: This new business diaspora is younger, better-educated and ambitious
economist.com/asia/2024/04/25/chinese-firms-are-expanding-in-south-east-asia
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Milei sees four dogs and says there are five – it should concern us: On a denial of reality, cloned dogs, mediums and Javier Milei's messianic project.
batimes.com.ar/news/argentina/why-milei-sees-four-dogs-and-says-there-are-five.phtml
Would you really die for your country?: Military conscription is on the agenda in the rich world
economist.com/international/2024/04/17/would-you-really-die-for-your-country
The growing role of fighting robots on the ground in Ukraine: Drones already fill the skies. Now uncrewed vehicles are heading to the front lines
economist.com/the-economist-explains/2024/04/19/the-growing-role-of-fighting-robots-on-the-ground-in-ukraine
The tiny republic of San Marino is alarmingly friendly to Russia: Intelligence sources are concerned about the country, which is surrounded by Italy
economist.com/europe/2024/04/24/the-tiny-republic-of-san-marino-is-alarmingly-friendly-to-russia
IMF: Argentina meeting programme targets by ‘significant margins’: Milei’s stabilisation plan "has yielded better results than we expected in our last ...
batimes.com.ar/news/economy/imf-argentina-meeting-programme-targets-by-significant-margins.phtml
The spending cuts that allowed Milei to turn around the economy: How did the government reach a budget surplus in the first quarter? A private study provides ...
batimes.com.ar/news/economy/the-expenses-cut-by-milei-to-achieve-a-fiscal-surplus.phtml
As Russia’s attacks step up, Ukraine fears waning Western support: An interview with the country’s new national security chief
economist.com/europe/2024/04/15/as-russias-attacks-step-up-ukraine-fears-waning-western-support
After Dobbs, Americans are turning to permanent contraception: More young women are tying their tubes
economist.com/graphic-detail/2024/04/19/after-dobbs-americans-are-turning-to-permanent-contraception
Argentina buys 24 F-16 jets for air force from Denmark
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/argentina-buys-24-f-16-jets-air-force-president-says-2024-04-16/
What to read to understand Chechnya: Four books and a film that unpack an influential region of Russia
economist.com/the-economist-reads/2024/04/16/what-to-read-to-understand-chechnya
How strong is India’s economy?: It isn’t the next China, but it could still transform itself and the world
economist.com/leaders/2024/04/25/how-strong-is-indias-economy
Memorable images make time pass more slowly: The effect could give our brains longer to process information
economist.com/science-and-technology/2024/04/24/memorable-images-make-time-pass-more-slowly
China’s ties with Russia are growing more solid: Our columnist visits a future Russian outpost in China’s most advanced spaceport
economist.com/china/2024/04/25/chinas-ties-with-russia-are-growing-more-solid
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Ukraine is ignoring US warnings to end drone operations inside Russia: Its superdrones can reach targets as far away as Siberia
economist.com/europe/2024/04/18/ukraine-is-ignoring-us-warnings-to-end-drone-operations-inside-russia
Will war snuff out the Gulf’s global business ambitions?: Companies far and wide are feeling the effects of the conflict
economist.com/business/2024/04/25/will-war-snuff-out-the-gulfs-global-business-ambitions
Milei will no longer fly commercial for security reasons: Javier Milei reverses previous decision to travel by commercial airliner on foreign trips abroad; ...
batimes.com.ar/news/argentina/milei-will-no-longer-fly-commercial-for-security-reasons.phtml
Without fanfare, the Philippines is getting richer: And its economy is unusually well-defended against American politics
economist.com/asia/2024/04/23/without-fanfare-the-philippines-is-getting-richer
Argentina's Milei revs up chainsaw and blender in fiscal deficit attack: Argentina's libertarian President Javier Milei is revving up his attack on the country's ...
reuters.com/markets/argentinas-milei-revs-up-chainsaw-blender-fiscal-deficit-attack-2024-04-23/
A conservative strategist on how Joe Biden can win: Sarah Longwell says “double-haters” will decide the election
economist.com/by-invitation/2024/04/23/a-conservative-strategist-on-how-joe-biden-can-win
Quick Glance: Biden criticizes Florida's abortion ban and holds Trump accountable
- President Biden condemns the upcoming 6-week abortion ban in Florida.
- He blames Trump for appointing justices who overturned Roe v. Wade.
- Biden's campaign focuses on abortion rights to mobilize voters.
- Efforts to leverage Florida's abortion laws for political gain are highlighted.
What to read about India’s economy: Can it emulate China’s past manufacturing success—and should it even try?
economist.com/the-economist-reads/2024/04/22/what-to-read-about-indias-economy
The Supreme Court seems divided over Donald Trump’s immunity : Whether Mr Trump stands trial for trying to steal the 2020 election may come down to one justice
economist.com/united-states/2024/04/25/the-supreme-court-seems-divided-over-donald-trumps-immunity
The dark side of growing old: A coming wave of Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia will test China to its limits
economist.com/china/2024/04/18/the-dark-side-of-growing-old
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Caputo looks for funds for Argentina in Washington: Economy Minister Luis Caputo is on the search for funds in Washington, seeking the US$15 billion President ...
batimes.com.ar/news/economy/toto-caputo-looks-for-funds-for-argentina-in-washington.phtml
What happens if Ukraine loses?: Russian victory would be debilitating for the West, and especially for Europe
economist.com/europe/2024/04/11/what-happens-if-ukraine-loses
Why is so much of the internet’s infrastructure run by volunteers?: Malware smuggled into XZ Utils software highlights a bigger problem
economist.com/the-economist-explains/2024/04/23/why-is-so-much-of-the-internets-infrastructure-run-by-volunteers
Truth Social is a mind-bending win for Donald Trump: And disturbing evidence of how he destabilises reality for Americans
economist.com/united-states/2024/04/18/truth-social-is-a-mind-bending-win-for-donald-trump
Crisis at Human Capital Ministry: abrupt exits and resignations: Legal Secretary Maximiliano Keczeli not the first from Sandra Pettovello’s inner circle to quit ...
batimes.com.ar/news/argentina/crisis-at-human-capital-ministry-abrupt-exits-and-resignations-disrupt-sandra-pettovellos-portfolio.phtml
What to read about the history of California: Five books that help explain the power and problems of the Golden State
economist.com/the-economist-reads/2024/04/25/what-to-read-about-the-history-of-california
As the planet warms, watch out for dengue fever : A mosquito-borne disease is spreading—and must be curbed
economist.com/leaders/2024/04/25/as-the-planet-warms-watch-out-for-dengue-fever
A short history of India in eight maps: Understanding the breathtaking diversity of India and Indians
economist.com/graphic-detail/2024/04/12/a-short-history-of-india-in-eight-maps
How Hollywood fell in love with video games: “Fallout” is the latest in a successful run of adaptations
economist.com/culture/2024/04/18/how-hollywood-fell-in-love-with-video-games
Like a bad movie: Argentina's culture industry suffers under Milei: President Javier Milei's 'chainsaw' cutbacks are threatening Argentina's ...
batimes.com.ar/news/culture/argentine-culture-under-milei-fears-bad-ending.phtml
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