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Top military officer central to Trump’s drug war in Central and South America to step down early
Paraguay's President Santiago Peña awards the Order of Merit “Gral Div Bernardino Caballero” in the grade of “Gran Cross”, to Navy Adm. Alvin Holsey, commander of US Southern Command, at Government Palace in Asuncion, Paraguay, Saturday, Aug. 23,...
Miami International Airport To Seek Nonstop Flights To Asia
The Miami-Dade County Board of Commissioners is pushing county officials to explore securing passenger flights to Miami International Airport (MIA) to destinations in Asia. Miami-Dade County owns and operates MIA, which currently has no nonstop...
Highlights: Miami Heat 120-119 Los Angeles Clippersin NBA
4Q | 0:00 The game is over! Thanks to the effort put in by the Heat team, they managed to score the necessary points to achieve victory in this match. The Miami team was in a good moment . Heat 120-119 Clippers 4Q | 1:31 It's a close game! The...
Pentagon Pete Mysteriously Loses Another Top Military Officer
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has seen yet another senior military commander quit their job early on his watch, amid claims of tensions between the pair. Navy Adm. Alvin Holsey, the head of U.S. Southern Command, who has been leading the U.S....
Paraguay’s Rating Outlook Upgraded To Positive By Fitch Ratings
Fitch Ratings has upgraded Paraguay’s sovereign rating outlook from stable to positive, while maintaining the BB+ rating, one notch below Investment Grade. The decision underscores Paraguay’s robust economic performance, fiscal consolidation...
Minister of State at Ministry of Foreign Affairs meets Foreign Minister of Paraguay
Doha, Qatar: Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi met on Wednesday with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Paraguay HE Ruben Ramirez Lezcano, who is visiting the...
Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs meets Minister of Foreign Relations of Paraguay
His Excellency Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi met on Wednesday with the Minister of Foreign Relations of the Republic of Paraguay Euclides Acevedo, who is visiting the country....
Morgan's memories put to good use for U17 adventurers
Thomas Morgan doesn't need much prompting for memories of Malaysia 1997 to come flooding back in all their glory. Particularly when the Republic of Ireland Under-17s head coach Colin O'Brien invited the now 48-year-old to give a talk to his...
San Rafael: el bastión vivo del Bosque Atlántico en Paraguay
El Parque Nacional San Rafael se mantiene como uno de los últimos grandes bastiones del Bosque Atlántico en Paraguay: un paisaje de árboles imponentes, neblina y resiliencia. Hoy, este ecosistema vital da un paso decisivo hacia su protección a...
Celtic talisman misses training ahead of Dundee clash after injury which saw him withdrawn from international duty
CELTIC could be without a major player for their next match as he was absent from training today. The Hoops face Dundee away this weekend looking to make up ground on – or potentially overtake – league leaders Hearts. Sign up for the Celtic...
Paraguay’s Business Summit 2025: Boosting Tourism And Economic Growth
One of Paraguay’s most significant business events, Business Summit 2025, is ready for another edition. The event, organised by the Paraguayan Industrial and Hotel Association (AIHPY), will take place on 8 and 9 October at the Tryp Hotel in...
International break storylines: USMNT have huge opportunity, key games to watch, what to know
The second international break of the 2025-26 season is now starting, with some of the biggest teams around the world still looking for a spot in the much awaited 2026 World Cup that will take place in the United States, Canada and Mexico from...
How to find legal Bitcoin Mining Sites in the US: Quick way to earn passive Crypto income
Why legality matters in Bitcoin Mining Bitcoin mining is no longer just a hobby for tech enthusiasts—it has become a global business. However, for beginners in the United States, one of the biggest challenges is not profitability but legitimacy....
White House Ceremony Honors Charlie Kirk with Posthumous Medal of Freedom Amid National Reflection on Political Violence
WASHINGTON — In a poignant East Room ceremony at the White House on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, President Donald Trump bestowed the Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously upon Charlie Kirk, the influential conservative activist and founder of...
Brazil Proposes Cutting Mercosur Fund, Faces Resistance From Uruguay and Paraguay
Brazil’s government has proposed a drastic cut to the Focem, the Mercosur fund created in 2004 to finance integration and infrastructure projects, triggering conflict with Uruguay and Paraguay, the main beneficiaries of the mechanism. The...
U.S. Visa Revocations Over Kirk Criticism Raise Concerns For International Tourists
A recent decision by the U.S. government to revoke several foreign visas has drawn much attention this week. Citing social media posts by individuals from several countries about the death of right-wing commentator Charlie Kirk, the announcement...
Trump honours Charlie Kirk with Presidential Medal of Freedom on what would be his 32nd birthday
President Donald Trump on Tuesday posthumously awarded America’s highest civilian honor to Charlie Kirk, the assassinated activist who inspired a generation of young conservatives and helped push the nation’s politics further to the...
Paraguay’s Youth In Focus: 1.5 Million Navigate Education, Work, and Marriage Trends
Young people in Paraguay are increasingly becoming driving forces in the country on many levels. In September 2025, in observance of Paraguay celebrating Youth Day, the National Institute of Statistics (INE) released new data on the country’s...
Money Talks: The 2,000 Guaraní Note’s Mix-Up Of Paraguay’s Teaching Pioneers
Paraguay’s currency tells a story beyond its value. Starting this week, The Asunción Times takes readers on a journey through the nation’s banknotes in a new weekly series, “Money Talks”. Each edition will explore a different bill, revealing the...
US Revokes Visa of Six International Students Who Spread Hatred against Charlie Kirk
“The United States has no obligation to host foreigners who wish death on Americans,” the Department of State said as it revoked visas of international students who expressed hatred against American influencer Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated on...