Jerusalem/Tehran/Washington, June 13 (EFE).- Israel struck more than 100 targets in Iran early Friday, killing top military commanders and nuclear scientists for which Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has vowed “severe punishment.” In a seven-minute address, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that Israel had launched Operation Rising Lion “to roll back the Iranian threat to … Read more
Nairobi, (EFE).- Kenyan police fired tear gas on Thursday to disperse dozens of demonstrators demanding justice for Alber Ojwang, a blogger and teacher who died in police custody last weekend in Nairobi. His death has sparked widespread outrage and accusations of police abuse. The protesters marched through central Nairobi, calling for the resignation of Deputy … Read more
Ahmedabad, India, (EFE).- Indian authorities have recovered at least 240 bodies following the crash of Air India flight Al-171, a London-bound Boeing 787 Dreamliner that went down Thursday in the western city of Ahmedabad. The government confirmed that only one person survived the disaster. The aircraft, which was carrying 242 people, 230 engers, and 12 … Read more
Madrid (EFE).- Trent Alexander-Arnold was presented as a new player for Real Madrid on Thursday. During the presentation ceremony, the England full-back surprised everyone by delivering his entire speech in Spanish, telling those present that ing Real Madrid was “a dream come true.” “Thank you to the president, Florentino Pérez, and Real Madrid for this … Read more
New Delhi, June 12 (EFE).- An Air India Boeing 787 aircraft with 242 people on board crashed on Thursday in the city of Ahmedabad, in western India, while an official report on casualties are yet to be released. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) identified the aircraft as a Boeing 787 with registration VT-ANB, … Read more
Madrid, Jun 12 (EFE).- An extensive report containing audio recordings from Spain’s Civil Guard’s Central Operative Unit (UCO) has revealed possible vote rigging in favor of Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez in the 2014 primaries of the ruling Socialist Party, as well as the irregular management of nearly €620,000. The report links the third-highest ranking official … Read more
Brussel, (EFE).- The European Union, the United Kingdom, and Spain have reached a long-awaited agreement on Gibraltar’s post-Brexit status, resolving the final unresolved issue more than five years after the UK’s departure from the EU. “This agreement on Gibraltar is now a reality. A historic agreement,” announced Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares on social … Read more
Mexico City, (EFE).- Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum firmly denied on Tuesday, in response to a public accusation from United States Homeland Security Kristi Noem, that she encouraged violent protests in Los Angeles following immigration raids that led to the detention of 42 Mexican nationals. “Just moments ago, the US Secretary of Homeland Security mistakenly claimed … Read more
Kraków, Poland, (EFE).- Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk won a confidence vote in parliament, strengthening his liberal coalition at a critical time following the presidential election victory of Karol Nawrocki, a politician associated with the opposition. Tusk requested the motion to reaffirm unity within his coalition. It was approved with 243 votes in favor, 210 … Read more
Buenos Aires (EFE).- Argentina’s Supreme Court rejected an appeal filed by the former president, Cristina Fernández (2007-2015) and upheld the six-year prison sentence and lifetime disqualification from holding public office handed down in 2022 for irregularities in the awarding of road contracts. Following this unanimous decision by the three Supreme Court judges, Fernández could be … Read more
Quito, June 10 (EFE). – Ecuador’s Minister of Economic and Social Inclusion Harold Burbano explained in an interview with EFE that the Amazonian province of Orellana has become the most recent hotspot for the recruitment of minors by criminal gangs. The province has been affected by the increase in illegal gold mining in the Amazonian … Read more
International Desk, (EFE).- Top leaders of Argentina’s Peronist movement gathered Monday at the Justicialist Party (PJ) headquarters in Buenos Aires in anticipation of a potential Supreme Court ruling that could trigger the immediate arrest of former President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner (2007-2015). The high court is expected to rule this week on whether to uphold … Read more
