Dhaka, Apr 4 (EFE).- A massive fire engulfed one of the largest marketplaces popular for cheaper clothes in the capital Dhaka on Tuesday, gutting dozens of shops, officials said. Fire officer Lima Khan told EFE that the fire broke out at the Bangabazar shopping complex around 6 am and spread quickly in surrounding areas. “Our … Read more
Washington, Apr 3 (EFE).- US media outlets will not be allowed to broadcast former President Donald Trump’s arraignment hearing in a Manhattan state court, a judge said Monday. New York State Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan rejected a request by several media organizations to broadcast the unprecedented proceedings. In his decision, Judge Merchan said that … Read more
Sydney, Australia, Apr 4 (EFE).- Australia has banned the Chinese social media app TikTok from government devices, the country’s attorney general announced Tuesday, following similar decisions of Western allies over concerns of foreign interference and national security. “After receiving advice from intelligence and security agencies, today I authorized the Secretary of the Attorney-General’s Department to … Read more
Washington, Apr 3 (EFE).- The Chinese balloon that flew for thousands of miles over US territory in late January and was shot down by a US military jet just off the South Carolina coast on Feb. 4 could have been gathering intelligence information but Washington said Monday that the precautions it took prevented those data … Read more
Barcelona, Apr 3 (EFE).- FC Barcelona on Monday called for LaLiga president Javier Tebas to resign amid reports in Spain claiming he provided false information to prosecutors investigating payments the club made to a former senior referee. The Catalan club is under investigation for paying the former vice-president of the Technical Committee of Referees, José … Read more
Jerusalem, Apr 3 (EFE).- Two Palestinians were killed Monday after Israeli forces carried out a raid in the West Bank city of Nablus, Palestinian officials reported. “Two martyrs shot by the (Israeli) occupation in Nablus,” the Palestinian health ministry wrote in a Facebook post. The deceased succumbed to their gunshot wounds at nearby hospitals, one … Read more
Guatemala City, Apr 2 (EFE).- Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen on Sunday wrapped up a three-day visit to Guatemala with the inauguration of a controversial hospital, built with funds from the Asian country and which has been recently involved in a multi-million dollar corruption case. Ing-wen said that building the hospital, located in the Chimaltenango department, … Read more
New York City, Apr 2 (EFE).- The blue check mark has been removed from the New York Times’ main Twitter two days after the news organization said it would not pay to remain verified, attracting backlash from the platform’s owner. Twitter announced last week that from Apr. 1, s would be required to pay … Read more
Washington, Apr 2 (EFE).- At least 26 people have been killed by powerful tornadoes that have hit the Midwest and southern United States, leaving thousands of homes destroyed, tens of thousands without power and even causing the roof of a concert hall to collapse. The death toll could still rise in the coming hours as … Read more
Sports Desk, Apr 2 (EFE).- Red Bull’s Max Verstappen extended his championship lead with a victory at a chaotic Australian Grand Prix at the Albert Park in Melbourne on Sunday. The reigning champion was cruising to the win before a late incident involving Kevin Magnussen’s Haas led to a red flag with only two laps … Read more
Vatican City, Apr 2 (EFE).- Pope Francis led the Palm Sunday service at St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican, a day after he left the hospital where he got treated for bronchitis. Francis, 86, was driven seated in the back of a convertible to the center of the square beneath an ancient obelisk to bless … Read more
Sports Desk, Apr 1 (EFE).- Barcelona took another step Saturday toward clinching the LaLiga title, routing last-place Elche 4-0 to improve to 71 points, 15 more than holders Real Madrid, who have a game in hand. Elche remain 13 points from safety with 11 games left in the season. Missing five starters to injury and … Read more
