New Delhi, Mar 23 (EFE).- An Indian court on Thursday found opposition leader Rahul Gandhi, a scion of the once-dominant Nehru-Gandhi political dynasty, guilty of defamation for questioning “why all the thieves” share the Modi surname during a political campaign in April 2019. The court in Gujarat, the home state of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, … Read more
Seoul, Mar 23 (EFE).- Marines from South Korea, the United States and Britain were carrying out “high intensity” air and marine infiltration exercises on Thursday, the South Korean Marine Corps said amid high tension with neighboring North Korea. The annual Ssangyong (Double Dragon) exercise takes place near the city of Pohang to strengthen t operational … Read more
Tokyo, Mar 23 (EFE).- Japan’s Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi and South Korea’s Unification Minister Kwon Young-se agreed Thursday to closely coordinate their response to the North, which has stepped up its missile tests. “North Korea’s unprecedented frequency and manner of launching ballistic missiles and other missiles is a serious and urgent matter for regional security. … Read more
![Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese looks at artwork during the official opening of the exhibition of Aboriginal artist Mirdidingkingathi Juwarnda Sally Gabori at the Cartier Foundation in Paris, , 01 July 2022. EFE-EPA FILE/LUKAS COCH AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT[AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT]](https://i0.wp.com/efe.noticiasdopara.net/wp-content/s/2023/03/rss-efe5956b2dc8df242c36e074f4121384544341a90daw.jpg?fit=1920%2C1280&ssl=1)
Sydney, Australia, Mar 23 (EFE).- Australia’s prime minister on Thursday outlined the proposal to modify the constitution and revealed the referendum question that will be asked this year in order to recognize the country’s indigenous peoples. Australians will be asked: “A Proposed Law: to alter the constitution to recognize the First Peoples of Australia by … Read more
Washington, Mar 22 (EFE).- The United States Federal Reserve Bank announced Wednesday a quarter-point increase in the federal-funds rate, bringing the target range for its benchmark interest rate to 4.75 percent to 5 percent. This is the ninth rate hike since the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), the Fed’s policy-making body, embarked on monetary tightening … Read more
Paris, Mar 22 (EFE).- French president Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday said he is confident that unpopular pension reforms will come into force by the end of the year. The reforms, which will see the retirement age rise from 62 to 64 years, have triggered massive protests – which have at times led to violent clashes … Read more
![China's Ambassador to Australia Xiao Qian addresses the Australia-China Relations Institute, at the University of Technology Sydney, in Sydney, Australia, 24 June 2022. EFE/EPA/FILE/DAN HIMBRECHTS AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT[AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT]](https://i0.wp.com/efe.noticiasdopara.net/wp-content/s/2023/03/rss-efeb79984c245f65b96a64e95818f11fe34471f256aw.jpg?fit=1920%2C1280&ssl=1)
Sydney, Australia, Mar 22 (EFE).- Defense officials from China and Australia met in Canberra on Wednesday, in what was the first official meeting between the two parties since 2019. The development comes at the height of Australia’s security alliance with the United States and the United Kingdom (AUKUS). The Chinese defense ministry said in a … Read more
Prague, Mar 17 (EFE).- A group of dedicated and affectionate caretakers is successfully breeding endangered black rhinos at a Czech zoo to save the animals from extinction. Last year half of all the world’s newborn black rhinos were welcomed at the Dvur Kralove Czech Zoo, located 150 kilometers east of Prague. The latest addition to … Read more
Islamabad, Mar 15 (EFE).- Pakistani police said Wednesday that they have suspended an operation to arrest former prime minister Imran Khan after two days of clashes with his ers at his home in the eastern city of Lahore. Khan is wanted by police on charges relating to undeclared state gifts he received during his term … Read more
By Rosa Diaz Barcelona, Spain, Mar 7 (EFE).- RM, the lead singer of K-pop supergroup BTS, would love to one day collaborate with Spanish star Rosalía – his favorite Spanish singer – but with his mandatory military service in South Korea approaching, he will not be taking on any projects in the near future. During … Read more
Manila, Mar 6 (EFE).- Philippines authorities fear that the oil spill from a tanker that sunk last week, and which has already reached several islands in the center of the archipelago, may reach the island of Boracay, the country’s most important tourist destination. The MT Princess Empress sunk last Tuesday off the coast of Naujan, … Read more
Valladolid, Spain, Mar 1 (EFE).- Young people from a small town in central Spain are spending their afternoons spinning records and mixing tunes at the country’s first publicly funded electronic music school. The “Who is in da school” project came about when DJ María Arias decided to focus all of her time on her ion … Read more
