Filipino climber’s death marks grim start to Everest’s 2025 season

[FILE] A mountaineer ires the views during his route to Namche Bazaar base camp, Nepal, April 5, 2017. EFE/FILE/Balazs Mohai

Kathmandu, May 15 (EFE).— The 2025 Everest climbing season recorded its first fatality after a Filipino climber died at Camp IV while preparing for his summit attempt, according to Nepal’s tourism department. The deceased was identified 45-year-old Philipp II Santiago, who died on Wednesday night. “He was getting ready to push for the summit from … Read more

India urges IAEA oversight of Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal after Kashmir crisis

India’s Defense Minister Rajnath Singh EFE/EPA/SHAWN THEW

New Delhi, May 15 (EFE).- India’s Defense Minister Rajnath Singh Thursday called for Pakistan’s nuclear weapons to be placed under the supervision of the United Nations’ atomic watchdog. Singh questioned the safety of Pakistani nuclear weapons after a recent military standoff that marked the worst India–Pakistan conflict in nearly three decades. “Are nuclear weapons safe … Read more

China confirms visa exemption for Brazil, 4 other Latin American states

Chinese President Xi Jinping (2-R) and his wife Peng Liyuan (R) pose for a group photo with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (2-L) and his wife Rosangela da Silva in Beijing, China, 13 May 2025. EFE-EPA/XINHUA / HUANG JINGWEN/FILE

Beijing, May 15 (EFE).- China announced Thursday that from Jun. 1, citizens of Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru and Uruguay will be able to enter China without a visa for stays of up to 30 days. Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesman Lin Jian confirmed the details of the measure, which had been announced by President Xi Jinping … Read more

US-China tariff truce may not guarantee reconciliation, experts warn

US President Donald Trump in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 13, 2025. EFE/EPA/ALI HAIDER

By Victor Escribano Shanghai, China, May 14 (EFE).- Experts have warned that the agreement between China and the United States to reduce reciprocal tariffs for 90 days, starting Wednesday, may not guarantee complete reconciliation between the two countries. Following two days of intense negotiations in Switzerland, Beijing, and Washington published a t statement confirming an … Read more

Kenyan soldiers in Haiti frustrated over mission burden: “all the risk falls on us”

(FILE) - Kenyan police member of the Multinational Security  Mission (MMAS) standing guard after an attack on Haitian Prime Minister Garry Conille in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Jun. 29, 2024. EFE/ Mentor David Lorens FILE

By Sandrine Exil Port-au-Prince, (EFE).- Since June 2024, Kenyan soldiers deployed to Haiti as part of the Multinational Security Mission (MSS) have been on the frontlines of a violent and deteriorating crisis in Port-au-Prince. Tasked with patrolling areas under gang control, they operate under intense pressure, facing well-armed criminals and harsh conditions. “We’re the … Read more

Nissan to cut 20,000 jobs worldwide by 2027

(FILE) The headquarters of Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. in Yokohama, south of Tokyo, Japan. EFE/EPA/KIMIMASA MAYAMA

Tokyo, May 13 (EFE).- Japanese vehicle manufacturer Nissan Motor confirmed on Tuesday that it would lay off 20,000 workers worldwide until 2027, as part of its restructuring plan, which is more than double the number announced last year. The decision comes after Nissan reported a net loss of 670,9 billion yen (about $4.5 billion) in … Read more

Duterte’s Comeback: Mid shake Philippine power center

Filipino Vice-President Sara Duterte speaks during a campaign rally of senatorial candidates under the opposition party of his father, former president Rodrigo Duterte, during a campaign rally in Manila, Philippines, 08 May 2025. EFE-EPA/FRANCIS R. MALASIG/FILE

By David Asta Alares Manila, May 13 (EFE).- The recent midterm elections in the Philippines are seen as a “rebuke” to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr amid his face off against the Duterte family. Vice-president Sara Duterte’s senatorial candidates did much better than expected in the elections, whereas her father, former President Rodrigo Duterte, won the … Read more

India-Pakistan near-war spotlights South Asia’s high-tech arms race

[FILE] An Indian Air Force Rafale fighter jet lands during the inaugural day of the 13th Aero India 2021 at Yelahanka Air Force Station in Bangalore, India, 03 February 2021. EFE-EPA/FILE/JAGADEESH NV EPA-EFE/JAGADEESH NV

By Hugo Barcia and Amjad Ali New Delhi/Islamabad, May 13 (EFE).- From supersonic missiles to electromagnetic jamming, the latest flare-up between India and Pakistan has exposed how the long-standing South Asian rivalry is now being fought with cutting-edge weaponry — even as the threat of nuclear escalation continues to restrain both sides from full-blown war. … Read more