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Miami, US (EFE).- United States President Donald Trump intensified sanctions against the Cuban government on Friday, targeting any foreign or American individuals operating in sectors vital to the island’s foreign currency income. «These actions constitute an unusual and extraordinary threat to US national security and foreign policy, requiring immediate response...

Jakarta, May 1 (EFE).- At least four people were killed and two injured on Friday when a train collided with a minibus on the island of Java, marking the second deadly rail accident in Indonesia in less than a week. The crash occurred at 2:52 a.m. local time (19:52 GMT...

By Susana Blaya Glasgow, United Kingdom, May 1 (EFE).- The decision by US President Donald Trump to lift tariffs on Scotch whisky has brought relief to producers in Scotland, while quickly becoming a focal point in the country’s election campaign. The move, described as a goodwill gesture toward King Charles...

By María Carcaboso Abrié Bangkok, May 1 (EFE).- Air traffic in the Asia-Pacific region has dropped by about 10 percent since the outbreak of the conflict involving Iran, as soaring jet fuel prices force airlines to cut routes and capacity, industry analysts say. The cost of aviation fuel in Asia,...

Jerusalem, May 1 (EFE).- Explosive-laden FPV (first-person view) drones – cheap, agile, and hard to intercept – are increasingly being used by Hezbollah in attacks against Israel, raising new challenges for military defenses. What Are FPV Drones? FPV drones are small quadcopters equipped with front-facing cameras that transmit live video...

Moscow, May 1 (EFE).- Ukraine carried out its fourth consecutive attack on Friday on the Tuapse oil refinery in Russia’s Krasnodar Krai situated on the Black Sea, causing a fire, less than 24 hours after firefighters managed to extinguish the flames set off by another attack on Tuesday. «A Kyiv...

Buenos Aires (EFE).- During the trial for Maradona’s death, Carlos Díaz, his last psychologist, declared on Thursday that Maradona suffered from bipolar disorder and highlighted his efforts to recover from his addictions. «With Maradona, we had to address a comorbidity of addiction. Beyond the addictive spectrum, we had to address...

London (EFE).- The elusive British artist Banksy confirmed the authorship of a statue that appeared in recent hours in central London and which featured his signature on the pedestal. In a video published on his social media, Banksy displays some of the most important monuments in the British capital, such...

By Taryn Wilson Bangkok, Apr 30 (EFE).- A Cambodian appeals court on Thursday upheld the treason conviction of former opposition leader Kem Sokha and imposed additional travel restrictions in a long-running case considered by rights groups and UN experts as being politically motivated. The 72-year-old former president of the main...

International Desk (EFE).- The Global Sumud Flotilla, that attempted to break Israel’s naval blockade of Gaza, reported on Wednesday being intercepted by vessels identifying themselves as Israeli while sailing near the coast of Greece. «Our boats were approached by military speedboats, self-identified as “israel”, pointing lasers and semi-automatic assault weapons...

Tehran (EFE).- Thousands of Iranians participated in rallies on Wednesday in support of Mojtaba Khamenei, the supreme leader who has not appeared in public since his appointment amid messages from the United States expressing doubt about his leadership of the Islamic Republic. In Tehran’s Enghelab Square, there were many flags...

By Eduard Ribas i Admetlla Washington (EFE).- Britain’s King Charles III called on Tuesday for reconciliation between his country and the United States amid tensions between Keir Starmer’s Labour government and president Donald Trump’s administration. The king delivered a historic speech at the Capitol to mark the 250th anniversary of...