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New York (EFE).- Nadine Menéndez was sentenced on Thursday to four and a half years in prison for her involvement in an influence-peddling scheme orchestrated by her husband former Senator Bob Menéndez in exchange for cash bribes, gold bars, and a luxury vehicle from foreign governments. As proven in two...

Caracas (EFE). – Venezuelan Interior and Justice Minister Diosdado Cabello denied Thursday that the boat destroyed by the United States at sea last week was linked to drug traffickers or members of the transnational criminal organization Tren de Aragua. «We have conducted investigations in our country, and the families of...

Washington (EFE).- The brutal killing of a 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee in Charlotte, North Carolina, is being used by United States President Donald Trump to push for tougher crime policies and to justify sending federal and military forces into Democrat-led cities, which he accuses of leniency on crime. On Aug. 22,...

International Desk (EFE).- Qatari foreign ministry spokesperson Majed al Ansari rejected Washington’s claim that Doha was warned ahead of time. “The statements circulating that Qatar was informed of the attack in advance are false. The call from a US official came as the explosions were already happening in Doha,” al...

By Mikaela Viqueira Los Angeles, US (EFE).- President Donald Trump’s decision to slap steep tariffs on India has shaken Washington’s strategic partnership with its key Asian ally, undermining US efforts to counter China’s growing influence and prompting New Delhi to cautiously rekindle ties with Beijing and Moscow. India has increasingly...

Tehran (EFE).— Iran said Saturday it is prepared to resume stalled nuclear negotiations with the United States, but only under “new conditions” shaped by its recent 12-day war with Israel, insisting that mutual respect and sanctions relief are essential. “The negotiations cannot take the same form as before the war....

Washington (EFE).- United States President Donald Trump announced Friday that the US will host the 2026 G20 summit at his Trump Doral resort in Miami, marking the first time in nearly two decades that the world’s major economies gather on US soil. “As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of our...

New York, US, Sep 5 (EFE).- Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz, 22, prevailed over 24-time major champion Novak Djokovic on Friday, vanquishing the latter 6-4, 7-6 (7-4), 6-2, in the US Open semifinals. The first two sets were close, but the gap widened as the match took its toll on the 38-year-old...

Washington (EFE).- The administration of United States President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuelans, a decision that puts about 250,000 immigrants at risk of deportation as protections expire on Sep. 10. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem confirmed that the Department of Homeland...

International Desk (EFE).- Mexico and the United States announced Wednesday the creation of a new high-level implementation group to strengthen bilateral security cooperation, with a focus on fighting drug cartels, tackling illegal immigration, and curbing arms trafficking. The announcement came after a meeting in Mexico City between US Secretary of...

Mexico City (EFE).- United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday he would not “speculate on what may happen in the future” when asked if Washington plans to launch military operations against Venezuela, following a strike that destroyed a vessel allegedly carrying drugs in the Caribbean. “I am not...

International Desk, Sep 2 (EFE).- Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the US Open semifinals on Tuesday after defeating Czech player Jiri Lehecka in straight sets, 6-4, 6-2, 6-4, in one hour and 56 minutes. The Spanish world number two broke Lehecka’s serve in the opening game of the first and second...