Lahore, Pakistan, 18 March (EFE).- An Islamabad court on Saturday suspended a hearing into a case that former prime minister Imran Khan sold sate gifts during his term after clashes erupted between police and supporters of the cricketer-turned-politician. The judge allowed Khan to return to his home due to rising tensions outside the Judicial Complex … Read more
London, 18 March (EFE).- Tony Blair says any comparison between Russia’s full-blown invasion of Ukraine and the United States-led invasion of Iraq, which his government backed almost 20 years ago, must be rejected, the former British prime minister told Efe during an exclusive interview alongside three other European news agencies. According to the British politician … Read more
By Enrique Rubio London, 18 March (EFE).- As the 25th anniversary of the Belfast Good Friday agreement looms, former British prime minister Tony Blair, one of the main architects of the Northern Irish peace deal, warned that Brexit has put the whole process at risk. “The most immediate challenge to the whole process has been … Read more
The Hague, Mar 17 (EFE).- The International Criminal Court on Friday issued an arrest warrant for Russian president Vladimir Putin over his alleged responsibility for the war crimes of the unlawful deportation of children and the unlawful transfer of civilians from occupied areas of Ukraine to the Russian Federation. An arrest warrant was also issued … Read more
Berlin, Mar 17 (EFE).- Taiwan is set to host the first visit from a German cabinet member in 26 years next week after Germany’s education ministry announced the trip on Friday. Bettina Stark-Watzinger, federal minister of education and research, is expected to arrive in Taipei on Tuesday for a two-day trip, a ministry spokesperson confirmed … Read more
Islamabad, Mar 17 (EFE).- Supporters of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan remained on alert on Friday around his residence, after clashes in recent days with security forces, and faced with the possibility of a fresh attempt to arrest him in a case related to gifts received during his tenure. The Lahore High Court has … Read more
Paris, Mar 17 (EFE).- French unions organized roadblocks in Paris early Friday after a night of tense protests across the country following the decision by president Emmanuel Macron’s government to adopt controversial pension reforms by decree, a move that bypassed a parliamentary vote. Dozens of demonstrators with CGT union banners blocked traffic on the ring … Read more
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Beijing/Moscow, Mar 17 (EFE).- Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to travel to Russia next week for a three-day state visit that will include talks with president Vladimir Putin, the Kremlin announced Friday. Xi’s state visit to Moscow will take place between March 20-22, his first trip to Russia since Putin’s full-blown invasion of Ukraine. … Read more
Beijing, Mar 17 (EFE).- China’s defense ministry spokesman said the country’s army would defend its national sovereignty and territorial integrity including any attempt from Taiwan to seek independence. In a press conference, Tan Kefei accused the authorities of the Democratic Progressive Party, which governs Taiwan, of colluding with external forces to seek the secession of … Read more
Sydney, Australia, Mar 17 (EFE).- New Zealand’s parliament is to ban the use of Chinese video-sharing app TikTok from all parliamentary devices from Mar. 31 amid security concerns, an official told EFE Friday. “On advice from our cyber security experts, Parliamentary Service has informed members and staff the app TikTok will be removed from all … Read more
Seoul, Mar 17 (EFE).- North Korea test-fired its projectile with the greatest potential range, a Hwasong-17 intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), on Thursday to demonstrate its “toughest response” to United States and South Korean ‘aggression.’ The launch was attended by leader Kim Jong-un, and carried out in response to the military drills that Seoul and Washington … Read more
Washington (EFE).- Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Thursday that the United States’ banking system “remains sound” and that Americans can rest assured that their deposits will be there when needed. In Yellen’s appearance before the Senate Finance Committee, initially scheduled for her to answer questions about the government’s new budget proposal, she defended the “decisive” … Read more