Sarwar Kashani 
Srinagar/New Delhi/Islamabad, Apr 23 (EFE).- Eyewitnesses to an attack that killed dozens of tourists in Indian-istered Kashmir on Wednesday described scenes of chaos and terror during the worst attack against civilians in the Himalayan region in recent years. Tuesday’s incident took place in Baisaran near Pahalgam, a popular mountain resort town in the northern territory … Read more
New Delhi, Apr 22 (EFE).— US Vice President JD Vance praised India on Tuesday as an ambitious and essential trade and security partner, contrasting its dynamism with what he called the West’s growing insecurity and fear of the future. On an official trip to India, Vance argued that the prosperity of the 21st century hinges … Read more
Vatican City, Apr 22 (EFE).—Pope Francis’s funeral will take place on Saturday, April 26, at 10:00 a.m. (8:00 GMT) in St. Peter’s Square, the Holy See Press Office said on Tuesday, with world leaders expected to attend the ceremony. His body will be moved to the Vatican Basilica on Wednesday for public homage and to … Read more
Brussels, April 4 (EFE).– NATO allies on Friday urged Russia to unconditionally accept a ceasefire in Ukraine, stressing that Moscow must respond promptly to a US-led diplomatic initiative to restart peace talks. “Obviously, now the ball is in the Russian court. So we have to see what happens. But I do not want to interfere … Read more
By David Ramiro Sports Desk, March 17 (EFE).- He rules the skies in pole vaulting. Armand Duplantis, the sport’s undisputed star, is gearing up for the Indoor Track World Championships in Nanjing, China, where he aims to extend his reign with another world title. “I am super excited about this World Championship. I’ve never been … Read more
Logroño. Spain, Feb 7 (EFE).— Researchers have identified the molecular mechanism by which the peptide hormone, adrenomedullin, triggers type 2 diabetes in obese persons, paving the way for new treatment and prevention strategies, according to a study published in Science. Led by ’s Max Planck Institute, the study involved researchers from , the United States, … Read more
By Víctor Sancho Madrid, Dec 14 (EFE).– Five years of documenting life under Israeli occupation in the West Bank have culminated in “No Other Land,”” a critically acclaimed documentary now contending for an Oscar. Its creators hope to galvanize international action for justice in Palestine. The film, co-directed by Palestinian Basel Adra and Israeli Yuval … Read more
Brussels, Dec 4 (EFE).- NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Wednesday said that delivering air defense systems to Ukraine was “a priority,” following Kyiv’s appeal for additional systems to protect its energy infrastructure from Russian attacks. “We try to do everything we can to help Ukraine in making sure they can fight back. We have … Read more
Jerusalem/Tehran, Oct 2 (EFE).- Israeli airstrikes intensified in Beirut and Gaza on Wednesday, defying international ceasefire pleas even as Israel and Iran traded renewed threats, raising fears of a broader conflict as tensions escalate. The Israeli army confirmed it was targeting Hezbollah “terrorist sites” in Beirut, specifically warning residents of Dahye, a southern suburb, to … Read more
Srinagar/New Delhi, Aug 16 (EFE).- India announced on Friday the dates for regional elections in federally-istered Kashmir, marking the first since the central government revoked the disputed region’s semi-autonomous status five years ago. The elections will be held in three phases, starting on September 18 and concluding on October 1, with votes counted on October … Read more
Sydney, Australia, Aug 9 (EFE).– Fourteen Pacific island countries and East Timor, among the world’s most vulnerable nations to natural disasters due to the climate crisis, will establish warehouses to store humanitarian supplies for disaster response. The initiative, called the Pacific Humanitarian Warehousing Program, is funded by Australia and New Zealand, the region’s largest countries, … Read more
By Moncho Torres Panama City, Aug 8 (EFE).- The head of the US Southern Command, General Laura Richardson, said in an interview with EFE that the solution to the crisis in Venezuela after the elections must be a democratic and not military one, and that could only be resolved transparently by publishing the results of … Read more
