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President of Ecuador meets Envoy of UAE’s Minister of FA

Sharjah24 ·

Omar Sultan Al Olama: • Under the directives of its wise leadership, the UAE continues to enhance ties and expand constructive cooperation with countries worldwide. • The visit to Ecuador and meeting the President builds on the 50-year strategic...

Key witness in graft trial of ex-Lima mayor found dead

The Sun Daily · June 30, 2025

LIMA: A key witness in the corruption case of a former mayor of Lima has been found dead at his home, Peruvian prosecutors said, less than three months before the trial is due to start. Jose Miguel Castro, who was a Lima municipality official...

Finance Minister Sitharaman begins Spain, Portugal and Brazil visit

Orissa Post · June 30, 2025

New Delhi: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman began an official visit to Spain, Portugal and Brazil from Monday to July 5 (Saturday), the Ministry said Monday. She is leading the Indian delegation from the Department of Economic Affairs...

Finance Minister Sitharaman Begins Spain, Portugal And Brazil Visit To Showcase India’s Growth Story

Ommcom News · June 30, 2025

New Delhi: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman began an official visit to Spain, Portugal and Brazil from Monday to July 5 (Saturday), the Ministry said on Monday. She is leading the Indian delegation from the Department of Economic Affairs...

Argentina and Chile new economic superpowers? Vicuña mineral discovery marks largest copper, gold, and silver find

The Economic Times · June 30, 2025

Vicuña Mineral Resource unveiled in AndesA major mineral discovery in the Andes Mountains may significantly alter the trajectory of mining in South America. Geologists have identified one of the largest deposits of copper, gold, and silver in the...

‘They just let it go’: Paras hints Marcos admin’s ‘friendly’ ties helped De Lima walk free

Politiko · June 30, 2025

Former lawmaker Jacinto “Jing” Paras on Monday raised concern that Marcos administration’s perceived friendly stance towards former Senator Leila de Lima and the leftist groups may have played a role in her recent court acquittal. In an interview...

Peru City Council to discuss e-bike regulations on Monday

Ilinois Valley ·

The Peru City Council will discuss the creation of a committee to address e-bikes during Monday’s meeting. The potential committee will address state law and aim to establish regulations. Peru has had two e-bike-related accidents this year, the...

New Essequibo ferry service to start by September – President

News Room · June 29, 2025

A second ferry will begin servicing the Parika to Supenaam Essequibo route by September, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali announced on Saturday. President Ali made the announcement while addressing thousands of people attending the People’s...

Alex Eala’s performance in Eastbourne Open a ‘victory in its purest form’ – De Lima

Politiko · June 29, 2025

By Billy Begas Mamamayang Liberal party-list Rep.-elect Leila De Lima praised Filipino tennis star Alex Eala for her remarkable performance at the Lexus Eastbourne Open. “Some matches are won on paper, while others are victories etched into the...

Peru juvenile detention in adult prisons concerns UN rights experts

JURIST · June 28, 2025

The UN Subcommittee on the Prevention of Torture (SPT) expressed concern Friday after visiting Peru, where it observed serious issues such as prison overcrowding, lengthy pretrial detention, and a controversial new law that treats 16- and...

Peru: UN Experts Raise Concern Over Juvenile Detention In Adult Prisons

Scoop ·

GENEVA (26 June 2025) – UN torture prevention experts, at the close of a week-long visit to Peru, have expressed concern over severe prison overcrowding, the widespread use of pretrial detention, and a new law treating 16- and 17-year-olds as...

Peru: Judiciary denies request for Martin Vizcarra's preventive detention

Andina · June 28, 2025

The petition had been filed by the Public Ministry (Prosecutor's Office), as part of the investigation into his alleged involvement in the crime of passive bribery to the detriment of the Peruvian State. "The National Court of Preliminary...

Peru records second consecutive year of decline in coca cultivation

Andina · June 28, 2025

Had the South American country not implemented concrete measures, projections for 2024 would have exceeded 125,000 hectares, based on previous trends. However, this trend was reversed thanks to the national drug control policy and alternative...

Late PDI lensman Richard Reyes cited in Asian media tilt

Inquirer · June 29, 2025

MANILA, Philippines — The late Philippine Daily Inquirer (PDI) photojournalist Richard Reyes received an honorable citation from the Society of Publishers in Asia (Sopa) for his shot that captured a family’s tragic loss in a community devastated...

Peru: Children's Day cultural feast created in Guangzhou

Global Times ·

Ruben Espinoza, Consul General of the Consulate General of Peru in Guangzhou (center) poses for a group picture with children at the event on Guangzhou, South China's Guangdong Province, on June 1, 2025. Photo: Courtesy of the Consulate General of...

Peru reaffirms willingness to boost U.S. ties to comprehensive strategic partnership

Andina · June 27, 2025

The meeting addressed issues related to security and defense cooperation, bilateral trade, economic relations, and other matters of mutual interest. #NoticiasTorreTagle | En reunión bilateral con el secretario de Estado adjunto de EE.UU.,...

Peru's Amazon communities accuse the state of failing to stop mercury pollution from illegal mining

AOL ·

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Indigenous and rural communities along the Nanay River in Peru’s northern Amazon filed a complaint on Friday accusing the government of failing to stop illegal gold mining that is contaminating their water and food with...

Peru formalizes new Tourism Law to attract investment and create jobs

Andina · June 27, 2025

The law was published in the Legal Regulations Bulletin of the Official Gazette El Peruano on Friday, after a symbolic act that took place at the Government Palace last Thursday. It is a renewal of the comprehensive regulatory framework for...

President: Tourism sector at heart of Peru's growth and development agenda

Andina · June 27, 2025

During the inauguration of Peru Travel Mart 2025 —the South American country's leading tourism business roundtable— the Head of State emphasized that tourism not only transforms lives but also drives the national economy. "From the very beginning,...

'A dog adopted me in Peru and wouldn't leave my side, now I'm bringing him home'

Daily Star · June 28, 2025

Sometimes you adopt the dog, sometimes the dog adopts you. And when a very affectionate puppy made friends with Mirelle Radley as she travelled through Peru, she knew she couldn’t leave him behind. The 29-year-old research scientist had originally...