(Adnkronos) – The United States has announced a new package of sanctions against Russia for the war underway since February 2022 against Ukraine. This was announced by the US Treasury Department, explaining that the target includes several individuals, an entity based in

(Adnkronos) – The government seeks to revive Italy’s strategic partnership with Romania , strengthening its exports and boosting its business presence in the country, as part of growth diplomacy, foreign minister Antonio Tajani stated on Wednesday.  “Congratulated Emil Hurezeanu on his appointment

(Adnkronos) – The Venezuelan government has denounced an attack on its diplomatic headquarters in Oslo, which it believes was committed by “fascist elements”, and has rebuked the Norwegian authorities for the lack of security.  Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yván Gil reported that the

(Adnkronos) – Hamas mediators have verbally green-lighted the deal with Israel for a ceasefire in Gaza and the exchange of hostages and Palestinian prisoners. What is still missing is the written approval of the agreement by Hamas, which “is waiting for more

(Adnkronos) – Italian Americans continue to make a key contribution to the United States’ social and economic development, foreign undersecretary Giorgio Silli said after wrapping up a two-day visit to Florida, where he met local community and business representatives.  “The government follows

(Adnkronos) – There are still more than six million people in Los Angeles who are under ‘critical threat’ from fires fueled by strong winds that continue to blow. CNN reports.  In Southern California, however, 70,250 power sector customers are still without electricity

(Adnkronos) – It is urgent, after the fall of the Bashar al-Assad regime, to ease and then lift the international sanctions imposed on Syria. This was stated by Volker Turk, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, visiting Damascus.  “I call for

(Adnkronos) – The Russian authorities accuse Ukraine of having offered rewards of up to 1 million dollars (about 970,500 euros) to Russian soldiers deployed in the eastern province of Donetsk, so that they would abandon their positions. The complaint comes from the

(Adnkronos) – Iran has “never” tried to hatch plans to kill Donald Trump. This is according to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. “It’s another one of those plans that Israel and other countries come up with to promote Iranophobia,” he said in an

(Adnkronos) – Foreign minister Antonio Tajani has convened Venezuela’s charge d’affairs to protest the case of an Italian aid worker who has been imprisoned in the South American country without charge since 15 November and the recent expulsion of three Italian diplomats. 

(Adnkronos) – The National Weather Service (NWS) has again issued warnings for “a particularly dangerous situation” for some areas of Los Angeles and Ventura, due to expected wind gusts, after the warnings were withdrawn yesterday due to lower than expected winds. The

(Adnkronos) – South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, who is facing impeachment charges, was arrested and questioned about his declaration of martial law last month. Investigators said the head of state “is exercising his right not to answer”.  In a video message

(Adnkronos) – A group of protesters briefly interrupted the Senate confirmation hearing of Pete Hegseth, chosen by Donald Trump as head of the Pentagon. “You are a misogynist,” shouted one protester, while another called Hegseth “a Christian Zionist”, before agents intervened to

(Adnkronos) – The US government has announced a ban on the sale in the United States of ‘smart’ – or ‘intelligent’ – vehicles that use Chinese or Russian technology, both in terms of components and software, as they could pose a risk

(Adnkronos) – Italy’s foreign minister Antonio Tajani will on Thursday hold talks in Rome with Tunisian counterpart Mohamed Ali Nafti, the foreign ministry said in a statement.  After their talks, scheduled for 9.30 am at the foreign ministry, the two ministers will

(Adnkronos) – An interview with Masoud Pezeshkian containing a “crucial” message from the Iranian president will be broadcast tomorrow on NBC. This was announced on X by the deputy director of Communication and Information at the office of the Iranian president, Mohammad

(Adnkronos) – Elon Musk will have his own office in the White House complex, from where he will lead the department for government efficiency that Donald Trump has entrusted to him. This is what the New York Times reveals, explaining that the

(Adnkronos) – Italy and Slovakia intend to deepen all-round cooperation and to bolster their friendly ties, president Sergio Mattarella told Slovak counterpart Peter Pellegrini during talks in Rome on Tuesday.  “Your presence in Italy is an honour for our Republic, and it

(Adnkronos) – Ukraine has launched Western missiles at Russian territory in an overnight attack that Kyiv said hit a military base, the Russian defence ministry said, adding that its forces shot down “six US-made Atacms rockets and six British Storm Shadow cruise

(Adnkronos) – Marjane Satrapi, an Iranian-born French cartoonist and illustrator, has refused the Legion of Honour, the highest French state distinction, in protest at the “hypocrisy” shown by Paris towards Iran. In a letter to the French Minister of Culture and posted

(Adnkronos) – Italy’s embassy in Iraq has congratulated Iraq on its chairmanship of the Group of 77 coalition of developing countries at the United Nations.  “Congratulations to Iraq as the new Chair of the #G77 Group!” the embassy wrote on X (formerly

(Adnkronos) – Egypt is preparing to open the Rafah border crossing to welcome Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners if a ceasefire agreement is reached. This was stated by Egyptian sources to the Al-Araby Al-Jadeed news agency, according to whom humanitarian aid and

(Adnkronos) – The three-week Giro d’Italia cycle race’s start this year in Durres, Albania on 9 May sends a strong signal of support for the country’s bid to join the European Union, according to Italy’s foreign minister Antonio Tajani.  “The fact that

(Adnkronos) – Over 130 documents relating to the 13th-century ‘Book of Marvels of the World’ chronicling Venetian explorer Marco Polo’s travels in Asia between 1271 and 1295 are on display at an exhibition in Shanghai though 28 February.  The ‘Real and Imaginary

(Adnkronos) – The first hearing of the impeachment trial of Yoon Suk Yeol, the South Korean president “suspended” from his duties after the impeachment vote of Parliament which the Constitutional Court must decide whether to endorse, ended after just four minutes. This

(Adnkronos) – New “provocation” by North Korea. The South Korean military reports having detected short-range ballistic missile launches around 9.30 am local time from the Ganggye area towards the Sea of Japan, as reported by the South Korean agency Yonhap.  The South

(Adnkronos) – At least 40 farmers were killed by jihadists in Borno State, in northeastern Nigeria, the epicenter of the jihadist insurgency by Boko Haram and its rival Islamic State in West Africa. This was announced by Usman Tar, Information Commissioner for

(Adnkronos) – One week after Donald Trump’s inauguration, the Senate will begin confirmation hearings this week for ministers appointed by the president-elect for the next administration. And the first to appear before the Armed Forces Committee tomorrow will be Pete Hegseth, the

(Adnkronos) – The European Commission announces a new series of €148 million in humanitarian funding to support Ukraine against Russian aggression. The European executive announces this in a statement, explaining that €140 million destined for Ukraine will be allocated as a priority

(Adnkronos) – ”The Tehran army has obtained a thousand new drones”. This is reported by the Tasnim news agency, explaining that the new drones have been ”deployed in various locations in Iran” and intended for the ”land, naval and air forces”. The