(Adnkronos) – Norway’s proximity to the USSR during the Cold War led to the construction of many military bunkers, some of which were vast secret bases for aircraft and ships. Tensions with Russia – writes the BBC – have brought back into

(Adnkronos) – At least 2,056 people have died in Myanmar as a result of the strong earthquake that struck the country and Thailand last Friday. This is the new official toll provided by the junta in power, the Xinhua news agency reported. 

(Adnkronos) – The party of former Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu has called for the release of hundreds of jailed protesters. “Chanting slogans, marching or protesting is not a crime, but a right enshrined in the Constitution,” said Republican People’s Party (CHP) spokesman

(Adnkronos) – The Moldovan Foreign Ministry has declared three employees of the Russian embassy in Chisinau “persona non grata”. The three are accused of alleged “activities conducted in violation of the status of diplomats in the territory of the Republic of Moldova”,

(Adnkronos) – The death toll from an explosion at a mosque in the Andijan region of Uzbekistan has risen to at least three dead and ten injured. The toll was confirmed by local authorities. The explosion was caused by a gas leak,

(Adnkronos) – “We will appeal”. This was announced by Marine Le Pen’s lawyer, Rodolphe Bosselut, after his client was sentenced to five years of ineligibility. “It’s a blow to democracy,” he added.   However, the choice to appeal, explains Le Monde, has

(Adnkronos) – Italian major Eni’s retail and renewables unit Plenitude and Swiss Energy Infrastructure Partners have sealed a deal to lift EIP’s stake in the company’s share capital to 10%, Plenitude said Monday in a statement.  The transaction confirms a post-money equity

(Adnkronos) – The UN World Food Programme has enough food supplies for its operation in the war-devastated and blockaded Gaza Strip for around two more weeks, Rome-based WFP wrote Monday on X (formerly Twitter).  “WFP has roughly enough food in #Gaza to

(Adnkronos) – 170 Buddhist monks are still missing due to the collapse of the U Hla Thein temple in Myanmar, following the powerful earthquake that occurred on Friday. This was reported by the Indian army team sent to Myanmar to provide relief

(Adnkronos) – Russian officials have not yet reacted to Donald Trump’s statements that he is “very angry” with Vladimir Putin. Meanwhile, TV has offered a softened narrative of the American president’s words. Rossiya 1 broadcast a segment with an excerpt from the

(Adnkronos) – The death toll from the 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar and Thailand on Friday continues to rise. According to the Wall Street Journal, the death toll in Myanmar has risen to at least 2,028, while 3,408 people have been

(Adnkronos) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has chosen to appoint former Navy commander, Vice Admiral Eli Sharvit, as the new head of the Shin Bet. The Israeli Prime Minister’s Office made the announcement. Sharvit replaces Ronen Bar, who was removed from

(Adnkronos) – The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) has announced that it will support relief efforts in Myanmar and Thailand. The body – which is made up of ten member countries, including the two hit by the earthquake – spoke of

(Adnkronos) – Italy’s cabinet has signed off on the list of countries which the government deems safe for migrant repatriations, foreign minister Antonio Tajani said on Friday.  “We approved the report on safe countries of origin and compared to 2024 there are

(Adnkronos) – Italy’s foreign ministry is trying to locate 100 Italians in Myanmar and over 7000 in Thailand after the magnitude 7.7 earthquake on Friday whose epicentre was in central Myanmar and which is feared to have killed hundreds of people.  “After

(Adnkronos) – Lebanon and Syria have signed an agreement on the demarcation of borders and the strengthening of coordination between Beirut and Damascus on security matters along the border. This was reported by the Saudi press agency Spa, explaining that the agreement

(Adnkronos) – The ruling junta in Myanmar has declared a state of emergency in six regions after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck the central part of the country.  The state of emergency, according to a note, concerns the regions of Sagaing, Mandalay, Magway,

(Adnkronos) – The Milan Stock-Exchange “must continue to support the Italian and Milanese economy,” foreign minister Antonio Tajani said Friday amid fears of a divestment by its owner Euronext’s new strategic plan that would favour the ParisBourse and other financial centres.  “The

(Adnkronos) – After the earthquake of magnitude 7.7 on the Richter scale that struck Myanmar and was also strongly felt in Thailand, a 30-storey skyscraper under construction collapsed in Bangkok. Local medical sources reported that 43 workers are trapped under the rubble.

(Adnkronos) – A hospital in Naypyidaw, the capital of Myanmar, has been declared an “area with many victims” following the 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck the central part of the country. 

(Adnkronos) – A very strong earthquake measuring 7.7 on the Richter scale struck central Myanmar today. This was announced by the US Geological Survey, which located the epicenter of the earthquake 16 kilometers northwest of the city of Sagaing, at a depth

(Adnkronos) – The UN’s Internation Organisation for Migration has thanked Italy’s embassy in Bosnia-Herzegovina and its overseas development agency AICS for their support in helping IOM aid communities hit by floods and landslides in the autumn.  “#IOMBIH is on the ground aiding

(Adnkronos) – North Korea has unveiled what it claims to be its first artificial intelligence (AI)-guided suicide drone, as well as its first rapid airborne early warning radar system. The state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported, releasing images of the drone

(Adnkronos) – Failure to comply with the 2018 peace agreement in South Sudan could trigger a “catastrophic” return to war and threaten millions of lives. This was stated by the United Nations commission charged with documenting human rights violations in the country. 

(Adnkronos) – The Department of Health led by Robert F. Kennedy is cutting 20,000 jobs, with 10,000 employees taking early retirement and other departures and another 10,000 being laid off. Kennedy Jr. himself announced today the reduction of a quarter of the

(Adnkronos) – Espionage for China. This is the accusation with which four soldiers were sentenced to prison terms in Taiwan, three of whom were in the unit in charge of presidential security. The other worked at the Ministry of Defense’s Information and

(Adnkronos) – Five people were injured in Amsterdam, in a stabbing near Dam Square. Dutch police reported that a suspect has been arrested. The Telegraaf newspaper writes that the dynamics of the incident are not yet clear, with a police spokesman saying

(Adnkronos) – Foreign minister Antonio Tajani has announced Italy’s participation at the Guadalajara International Book Fair in Mexico next year, saying it will showcase the best of Italian culture and literature, which together with Italian goods are increasingly beloved of Mexicans.  “Last

(Adnkronos) – Britain’s King Charles and Queen Camilla will attend a ceremony at Italy’s lower house of parliament on 9 April during a state visit to Italy, it has emerged after a conference parliamentary leaders.  Charles will address assembled lawmakers during the