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(Adnkronos) – The Israeli government approved the return of Itamar Ben Gvir to the post of National Security Minister overnight. This was indicated in a press release from the office of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.  “The government unanimously approved Prime Minister Benjamin

(Adnkronos) – According to media reports, Turkish police have arrested Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, one of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s main political opponents, as part of an investigation into alleged links to corruption and terrorism. The state-run Anadolu Agency says prosecutors have

(Adnkronos) – Dutch multinational Vitol will acquire a stake in Eni-owned oil and gas producing assets in Ivory Coast and the Republic of Congo for an aggregate value of 1.65 billion dollars at 1 January 2024, with cash adjustment at closing, the

(Adnkronos) – German lawmakers have approved a defense and infrastructure investment package, proposed by Chancellor-designate Friedrich Merz, to strengthen the country in a context of geopolitical upheaval. Bundestag deputies voted by a margin of 513 to 207 in favor of the so-called

(Adnkronos) – Tomorrow, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte will meet with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic at his residence in Brussels. Last weekend, mass protests against the government and corruption took place in Belgrade, with thousands of people – especially students – taking

(Adnkronos) – Al-Qaeda-linked al-Shabab militants detonated a bomb as the convoy of Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud passed, leaving him unharmed. The explosion occurred near the presidential palace in Mogadishu, local media reported. Somali security forces have cordoned off the blast site

(Adnkronos) – About 13,000 Syrians have fled to Lebanon in recent days, following sectarian violence against the Alawites following clashes between loyalists of the former regime and the new security forces. Lebanese authorities reported, while AFP quoted a report by the Beirut

(Adnkronos) – Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal has announced that the Baltic country, a member of NATO, will increase its defense spending to “at least” 5% of GDP starting next year.  “Estonia will raise its defence spending to at least five percent

(Adnkronos) – With 136 votes in favor and 27 against, the Hungarian Parliament approved the law, presented by the coalition that supports the sovereignist government of Viktor Orban, the law that prohibits Pride marches on the basis of the controversial law for

(Adnkronos) – “Ukraine has supported the US proposal for a 30-day temporary ceasefire. We expect Russia to accept this proposal without conditions.” This was stated by the head of Ukrainian diplomacy, Andrii Sybiha, quoted in a note from the Kiev Foreign Ministry