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(Adnkronos) – Madagascar announced today that it has expelled a French diplomat, the day after the ambassador was summoned, for alleged involvement in destabilizing activities. This was announced by the Malagasy Foreign Ministry, according to which Ambassador Arnaud Guillois was informed of

(Adnkronos) – For the first time since the start of the crisis in the Middle East, a supertanker linked to Japan has crossed the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important energy hubs. The vessel, identified as the Idemitsu Maru,

(Adnkronos) – Twenty years after Darfur captured global attention due to the violence that devastated communities and displaced millions in Sudan, the region’s children are once again trapped in a catastrophic crisis, but with less international attention and aid. This was warned

(Adnkronos) – “I don’t understand why people are surprised that the United States is torn apart: I’m pretty sure this is the result of having a traitor at the helm.” This is what a Bluesky user, a social platform popular among the

Tokyo, April 28 (Jiji Press)–A Japanese suprapartisan national council Tuesday discussed points of contention regarding a proposal to temporarily exempt food items from the consumption tax. Working-level members agreed that the panel will study concrete measures from May to resolve issues raised

(Adnkronos) – Slovakia has confirmed that it has initiated proceedings at the EU Court of Justice in Luxembourg against the ban on importing Russian gas, which is expected to come into force next year throughout the Union. The Kyiv Independent reports this.

Tokyo, April 28 (Jiji Press)–The Bank of Japan decided Tuesday to keep its monetary policy unchanged, against the background of the Iran conflict. At a two-day meeting that ended the same day, the BOJ’s Policy Board voted six to three to maintain

New York, April 27 (Jiji Press)–An exhibition on the 1945 atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki started Monday at the lobby of the United Nations’ headquarters in New York, coinciding with a review conference for the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty. The exhibition, organized

(Adnkronos) – Italy’s government has congratulated Shia bloc candidate and businessman Ali al-Zaydi on his nomination by Iraq’s president as premier-designate tasked with forming a new government instead of a pro-Iranian rival, breaking a months-long deadlock.   “@ItalyinIraq extends its warmest congratulations

(Adnkronos) – Directors, officials, curators, restorers, librarians and archivists from 12 African countries are receiving advanced professional training in Italy through 22 May under a Cultural Heritage programme within the framework of the government’s 5.5 billion euro Mattei Plan to boost Africa’s