(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) – A 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck southwestern Japan, triggering a tsunami warning for Miyazaki and Kochi prefectures. Kyodo agency reports it. The earthquake was recorded at 21.19 local time.   The Japan Meteorological Agency initially reported a magnitude of 6.4, then

(Adnkronos) – Italy’s new envoy to Armenia, Alessandro Ferranti, has taken up his post, vowing to boost bilateral ties and to forge new channels of cooperation in all areas.  “Congratulations to Alessandro Ferranti, new Ambassador of Italy in Armenia,” the foreign ministry

(Adnkronos) – Foreign minister Antonio Tajani and Israeli counterpart Gideon Saar are set to hold talks at Villa Madama in Rome on Tuesday as part of Italy’s efforts to help bring the devastating war in Gaza to a rapid end.  Tajan’s meeting

(Adnkronos) – Italy is the number-one G7 country for sustainable steel production, the first in the world for pharmaceutical sector export growth, and Europe’s leader for special and urban waste recycling rate, a report said Monday.  Italy can also boast outstanding results

(Adnkronos) – The government is aiming for 700 billion euros worth of exports, which are crucial for Italy’s economic growth; and peacekeeping missions, the green economy, investment and research are vital to boost trade, according to foreign minister Antonio Tajani.  “We want

(Adnkronos) – “There are no concrete preparations” underway, but there is “political will”. This was stated by Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, in statements reported by the Russian media in reference to a possible meeting between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump.  

(Adnkronos) – As the battle against the catastrophic fires in Los Angeles continues, which have left at least 24 dead, dozens missing, and over 10,000 structures razed to the ground by the flames, the Democratic leadership of the city and California must

(Adnkronos) – Lebanese President Joseph Aoun began consultations this morning to appoint a new prime minister and the subsequent formation of a new government. Among the favorites are the acting Prime Minister Najib Mikati and the anti-Hezbollah judge Nawaf Salam, president of

(Adnkronos) – A victory that sounds like a message to the government, that of Croatian President Zoran Milanović, supported by the opposition and critical of the European Union and NATO, who was re-elected by a large majority for another five-year term, defeating

(Adnkronos) – The death toll from the California wildfires has risen to 24. The figure was provided by the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner, while winds are expected to increase in the region today. A persistent and violent Santa Ana

(Adnkronos) – “We encourage leader al-Sharaa to continue his action in favor of inclusiveness and to lead this new political process. This is essential for the prosperity of all of Syria”. This was stated by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani,

(Adnkronos) – Prime Minister Giorgia ”Meloni will help Ukraine with Trump. I trust her”. This was stated by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during an exclusive interview with Il Messaggero during his visit to Rome. ‘It was a very positive meeting. I have

(Adnkronos) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian welcomed the election in Lebanon of President Joseph Aoun, stating that ”Lebanese unity will defeat” Israel. In a message addressed to Aoun and relaunched by the Irna news agency, Pezeshkian stated that ”there is no doubt

(Adnkronos) – “In Damascus I met with the new Syrian political leader, Ahmed al Sharaa. From today we are starting a new course of political, diplomatic and friendship relations between Italy and Syria. We are ready to support the economic and social

(Adnkronos) – “The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Asaad Al-Shaibani, received a delegation from the Italian Republic led by the Italian Foreign Minister, Antonio Tajani, at the People’s Palace in Damascus”. This was reported in a note by the Syrian news agency Sana. 

(Adnkronos) – New York Judge Juan Merchan will read the sentence today in the case related to the Stormy Daniels affair of Donald Trump, who will thus become the first president in American history with a criminal conviction on January 20th. The

(Adnkronos) – Fog combined with the problem of poor air quality is causing chaos in New Delhi. Zero visibility in the early hours of today in several areas with inconvenience for those traveling and repercussions on flights, trains and road transport. According

(Adnkronos) – Turkey has no intention of seizing any part of Syria after the ouster of Bashar al-Assad. This was stated by Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan. “Turkey has not set its sights on any part of Syrian territory,” he said at

(Adnkronos) – The fires continue to devastate the outskirts of Los Angeles, overlooked by an acre of whitish smoke: the main fires in the Californian megalopolis remain out of control, which has already recorded at least ten deaths and where military reinforcements