(Adnkronos) – The European Union – which has slapped 16 packages of sanctions on Russia for its full-scale invasion of Ukraine – must take part in talks to end the more-than-three-year-old war, Italy underscored on Thursday.  “Europe will necessarily have to be

(Adnkronos) – United States president Donald Trump’s phone calls this week with his Russian and Ukrainian counterparts Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky as part of efforts towards a ceasefire are “positive signs”, Italy believes.  “It seems to me that the (two-hour) Trump-Putin

(Adnkronos) – Germany reopens its embassy in Damascus, after the end – last December – of the Assad era. The German agency Dpa reports. The diplomatic mission was officially reopened by Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock during her visit to the Syrian capital. 

(Adnkronos) – Beijing said it acted “in accordance with the law” the day after Ottawa announced the execution, in recent weeks, of four Canadian citizens in China.  “The fight against drug-related crime is a common responsibility of all countries. China is a

(Adnkronos) – Italy’s government is “closely following” the arrest on Wednesday of Istabul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, a key rival of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan amid a reported probe into alleged graft and terror links.   “We are closely following what is happening,

(Adnkronos) – The European Union must keep sending “positive messages” to Western Balkan countries seeking to join the bloc and must not let them down, despite the obstacles still lying in their path, Italy said on Wednesday.  “We must continue to give

(Adnkronos) – The European Commission presents the awaited White Paper for the future of European defense, i.e. its practical proposal for the development of the sector, while adopting the already known ReArm Europe plan, with the addition of the wording “Readiness 2030”

(Adnkronos) – The victims of the last 48 hours of Israeli attacks in Gaza are 970. This was announced by the Hamas-run Ministry of Health in the enclave, according to which, the total death toll of the war in the Gaza Strip,

(Adnkronos) – Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu is involved in two proceedings for “corruption” and “supporting a terrorist organization”. This was confirmed by the Turkish Justice Minister, Yilmaz Tunc, after the news in the last few hours regarding the exponent of the opposition

(Adnkronos) – Italy’s government is “very worried” by the resumption of Israeli airstrikes on war-shattered Gaza that killed over 400 people on Tuesday, ending truce with the enclave’s ruling Islamist group Hamas that lasted almost two months.  “We are very worried. We

(Adnkronos) – Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, asked if the ceasefire agreed by Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin concerns only energy targets or all infrastructures, replied that it will only concern “energy infrastructures”.  The clarification comes after statements by US special envoy Steve

(Adnkronos) – The Pentagon aims to reduce its civilian workforce by about 50,000-60,000 units, preferably through voluntary measures. Sources close to the dossier told Abc News, including a senior Defense official, who explained: “The number may seem high, but it’s important to

(Adnkronos) – Legal documents relating to Prince Harry’s 2020 US visa application have been made public, but with many redactions. The judge who handled the case stated that it is not in the public interest to disclose information about the Duke of

(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

(Adnkronos) – Israel “must immediately and completely” cease colonization in the occupied West Bank and “evacuate all settlers.” This was stated by the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk in a note, adding that “Israel’s transfer of parts of

(Adnkronos) – “The greatest fear of the families, the hostages and the citizens of Israel has come true”. This is what the Forum of Families of Hostages and Missing Persons denounces after the resumption of Israeli raids in the Gaza Strip. The

(Adnkronos) – The death toll from the new Israeli air raids that resumed overnight on the Gaza Strip is 230 dead and at least 300 injured, according to a still provisional report, after Benjamin Netanyahu accused Hamas of “rejecting all offers” from

(Adnkronos) – New chapters continue to be written in the alliance between Donald Trump and Elon Musk. Despite the American president’s “endorsement” of Tesla, which hosted a “showcase” at the White House last week, according to the Washington Post, Musk’s company is

(Adnkronos) – Mass demonstrations are taking place in Yemen to protest the US air raids underway since Saturday against Houthi militia targets. This was reported by the Houthi television station, Al-Masirah TV, which is broadcasting images of tens of thousands of demonstrators

(Adnkronos) – The UK has announced it will provide up to $200 million in humanitarian aid this year to support Syria’s recovery after the removal of Bashar al-Assad. “The UK will provide up to £160 million in essential aid” during the EU’s