(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

(Adnkronos) – US President-elect Donald Trump has said Russian leader Vladimir Putin has expressed a desire to meet him and that preparations are underway for a meeting. “He (Putin, ed) wants us to meet and we are getting organized,” Trump told reporters

(Adnkronos) – At least eight people were injured on a Tokyo university campus in an attack by a person armed with a hammer. The assailant was stopped by security forces. NHK reports. The attack took place on the campus of Hosei University

(Adnkronos) – Diplomat Paolo Palminteri has taken up his post as Italy’s new ambassador to North Macedonia, the foreign ministry announced on X.  “Congratulations to @PaoloPalminteri, Italy’s new ambassador to the Republic of North Macedonia,” the foreign ministry wrote.  “North Macedonia, friend,

(Adnkronos) – ”Congratulations to General Joseph Aoun, elected President of the Lebanese Republic. A friend of Italy, he will be an authoritative guide for an important and crucial country like Lebanon. A key figure for peace in the Middle East”. Deputy Prime

(Adnkronos) – At least 70 people have been killed and 104 wounded in 24 hours in the Gaza Strip, where Israeli military operations against Hamas, which have reportedly killed over 46,000 people, have been ongoing for over 15 months. This was denounced

(Adnkronos) – Ukraine’s president Vladimir Zelensky will hold talks in Rome on Friday at 10 am with Italian counterpart Sergio Mattarella and later with Italy’s premier Giorgia Meloni.  Pope Francis will also hold talks with Zelensky at the Vatican on Friday.  Zelensky

(Adnkronos) – With 99 votes out of 128 deputies present in the House, the head of the Lebanese Army, Joseph Aoun, was elected as the new president of Lebanon. Lebanese media reported.    

(Adnkronos) – Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has called a meeting with party leaders for this evening to discuss US President-elect Donald Trump’s statements about Greenland. This was announced by Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen, stating in a meeting with journalists