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Middle East: Netanyahu thanks Trump for efforts to secure hostage release

Milan, 12 May (LaPresse) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke today with US President Donald Trump and thanked him…

12 May 2025

EU: ‘Nord Stream 2 sanctions to discourage future recovery

’ Brussels, 12 May (LaPresse) - "Nord Stream 2 is not currently operational. That said, you never know how things…

12 May 2025

Ukraine, Zelensky: "First Phone Call with Pope Leo, I Invited Him"

Milan, May 12 (LaPresse) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reported on social media that he had spoken with Pope Leo…

12 May 2025

United Kingdom, Starmer launches immigration plan: ‘We will regain control of our borders’

London (United Kingdom), 12 May (LaPresse/AP) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer today launched his government's immigration plan. He promised…

12 May 2025

Iran, Herzog: "Tehran Must Not Obtain Nuclear Weapons, It’s in Humanity’s Interest"

Frankfurt (Germany), May 12 (LaPresse) – “Iran provides military and financial support to Hamas, and without that support, October 7…

12 May 2025

The US and China will suspend some tariffs for 90 days

Milan, 12 May (LaPresse) - The United States and China have agreed in talks held in Geneva, Switzerland, to suspend…

12 May 2025

Albania, initial results: Rama's party at 53%, turnout drops to 42%

Tirana (Albania), 12 May (LaPresse/AP) - With a quarter of the votes counted, the Socialists of outgoing Prime Minister Edi…

12 May 2025

Turkey, PKK disbands and announces end of armed struggle

Ankara (Turkey), 12 May (LaPresse/AP) - A Kurdish militant group has announced a historic decision to disband and lay down…

12 May 2025

Philippines: mid-term elections, Duterte among candidates

Manila (Philippines), 12 May (LaPresse/AP) - Despite being detained in The Hague, Netherlands, former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is among…

12 May 2025

US plan with Hamas in government in Gaza if it abandons military action

Rome, 11 May (LaPresse) - The US special envoy for the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, has reportedly informed mediators that…

11 May 2025

Arab countries call for Trump initiative during Middle East visit

Rome, 11 May (LaPresse) - Informed sources have revealed to the pan-Arab newspaper Asharq Al-Awsat that some Arab countries have…

11 May 2025

India-Pakistan: mutual accusations of ceasefire violations

Islamabad (Pakistan), 11 May (LaPresse/AP) - The ceasefire to end the conflict between India and Pakistan was shaken by overnight…

11 May 2025

Ukraine, Kremlin: ‘No truce without halt to arms shipments to Kiev’

Brussels, 10 May (LaPresse) - To end the fighting in Ukraine, the United States and the West must stop supplying…

10 May 2025

Ukraine, von der Leyen: ‘Ready for new strong sanctions if truce is violated’

Brussels, 10 May (LaPresse) - ‘We are ready to continue to exert strong pressure on Russia and to impose further…

10 May 2025

Ukraine, Macron calls for US-EU plan for 30-day truce with threat of sanctions

Milan, 9 May (LaPresse) - French President Emmanuel Macron hopes for a US-EU plan for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine…

9 May 2025

India-Pakistan: clashes during the night, at least 5 dead

Srinagar (India), 9 May (LaPresse/AP) - Tension continues to rise between India and Pakistan. Indian and Pakistani soldiers exchanged heavy…

9 May 2025

Pope, Canadian Prime Minister: ‘Best wishes to Leo XIV, historic day for Catholics’

Rome, 9 May (LaPresse) - "I offer my prayers and best wishes to His Holiness Pope Leo XIV on his…

9 May 2025

Pope: the election of Leo XIV in the international media

Turin, 9 May (LaPresse) - Extensive coverage in the international media of the election of Pope Leo XIV, the American…

9 May 2025

Pope, brother Leo XIV: ‘He will follow in Bergoglio's footsteps’

Rome, 9 May (LaPresse) - Pope Leo XIV ‘will be a second Pope Francis’. This was assured by his brother…

9 May 2025

Pope, Herzog: “We look forward to strengthening Israel–Holy See relations”

Frankfurt (Germany), May 8 (LaPresse) – Israeli President Isaac Herzog congratulated Pope Leo XIV on his election as the new…

8 May 2025

Pope, Spanish Royals: "His call for peace inspires and encourages us"

Rome, May 8 (LaPresse) – "We congratulate Cardinal Prevost on his election as the new pontiff, Pope Leo XIV. His…

8 May 2025

Pakistan: 25 Indian drones shot down, 4 soldiers injured

Lahore (Pakistan), May 8 (LaPresse/AP) – Pakistani military spokesperson Lieutenant General Ahmad Sharif stated that India launched attack drones overnight…

8 May 2025

Pakistan, Islamabad: "India used Israeli-made Harop drones"

Lahore (Pakistan), May 8 (LaPresse/AP) – Pakistani military spokesperson Lieutenant General Ahmad Sharif stated that India launched several Israeli-made Harop…

8 May 2025

Cars: EU Parliament approves flexibility on emission fines for manufacturers

Brussels, May 8 (LaPresse) – The European Parliament has approved an amendment introducing greater flexibility on CO₂ emissions for new…

8 May 2025

Pakistan: thousands evacuated in Kashmir, spent night in shelters

Lahore (Pakistan), May 8 (LaPresse/AP) – India has evacuated thousands of people from villages near the heavily militarized border with…

8 May 2025

Germany: Intelligence temporarily suspends classification of AfD as far-right extremist

Frankfurt (Germany), May 8 (LaPresse) – Germany’s domestic intelligence agency, the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (BfV),…

8 May 2025

USA: Pro-Palestinian protesters occupy Columbia University, clashes with security

New York (New York, USA), May 8 (LaPresse/AP) – A group of pro-Palestinian protesters, wearing masks and keffiyehs, clashed with…

8 May 2025

South Korea, Seoul: "North Korea has launched ballistic missile"

Seoul (South Korea), May 8 (LaPresse/AP) – The South Korean military states that North Korea has launched at least one…

8 May 2025

Tariffs, NYT: Trump to announce trade deal with United Kingdom

Milan, May 8 (LaPresse) – U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to announce that the United States will reach a…

8 May 2025

Pakistan: Indian drone shot down near naval base in Lahore

Lahore (Pakistan), May 8 (LaPresse/AP) – Pakistan’s air defense system shot down an Indian drone early Thursday morning near a…

8 May 2025