Italy Business News Wire: Press Releases

WHO Chief Demands Protection for Gaza Health Workers

(MENAFN) World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Sunday reiterated urgent calls to safeguard WHO personnel, along with health and humanitarian workers, following the release of one detained staff member in Gaza. " …

Putin Anticipates Visiting India by End of Year

(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin is anticipated to visit India before the year ends for the yearly summit with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, announced Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Thursday. Lavrov shared this update during a joint …

Bangladesh, Pakistan Seal Six Agreements

(MENAFN) Bangladesh and Pakistan sealed six agreements on Sunday, notably enabling visa-free travel for official passport holders, marking the first visit by a Pakistani foreign minister to Dhaka in 13 years. The accords were finalized at a Dhaka hotel …

Lavrov Says Zelensky Is Playing Games

(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has dismissed Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky’s repeated calls for a direct meeting with President Vladimir Putin, describing them as mere performance rather than meaningful diplomacy. In an interview …

Israel Launches Drone Attack on Southern Lebanon

(MENAFN) An Israeli drone strike hit a location between Ramyah and Beit Lif in southern Lebanon on Saturday, according to media reports. Citing official sources, media confirmed the attack was carried out by an Israeli unmanned aerial vehicle. No …

Russian Forces Launch Strike on Ukrainian Missile, Drone Facilities

(MENAFN) Russian military forces struck a key Ukrainian missile storage facility and a drone manufacturing workshop, the Russian Defense Ministry reported Sunday. According to the ministry’s statement, the operation focused on a storage site housing " …

Russia Reports Seizure of Village in Ukraine

(MENAFN) On Sunday, Russia asserted that it had gained control over another village located in Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk region. According to a statement issued by the Russian Defense Ministry, Russian military units reportedly secured the village of Filiia …

WHO, WMO Warn Extreme Heat Threatens Workers’ Health

(MENAFN) A joint report released Friday by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) warns that escalating extreme heat, intensified by climate change, is endangering the health and productivity of billions of …

Ramaphosa Strengthens Ties with Japanese Firms

(MENAFN) South African President Cyril Ramaphosa engaged with several Japanese companies involved in renewable energy and the automotive industry during the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development Summit (TICAD9) held in Yokohama, Japan. …

US Adviser Labels India as "Laundromat" for Kremlin

(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump’s trade adviser, Peter Navarro, has asserted that India does not require importing Russian oil and accused the country of acting as a “laundromat” for the Kremlin. Speaking to reporters on Thursday, Navarro indicated that …

Australia, Philippines Forge Stronger Military Alliance

(MENAFN) Australia and the Philippines have committed to deepening their military alliance, setting their sights on a formal defense agreement to be signed by next year, officials said Friday. Speaking alongside Philippine National Defense Secretary …

Epstein’s Ex-Partner Reveals Truth on His Suicide

(MENAFN) Ghislaine Maxwell, who was closely linked to Jeffrey Epstein as both his confidante and associate, has expressed doubt that the disgraced financier and convicted sex offender took his own life while imprisoned. Maxwell, currently serving a 20-year …

Nigerien Forces Eliminate Boko Haram Leader

(MENAFN) Soldiers from Niger’s military have killed a prominent leader of the Boko Haram jihadist faction, the West African nation's armed forces declared on Thursday. The "notorious" Ibrahim Mahamadu, also known as Bakoura, was taken out during a " …

Ukraine Urges Belarus to Keep Distance

(MENAFN) Ukraine has instructed Minsk to maintain a safe distance from its borders during the upcoming joint military exercises with Russia set to take place in Belarus. This advisory comes ahead of the ‘Zapad-2025’ military drill, which is planned for …

S. Korea Pushes for Ex-Premier Arrest

(MENAFN) South Korea’s special counsel investigating former President Yoon Suk-yeol’s brief martial law declaration moved swiftly on Sunday, requesting an arrest warrant for former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo. In a detailed news briefing, the special …

U.S. JD Vance Urges Musk to Stick with GOP

(MENAFN) US Vice President JD Vance issued a strong warning to billionaire Elon Musk on Wednesday, urging him to remain loyal to the Republican Party and cautioning that launching a third political party would only diminish his political clout. Speaking to …

Mexico Links Remittances Drop to U.S. Migration Policies Changes

(MENAFN) Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced Friday that changes in U.S. migration policies have led to a significant decline in remittances sent by Mexicans living in the United States. She revealed that remittance flows fell by 16 percent from …

Authorities Recover Bodies Linked to Cult in Kenya

(MENAFN) At least five bodies have been uncovered from shallow burial sites in Kenya, where victims of a religious cult are believed to have been interred, according to officials from the East African nation. Investigators unearthed remains from six graves …

Hollywood Director Awaits Joining Moscow International Film Week

(MENAFN) Renowned American filmmaker Woody Allen is set to participate in the Moscow International Film Week, according to the festival’s official website. Beginning this Saturday, the event is anticipated to showcase numerous international guests. Despite …

Trump Opposes Ukrainian Attacks on Oil Pipeline

(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has conveyed his anger regarding Ukrainian assaults on an essential pipeline delivering Russian oil to Hungary and Slovakia, according to a high-ranking official in Budapest. On Friday, Balazs Orban, the political …