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Ukrainian man arrested in Italy over Nord Stream attacks
Described by both Moscow and the West as an act of sabotage, the explosions largely severed Russian gas supplies to Europe, prompting a major escalation in the Ukraine conflict and squeezing energy supplies on the continent [GETTY] A Ukrainian man...

Italian PM Meloni postpones Asia tour, including Bangladesh
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has postponed her scheduled visit to five Asian countries, including Bangladesh, due to her crucial role in Russia-Ukraine peace negotiations. "This is not a cancellation of the tour, but a postponement. She...

Italy's Bishops welcome Pope's Day of Prayer and Fasting for Peace
Rome's Vicar General, Cardinal Baldo Reina, and the Bishops of Italy join in Pope Leo XIV's invitation for all faithful to live Friday, August 22, in fasting and prayer, imploring the Lord to grant us peace and justice and to wipe the tears of...

‘Hostage’ 2025 Recap: Is President Vivienne Toussaint Dead?
Created by Matt Charman, Hostage is the story of Abigail Dalton, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, who faced the biggest predicament of her life when she was forced to choose between protecting her family or safeguarding her nation’s...

Cotswold man almost killed in horror crash in Italy after lorry 'smashed his neck'
A Cotswold council chief who was almost killed in a horror car accident while abroad last year has defied the odds and is back serving his community. Cotswold District Councillor Tony Dale (LD, Northleach) has made a remarkable return to the...

Destination Italy: Sweet and elegant proposals
Dina Ravera, president of Destination Italia Photos: Courtesy of Milano FinanzaFrom an interactive brochure, which boasts 350 pages, one can immediately grasp the kaleidoscopic richness of the tourism offerings that the Destination Italia Group...

US President Donald Trump's aide accuses India of 'perpetuating Ukraine war': 'PM Modi is a great leader but...'
White House Trade Adviser Peter Navarro described India’s barriers as “higher tariffs, Maharaja tariffs, higher non-tariff barriers”, arguing that they contributed to a “massive” US trade deficit that “hurts American workers” and “hurts American...

The Italian connection of Chennai runs deeper than just pizza and pasta
The statue of Tamil scholar Veeramamunivar alias Constanzo Beschi at Marina beach. | Photo Credit: The Hindu Archives Who would have thought that we have had such long connections with Italy? Of course, given the persistent legend of St. Thomas,...
Italy arrests Ukrainian man over Nord Stream pipeline attacks
BERLIN - Italian police have arrested a Ukrainian man suspected of coordinating the attacks on the Nord Stream pipelines, Germany’s prosecutor-general said on Aug 21, signalling a breakthrough in an episode that sharpened tensions between Russia...
Nord Stream pipeline attacks: Ukrainian arrested in Italy in major breakthrough
A Ukrainian man was reportedly arrested at a holiday bungalow in Italy on Thursday on suspicion of coordinating attacks on three Nord Stream gas pipelines in 2022, officials said, marking a significant development in a case that heightened...

world Ukrainian man arrested in Italy over Nord Stream pipeline attacks
BERLIN/MILAN — A Ukrainian man was arrested at a holiday bungalow in Italy on suspicion of coordinating attacks on three Nord Stream gas pipelines in 2022, officials said on Thursday (Aug 21), a breakthrough in an episode that sharpened tensions...

Italy: Eviction of historic Leoncavallo social centre in Milan
Far-right national government pushed for the surprise eviction despite ongoing talks with municipality ~ Cristina Sykes ~ Police in Milan, Italy this morning (21 August) evicted the Leoncavallo occupied social centre, one of the most longstanding...

Turkish President Erdogan ready to support any peace initiatives on Ukraine
ANKARA, August 21. /TASS/. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated in a telephone conversation with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron that he was ready to implement any initiatives aimed for peace deal between Ukraine and Russia,...

Why Did Amanda Knox Return to Italy? Her Hulu Series Unlocks the Truth Behind Her 2022 Trip
Amanda Knox‘s return to Italy in 2022 is one of the lesser known parts of her tumultuous story but it’s taking center stage in Hulu‘s The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox. The series, which premiered its first two episodes on August 20, covers 15 years...

Italy Arrests Ukrainian National Linked to 2022 Nord Stream Explosions
Italian police have detained a Ukrainian national suspected of taking part in the sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipelines. The arrest took place in the Rimini area on Wednesday evening, carried out under a European arrest warrant issued by...

Italian Coaches Demand Israel’s Suspension from UEFA and FIFA Over Gaza Violence
The Italian Football Coaches Association urges international football bodies to suspend Israel due to its role in the violence in Gaza. Italian football coaches call on UEFA and FIFA to suspend Israel amid ongoing Gaza conflict. Photo:...
President Abinader receives letters of credence from seven new ambassadors
President Luis Abinader formally received the letters of credence from seven newly accredited ambassadors to the Dominican Republic during a ceremony held Wednesday, 20 August 2025 at the Presidential Palace. Accompanied by Vice President Raquel...

Sweida governance shift sparks Druze ‘separatist’ accusations, warns UN envoy
The UN's special envoy for Syria warned on Thursday that the creation of a local committee to oversee governance in Sweida has led to accusations of “separatist ambitions” among the province’s Druze community after weeks of violence. Geir Pedersen...

Italy arrests Ukrainian over Nord Stream attacks, German prosecutors say
21 August 2025, 10:39 | Updated: 21 August 2025, 13:20 Italian police have arrested a Ukrainian man suspected of coordinating the 2022 attacks on the Nord Stream pipelines, Germany's prosecutor general said on Thursday. The suspect, identified...

Italy arrests Ukrainian suspected of coordinating 2022 sabotage attacks on Nord Stream gas pipelines
Italian police have arrested a Ukrainian man suspected of coordinating the attacks on the Nord Stream pipelines, Germany's prosecutor general said on Thursday, adding that he would be brought before a German judge after being transferred. Seen by...