Treasury Secretary Bessent calls for "entire" review of Fed
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Friday called for a wide-ranging re-examination of the Federal Reserve’s role and authority, including its ...
Italy has reopened its embassy in Damascus after 12 years, with Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani emphasizing support for the Syrian people and plans to boost economic cooperation during his visit.
The Italian flag was raised at the reopened Italian embassy in Damascus on Friday, January 10, marking the end of a 12-year closure.
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, who is visiting Syria, attended the opening ceremony and reaffirmed Italy’s commitment to supporting the Syrian people. “Italy is ready to do its part to promote the reform process in Syria,” Tajani said during a press conference following his meeting with Ahmed al-Sharaa, leader of Syria’s new administration. “We have the ambassador here, and we want to be close to the Syrian people and support them in all sectors.”
Tajani also emphasized Italy’s plans to relaunch economic cooperation in key industries. “We want to be a bridge in the new Syria and the EU,” he added.
During his visit, Tajani met with Syria’s de facto ruler, Ahmed al-Sharaa, and Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shibani. Earlier on Friday, he visited Damascus’ historic Umayyad Mosque.
AnewZ has learned that India has once again blocked Azerbaijan’s application for full membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, while Pakistan’s recent decision to consider diplomatic relations with Armenia has been coordinated with Baku as part of Azerbaijan’s peace agenda.
A powerful eruption at Japan’s Shinmoedake volcano sent an ash plume more than 3,000 metres high on Sunday morning, prompting safety warnings from authorities.
A day of mourning has been declared in Portugal to pay respect to victims who lost their lives in the Lisbon Funicular crash which happened on Wednesday evening.
The UK is gearing up for Exercise Pegasus 2025, its largest pandemic readiness test since COVID-19. Running from September to November, this full-scale simulation will challenge the country's response to a fast-moving respiratory outbreak.
A Polish Air Force pilot was killed on Thursday when an F-16 fighter jet crashed during a training flight ahead of the 2025 Radom International Air Show.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Friday called for a wide-ranging re-examination of the Federal Reserve’s role and authority, including its control over interest rate policy, as the Trump administration steps up its campaign to assert greater oversight over the central bank.
The Trump administration is preparing to introduce new rules that would restrict or potentially block imports of Chinese-made drones and medium to heavy-duty vehicles, citing national security concerns.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer carried out a major cabinet reshuffle on Friday (September 5), appointing new deputies as well as foreign and interior ministers in a bid to reassert control following the resignation of his deputy, Angela Rayner.
Australian driver Daniel Ricciardo confirmed on Friday (September 5) that his racing career has come to an end, announcing he will take on a new role as a global motorsports ambassador for Ford.
Lebanon’s cabinet on Friday (September 5) endorsed an army proposal to disarm Hezbollah, saying the military would begin implementing it, though without a set timeline and while noting the army’s limited resources.
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