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Meloni Meets South Korea’s President Lee, Concludes Asia Tour

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni met South Korean President Lee Jae Myung in Seoul, marking the final stop of her six-day tour of Asia, which also included visits to Oman and Japan. During their meeting, the two leaders agreed to strengthen cooperation between Italy and South Korea, with a focus on advanced industries. Key areas identified for deeper collaboration included artificial intelligence, industrial automation, energy...

China Pressures European States to Block Taiwanese Officials’ Visits

China has been pressuring several European states to deny entry to Taiwanese politicians, warning that allowing such visits would cross Beijing’s “red lines” and damage relations with China, according to diplomats and officials familiar with the matter. Chinese officials have made formal and informal representations to European governments, arguing that national visa and border regulations should be used to bar Taiwanese political figures. These approaches...

EU Faces High-Stakes Decision on Using Frozen Russian Assets to Arm Ukraine

European Union leaders are under growing pressure to decide whether frozen Russian assets should be used to finance Ukraine’s defence, as the war continues...

Meloni Calls for Stronger Action to End Violence Against Women

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni marked the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women with a strong message condemning gender-based violence and...

Italy to Present Proposal Addressing EU Objections Over Use of Golden Powers

Italy will submit a new proposal to address the European Commission’s concerns over its application of “golden powers” in banking mergers, Economy Minister Giancarlo...

Meloni Mocks Friday Strike, Accuses Unions of Seeking Long Weekends

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Friday repeated her criticism of trade unions for frequently scheduling strikes on Fridays, suggesting they do so to...

Meloni Hails Judiciary Reform as Historic Step Toward a Fairer Italy

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has described the government’s newly approved judiciary reform as a “historic milestone” for Italy, marking a significant shift in how...

Italy Resumes Mission at Rafah Crossing as Gaza Reopens Under Peace Plan

Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto announced that Italy’s mission at the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt will resume operations as part of...

Centre-Right Wins Big in Calabria as Governor Occhiuto Secures Re-Election

Calabria’s incumbent governor, Roberto Occhiuto, has achieved a decisive victory for the centre-right coalition, securing around 60% of the vote in the regional elections....

South Korea and Italy Agree to Strengthen Strategic Partnership

President Lee Jae Myung held talks with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Wednesday on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in...

Sheikh Tamim Meets Italian PM Giorgia Meloni in New York to Discuss Gaza Crisis and Bilateral Ties

Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani met with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in New York on the sidelines of the 80th...

Türkiye and Italy Sign Deal to Tackle Illegal Migration, Boost Strategic Partnership

Türkiye and Italy have signed a new cooperation agreement aimed at curbing illegal migration and strengthening bilateral ties. The deal was formalized in Rome...

Modi, Meloni Reaffirm Strategic Partnership and Push for India-EU Trade Deal

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni held a detailed conversation on strengthening bilateral ties, trade cooperation, and global stability. In a...

Meloni: Israel’s Response to Hamas Attacks Has Exceeded Proportionality

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said Wednesday that Israel’s military response to the October 7, 2022 Hamas attacks has gone “beyond proportionality,” stressing the...