Tanjug 15m

Tajani's visit to Belgrade postponed due to scheduling problems

ROME/BELGRADE - Italian Deputy PM and FM Antonio Tajani has postponed Wednesday's visit to Belgrade due to scheduling problems resulting from a delay of his departure from Ukraine and trip through Poland, the Italian MFA has announced. According to a statement published on the website of the Italia»»»

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UPI 1h

Britain to host summit on managing the Strait of Hormuz - UPI.com

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks during a news conference on the situation in the Middle East, at Downing Street in London, England, Wednesday. Pool Photo by Betty Laura Zapata/EPA April 1 (UPI) -- Britain will host a virtual summit Thursday to find ways to open the Strait of Hormuz after»»»

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UPI 2h

Trump: Iran asked for cease-fire, will address nation on war - UPI.com

President Donald Trump said Wednesday morning that Iran has asked for a cease-fire. He said he told them only if the Strait of Hormuz is open. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo April 1 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump said on Truth Social Wednesday that Iran asked for a cease-fire, but he »»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Starmer Says UK to Host Multi-nation Meeting on Hormuz Shipping

Britain will this week hold a meeting of about 35 countries to discuss how to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz which has been crippled by the Middle East war, Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced Wednesday. UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper will host the discussions, Starmer told reporters d»»»

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Al Awsat 3h

Iranian Authorities Warned Bulgaria Not to Let US Use Airports

Iranian authorities warned NATO member Bulgaria last month not to let the US use its airports for planes participating in military operations in Iran, the foreign ministry said on Wednesday. Earlier on Wednesday, Stanislav Balabanov, a deputy with the "There is Such People" party, showed a note fro»»»

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UPI 4h

Trump declares 'job done,' says U.S. forces to leave Iran in 2-3 weeks - UPI.com

President Donald Trump said Tuesday that U.S. forces would be out of Iran "soon" with military operations ending in as little as two or three weeks. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo April 1 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump said the United States would be out of Iran "soon" with military o»»»

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Naharnet 5h

European Union and UK call for immediate deescalation in Lebanon

The Foreign Ministers of Belgium, Croatia, Cyprus, France, Greece, Italy, Malta, the Netherlands, Portugal, and the United Kingdom, and the High Representative of the European Union, expressed Wednesday their full support to the Government and people of Lebanon, "who are once again suffering the dr»»»

Al Awsat 5h

Eurozone Manufacturing Growth Reaches 4-Year High

Euro zone manufacturers faced soaring input costs and supply chain disruptions in March due to the Iran war, even as underlying tepid demand threatened to undermine the sector's fragile recovery, a survey showed. The conflict in the Middle East has disrupted global logistics networks, causing deliv»»»

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Tanjug 6h

Vucic's meeting with Tajani postponed

BELGRADE - A meeting between Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic and Italian FM Antonio Tajani that was scheduled for Wednesday has been postponed, the presidential press office has said. A new meeting date will be announced later, it said in a statement. Serbia Italy Aleksandar Vučić Antonio Tajani»»»

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Business-review 6h

Several EU countries cuts taxes to offset rising fuel prices. Romania is still considering options

Italy implemented the most substantial excise tax reduction, cutting rates by 30% for both gasoline and diesel—or 20 euro cents per liter (equivalent to 1 leu per liter)— while Portugal lowered excise taxes by 21% for diesel (a reduction of 7.6 euro cents per liter), falling below the minimum thres»»»

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Al Awsat 9h

Trump Lashes Out at France, UK Over their Stance on Iran War

US President Donald Trump has attacked America's allies, particularly France and the UK, over their reluctance to get involved in the Iran war. In a post on his social media company Truth Social, Trump blamed France for being “VERY UNHELPFUL” in the killing of Iran’s then-Supreme Leader Ali Khamene»»»

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The Peninsula 9h

Al Annabi step up FIFA World Cup preparations

Doha, Qatar: Qatar players train during a camp at Aspire Academy as Al Annabi step up preparations for the FIFA World Cup, which starts on June 11. Head coach Julen Lopetegui has selected a 32-man squad as he looks to fine-tune preparations and identify the players who will represent the team at th»»»

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BNE 16h

Italy secretly blocked US from using Sicily base for Iran strikes

Italy refused to allow the United States to use the Sigonella air base in Sicily for strikes on Iran, but attempted to keep the decision secret to avoid a diplomatic rift with Washington, Corriere della Sera reported on March 31. »»»

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BNE 16h

Italy secretly blocked US from using Sicily base for Iran strikes

Italy refused to allow the United States to use the Sigonella air base in Sicily for strikes on Iran, but attempted to keep the decision secret to avoid a diplomatic rift with Washington, Corriere della Sera reported on March 31. »»»

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BNE 16h

Italy secretly blocked US from using Sicily base for Iran strikes

Italy refused to allow the United States to use the Sigonella air base in Sicily for strikes on Iran, but attempted to keep the decision secret to avoid a diplomatic rift with Washington, Corriere della Sera reported on March 31. »»»

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France24 17h

Europe pushes back on US military operations as concerns over Iran war mount

France and Italy have joined Spain in pushing back on U.S.-Israeli military operations, sources said on Tuesday, as U.S. President Donald Trump singled out NATO allies in Europe as unhelpful in the month-long war, highlighting divisions. The decisions came against a backdrop of tensions between Was»»»

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France24 17h

Five EU countries 'deliberately eroding' rule of law, report shows

A new report by the Civil Liberties Union of Europe points to “deliberate erosion of the rule of law” in Bulgaria, Croatia, Hungary, Italy, and Slovakia. FRANCE 24's Brussels correspondent Dave Keating reports.»»»

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Gulf News 18h

Faster, cheaper electric trucks, buses hit 60%: How Europe leads the way

European Union (EU) buses just went electric almost overnight: 60% of new city buses are now zero-emission (ZE) — from just 12% in 2019. Europe’s city buses have crossed what's considered a decisive tipping point. In 2025, 60% of all new EU city buses sold were zero-emission — 56% battery-electric »»»

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Daily News Egypt 19h

Egypt’s engineering exports surge 37.6% in February to record high

Egypt’s engineering exports reached a record high in February 2026, marking the strongest monthly performance in the sector’s history, according to the Engineering Export Council (EEC). The surge underscores the growing global competitiveness of Egyptian industry despite persistent economic headwin»»»

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UPI 20h

Italy denies U.S. use of air base en route to Middle East - UPI.com

Three P-3C Orion aircraft stand ready on a rain-soaked airfield at Naval Air Station Sigonella in Sicily on January 15, 2006. Italy said it denied U.S. aircraft seeking to make a landing at the air base en route to the Middle East. File Photo by Mate 1st Class John Collins/U.S. Navy March 31 (UPI) »»»

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Naharnet 23h

Ten European countries urge 'safety' of UN peacekeepers in Lebanon

Ten European countries, including France and the United Kingdom, Tuesday urged all sides to ensure the safety of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon after three peacekeepers were killed in recent days. "We urge all parties, under all circumstances, to ensure the safety and security of UNIFI»»»

Gulf News 31.03. 17:09

Israel parliament approves death penalty bill for Palestinians

Jerusalem: Israel’s parliament approved a bill on Monday that would allow the execution of Palestinians convicted on terror charges for deadly attacks, a move that has been criticised as discriminatory and immediately drew a court challenge. Sixty-two lawmakers, including Prime Minister Benjamin Ne»»»

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Tanjug 31.03. 16:50

Vucic to receive Italy's Tajani Wednesday

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic will meet with Italian FM Antonio Tajani in Belgrade on Wednesday. The meeting, to be held at the Palace of Serbia, is scheduled for 11.15 am, the presidential press office has announced. After the meeting, Vucic and Tajani will attend the signing of a »»»

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Sana 31.03. 13:30

Syria, Italy discuss boosting cooperation and economic policy development

Damascus, March 31 (SANA) Head of the Planning and Statistics Authority Anas Salim met Italian Ambassador to Damascus Stefano Ravagnani to discuss ways to enhance bilateral cooperation and develop economic policies, the Authority said. The talks focused on expanding cooperation across sectors and s»»»

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Libya Herald 31.03. 12:48

Tajoura Heart Centre signs agreement with Italian NGOs to perform 450 heart surgeries over three years

Libya’s National Heart Centre, located in Tajoura, Tripoli (and popularly referred to as the Tajoura Heart Centre) announced last Friday (27 March) that it had signed an MoU with the Italian NGO UVPP (in collaboration with Rebel Heart and CCPM) in cooperation with the UK-based organization, Aida. T»»»

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Al Awsat 31.03. 12:43

Italy Reportedly Refuses US Aircraft Use of Sicily Base for Middle East Operations

Italy has denied permission for US military aircraft to land at the Sigonella air base in Sicily before flying to the Middle East, a source close to the matter said on Tuesday, confirming a newspaper report. Daily Corriere della Sera reported "some US bombers" had been due to land at the base in ea»»»

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Gulf News 31.03. 10:55

'Keeping a part of home alive': How Dubai families celebrate Easter traditions through food and faith

A homemade marzipan egg made from cashews, almond, sugar and a bit of rose water. It's warm, comforting and just spells home. That’s the little touch of love that Dubai-based Priscilla Dorris Janarthanan, a homemaker, cook and hair technician brings to Easter. Their family follows a routine: Begin »»»

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Naharnet 31.03. 10:47

Israel's parliament approves death penalty for Palestinians

Israel's parliament on Monday passed a law approving the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of murdering Israelis, a measure that has been harshly condemned by the international community and rights groups as discriminatory and inhumane. The passage of the bill marked the culmination of a yea»»»

Naharnet 31.03. 10:36

UN Security Council to hold emergency meeting on Lebanon peacekeepers

The United Nations’ most powerful body will convene an emergency session Tuesday after officials announced that three peacekeepers in southern Lebanon had been killed in the last 24 hours. The meeting was scheduled after a request from France. It was unclear who was behind the projectile and explos»»»

Gulf News 31.03. 08:49

Thieves steal paintings by Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse from a private museum in Italy

ROME: Thieves made off with three paintings by Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse worth millions of euros from a museum near the city of Parma in northern Italy, police said Monday. The heist took place on the night of March 22-23, with thieves forcing open the entrance door, police said. The three stolen»»»

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BNE 31.03. 08:02

China and Turkmenistan cannot get their gas export numbers straight

China’s leading international broadcaster, CGTN, aired an interview on March 24 with Turkmenistan’s paramount leader, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, touting how “mutual trust and centuries-old exchanges” shape present-day bilateral relations. But such messaging struck a discordant note during the »»»

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BNE 31.03. 08:02

EV sales overtake petrol vehicles in EU for first time

Sales of EVs overtook standard petrol cars in the EU for the first time in December 2025, marking a milestone in the bloc’s transition to cleaner transport and reducing its reliance on oil imports, according to data published by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association. »»»

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BNE 31.03. 08:01

IMF: How the war in the Middle East is affecting energy, trade, and finance

Energy prices, supply chains, and financial markets are the main transmission channels, but the regional effects will vary significantly. The world faces yet another shock. The war in the Middle East is upending lives and »»»

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BNE 31.03. 08:01

IMF: How the war in the Middle East is affecting energy, trade, and finance

Energy prices, supply chains, and financial markets are the main transmission channels, but the regional effects will vary significantly. The world faces yet another shock. The war in the Middle East is upending lives and »»»

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BNE 31.03. 08:01

IMF: How the war in the Middle East is affecting energy, trade, and finance

Energy prices, supply chains, and financial markets are the main transmission channels, but the regional effects will vary significantly. The world faces yet another shock. The war in the Middle East is upending lives and »»»

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BNE 31.03. 08:01

IMF: How the war in the Middle East is affecting energy, trade, and finance

Energy prices, supply chains, and financial markets are the main transmission channels, but the regional effects will vary significantly. The world faces yet another shock. The war in the Middle East is upending lives and »»»

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BNE 31.03. 08:01

IMF: How the war in the Middle East is affecting energy, trade, and finance

Energy prices, supply chains, and financial markets are the main transmission channels, but the regional effects will vary significantly. The world faces yet another shock. The war in the Middle East is upending lives and »»»

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BNE 31.03. 08:01

IMF: How the war in the Middle East is affecting energy, trade, and finance

Energy prices, supply chains, and financial markets are the main transmission channels, but the regional effects will vary significantly. The world faces yet another shock. The war in the Middle East is upending lives and »»»

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BNE 31.03. 08:01

IMF: How the war in the Middle East is affecting energy, trade, and finance

Energy prices, supply chains, and financial markets are the main transmission channels, but the regional effects will vary significantly. The world faces yet another shock. The war in the Middle East is upending lives and »»»

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BNE 31.03. 08:01

IMF: How the war in the Middle East is affecting energy, trade, and finance

Energy prices, supply chains, and financial markets are the main transmission channels, but the regional effects will vary significantly. The world faces yet another shock. The war in the Middle East is upending lives and »»»

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BNE 31.03. 08:01

IMF: How the war in the Middle East is affecting energy, trade, and finance

Energy prices, supply chains, and financial markets are the main transmission channels, but the regional effects will vary significantly. The world faces yet another shock. The war in the Middle East is upending lives and »»»

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BNE 31.03. 08:01

IMF: How the war in the Middle East is affecting energy, trade, and finance

Energy prices, supply chains, and financial markets are the main transmission channels, but the regional effects will vary significantly. The world faces yet another shock. The war in the Middle East is upending lives and »»»

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BNE 31.03. 08:01

IMF: How the war in the Middle East is affecting energy, trade, and finance

Energy prices, supply chains, and financial markets are the main transmission channels, but the regional effects will vary significantly. The world faces yet another shock. The war in the Middle East is upending lives and »»»

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BNE 31.03. 08:01

IMF: How the war in the Middle East is affecting energy, trade, and finance

Energy prices, supply chains, and financial markets are the main transmission channels, but the regional effects will vary significantly. The world faces yet another shock. The war in the Middle East is upending lives and »»»

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France24 31.03. 07:43

Three UN peacekeepers killed in south Lebanon in 24 hours amid Israel-Hezbollah conflict

The UN said on Monday that two members of its peacekeeping force were killed in an explosion in south Lebanon, with a third being killed in a separate blast the previous day. Here's what to know about how the Blue Helmets are involved in the current conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. United Nat»»»

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France24 31.03. 07:43

Israel legalises death penalty for Palestinians convicted of murdering Israelis

Israel's parliament on Monday passed a law approving the death penalty for Palestinians convicted on terror charges of carrying out deadly attacks on Israelis. The law, which also allows the courts to impose the death penalty on Israeli citizens, has been harshly criticised by Israeli and Palestini»»»

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Al Awsat 31.03. 07:39

Israel’s Parliament Approves Death Penalty for Palestinians Convicted of Murdering Israelis

Israel’s parliament on Monday passed a law approving the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of murdering Israelis, a measure that has been harshly condemned by the international community and rights groups as discriminatory and inhumane. The passage of the bill marked the culmination of a yea»»»

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BNE 31.03. 06:47

China and Turkmenistan cannot get their gas export numbers straight

China’s leading international broadcaster, CGTN, aired an interview on March 24 with Turkmenistan’s paramount leader, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, touting how “mutual trust and centuries-old exchanges” shape present-day bilateral relations. But such messaging struck a discordant note during the »»»

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BNE 31.03. 06:47

Iran’s shadow fleet and shadow banks keeps the money pouring in

Iran has doubled its oil exports since the start of Operation Epic Fury, sustaining flows of between 2.4mn and 2.8mn barrels per day (b/d), including 1.5mn to 1.8mn b/d of crude. It has also doubled the amount of money it’s earning, The Economist reports. »»»

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BNE 31.03. 06:47

Iran’s shadow fleet and shadow banks keeps the money pouring in

Iran has doubled its oil exports since the start of Operation Epic Fury, sustaining flows of between 2.4mn and 2.8mn barrels per day (b/d), including 1.5mn to 1.8mn b/d of crude. It has also doubled the amount of money it’s earning, The Economist reports. »»»

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