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. »»»

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. »»»

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. »»»

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»»»

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.»»»

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 »»»

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»»»

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) »»»

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»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

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. »»»

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 »»»

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 »»»

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 »»»

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 »»»

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 »»»

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 »»»

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 »»»

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 »»»

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 »»»

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 »»»

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 »»»

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 »»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

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. »»»

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. »»»

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. »»»

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. »»»

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. »»»

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. »»»

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. »»»

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. »»»

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. »»»

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. »»»

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. »»»

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 »»»

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 »»»

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 »»»