PM Aldabaiba inaugurates 6th African Construction & Equipment Exhibition -with several international participants
Tripoli based Libyan Prime Minister Abdel Hamid Aldabaiba inaugurated the 6th African Construction and Equipment Exhibition (2 to 5 May), yesterday, hosted at the Misrata International Fairgrounds, with wide participation from local and international companies specializing in construction, contract»»»
Two foreign activists from Gaza flotilla appear in Israeli court
Ashkelon, Israel: Two foreign activists from a Gaza-bound flotilla who were brought to Israel for interrogation appeared before an Israeli court on Sunday, a rights group defending them told AFP. The flotilla of more than 50 vessels had set sail from France, Spain and Italy with the aim of breaking»»»
Tunisia–Italy Business Forum in Perugia, May 4
Tunis, May 3 (TAP) — A forum on “Investment, Trade and Cooperation Opportunities between Tunisia and the Umbria Region” will take place on Monday, May 4, at the headquarters of the Chamber of Commerce of Umbria in Perugia, Italy, the...»»»
Two Gaza flotilla activists to appear before Israeli court
ASHKELON, Israel: Two foreign activists from a Gaza-bound flotilla who were brought to Israel for interrogation will appear in court on Sunday, an Israeli rights group said. The flotilla of more than 50 vessels had set sail from France, Spain and Italy with the aim of breaking an Israeli blockade o»»»
Rubio to visit Vatican, Rome after Trump row
ROME: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Rome and the Vatican this week, an Italian government source said Sunday, just weeks after a clash between Donald Trump and Pope Leo. Rubio, who is a Catholic, is expected to meet Vatican Secretary of State Pietro Parolin and Italian Foreign Minist»»»
Two Gaza flotilla activists to appear before Israeli court
Ashkelon, Israel: Two foreign activists from a Gaza-bound flotilla who were brought to Israel for interrogation will appear in court on Sunday, an Israeli rights group said. The flotilla of more than 50 vessels had set sail from France, Spain and Italy with the aim of breaking an Israeli blockade o»»»
Trump Auto Tariff Hike Could Cost Germany Nearly $18 Billion in Output
The tariff hike on cars and trucks from the European Union announced by US President Donald Trump could cost Germany nearly 15 billion euros ($17.58 billion) in output, an economic institute told Reuters on Saturday. The estimate from the Kiel Institute for the World Economy (IfW) highlights the ex»»»
Orbán defeat: a setback for populists; a boost for Brussels
The electoral earthquake that shook Hungary on 12 April brought an end to 16 years of rule by Viktor Orbán, one of the most prominent symbols of the conservative right in Europe and beyond. Strangely, Orbán’s survival had been a political priority for both the White House and the Kremlin, the forme»»»
Trump Says Cutting US Troop Numbers in Germany 'Way Down'
President Donald Trump on Saturday doubled down on Washington's decision to withdraw 5,000 US troops from Germany, as a rift in transatlantic ties deepens over the Middle East war. The Pentagon announced the 5,000-troop reduction on Friday, but Trump told reporters Saturday "we're going to cut way »»»
Washington to pull some 5,000 US troops from Germany as rift over Iran war widens
The US will pull around 5,000 of its troops from Germany over the next year after German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said that Tehran was "humiliating" Washington. NATO said Saturday that it is working with the US to understand the details of the decision. NATO said on Saturday it was work»»»
Germany says US troop drawdown should spur Europe, but top Republicans worried
BERLIN: A planned drawdown of 5,000 US troops from Germany should spur Europe to strengthen its own defenses, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said on Saturday, but two top US Republican lawmakers expressed concern, saying the troops should not leave Europe. The Pentagon announced the drawd»»»
US President Donald Trump threatens to withdraw troops from Spain and Italy
US President Donald Trump has said he would consider withdrawing some American troops stationed in Italy and Spain, after making a similar threat toward Germany amid a deepening rift with Washington’s European allies over the war with Iran. Trump threatened earlier this week to reduce the number of»»»
Nationwide May Day protests planned - UPI.com
1 of 5 | Activists take to the streets for a May Day protest to voice concerns on issues ranging from actions of the Trump Administration, immigration, social issues, the Iran war, among others in Chicago on Friday. May 1 is also known at International Workers Day. Photo by Tannen Maury/UPI | Licen»»»
Defense minister: U.S. troops reduction in Germany was 'foreseeable' - UPI.com
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Saturday that the U.S. plan to cut troops in Germany by 5,000 was expected. File Photo by Samuel Corum/UPI | License Photo May 2 (UPI) -- The Pentagon announced Friday that the United States would draw down 5,000 troops from Germany, and Germany responded Satur»»»
Israel Says Two Gaza Flotilla Activists Brought in for Questioning
Two activists who participated in a Gaza-bound aid flotilla have been brought to Israel for questioning, the foreign ministry said Saturday, after the vessels were intercepted by Israeli forces. The flotilla of more than 50 vessels had set sail from ports in France, Spain and Italy with the aim of »»»
NATO seeks details as US says it will pull about 5,000 troops from Germany
WASHINGTON: NATO said on Saturday it was working with the United States to understand Washington’s decision to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany as a rift in transatlantic ties deepens over the Middle East war. The Pentagon’s announcement of the troop withdrawal follows a spat between US President»»»
NATO seeks details as US says it will pull about 5,000 troops from Germany
Washington, United States: NATO said on Saturday it was working with the United States to understand Washington's decision to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany as a rift in transatlantic ties deepens over the Middle East war. The Pentagon's announcement of the troop withdrawal follows a spat betwe»»»
Russian journalist criticizes Italy PM Meloni over Ukraine, economy, and migration
Russian journalist Vladimir Solovyov has accused Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni of betraying the interests of her own voters by following the EU line on Ukraine and Russia in an interview with Il Fatto Quotidiano published on Wednesday. “I don’t have any problem with Signora Meloni,” Solovyo»»»
COMMENT: We are fighting the wrong war
Imagine if an alien bug invaded the earth. I'm not talking about the big slick black monsters that bite your head off from the Alien franchise. I'm talking about tiny little nondescript bugs that gnaw away at plants and have a taste for the additives in concrete. »»»
COMMENT: We are fighting the wrong war
Imagine if an alien bug invaded the earth. I'm not talking about the big slick black monsters that bite your head off from the Alien franchise. I'm talking about tiny little nondescript bugs that gnaw away at plants and have a taste for the additives in concrete. »»»
COMMENT: We are fighting the wrong war
Imagine if an alien bug invaded the earth. I'm not talking about the big slick black monsters that bite your head off from the Alien franchise. I'm talking about tiny little nondescript bugs that gnaw away at plants and have a taste for the additives in concrete. »»»
COMMENT: We are fighting the wrong war
Imagine if an alien bug invaded the earth. I'm not talking about the big slick black monsters that bite your head off from the Alien franchise. I'm talking about tiny little nondescript bugs that gnaw away at plants and have a taste for the additives in concrete. »»»
COMMENT: We are fighting the wrong war
Imagine if an alien bug invaded the earth. I'm not talking about the big slick black monsters that bite your head off from the Alien franchise. I'm talking about tiny little nondescript bugs that gnaw away at plants and have a taste for the additives in concrete. »»»
Ex-F1 driver turned Paralympic legend Zanardi dies
Rome: Alex Zanardi, the Italian Formula One driver who became a Paralympic champion after losing both legs in an accident, has died aged 59, his family announced Saturday. Zanardi was one of his country's most loved and respected sportsmen, credited with helping transform the perception of disabili»»»
Australians released from Gaza flotilla allege mistreatment by Israeli forces
LONDON: Three Australians who took part in the Global Sumud flotilla have said they and their colleagues were mistreated while held for days on an Israeli vessel, The Guardian reported. Zack Schofield, Neve O’Connor and Ethan Floyd have launched a hunger strike on the Greek island of Crete after be»»»
Trump Auto Tariff Hike Could Cost Germany Nearly $18 Billion in Output, Institute Says
The tariff hike on cars and trucks from the European Union announced by US President Donald Trump could cost Germany nearly 15 billion euros ($17.58 billion) in output, an economic institute told Reuters on Saturday. The estimate from the Kiel Institute for the World Economy (IfW) highlights the e»»»
US to withdraw about 5,000 troops from Germany
Washington: US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the withdrawal of about 5,000 troops from Germany within the next year, the Pentagon said on Friday, in the latest rift in transatlantic ties over the Mideast war. The move came as US President Donald Trump announced that tariffs on cars and»»»
‘Second Life’: Vintage Fiat 500s Get Electric Makeover
In a workshop in Turin -- the historic home of Italian carmaker Fiat -- vintage 500 models are getting a makeover with electric engines. Classic Fiat 500s, made between 1957 and 1975, are being brought "into the 21st century", said Giovanni Gentile, owner of Officine Gentile. Outside the workshop, »»»
'Second life': Vintage Fiat 500s get electric makeover
Turin, Italy: In a workshop in Turin -- the historic home of Italian carmaker Fiat -- vintage 500 models are getting a makeover with electric engines. Classic Fiat 500s, made between 1957 and 1975, are being brought "into the 21st century", said Giovanni Gentile, owner of Officine Gentile. Outside »»»
US to Withdraw About 5,000 Troops from Germany
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the withdrawal of about 5,000 troops from Germany within the next year, the Pentagon said on Friday, in the latest rift in transatlantic ties over the Middle East war. The move came as US President Donald Trump announced that tariffs on cars and trucks »»»
Trump administration: Cease-fire paused 60-day clock on Iran war - UPI.com
President Donald Trump takes questions in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., on Thursday. On Friday, administration officials said a cease-fire with Iran paused the clock that required an end to hostilities or a declaration of war by Congress on Friday. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/»»»
Nationwide May Day protests planned - UPI.com
People carry signs in a May Day protest in Chicago in 2025. May 1 is International Workers Day. Similar protests are expected nationwide this year. File Photo by Tannen Maury/UPI | License Photo May 1 (UPI) -- May Day demonstrations are expected Friday, as organizers call for boycotts of school, wo»»»
Trump threatens to withdraw troops from Italy, Spain - UPI.com
1 of 3 | President Donald Trump told reporters Thursday that he might remove troops from Italy and Spain. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo May 1 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump threatened Thursday to remove American troops from Spain and Italy. Trump told reporters in the White House tha»»»
Green Economy: FTTH launch call for participation in Ecomondo 2026
Tunis, May 1 (TAP) - The Tunisian Textile and Clothing Federation (French: FTTH) announced on Friday the launch of a call for applications to participate in the Ecomondo 2026 exhibition, due November 3-6 in Rimini (Italy). This call is aimed...»»»
Thousands flee Tuscany wildfire
ROME: Italian authorities on Friday evacuated some 3,500 people in its famed Tuscany region as they try to tame a wildfire there that has been raging for more than 24 hours. Over 800 hectares (nearly 2,000 acres) have been ravaged by the fire in the mountains between the historic cities of Lucca an»»»
Thousands flee Tuscany wildfire
Rome: Italian authorities on Friday evacuated some 3,500 people in its famed Tuscany region as they try to tame a wildfire there that has been raging for more than 24 hours. Over 800 hectares (nearly 2,000 acres) have been ravaged by the fire in the mountains between the historic cities of Lucca an»»»
Allegedly drunk trucker caught going the wrong way on major highway
A truck driver has been arrested for allegedly driving drunk in the wrong direction on a major highway in northwestern Greece, police said Friday. The man, only identified as a foreign national, was taken into custody Thursday near the town of Igoumenitsa that’s one of Greece’s two key seaports for»»»
Israel holds two detained Gaza flotilla activists for questioning - UPI.com
Global Sumud Flotilla vessels hoist the Palestinian flag in Barcelona in September after being forced to abandon a mission to bring aid to Gaza due to bad weather. Two acitivists taking part in the latest effort have been taken to Israel for questioning after the Israeli military interdicted the fl»»»
COMMENT: Did Europe just hand the future to Madrid?
A Socialist government in Spain has emerged as Europe's fastest-growing economy, the EU's most outspoken voice against Israel, and the launch pad for both Chinese industry into Europe and European capital into Latin America. The continent's centre of gravity may have moved south »»»
COMMENT: Did Europe just hand the future to Madrid?
A Socialist government in Spain has emerged as Europe's fastest-growing economy, the EU's most outspoken voice against Israel, and the launch pad for both Chinese industry into Europe and European capital into Latin America. The continent's centre of gravity may have moved south »»»
COMMENT: Did Europe just hand the future to Madrid?
A Socialist government in Spain has emerged as Europe's fastest-growing economy, the EU's most outspoken voice against Israel, and the launch pad for both Chinese industry into Europe and European capital into Latin America. The continent's centre of gravity may have moved south »»»
COMMENT: Did Europe just hand the future to Madrid?
A Socialist government in Spain has emerged as Europe's fastest-growing economy, the EU's most outspoken voice against Israel, and the launch pad for both Chinese industry into Europe and European capital into Latin America. The continent's centre of gravity may have moved south »»»
Has the Third World War started – in Asia?
Historians still debate whether the Franco‑Prussian War of the early 1870s planted the seeds for the catastrophe that followed decades later in World War I, or even if reshaping Europe’s balance of power post-1918 and humiliating Germany helped set the conditions for World War II. And as histo»»»
Has the Third World War started – in Asia?
Historians still debate whether the Franco‑Prussian War of the early 1870s planted the seeds for the catastrophe that followed decades later in World War I, or even if reshaping Europe’s balance of power post-1918 and humiliating Germany helped set the conditions for World War II. And as histo»»»
Has the Third World War started – in Asia?
Historians still debate whether the Franco‑Prussian War of the early 1870s planted the seeds for the catastrophe that followed decades later in World War I, or even if reshaping Europe’s balance of power post-1918 and humiliating Germany helped set the conditions for World War II. And as histo»»»
Has the Third World War started – in Asia?
Historians still debate whether the Franco‑Prussian War of the early 1870s planted the seeds for the catastrophe that followed decades later in World War I, or even if reshaping Europe’s balance of power post-1918 and humiliating Germany helped set the conditions for World War II. And as histo»»»
Has the Third World War started – in Asia?
Historians still debate whether the Franco‑Prussian War of the early 1870s planted the seeds for the catastrophe that followed decades later in World War I, or even if reshaping Europe’s balance of power post-1918 and humiliating Germany helped set the conditions for World War II. And as histo»»»
Has the Third World War started – in Asia?
Historians still debate whether the Franco‑Prussian War of the early 1870s planted the seeds for the catastrophe that followed decades later in World War I, or even if reshaping Europe’s balance of power post-1918 and humiliating Germany helped set the conditions for World War II. And as histo»»»
Has the Third World War started – in Asia?
Historians still debate whether the Franco‑Prussian War of the early 1870s planted the seeds for the catastrophe that followed decades later in World War I, or even if reshaping Europe’s balance of power post-1918 and humiliating Germany helped set the conditions for World War II. And as histo»»»
Has the Third World War started – in Asia?
Historians still debate whether the Franco‑Prussian War of the early 1870s planted the seeds for the catastrophe that followed decades later in World War I, or even if reshaping Europe’s balance of power post-1918 and humiliating Germany helped set the conditions for World War II. And as histo»»»