France, Italy want to set up multinational coalition to succeed UNIFIL
France and Italy want to set up a multinational coalition to succeed the U.N. peacekeeping force in Lebanon, UNIFIL, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday. "We want to launch a coalition for the post-UNIFIL arrangement, obviously in coordination with the European Union and the United Na»»»
Europe swelters as heatwave affects more than 100 million people from Spain to Germany
At least 101 million Europeans will experience temperatures above 35C on Thursday, as Spanish and French authorities begin to tally the deaths linked to the heatwave. At least 101 million Europeans were forecast to swelter in temperatures of over 35C on Thursday, as scores of people were thought to»»»
Europe still struggling with record-breaking heat wave - UPI.com
A woman uses a fan to cool down at a park in London Thursday. Great Britain is bracing for its hottest June day on record, with temperatures forecast to rise above 102 degrees Fahrenheit. Photo by Andy Rain/EPA June 25 (UPI) -- The heat wave gripping Europe is still raging in the west but is moving»»»
‘Need each other’: Macron hosts Meloni after Trump rift
PARIS: Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, fresh from a spat with US leader Donald Trump, was set Thursday to meet French President Emmanuel Macron Thursday to tighten ties. One of Europe’s most prominent right-wing leaders will arrive in the resort of Antibes on the French Riviera for her first»»»
Garage door manufacturer MCA Grup reports a 20% increase in revenue to €15 million in 2025
„Over the past two years, we have invested more than €4 million in complex production line automation projects. As our products are custom-made, they present unique challenges that require solid technical expertise to identify the most reliable automation solutions. Success depends on an in-house t»»»
Libya frees 3 Italian activists from Gaza aid flotilla
ROME: Three Italian activists from a Gaza-bound aid flotilla have been released after a month in prison by authorities controlling eastern Libya, the Italian government said. Since the fall of Muammar Qaddafi in 2011, Libya has been governed by a UN-recognized government in Tripoli, while a paralle»»»
Macron hosts Meloni for Riviera talks after Italian leader's fallout with Trump
French President Emmanuel Macron will aim to build on a nascent rapprochement with Italy's Giorgia Meloni when they meet for a bilateral summit on the French Riviera on Thursday, just days after Meloni's erstwhile ally Donald Trump mocked her for supposedly "begging" him for a photograph »»»
'Need each other': Macron hosts Meloni after Trump rift
Paris, France: Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, fresh from a spat with US leader Donald Trump, was set Thursday to meet French President Emmanuel Macron Thursday to tighten ties. One of Europe's most prominent right-wing leaders will arrive in the resort of Antibes on the French Riviera for h»»»
Egypt Explores New Debt Swap Strategies
Egypt is considering innovative debt swap agreements aimed at promoting clean energy and human development. During an interview at the World Economic Forum, Egypt’s Minister of Finance, Ahmed Kouchouk, revealed ongoing discussions with international partners to implement these swaps, though specifi»»»
Trump says he is disappointed with most NATO members over Iran
US President Donald Trump said he has been disappointed by most NATO members over their refusal to support the US-Israeli bombing campaign against Iran. The president made the remarks during a meeting with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte at the White House on Wednesday. He singled out the UK, Fra»»»
Climate change: Heat wave costs the German economy billions
PoliticsGermanyClimate change: Heat wave costs the German economy billionsSabine KinkartzNever before has a June been as hot in Germany as in 2026. This has consequences not only for people and nature, but also for businesses. Heat reduces productivity and causes illness, while cooling is expensive»»»
Saudi Arabia’s trade surplus more than doubles in April to $6.8bn
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s trade surplus more than doubled to SR25.43 billion ($6.79 billion) in April as rising oil exports and lower imports strengthened the Kingdom’s external balance, official data showed. The surplus increased 100.8 percent from a year earlier, according to preliminary data releas»»»
International Expedition in SW Bulgaria Collects Some 300 Butterfly Species for First-Ever Genomic Sequencing
An international entomological expedition near the southwestern village of Vlahi in the Kresna Gorge area has already collected about 300 target butterfly species, whose genomes are set to be sequenced for the first time, said the National Museum of Natural History with the Bulgarian Academy of Sci»»»
Trump says NATO allies ‘let down’ US by not backing Iran war
Trump told NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Wednesday he was disappointed that alliance members did not back the US military campaign against Iran, saying Washington had "demolished" Iran without needing assistance. Rutte defended allies, noting that 4,000-5,000 US aircraft operated from bases »»»
Iran slams NATO chief’s comments on US support in war
TEHRAN: Tehran accused NATO on Thursday of “complicity” in the US-Israeli war against Iran, after the bloc’s chief noted its support for the United States in the conflict. Responding to US President Donald Trump’s criticism of allies for not supporting the war, NATO boss Mark Rutte told Fox News th»»»
Using flattery, Rutte tries to ease NATO tensions with Trump over Iran
WASHINGTON: NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte sought to calm tensions with President Donald Trump at the White House on Wednesday, using a mix of flattery and gentle pushback to argue that instances of allies’ reluctance to support the US war with Iran were limited to “isolated cases.” The NATO ch»»»
Europe leaders reaffirm unity on defence ahead of Ankara NATO summit
European leaders met Wednesday in Berlin ahead of next month's NATO summit in Ankarai to discuss European defence and security guarantees for Ukraine, following tensions with the United States and among the main European members. European leaders reaffirmed on Wednesday their commitment to a stro»»»
Trade volume between Tunisia and Italy stands at about TND 20.5 billion in 2025 (PM)
Tunis, June 24 (TAP) - Prime Minister Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri affirmed that Tunisian-Italian economic relations are undergoing growing momentum and diversification across various fields, recalling that the volume of trade between the two countries...»»»
Nigeria's SEC warns against unauthorised marketing of Dangote refinery IPO set for Q3
Nigeria's Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has ordered capital market operators to immediately halt all promotional activities relating to a purported initial public offering (IPO) by Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals FZE, warning that no application for such an offer has been»»»
Tunisia remains reliable and strategic partner for Italian companies (Antonio Tajani)
Tunis, June 24 (TAP) - Tunisia still a reliable and strategic partner for Italian companies Antonio Tajani affirmed that Italy considers Tunisia a reliable and strategic partner for common growth.Speaking at the opening of the Tunisian-Italian...»»»
While Europe Faces a Housing Crunch, Bulgaria Stands Out for Making Better Use of Living SpaceOpinions
Bulgaria is among the European countries where residential space is used most efficiently, according to recent Eurostat data. While many parts of Europe face growing pressure from housing shortages and rising affordability concerns, Bulgaria reports one of the lowest rates of housing underutilizati»»»
Global growth to stabilise in 3Q26 as Iran ceasefire eases energy shock - Erste Bank
A framework agreement between Washington and Tehran has already pulled oil prices lower, but Erste Group's quarterly outlook warns the inflationary scar tissue from the conflict will outlast the crisis itself across the eurozone, the US and emerging markets alike. The third quarter of 2026 looks se»»»
Western Europe bakes under a ‘heat dome’
LONDON: Much of western Europe baked under a “heat dome” Wednesday as temperatures soared toward 40 degrees Celsius in places, and weather agencies warned that the extreme conditions could endanger lives across countries, many of which have limited air conditioning. France recorded its hottest-ever»»»
Two-goal Ronaldo delights in silencing critics after ‘attacks’
HOUSTON: Cristiano Ronaldo declared “I’m back” and said those “attacking” him should never write him off after making World Cup history in a 5-0 hammering of Uzbekistan on Tuesday in Houston. The 41-year-old, under pressure to deliver after a barren recent run at major tournaments, pounced after si»»»
Tunisia-Italy: Trade volume between two countries stands at about TND 20.5 billion in 2025 (PM)
Tunis, June 24 (TAP) - Prime Minister Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri affirmed that Tunisian-Italian economic relations are undergoing growing momentum and diversification across various fields, recalling that the volume of trade between the two countries...»»»
Tunisia-Italy: UTICA calls for greater economic and investment cooperation in strategic fields
Tunis, June 24 (TAP) - President of the Tunisian Confederation of Industry, Trade and Handicrafts (French: UTICA) Samir Majoul, emphasised the importance of capitalising on the shared strengths between Tunisia and Italy to tackle current economic...»»»
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha seeks new club after World Cup stardom, doesn’t rule out Brazil move
Vozinha, one of the sensations of the World Cup, is looking for a new club. And the 40-year-old Cape Verde goalkeeper hasn’t ruled out playing in Brazil, where fans helped him reach immediate stardom on social media. Vozinha said in an interview with Brazilian journalist and influencer Daniel Braun»»»
France suffers power outages, drownings in historic heat wave - UPI.com
A young man jumps from a bridge to cool off in the Canal Saint-Martin, in Paris, France, Saturday. An intense heatwave is gripping Western and Central Europe, breaking records around the continent. Photo by Yoan Valat/EPA June 24 (UPI) -- Massive power outages have put extra strain on France during»»»
‘Inhumane’: Gaza flotilla activists recount Israeli detention ordeal
PARIS: Cracked bones, humiliation, sexual assault: Pro-Palestinian activists recounted the abuse they say they suffered from Israeli authorities for taking part in a Gaza-bound aid flotilla last month, which has sparked multiple investigations and international outcry. France, Italy and Australia h»»»
Syrian, Dutch foreign ministers meet in Damascus to discuss cooperation
LONDON: Syria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani met his Dutch counterpart, Tom Berendsen, in Damascus on Wednesday. The ministers discussed ways to boost cooperation between the two countries, the Syrian Arab News Agency reported. The visit was Berendsen’s first»»»
Why Europe is heating up faster than the rest of the world — and when the heatwave will end
Dubai: The latest heatwave scorching Britain, France, Spain, Italy and other countries is not an isolated event. Scientists say Europe is the fastest-warming continent on Earth, warming much faster than the global average. According to the EU’s Copernicus Climate Change Service, the world is curren»»»
Italian Gaza activists freed in Libya: foreign minister
ROME: Italy confirmed Wednesday the release of three nationals held in Libya after joining a humanitarian mission to Gaza, and whose detention organizers slammed as “illegal.” The trio were among 230 activists from around the world taking part in a land convoy transporting medicine, mobile homes an»»»
Qatar highlights mediation role, calls for stronger GCC-EU cooperation at Rome dialogue session
Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr Majid bin Mohammed Al Ansari participated on Tuesday in a dialogue session in Rome titled "Qatar and Italy, a Mediterranean dialogue: building stronger channels for mediation and international cooperation»»»
Europe's heat map is turning red due to annual heatwaves - IPCC
Villages in northern France have been sweltering this week as temperatures broke through the 40°C in what is already clearly going to be the fourth hottest year in recorded history. At least 18 people reportedly died in France in the last week, including two children left in a hot car, after »»»
Advisor to Prime Minister, MoFA Spokesperson partakes in dialogue session on mediation and international cooperation in Rome
Rome: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majid bin Mohammed Al Ansari participated Tuesday in a dialogue session in Rome titled "Qatar and Italy, a Mediterranean dialogue: building stronger channels for mediation and international coopera»»»
Battle in Seattle: Time for Qatar to step up in must-win clash against Bosnia & Herzegovina
Tribune News Network Seattle/Doha The strong reception the Qatar team received from fans on their arrival in Seattle on Tuesday must have surely warmed the hearts of the players. Now faced with a crucial final group tie against Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Al Annabi need to produce their strongest p»»»
Qatar, Italy discuss relations, regional security efforts
QNA Rome Adviser to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) HE Dr Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari met with Riccardo Guariglia, secretary-general of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Italy in Rome on Tuesday. The meeting foc»»»
Europe is spending billions to rearm, so why the delays?
BusinessEuropeEurope is spending billions to rearm, so why the delays?Srinivas MazumdaruEuropean countries have been trying to scale up their military capabilities, but their current defense production and procurement model is not fit for purpose, say experts. https://p.dw.com/p/5FoZ6Europe's defen»»»
Is this Europe’s worst heatwave? Eiffel Tower closes early, Louvre adjusts timings
An exceptional early summer heatwave is sweeping across Europe, pushing temperatures to record levels and forcing widespread disruption to daily life, transport and tourism. France records its hottest day everFrance registered its highest-ever national temperature indicator on Tuesday, with an aver»»»
Iran declares Swiss talks breakthrough on frozen assets as focus turns to nuclear file
Iran announced on Tuesday that it had reached an agreement with the United States to secure the release of $12bn in frozen Iranian assets during the first round of negotiations held in Switzerland, where both sides reported progress toward a permanent agreement aimed at ending months of conflict an»»»
Seven European countries urge ‘immediate halt’ to Sudan violence
LONDON: Britain and six European allies Tuesday called for an immediate halt to violence targeting the Muslim-majority Sudanese city of El-Obeid encircled by paramilitary forces, a statement issued by the UK Foreign Office said. “There are now credible signs of an imminent offensive. This is a crit»»»
Europe faces warmest year on record as heatwave batters continent
Europeans face sweltering temperatures once again, as another heatwave brings disruption in schools, rail services and sport events, as officials fear heat-related health risks. Temperatures are expected to hit 39 degrees celsius, heading to be the hottest year on record. According to the WHO, over»»»
Qatar and Italy discuss bilateral cooperation and regional security efforts
Rome Adviser to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari met with HE Riccardo Guariglia, Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Italian Republic, in Rome on Tuesday. The mee»»»
Free cabin bags and stronger protections: What the EU’s air passenger deal means for travellers
The EU has reached a deal on compensation for delayed flights and carry-on luggage, as part of efforts to update the bloc’s rules on air-passenger rights and airline liability, which started back in 2013. Air traffic has expanded quickly since recovering from the Covid-19 pandemic, which brought tr»»»
Qatar and Italy discuss bilateral cooperation and regional security efforts
Rome: Adviser to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dr Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari, met Tuesday in Rome with the Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Italian Republic HE Riccardo Guariglia. The meet»»»
EU to invest €5.8 million in first regional subsea cable security centers
Brussels, June 23 (SANA) The European Commission said on Tuesday it would invest €5.8 million to establish two regional centers aimed at strengthening the security and resilience of subsea cable networks in the Baltic and Mediterranean seas. The initiative is part of broader European efforts to pro»»»
Deadly heatwave in Europe triggers red alerts
At least five people died in France on Sunday and Monday as temperatures topped 42°C (107.6°F) in parts of the country in the midst of a severe heatwave gripping much of Europe. Among the victims were two children, aged two and four, who were found dead in their family car in the southern town of C»»»
Europe in grip of deadly heat wave as temperature records for June fall - UPI.com
A boy cools off outside the Guggenheim Bilbao Museum in Spain's Basque Country on Tuesday as temperatures soared to 104 degrees Farenheit. Average highs for June in the Bilboa metro area are normally in the low 70s Fahrenheit. Photo by Miguel Tona/EPA June 23 (UPI) -- Europe was bracing Tuesday for»»»
Lebanese, French leaders discuss post-UNIFIL peacekeeping mission in southern Lebanon
DUBAI: Lebanon’s President Joseph Aoun and his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron have discussed post-UNIFIL peacekeeping mission in southern Lebanon after some European countries have expressed support for an international force to replace the UN peacekeepers. Deployed in 1978 and significantly re»»»
Marc Marquez extends Ducati contract until 2028
Milan, Italy: Reigning MotoGP champion Marc Marquez has extended his contract with Ducati until the end of the 2028 season, the Italian manufacturer announced on Tuesday. Last year Marquez won his seventh world championship in motorcycling racing's elite class, drawing level with Valentino Rossi in»»»