Italy’s Meloni halts defense pact with Israel – POLITICO
The move comes amid rising tensions between Italy and Israel, after Israel Defense Forces fired warning shots at…
Israel summons Italy’s ambassador over comments on ‘unacceptable attacks’ on Lebanon
Israel summoned Italy’s ambassador on Monday to protest after Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani condemned what he called Israel’s…
Israeli police prevent Palm Sunday Mass at Jerusalem church over safety concerns
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — The Israeli police prevented Catholic leaders from entering the Church of the Holy…
Israel launches new strikes on Tehran and Lebanon as Iran hits back
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Residents of Dubai and Doha, Qatar, awoke to the sound of explosions…
Meloni hits back at Macron in spat over killing of French far-right activist – POLITICO
The two leaders have fought on topics spanning migration to abortion during a terminally uneasy relationship, but are…
Italy bids to quell ICE furor before Winter Olympics – POLITICO
U.S. ambassador Tilman Fertitta was scheduled to meet Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi later Tuesday to clarify Olympics plans,…
Pro-Palestinian protests held across Italy
ROME (AP) — Thousands of protesters and strikers calling for solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza took to the…
Macron wants a big diplomatic win on Palestinian statehood. But Europe is split.  – POLITICO
Macron’s ultimate goal is to show there is a global counterweight to Trump’s support for Israel’s war in…
Streetcar in Lisbon derails killing 15 people and injuring 18
LISBON, Portugal (AP) — A picturesque electric streetcar that is one of Lisbon’s big tourist attractions derailed Wednesday,…
Switzerland says it won’t arrest Putin if he comes for peace talks – POLITICO
Putin, who has been the subject of an International Criminal Court arrest warrant since 2023 for war crimes…
Putin offers venue for Zelenskyy talks: Russia – POLITICO
Vladimir Putin briefly suggested in a phone call with Donald Trump on Monday that he could host a…