Italy
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The European dilemma: Why Germany and Italy are drifting apart while allies are backing Palestine
Explainers | Sep 23, 2025, 08:55 PM ISTItaly has echoed Germany’s approach, supporting Palestinian self-determination in principle but rejecting recognition without political reciprocity.
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Protests against Italy's PM Giorgia Meloni turn violent in several cities in the country, here's why
World | Sep 23, 2025, 11:23 AM ISTViolent protests have erupted in Italy against Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni after the country refrained from recognising Palestine. Demonstrators clashed with police, causing disruptions in Milan and Rome.
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Italy: Protests Erupt Over PM Meloni's Refusal to Recognize Palestine State
News | Sep 23, 2025, 11:11 AM ISTItaly: Tens of thousands protested in Italy demanding support for Palestinians in Gaza, leading to a 24-hour general strike disrupting transport and public services. Violent clashes in Milan and Bologna injured 60 police officers, while peaceful rallies took place in Rome and Naples.
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Italy PM Giorgia Meloni reacts after adult website shares doctored pictures of her: 'I'm disgusted'
World | Aug 30, 2025, 11:26 AM ISTThe website named Phica reportedly had more than 700,000 subscribers and featured altered and cropped photos of Meloni, her sister Arianna, and Italian opposition leader Elly Schlein.
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At least 20 dead, dozen missing as boat carrying 100 migrants capsizes off Italian coast
World | Aug 13, 2025, 07:58 PM ISTSixty survivors have been brought to a centre in Lampedusa, said a UNHCR spokesman in Italy, Filippo Ungaro.
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Italy highway horror: Two dead as plane crashes mid-air onto busy road in Brescia | Watch video
World | Jul 24, 2025, 09:50 AM ISTItaly plane crash: The harrowing moment was caught on a street surveillance camera, capturing the aircraft as it plunged onto the busy highway and burst into flames on impact. Nearby vehicles were seen scrambling to escape, with some narrowly avoiding the fiery wreckage.
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Italy stuns world cricket, qualifies for T20 World Cup 2026
Cricket | Jul 17, 2025, 04:28 PM ISTItaly qualified for their maiden T20 World Cup in 2026, set to be played in India and Sri Lanka. After a stunning win over Scotland, they almost confirmed their berth. Meanwhile, despite suffering a Netherlands in their final league game, Italy made it to the marquee tournament.
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Italy inch closer to the T20 World Cup 2026 dream after toppling Scotland's applecart in qualifiers
Cricket | Jul 17, 2025, 04:28 PM ISTEmilio Gay, Grant Stewart, and Harry Manenti combined to help Italy secure their second win of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026 Europe Qualifiers in The Hague against Scotland, bringing them closer to a dream qualification for the tournament in India and Sri Lanka next year.
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Mount Etna erupts, sending tourists fleeing as ash and smoke billow into the sky
World | Jun 02, 2025, 06:50 PM ISTThe INGV said the explosive activity from the Southeast Crater has since transitioned into lava fountains, and ashfall was reported in some areas, such as Piano Vetore.
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Albanian prime minister Edi Rama Kneels with a namaste to welcome PM Meloni at Europe Summit | Video
World | May 16, 2025, 10:17 PM ISTAlbanian PM Edi Rama’s heartfelt red carpet welcome to Italian PM Giorgia Meloni at the EPC summit highlighted their growing bilateral ties and symbolized deeper European unity.
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Tesla Cars Set On Fire: Massive Fire Destroys 17 Tesla Cars In Rome, Elon Musk Labels It 'Terrorism'
News | Apr 01, 2025, 07:04 PM ISTA fire at a Tesla dealership in Rome destroyed 17 cars and partially damaged the building. Investigators are probing possible causes, including arson. But Musk has labelled the incident as 'Terrorism'!
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US air base in Italy locked down for hours over security alarm
World | Feb 26, 2025, 08:40 PM ISTNAS Sigonella hosts US Navy P-8 Poseidon reconnaissance aircraft, as well as MQ-4C Triton drones. US Space Force personnel who work on identifying possible missile threats in the region are also based there.
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Pope Francis in critical condition amid prolonged respiratory crisis, sepsis threat loons
World | Feb 23, 2025, 06:56 AM ISTPope Francis has been hospitalised for over a week after he suffered pneumonia. His condition is critical as, according to the Vatican, doctors have said that the main threat facing Francis would be the onset of sepsis.
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Biden cancels final overseas trip of his presidency to Rome, Vatican City: Here's the reason why
World | Jan 09, 2025, 01:07 PM ISTUS President Joe Biden has cancelled last visit of his presidency to Italy, which was scheduled to begin on Thursday. The decision has been taken in the backdrop of wildfires ravaging parts of California as President Biden seeks to monitor response measures.
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Italian PM Meloni meets Trump amid heightened tensions with Iran over Cecilia Sala's arrest
World | Jan 05, 2025, 01:18 PM ISTItalian PM Giorgia Meloni met US President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday. The meeting is crucial as it comes in the backdrop of Italian journalist Cecilia Sala's arrest.
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Iran, Italy locked in diplomatic standoff over Cecilia Sala's arrest, US gives new twist
Explainers | Jan 03, 2025, 02:29 PM ISTThe arrest of Italian journalist Cecilia Sala has led to a diplomatic rift between Rome and Tehran, while US emerges as the third player. On US' warrant, Italy had earlier arrested an Iranian national.
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Dubai to Germany and Italy: Here's How People Welcomed New Year 2025 Across The World
News | Jan 01, 2025, 07:40 AM ISTCrowds in Dubai saw the New Year of 2025 with a spectacular fireworks display and drone show. Whereas, dazzling fireworks were also held at Berlin's Brandenburg Gate as the German capital marked the arrival of the new year.
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Iran arrests Italian journalist, Rome suggests detention linked to efforts to free drone expert
World | Dec 30, 2024, 11:43 PM ISTIran confirmed that it arrested Italian journalist Cecilia Sala over charges of violating the laws of the Islamic Republic of Iran. The Italian media said that the arrest has been made to secure the release of Mohammad Abedini-Najafabad, an Iranian-Swiss expert in drones.
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Yearender 2024: From state visit to US to Ukraine trip, here's list of PM Modi's top foreign visits
World | Dec 21, 2024, 08:20 PM ISTIndian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2024 embarked on several crucial foreign visits, including his state visit to the US, and visits to Ukraine, Russia, and Italy. These visits bolstered India's standing in the global geopolitics.
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Italy PM Meloni bats for her friendship with Musk, says 'I don't take orders from anyone'
World | Dec 19, 2024, 07:39 PM ISTUnder Giorgia Meloni, the Italian government has approved a framework which is aimed at paving the way for foreign companies to operate in Italy. According to a report, the framework is likely to generate USD 7.6 billion.