Italy’s PM Meloni claims credit for shaping talks on Ukraine security guarantees

Rome: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni this week claimed Italy helped shape Western plans for security guarantees to Ukraine, casting Rome as an architect rather than a bystander in Western talks. Speaking at the Meeting of Rimini, a Catholic festival of politics and reflection, Meloni said a diplomatic breakthrough had finally been achieved after three […]

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Italy assumes command of combined maritime forces’ multinational maritime training CTF 154

Newswire Manama: The Italian Navy assumed command of a multinational maritime training task force during a change of command ceremony, presided over by Vice Adm. George Wikoff, commander of Combined Maritime Forces (CMF), onboard Naval Support Activity Bahrain, this week. Sri Lankan Navy Commodore KMH Bettage turned over command of Combined Task Force (CTF) 154 […]

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Italy’s PM Giorgia Meloni spotted ‘rolling her eyes’ after laughing at Trump’s joke during meeting

Washington: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni was caught ‘rolling her eyes’ at Donald Trump as European leaders congregated at the White House. Leaders of Italy, Germany, the UK and more all flew in to talk about the next steps for a potential Russia and Ukraine ceasefire deal. Having been embroiled in a war for several […]

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Archaeologists discover 5,000-year-old “fairy houses’ in Italy

Newswire Rome: A team of archaeologists has unearthed three remarkably well-preserved prehistoric tombs, known as Domus de Janas or “fairy houses,” in Sardinia, Italy, shedding new light on the island’s ancient funerary culture. Discovered during restoration works at the Necropolis of Saint Andrea Priu — a sprawling archaeological site with ruins spanning from prehistoric times […]

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Leonardo support Italian Navy at Formidable Shield 2025

Craig Langford Rome: Leonardo’s advanced naval sensors and command systems were deployed aboard the Italian Navy’s Giovanni delle Bande Nere during NATO’s Formidable Shield 2025 exercise, where they demonstrated integrated air and missile defence capabilities alongside Allied forces, according to a company statement this week. The Giovanni delle Bande Nere, the first of Italy’s PPA […]

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Leonardo acquires Iveco defence vehicles for €1.7 billion

Rome: Italy’s Leonardo is going to purchase IDV, the military subsidiary of Iveco Group, for €1.7 billion. This would enlarge Leonardo’s land systems portfolio. Leonardo has agreed to buy Iveco Group’s military vehicle branch, Iveco Defence Vehicles (IDV), for €1.7 billion. The transaction comprises IDV’s wheeled armoured vehicles and Astra-branded heavy-duty trucks, media reports said. […]

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Italy’s Ambassador Marilina Armellin lauds efforts to foster environmental awareness among youth

Celina Ali Siran Valley: The 21st National Children’s Mountain Conservation Meet, organized by Adventure Foundation Pakistan, successfully concluded its 10-day camp in the scenic Siran Valley of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The event brought together approximately 100 children from across Pakistan to focus on the critical theme of “Climate Change and its Impact on the Mountain Environment.” […]

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Italy: Leonardo unveils new tank gun and 30 km range ammunition

Newswire Rome: Italian defense company Leonardo has introduced the new 120mm L55 tank gun featuring a 55-caliber long barrel, along with the VULCANO precision ammunition designed specifically for it. According to RID, the extended 55-caliber barrel length delivers higher muzzle velocities and improved performance at elevated operating pressures. Leonardo credits this leap in capability to […]

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Leonardo trails rivals with $1.9 billion euro bid for iveco’s defence business

Newswire Milan: Italian Defence Company Leonardo Has Made The Lowest Bid For The Defence Business That Automotive Group Iveco Has Put Up For Sale, Bloomberg News Reported, After The Rome Government Expressed A Preference For A Domestic Buyer. Iveco, Which Is Controlled By Italy’S Billionaire Agnelli Family, In May Said It Would Proceed With A […]

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Italy obtained “flexible” conditions for increasing defense spending: PM Meloni

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said this week that the country will achieve new NATO targets for defense spending through a flexible approach and without redirecting funds from other budget priorities. Italy, which currently spends 1.5% of GDP on defense, plans to gradually increase this figure. The PM also insisted that no euro would be […]

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Italy: Leonardo, Baykar’s super smart drone project begins

Newswire Rome: The joint venture “LBA Systems,” announced this week at the 55th Paris Air Show between Türkiye’s leading unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) manufacturer, Baykar, and Italian Leonardo, one of Europe’s largest defense companies, was covered in the Italian press. The country’s high-circulation newspaper, Corriere della Sera, reported under the headline “Leonardo’s drone agreement with […]

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Italy’s Ambassador Marilina Armellin meets Minister for Railways to discuss bilateral cooperation

Celina Ali Islamabad: Minister for Railways, Mohammad Hanif Abbasi, held a meeting with the Italian Ambassador to Pakistan, Ms. Marilina Armellin this week, to discuss matters of mutual interest and avenues for enhancing bilateral cooperation, particularly in the railway sector. During the meeting, both sides exchanged views on strengthening ties between Pakistan and Italy through […]

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Italy modernises military pilot training with introduction of Leonardo M-345

Rome: Italy this week marked a significant milestone in military aviation with the official induction of Leonardo’s M-345 trainer aircraft into service with the Italian Air Force. The new jet, designated T-345A by the Armed Forces, is now operational with the 61st Wing at Galatina Air Base, replacing the long-serving MB-339. Developed and produced by […]

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Italy National Day celebrated

Ambassador Marilina Armellin underscores deep-rooted friendship between Italy, Pakistan Celina Ali Islamabad: Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Marilina Armellin, this week underscored the deep-rooted friendship between Italy and Pakistan and reaffirmed Italy’s unwavering commitment to global peace and multilateral cooperation during a heartfelt address at a ceremony marking Italy’s Republic Day. Welcoming distinguished guests to the […]

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National Day: Italy can play role of ‘peace builder’ in ‘volatile’ global, regional scenario: Atta Tarar

Celina Ali Islamabad: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar this week said Pakistan look to Italy as an important country which could play the role of peace builder in the volatile regional and global scenario. Addressing the celebration ceremony of Italy’s National Day, he said Pakistan and Italy share a rich history of […]

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Austria orders 12 Leonardo M-346 Block 20 light combat aircraft from Italy

Rome: The Italian Ministry of Defence announced this week the signing of an intergovernmental agreement for the supply of 12 Leonardo M-346 FA (Block 20) light combat aircraft to Austria. The contract also includes a full mission simulator, IRIS-T short-range air-to-air missile integration, Link 16 data link, Nexter 20mm gun pods, LAU-32 rocket launchers, and […]

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Italy launches €4 million climate resilience initiative for Sindh

Celina Ali Islamabad: An Italian humanitarian organization has launched a €4 million initiative aimed at strengthening the climate resilience of vulnerable communities in Sindh, one of Pakistan’s provinces most affected by climate-related risks. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and Italian NGO CESVI have signed a partnership agreement to officially launch […]

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Italy: Meloni warns EU green policies risk ‘industrial desertification’

Newswire Rome: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni this week warned that rigid green policies could devastate Europe’s industrial base, and called for a more cautious approach to the ecological transition that protects economic and social stability. Speaking after meeting German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Meloni said the European Union’s push towards electrification, particularly in the automotive […]

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Italy: The first monument for Satoshi Nakamoto arrives in the Molise region in Fornelli

Newswire Rome: The first monument dedicated to Satoshi Nakamoto, the creator of Bitcoin (BTC), has arrived in Italy. In the small Molise municipality of Fornelli, with 1,800 inhabitants, the inauguration of the statue created by the young local crypto artist, Mattia Pannoni, took place on May 1. Italy will also host its first monument dedicated […]

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A train from the UK to Italy?

Newswire Rome: Between environmental breakdown, economic crisis and Donald Trump, it often feels like there’s precious little reason to feel hopeful these days. So how’s this for a reason to cheer up: Italian state railway company, Trenitalia, is planning to run trains through the Channel tunnel before the decade is out. It’s studying the option […]

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Ancient tomb with gladiator epitaph discovered in Italy

Newswire Rome: Archaeologists unearthed two well-preserved funerary enclosures at Liternum Archaeological Park. One of them belonged to a Roman gladiator. Excavations at a necropolis in southern Italy’s Liternum Archaeological Park revealed two ornate tombs—one of which belonged to a gladiator, according to an etched marble epitaph. “This necropolis, thanks to its excellently preserved wall structures […]

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Italy: Leonardo, Enel and Ansaldo reach deal on nuclear joint venture

Newswire Milan: Defence company Leonardo (LDOF.MI), opens new tab, utility Enel (ENEI.MI), opens new tab and power generation supplier Ansaldo Energia have reached a deal to create a new company to study the use of nuclear power, Italy’s Energy Minister Gilberto Pichetto Fratin said. Addressing a conference in Milan, Pichetto said Enel would contribute with […]

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