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Meloni warns that US-Russia diesel deal could undermine sanctions

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has criticised a reported diesel supply agreement between the United States and Russia, warning that the arrangement could carry significant risks and weaken the impact of international sanctions imposed on Moscow. Speaking on Wednesday, Meloni described the deal......

EU and UK seek closer cooperation ahead of second post-Brexit summit

The European Union and the United Kingdom are preparing to hold their second bilateral summit in Brussels on November 20, with the aim of strengthening economic and security cooperation six years after Britain’s withdrawal from the bloc. The meeting is expected to review progress since their first......

Italy pledges continued fiscal discipline while making room for energy and defence investment

Italy’s government intends to maintain a cautious approach to public finances while preparing for potential economic turbulence, Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti said in Rome on Tuesday. His remarks came as the government presented its public finance planning document to the Chamber of Deputies,......

Apple Unveils AI-Powered Smart Home Devices to Challenge Amazon and Google

Apple is stepping up its efforts to compete in the smart home market with a new generation of connected devices powered by artificial intelligence, including an upgraded Apple TV, a refreshed HomePod mini and a new smart display called HomeView. Announced on Tuesday, the product lineup marks a strategic......

EU and Ukraine open two new clusters in accession negotiations

The European Union and Ukraine have opened negotiations on two additional policy clusters as Kyiv continues its efforts to join the bloc. Announced by the Council of the European Union on October 13, 2026, the new areas cover the internal market and competitiveness and inclusive growth, marking another......

Support for Ukraine’s Fast-Track EU Membership Falls Across Europe

Public support for Ukraine’s rapid accession to the European Union remains significantly lower across the bloc than among Ukrainians themselves, according to a new survey commissioned by Germany’s Bertelsmann Foundation. The findings highlight a gap between Ukraine’s strong desire to......

Kaja Kallas Calls for More European Warships to Protect Red Sea Shipping

European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has called for additional naval vessels to strengthen the bloc’s maritime security mission in the Red Sea, warning that escalating Houthi attacks are increasing the need to protect commercial shipping through one of the world’s most strategically......

Italy Welcomes First 30 Moroccan Workers Under Steel Industry Recruitment Programme

Italy has welcomed the first group of 30 Moroccan workers recruited through a specialised programme designed to address skills shortages in the country’s steel industry, marking a new stage in bilateral labour mobility based on vocational training and structured employment pathways. According......

European Union expands Russia sanctions with 1,600 new measures

The European Union has approved its 22nd package of sanctions against Russia, adding approximately 1,600 new entries targeting the country’s military-industrial sector, according to EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas. The latest measures reflect the bloc’s continued efforts to restrict Russia’s......