Shipowners and fishermen in southern Italy are warning of a possible blockade of the Strait of Messina as frustration grows over rising fuel costs.

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has once again gone viral after kneeling to greet Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni during a visit to Rome, marking the third time this year the gesture has drawn public attention.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held talks with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, focusing on battlefield developments and expanding defense cooperation.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has publicly criticized U.S. President Donald Trump over his remarks targeting Pope Leo, marking a rare break with a leader she has otherwise cultivated close ties with.

Donald Trump lashed out at one of his closest allies on Tuesday, saying Italy’s Giorgia Meloni lacked courage in light of her failure to join the US in attacking Iran.

Italy has suspended its defense agreement with Israel, which involves the exchange of military equipment and technology research, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and diplomatic sources said Tuesday.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has issued an extremely rare public rebuke of Trump, underscoring widespread anger in Italy over his broadside on Pope Leo.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said restoring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz is a key priority for Italy and the European Union, as tensions in the region continue to disrupt global energy flows.

Energy ministers from the Group of Seven (G7) and leaders from the European Union (EU) are set to hold emergency discussions on Tuesday as global energy prices surge amid the ongoing conflict involving Iran.

Italy has launched a terrorism investigation after alleged railway sabotage and clashes linked to anti-Olympics protests during the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games, officials said.