Italy PM Meloni urges tougher sanctions on Russia
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Thursday called for stronger sanctions against Russia to intensify pressure to end the war in Ukraine.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Thursday called for stronger sanctions against Russia to intensify pressure to end the war in Ukraine.
Ukraine is set to become the first European nation to introduce Starlink’s mobile services, with leading telecom provider Kyivstar preparing to roll out messaging capabilities by the end of this year and full mobile satellite broadband by mid-2026, according to the company’s CEO, Oleksandr Komarov.
Around four hundred drones and 18 missiles were launched by Russia in an overnight assault on Ukraine, with the capital being the primary target, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Italy is hosting the fourth annual international conference on Ukraine's reconstruction, as Russia ramps up its aerial and ground assaults on Ukraine. The event brings together political leaders, international organisations, and businesses to foster public-private partnerships in Rome.
Pope Leo has expressed the Vatican’s readiness to host peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, according to a statement released by the Holy See on Wednesday (July 9). The offer came during his meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
A Ukrainian drone strike on a beach in the Russian city of Kursk has killed at least three people, including a member of Russia’s National Guard, and left seven others injured, regional authorities reported early Wednesday.
At least nine people have died after a bridge collapsed over a river in the western Indian state of Gujarat on Wednesday, according to local police quoted by the Press Trust of India.
The European Parliament is set to vote on Bulgaria's proposed entry into the eurozone today (8 July).
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and U.S. President Donald Trump held a “good exchange” on Sunday, according to a Commission spokesperson speaking on Monday. The spokesperson emphasised that the EU remains committed to finalising a trade agreement with Washington by July 9.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has arrived at Andrews Air Force Base near Washington to begin a high-level visit focused on strengthening U.S.-Israel ties.
President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree relieving Roman Starovoit of his duties as Russia’s Minister of Transport, according to an official announcement published on 7 July.
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Russia and Ukraine carry out fresh POW exchange as Moscow returns 1,200 Ukrainian bodies but receives none in return.
India has launched a full investigation into the fatal crash of Air India Flight AI171, as officials recover the black box and initiate extended safety checks on the country’s entire Boeing 787 fleet.
Israel’s strikes on Iran sparked global alarm, with leaders divided between calls for restraint and sharp condemnation. As tensions rise, the UN and regional powers urge urgent de-escalation to prevent wider conflict.
Pope Leo has called on the leaders of Iran and Israel to show restraint and choose dialogue over conflict, urging them to act with “responsibility and reason” amid growing fears of escalation following recent airstrikes.
Tensions between Iran and Israel reached a critical point as both nations clashed at an emergency UN Security Council meeting, following a sweeping Israeli strike on Iranian targets that Tehran condemned as state terrorism and a deliberate attempt to sabotage nuclear diplomacy.
Israel’s strike on a Tehran housing complex killed around 60 people, including 20 children, according to Iranian state media. Though aimed at Iran’s nuclear programme, the scale and messaging suggest a deeper goal: regime change.
Iran confirmed limited damage to its Fordow nuclear facility following recent attacks, assuring that critical equipment had been relocated in advance and there are no contamination risks.
Iran has pulled out of nuclear talks with the United States after Israeli airstrikes on its military and nuclear sites, triggering a wave of missile attacks and raising fears of a wider regional conflict.
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With Iranian, Iraqi and Israeli skies abruptly restricted, Heydar Aliyev International Airport stepped in as a regional lifeline on Friday morning, safely receiving a stream of diverted jets from six international carriers and underscoring Baku’s capacity to reroute air traffic in a crisis.
U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered 700 Marines to reinforce National Guard troops in Los Angeles within 48 hours—an unprecedented deployment that allows soldiers to detain anyone who hinders immigration raids, intensifying a showdown with California and fuelling nationwide protests.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) has declined an invitation to attend the upcoming G7 summit in Canada, scheduled for June 15-17, with no official reason provided for his decision.
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